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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.