As summer approaches, the Imperial Irrigation District is gearing up for another battle with the weeds that infest its canals. To do that, the regional water agency is calling in reinforcements: a small army of plant-munching fish.
In a normal year, about 40% of California’s water supply is stored groundwater, and more than 80% of Californians use it, according to the California Department of Water Resources. Groundwater is the water that is a buffer in the years the state is in drought. For the first time since 2019, the agency reports groundwater […]
Just a block away from La Mesa’s downtown is a residential street lined with sweet vintage Craftsman and Spanish-style homes. Most have lawns in their front yards, but there are some unique gardens that show off the owners’ distinctive style. One of them belongs to Joy Andrea, a petite, retired phys ed teacher who spent […]
At a special board meeting April 30, the Fallbrook Public Utility District and Eastern Municipal Water District celebrated switching water wholesalers in a move that allows Eastern to provide water service to FPUD. FPUD also recognized many community leaders who worked hard spreading the message of the benefits of detaching. They made phone calls, posted […]
Meet the Underwater Gardeners That Scrub Imperial County’s Water Canals
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /KPBSby Kori SuzukiAs summer approaches, the Imperial Irrigation District is gearing up for another battle with the weeds that infest its canals. To do that, the regional water agency is calling in reinforcements: a small army of plant-munching fish.
California’s Reservoirs and Groundwater See a Boost Due to Back-to-back Wet Winters
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /NBC San Diegoby Brooke Martell Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIn a normal year, about 40% of California’s water supply is stored groundwater, and more than 80% of Californians use it, according to the California Department of Water Resources. Groundwater is the water that is a buffer in the years the state is in drought. For the first time since 2019, the agency reports groundwater […]
Watermart Makeover: A Garden 45 Years in the Making
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Caron GoldenJust a block away from La Mesa’s downtown is a residential street lined with sweet vintage Craftsman and Spanish-style homes. Most have lawns in their front yards, but there are some unique gardens that show off the owners’ distinctive style. One of them belongs to Joy Andrea, a petite, retired phys ed teacher who spent […]
FPUD and Eastern Recognize Community Leaders
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Fallbrook Village News Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAt a special board meeting April 30, the Fallbrook Public Utility District and Eastern Municipal Water District celebrated switching water wholesalers in a move that allows Eastern to provide water service to FPUD. FPUD also recognized many community leaders who worked hard spreading the message of the benefits of detaching. They made phone calls, posted […]