The Imperial Irrigation District held a special closed session meeting Friday, November 20, as a discussion to institute Project Labor Agreements for all hired general construction capital projects and outside line work. Trade Councils and IBEW Local 47 are the unions negotiating with the IID. The subject of PLAs has been a contentious one since […]
Things got a little wild at the San Diego County Water Authority meeting last week when its 36 directors argued over whether they should spend more money studying a controversial $5 billion pipeline to the Colorado River. Outrage after leaders apparently skipped over female directors waiting to add comments during a discussion period sparked some to […]
Fall planting season is underway and a great time to take advantage of rebates for replacing your lawn. “Fall is like a second spring for planting in our region and it’s also a great opportunity for residents to take advantage of some outdoor incentives as they replace grass with climate appropriate plants,” said Joni German, […]
Lake Miramar, a longtime recreational oasis celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, is about to become a key part of San Diego’s new $5 billion Pure Water system that will boost the city’s water independence by recycling treated sewage. The last of San Diego’s nine city reservoirs to be built, Lake Miramar attracts an estimated 100,000 […]
IID Considers Giving Outside Contracts Exclusively to Unions
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert ReviewThe Imperial Irrigation District held a special closed session meeting Friday, November 20, as a discussion to institute Project Labor Agreements for all hired general construction capital projects and outside line work. Trade Councils and IBEW Local 47 are the unions negotiating with the IID. The subject of PLAs has been a contentious one since […]
Environment Report: Pipeline Plan Takes a Small Step Forward (With Some Drama)
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie Elmer Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThings got a little wild at the San Diego County Water Authority meeting last week when its 36 directors argued over whether they should spend more money studying a controversial $5 billion pipeline to the Colorado River. Outrage after leaders apparently skipped over female directors waiting to add comments during a discussion period sparked some to […]
Lawn Rebates for Fall Planting Season
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityFall planting season is underway and a great time to take advantage of rebates for replacing your lawn. “Fall is like a second spring for planting in our region and it’s also a great opportunity for residents to take advantage of some outdoor incentives as they replace grass with climate appropriate plants,” said Joni German, […]
Popular Lake Miramar Gets Key New Role Just as it Turns 60
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickLake Miramar, a longtime recreational oasis celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, is about to become a key part of San Diego’s new $5 billion Pure Water system that will boost the city’s water independence by recycling treated sewage. The last of San Diego’s nine city reservoirs to be built, Lake Miramar attracts an estimated 100,000 […]