Even on an overcast, dewy day at the beach, drought conditions are of concern. In July, Governor Gavin Newsom urged everyone across the state to cut their water use by 15%, but some water experts say that may not be enough. “For us in San Diego County, we live in an arid region and we […]
The Santa Fe Irrigation District board will consider the adoption of its new 10-year strategic plan on Aug. 19, laying the framework for the future and setting somewhat of a new intention for the water district that will turn 100 years old in 2023. According to SFID Manager Al Lau, the plan for the future […]
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation officials declared the first-ever water shortage on the Colorado River on Monday, Aug. 16, and the Imperial Irrigation District weighed in on Tuesday, Aug. 17. That declaration has triggered cuts in water supplies to some Arizona farmers and areas of Nevada for 2022. In the U.S., Arizona will be hit the […]
As California Governor Gavin Newsom asks residents of the state to cut water usage by 15%, the San Diego County Water Authority is supporting that request while simultaneously working on long-term solutions to combat water shortages. Goldy Herbon, Senior Water Resources Specialist for the Water Resources Department at San Diego County Water Authority, said there […]
California Drought Could Lead to Mandatory Water Restrictions Reinstated Statewide
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC7 San Diego by Dana Griffin Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityEven on an overcast, dewy day at the beach, drought conditions are of concern. In July, Governor Gavin Newsom urged everyone across the state to cut their water use by 15%, but some water experts say that may not be enough. “For us in San Diego County, we live in an arid region and we […]
Santa Fe Irrigation District’s Strategic Plan Centers on Reliable Water supply
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Rancho Santa Fe Reviewby Karen Billing Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Santa Fe Irrigation District board will consider the adoption of its new 10-year strategic plan on Aug. 19, laying the framework for the future and setting somewhat of a new intention for the water district that will turn 100 years old in 2023. According to SFID Manager Al Lau, the plan for the future […]
IID Keeps Monitoring Conditions Following Water Shortage
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Holtville Tribuneby Elizabeth VarinU.S. Bureau of Reclamation officials declared the first-ever water shortage on the Colorado River on Monday, Aug. 16, and the Imperial Irrigation District weighed in on Tuesday, Aug. 17. That declaration has triggered cuts in water supplies to some Arizona farmers and areas of Nevada for 2022. In the U.S., Arizona will be hit the […]
San Diego Prepping Long-Term Water Solutions as State Requests Cuts
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /10 News (KGTV) San Diego by Leah Pezzetti Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityAs California Governor Gavin Newsom asks residents of the state to cut water usage by 15%, the San Diego County Water Authority is supporting that request while simultaneously working on long-term solutions to combat water shortages. Goldy Herbon, Senior Water Resources Specialist for the Water Resources Department at San Diego County Water Authority, said there […]