Tina Shields, the Water Department Manager of IID, speaks on the QSA, why it was implemented, and the contention between the state and IID as water was forced from agricultural communities to urban areas.
The city of Oceanside placed first in the 2021 Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, it was announced today. The annual competition was held during Earth Month to bring awareness to the importance of using water efficiently, especially as California moves into its second consecutive dry year. Mayors nationwide participated in the competition by […]
A settlement between the San Diego County Water Authority and Metropolitan Water District is delivering a windfall of refunds to local water districts. The SDCWA filed suits between 2010 and 2018 challenging how Los Angeles-based MWD set rates and imposed charges. SDCWA won several “critical issues” from 2011-14 and was awarded $44.3 million by a state court […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office, by way of written communication, has notified Imperial Irrigation District Board Vice President JB Hamby of his appointment to the State’s Colorado River Board, according to a recent IID press release. “I am thankful to my colleagues on the IID Board for nominating me to serve as IID’s representative on […]
Troubled Waters: Extended Interview with the Imperial Irrigation District
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KESQ-TVby Jesus ReyesTina Shields, the Water Department Manager of IID, speaks on the QSA, why it was implemented, and the contention between the state and IID as water was forced from agricultural communities to urban areas.
Oceanside Wins Mayor’s Challenge For Water Conservation
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News GroupThe city of Oceanside placed first in the 2021 Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, it was announced today. The annual competition was held during Earth Month to bring awareness to the importance of using water efficiently, especially as California moves into its second consecutive dry year. Mayors nationwide participated in the competition by […]
Local Water Districts Get Piece of $44.3M Settlement Refund
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Groupby Steve Puterski Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityA settlement between the San Diego County Water Authority and Metropolitan Water District is delivering a windfall of refunds to local water districts. The SDCWA filed suits between 2010 and 2018 challenging how Los Angeles-based MWD set rates and imposed charges. SDCWA won several “critical issues” from 2011-14 and was awarded $44.3 million by a state court […]
IID Director JB Hamby Appointed to Colorado River Board of California
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert ReviewCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom’s office, by way of written communication, has notified Imperial Irrigation District Board Vice President JB Hamby of his appointment to the State’s Colorado River Board, according to a recent IID press release. “I am thankful to my colleagues on the IID Board for nominating me to serve as IID’s representative on […]