Seawater desalination operator Poseidon is poised to take over the Agua Hedionda Lagoon maintenance dredging that has been done by local power companies since 1954. Permits are being obtained for the work to begin in November or early December with expectations to finish by mid-April, said Poseidon Senior Vice President Peter MacLaggan at a meeting […]
The forecast looks warm and continued dry this winter in California and the Southwest, which raises the disturbing prospect of a perpetual fire season. More than 45% of the continental U.S. is experiencing drought right now, especially in the West.
The recent wildfires and a coming dry winter from the developing La Niña amplify the perils of climate change for our fair city. These threats do not stop at the shore — holding back the ocean should also be on our radar.
Although these days no one seems to agree on anything, there is one thing we can all agree on: every Californian should have a right to clean drinking water. But even with that, California is facing an impending water shortage.
Carlsbad Lagoon Dredging Starts Soon
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The San Diego Union Tribuneby Phil DiehlSeawater desalination operator Poseidon is poised to take over the Agua Hedionda Lagoon maintenance dredging that has been done by local power companies since 1954. Permits are being obtained for the work to begin in November or early December with expectations to finish by mid-April, said Poseidon Senior Vice President Peter MacLaggan at a meeting […]
With Dry La Niña Conditions, Persistent Western Drought Looms Large in Winter Outlook
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Paul DuginskiThe forecast looks warm and continued dry this winter in California and the Southwest, which raises the disturbing prospect of a perpetual fire season. More than 45% of the continental U.S. is experiencing drought right now, especially in the West.
Opinion: We Need to Rethink Our San Diego Coast to Deal With Sea Level Rise Before it’s Too Late
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union Tribuneby Richard D. NorrisThe recent wildfires and a coming dry winter from the developing La Niña amplify the perils of climate change for our fair city. These threats do not stop at the shore — holding back the ocean should also be on our radar.
Opinion: Desalination Plant in Orange County Will Help Ensure Clean Drinking Water
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /CalMattersby Gloria AlvaradoAlthough these days no one seems to agree on anything, there is one thing we can all agree on: every Californian should have a right to clean drinking water. But even with that, California is facing an impending water shortage.