The Emerald Heights homeowner’s association in Escondido recently completed a successful clubhouse upgrade including a landscaping makeover replacing existing turf with a beautiful drought-tolerant design. Emerald Heights HOA representatives met with O’Connell Landscape and Maintenance, which encouraged the HOA to take advantage of the SoCal WaterSmart turf replacement program.
While fall rains have already begun, climatologists predict a dry winter, courtesy of the long-anticipated La Niña conditions. Reservoirs are at dangerously low levels. There’s little chance of their being replenished this winter, according to predictions used by federal forestry and fire agencies. Our governor has asked all Californians to voluntarily cut water use by […]
After a brief interruption for some rain late last month, the Los Angeles region is back to its regularly scheduled programing. In November, that means little or no rain. For those hoping for more rain, the prospects aren’t good, as the National Weather Service puts it. The long-range models look dry into early December. Not […]
Carlsbad plans to increase its water and sewer rates in 2022, the first of three steps that will boost the average family’s current monthly combined water and sewer bill by a total of $24.78 in 2024. The City Council voted unanimously last week to set a public hearing on the new rates for 5 p.m. […]
Escondido HOA Saves Water, Costs with WaterSmart Landscape Upgrades
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe Emerald Heights homeowner’s association in Escondido recently completed a successful clubhouse upgrade including a landscaping makeover replacing existing turf with a beautiful drought-tolerant design. Emerald Heights HOA representatives met with O’Connell Landscape and Maintenance, which encouraged the HOA to take advantage of the SoCal WaterSmart turf replacement program.
In the November Garden, Carry On Cool-Weather Planting, But Cut Back on Water
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Nan Sterman Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhile fall rains have already begun, climatologists predict a dry winter, courtesy of the long-anticipated La Niña conditions. Reservoirs are at dangerously low levels. There’s little chance of their being replenished this winter, according to predictions used by federal forestry and fire agencies. Our governor has asked all Californians to voluntarily cut water use by […]
After Some Wet Weather Last Month, Rain is Back to Bypassing Southern California
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /Los Angeles Timesby Paul DuginskiAfter a brief interruption for some rain late last month, the Los Angeles region is back to its regularly scheduled programing. In November, that means little or no rain. For those hoping for more rain, the prospects aren’t good, as the National Weather Service puts it. The long-range models look dry into early December. Not […]
Carlsbad to Increase Water, Sewer Rates
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /The San Diego Union-Tribune Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCarlsbad plans to increase its water and sewer rates in 2022, the first of three steps that will boost the average family’s current monthly combined water and sewer bill by a total of $24.78 in 2024. The City Council voted unanimously last week to set a public hearing on the new rates for 5 p.m. […]