The legislation would simplify the city of San Diego’s permitting process to operate the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant, which will allow the city to move forward with its water-recycling project, Pure Water. The program will supply half of San Diego’s drinking water by 2035 and help solidify the region’s water security amidst worsening conditions on the Colorado […]
The Ramona Municipal Water District is gaining a new director to replace outgoing Director Gary Hurst. Hurst has served on the board for nearly four years and has decided not to seek reelection when his term expires in December. His expected replacement to be seated on the board for Division 5 in December is Diane […]
San Diego County has made great strides to safeguard itself against California’s recurring drought cycle. For example, in 1991, 95% of our water was imported by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). By 2023, only 14% of our water was imported by the MWD. Diversification efforts included building the Claude “Bud” Lewis Desalination plant in Carlsbad, […]
After more than a decade of challenges, local environmental groups are rejoicing after the Board of Supervisors approved a new climate action plan this week that they say will keep the county accountable in slashing emissions. The climate plan passed Wednesday along party lines will be used as a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at county […]
Peters’ Bill to Streamline Permit Renewal for Wastewater Plant Passes in Committee
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Times of San Diegoby Jennifer VigilThe legislation would simplify the city of San Diego’s permitting process to operate the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant, which will allow the city to move forward with its water-recycling project, Pure Water. The program will supply half of San Diego’s drinking water by 2035 and help solidify the region’s water security amidst worsening conditions on the Colorado […]
Ramona Municipal Water District Board to Get New Director
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Julie GallantThe Ramona Municipal Water District is gaining a new director to replace outgoing Director Gary Hurst. Hurst has served on the board for nearly four years and has decided not to seek reelection when his term expires in December. His expected replacement to be seated on the board for Division 5 in December is Diane […]
OPINION: Water for the Future
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /Patchby Marie WaldronSan Diego County has made great strides to safeguard itself against California’s recurring drought cycle. For example, in 1991, 95% of our water was imported by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). By 2023, only 14% of our water was imported by the MWD. Diversification efforts included building the Claude “Bud” Lewis Desalination plant in Carlsbad, […]
‘Biggest Environmental Victory’: After More than a Decade in Limbo, San Diego County has a New Climate Plan
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Emily AlvarengaAfter more than a decade of challenges, local environmental groups are rejoicing after the Board of Supervisors approved a new climate action plan this week that they say will keep the county accountable in slashing emissions. The climate plan passed Wednesday along party lines will be used as a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at county […]