What’s in the Tijuana River? Ammonia, a byproduct of raw sewage. Phosphorous, an ingredient in soaps and cleaners that’s banned in the U.S. Metals used in the industrial plating industry. Parasitic worms. And DEHP, a chemical added to plastics.
UC San Diego will receive a $39 million grant to build a testbed to allow universities, utilities and industry leaders to gain a better understanding of how to integrate renewable energy resources into the power grid, it was announced Monday.
Having been turned away by the California Supreme Court last week, farmer Michael Abatti looked to have lost his years-long fight with the Imperial Irrigation District over who owns valuable water rights on the Colorado River. But Abatti apparently isn’t ready to throw in the towel just yet. In paperwork filed in a state appellate court Monday, […]
The Imperial Irrigation District recently saw its power cemented, as the state court system declared it the rightful holder of huge water rights on the Colorado River. Now, candidates are facing off for two open seats on its five-member board of directors. In addition to being the single largest water user on the river, the district delivers electricity […]
New Snapshot of What’s in the Tijuana River Is as Gross as You’d Expect
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie ElmerWhat’s in the Tijuana River? Ammonia, a byproduct of raw sewage. Phosphorous, an ingredient in soaps and cleaners that’s banned in the U.S. Metals used in the industrial plating industry. Parasitic worms. And DEHP, a chemical added to plastics.
UCSD Gets $39 Million Grant for Renewable Energy Testbed
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby City News ServiceUC San Diego will receive a $39 million grant to build a testbed to allow universities, utilities and industry leaders to gain a better understanding of how to integrate renewable energy resources into the power grid, it was announced Monday.
Imperial County Farmer Michael Abatti Looks to Take Fight with IID to U.S. Supreme Court
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Palm Springs Desert Sunby Mark OlaldeHaving been turned away by the California Supreme Court last week, farmer Michael Abatti looked to have lost his years-long fight with the Imperial Irrigation District over who owns valuable water rights on the Colorado River. But Abatti apparently isn’t ready to throw in the towel just yet. In paperwork filed in a state appellate court Monday, […]
Election Results: Imperial Irrigation District Board Candidates Vie for Two Open Seats
/in Home Headline, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Palm Springs Desert Sunby Mark OlaldeThe Imperial Irrigation District recently saw its power cemented, as the state court system declared it the rightful holder of huge water rights on the Colorado River. Now, candidates are facing off for two open seats on its five-member board of directors. In addition to being the single largest water user on the river, the district delivers electricity […]