As San Diego County continues to navigate the complex challenges of water affordability and supply reliability, the Permanent Special Agricultural Water Rate Program, or PSAWR, offers a smart, equitable solution that economically benefits the entire region — not just farmers. Some water agencies have asked: “What’s in it for us?” — especially those who don’t serve […]
What was supposed to be a quick fix has turned into nearly a year of frustration for Escondido residents. Harding Street has been partially closed since January for aqueduct repairs, leaving drivers to navigate detours and congestion. “It used to be two-way traffic,” said longtime resident Adrian Tejada. “My concern isn’t only for residents, it closes […]
The Imperial Irrigation District recently held two workshops to update the public on the status of the negotiations on how Colorado River water will be distributed after the current guidelines expire at the end of next year. The mood of the meeting reminded me of similar hearings back in 2003 when the IID was under […]
When it comes to water, honesty matters as much as infrastructure. On Tuesday, the San Diego City Council narrowly approved a two-year water rate increase — 14.7 percent next year and 14.5 percent the following year — rejecting staff’s push for a four-year plan. The Council’s message was clear: They want answers and accountability, not […]
OPINION: Why the Region’s Agricultural Water Rate Is Good for Everyone
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Times of San Diegoby Gary Arant , Frank Hilliker, Jim Madaffer and Amy ReehAs San Diego County continues to navigate the complex challenges of water affordability and supply reliability, the Permanent Special Agricultural Water Rate Program, or PSAWR, offers a smart, equitable solution that economically benefits the entire region — not just farmers. Some water agencies have asked: “What’s in it for us?” — especially those who don’t serve […]
Escondido Residents Frustrated by Nearly Year-Long Closure
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /CBS 8by Vanessa PazWhat was supposed to be a quick fix has turned into nearly a year of frustration for Escondido residents. Harding Street has been partially closed since January for aqueduct repairs, leaving drivers to navigate detours and congestion. “It used to be two-way traffic,” said longtime resident Adrian Tejada. “My concern isn’t only for residents, it closes […]
OPINION: Anxious Times for Colorado River Users
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Calexico Chronicleby Brian McNeece Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Imperial Irrigation District recently held two workshops to update the public on the status of the negotiations on how Colorado River water will be distributed after the current guidelines expire at the end of next year. The mood of the meeting reminded me of similar hearings back in 2003 when the IID was under […]
OPINION: Water Independence — Not at Any Price
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Voice of San Diegoby Jim Madaffer Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhen it comes to water, honesty matters as much as infrastructure. On Tuesday, the San Diego City Council narrowly approved a two-year water rate increase — 14.7 percent next year and 14.5 percent the following year — rejecting staff’s push for a four-year plan. The Council’s message was clear: They want answers and accountability, not […]