The Sweetwater Authority has added another day for the public to enjoy activities at the Sweetwater Reservoir in Spring Valley. Previously open Saturdays through Mondays, the Authority expanded operations to include Fridays to give residents more opportunities to get outside and experience nature this summer. Starting Friday, July 2, Sweetwater Reservoir will be open so that San […]
Ramona Municipal Water District Board Directors Jim Hickle and Jim Piva delved into water issues and touched on emergency services at a June 26 meeting sponsored by the American Liberty Forum of Ramona. About 50 people who attended the forum at the Ramona Mainstage had the opportunity to ask questions on topics related to water […]
With nearly 100 years of combined experience working on important regional issues across San Diego County, we wanted to share some observations about a proposal currently pending among our region’s water providers. The Fallbrook Public Utility District and Rainbow Municipal Water District have filed applications to leave the San Diego County Water Authority and instead get their […]
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday unanimously declined a petition by Imperial Valley farmer Michael Abatti claiming he and a handful of other agricultural landowners, not the Imperial Irrigation District, held senior rights to Colorado River water that nearly 40 million people across the West depend on. The decision likely is the last stop for a torturous […]
Sweetwater Reservoir Now Open on Fridays for Public Use
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe Sweetwater Authority has added another day for the public to enjoy activities at the Sweetwater Reservoir in Spring Valley. Previously open Saturdays through Mondays, the Authority expanded operations to include Fridays to give residents more opportunities to get outside and experience nature this summer. Starting Friday, July 2, Sweetwater Reservoir will be open so that San […]
Ramona Water District Directors Discuss Water Rates, Rationing and Proposal for Meters on Wells at Forum
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ramona Sentinel by Julie Gallant Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityRamona Municipal Water District Board Directors Jim Hickle and Jim Piva delved into water issues and touched on emergency services at a June 26 meeting sponsored by the American Liberty Forum of Ramona. About 50 people who attended the forum at the Ramona Mainstage had the opportunity to ask questions on topics related to water […]
Opinion: San Diego County Must Not Suffer if Fallbrook and Rainbow Leave Water Authority
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diego by Keith Lewinger and Mel Katz Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWith nearly 100 years of combined experience working on important regional issues across San Diego County, we wanted to share some observations about a proposal currently pending among our region’s water providers. The Fallbrook Public Utility District and Rainbow Municipal Water District have filed applications to leave the San Diego County Water Authority and instead get their […]
U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Hear Michael Abatti’s Colorado River Water Case Challenging IID
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Palm Springs Desert Sunby Janet WilsonThe U.S. Supreme Court on Monday unanimously declined a petition by Imperial Valley farmer Michael Abatti claiming he and a handful of other agricultural landowners, not the Imperial Irrigation District, held senior rights to Colorado River water that nearly 40 million people across the West depend on. The decision likely is the last stop for a torturous […]