Local environmentalists won a key victory this week when the regional water board approved a $1.25 million study focused on transforming much of Mission Bay’s northeast corner into marshland, which could help San Diego fight sea level rise. Environmental groups have been in a years-long battle with golfers, campers and recreation advocates over the fate […]
Two Rainbow Municipal Water District board seats will have contested elections this year. Hayden Hamilton was unopposed for a second term in the Division 2 seat. Helene Brazier is retiring as the Division 1 director and Rainbow committee members Julie Johnson and Pam Moss are seeking that seat. Current Division 5 board member Michael Mack […]
We represent a group of East Coachella Valley residents optimistic about the future of the Salton Sea and the surrounding communities. That is why we are working to ensure our communities see meaningful benefits from the sea’s restoration. On Sept. 30, we sent a letter to state officials requesting that restoration projects coming out of […]
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 […]
Environmentalists Win Key Battle Over Mission Bay Park Redevelopment, Get $1.25M for Marshland Study
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickLocal environmentalists won a key victory this week when the regional water board approved a $1.25 million study focused on transforming much of Mission Bay’s northeast corner into marshland, which could help San Diego fight sea level rise. Environmental groups have been in a years-long battle with golfers, campers and recreation advocates over the fate […]
Johnson, Moss, Mack, McSorley Seek Rainbow Board Seats
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Village Newsby Joe Naiman Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityTwo Rainbow Municipal Water District board seats will have contested elections this year. Hayden Hamilton was unopposed for a second term in the Division 2 seat. Helene Brazier is retiring as the Division 1 director and Rainbow committee members Julie Johnson and Pam Moss are seeking that seat. Current Division 5 board member Michael Mack […]
Opinion: Eastern Coachella Valley Residents Urge the State for Action on the Salton Sea
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /CalMattersby Sandra Ramirez and Christian MendezWe represent a group of East Coachella Valley residents optimistic about the future of the Salton Sea and the surrounding communities. That is why we are working to ensure our communities see meaningful benefits from the sea’s restoration. On Sept. 30, we sent a letter to state officials requesting that restoration projects coming out of […]
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 […]