San Diego County / Southern California

The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.

IID Begins Second Wave of Sheltering Employees at Work

Imperial Irrigation District, California’s third largest public power provider and the largest irrigation district in the nation, will be extending its voluntary on-site shelter-in-place program at designated critical facilities for a core group of employees. To keep employees safe and to ensure that the district’s water and energy systems remain operational during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

7 Things You Can Do Now to Support San Diego Farms, Food Economy

The San Diego Food System Alliance is calling on San Diego County leaders and residents to recognize the devastating impact COVID-19 is having on our local food system—including food businesses, farms and fisheries, food and farm workers, and food security.

San Diego is Shrinking Carbon Footprint During COVID-19 Shutdown

The COVID-19 pandemic shut down Southern California in mid-March, squeezing the life out of the region’s economy. But there may be a silver lining. The pandemic response got people out of their cars.

Lake Jennings Campground Opens for RVs

The Lake Jennings campground will reopen Monday, May 18 – but only for recreational vehicles (RVs).  No tent camping will be allowed yet, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recreational side of the lake will remain closed.