California is poised to begin the first major restoration project at the Salton Sea. The state is investing more than $200 million in a project that will create flooded ponds and other habitats on the exposed lakebed at the southern edge of the lake. “We’ll complete the work over the next two-and-a-half years, I believe […]
A major construction project to improve drinking water supply reliability in North County will start in February after the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors January 28 approved an $11.4 million contract for the work to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation of Perris, California. The Hauck Mesa Storage Reservoir project includes demolition of an abandoned […]
Tish Berge is joining the San Diego County Water Authority as assistant general manager, bringing experience from every aspect of water utility management to serve the region, it was announced Thursday. Berge is general manager of the Sweetwater Authority, one of the water authority’s 24 member agencies. Berge starts her new role Feb. 22 alongside Deputy […]
Three members of the regulatory board considering approval of the controversial Poseidon desalination plant were called by the state’s environmental protection secretary at the time of last summer’s deliberations, an apparent violation of a rule that in serious cases can disqualify members from voting on the issue.
State Launches Salton Sea Restoration Effort
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /KPBSby Erik AndersonCalifornia is poised to begin the first major restoration project at the Salton Sea. The state is investing more than $200 million in a project that will create flooded ponds and other habitats on the exposed lakebed at the southern edge of the lake. “We’ll complete the work over the next two-and-a-half years, I believe […]
New Reservoir to Protect Local Drinking Water Deliveries
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityA major construction project to improve drinking water supply reliability in North County will start in February after the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors January 28 approved an $11.4 million contract for the work to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation of Perris, California. The Hauck Mesa Storage Reservoir project includes demolition of an abandoned […]
San Diego County Water Authority Adds Tish Berge To Leadership Team
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Patch.comby Times of San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityTish Berge is joining the San Diego County Water Authority as assistant general manager, bringing experience from every aspect of water utility management to serve the region, it was announced Thursday. Berge is general manager of the Sweetwater Authority, one of the water authority’s 24 member agencies. Berge starts her new role Feb. 22 alongside Deputy […]
Regulators on Poseidon Desalination Plant Received Calls that are Likely Prohibited
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The Orange County Registerby Martin WisckolThree members of the regulatory board considering approval of the controversial Poseidon desalination plant were called by the state’s environmental protection secretary at the time of last summer’s deliberations, an apparent violation of a rule that in serious cases can disqualify members from voting on the issue.