A coalition of San Diego County elected representatives introduced a bill Monday to address water pollution along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act would designate the Environmental Protection Agency as the lead coordinating federal, state, and local agencies’ efforts to build and maintain infrastructure projects aimed at reducing pollution along the border.
California red-legged frogs disappeared from their natural habitat in Riverside and San Diego counties decades ago. Disease and invasive species were their downfalls, according to John Heil, who works for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Now multiple partners — including national and international nonprofits, government agencies, and private landowners — have come together to […]
A new proposal would require San Diego to spend nearly $5 million a year boosting low-income and ethnically diverse city neighborhoods most affected by climate change. Called a “climate equity fund,” the money would be spent building parks, planting trees, increasing exercise opportunities, making areas more walkable and enhancing public transit.
Michelle McMahon, Olivenhain Municipal Water District IT Coordinator, is the Water Utility Hero of the Week. The water and wastewater industry is among the sectors that are classified as essential during the coronavirus pandemic and the employees are essential workers.
Bill Introduced to Address Water Pollution at U.S.-Mexico Border
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Times of San Diegoby City News ServiceA coalition of San Diego County elected representatives introduced a bill Monday to address water pollution along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act would designate the Environmental Protection Agency as the lead coordinating federal, state, and local agencies’ efforts to build and maintain infrastructure projects aimed at reducing pollution along the border.
Efforts to Bring Back Red-Legged Frog Underway in San Diego Area
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Patch (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton)by Toni McAllisterCalifornia red-legged frogs disappeared from their natural habitat in Riverside and San Diego counties decades ago. Disease and invasive species were their downfalls, according to John Heil, who works for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Now multiple partners — including national and international nonprofits, government agencies, and private landowners — have come together to […]
San Diego May Spend $5M Per Year Boosting Low-Income Areas Affected by Climate Change
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The San Diego Union Tribuneby David GarrickA new proposal would require San Diego to spend nearly $5 million a year boosting low-income and ethnically diverse city neighborhoods most affected by climate change. Called a “climate equity fund,” the money would be spent building parks, planting trees, increasing exercise opportunities, making areas more walkable and enhancing public transit.
Water Utility Hero of the Week: Michelle McMahon, Olivenhain MWD
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityMichelle McMahon, Olivenhain Municipal Water District IT Coordinator, is the Water Utility Hero of the Week. The water and wastewater industry is among the sectors that are classified as essential during the coronavirus pandemic and the employees are essential workers.