When Catherine and Bryan Binotti moved into their La Mesa 1950 ranch-style home four years ago, they had, in a way, kind of a head start on the landscaping. The owners before them had put in some drought tolerant landscaping, Catherine noted. But a lot of it had died back. So the outdoor space had […]
Supplies from the State Water Project for the water year that began Oct. 1 will initially be a “conservative” 5% of requests in case of a dry year, the California Department of Water Resources announced Monday. Last year the initial allocation was 10%, but grew to 40% by the end of the year thanks to normal rain […]
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry has once again named Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve the “Large Park of the Year” in the parks and campgrounds category and also awarded the facility its “Plan-It Green Park of the Year” award. The 190‐acre park was recognized for its amenities, its guests’ experiences and its conservation efforts.
San Diego received only a trace of rain in October, just 0.13 inches in November, and there’s no significant precipitation in sight through Dec. 11. Is this the prelude to an abnormally dry winter that will bring drought and the prospect of widespread wildfires? Forecaster’s aren’t sure, but they don’t like the way things are unfolding.
Watersmart Makeover: Bringing Back the Beauty
/in Media Coverage, News, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Caron Golden Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhen Catherine and Bryan Binotti moved into their La Mesa 1950 ranch-style home four years ago, they had, in a way, kind of a head start on the landscaping. The owners before them had put in some drought tolerant landscaping, Catherine noted. But a lot of it had died back. So the outdoor space had […]
State Water Project Plans for Dry Year, Sets Initial Allocation at 5% of Requests
/in Media Coverage, News, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinSupplies from the State Water Project for the water year that began Oct. 1 will initially be a “conservative” 5% of requests in case of a dry year, the California Department of Water Resources announced Monday. Last year the initial allocation was 10%, but grew to 40% by the end of the year thanks to normal rain […]
With Tranquil Campgrounds and Waterfront Cabins, Santee Lakes Again Earns National Recognition
/in Media Coverage, News, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary WarthThe Outdoor Hospitality Industry has once again named Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve the “Large Park of the Year” in the parks and campgrounds category and also awarded the facility its “Plan-It Green Park of the Year” award. The 190‐acre park was recognized for its amenities, its guests’ experiences and its conservation efforts.
Dry Start to San Diego’s Rainy Season Stokes Worries About Wildfires
/in Media Coverage, News, San Diego County /by Jordan Beane /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsSan Diego received only a trace of rain in October, just 0.13 inches in November, and there’s no significant precipitation in sight through Dec. 11. Is this the prelude to an abnormally dry winter that will bring drought and the prospect of widespread wildfires? Forecaster’s aren’t sure, but they don’t like the way things are unfolding.