The waters off San Diego are home to the two largest kelp forests on the West Coast, and both are being closely watched by local experts who are concerned about the effects of climate change on the underwater groves. The giant kelp forests off La Jolla and Point Loma are important to the ecosystem, said […]
The Vallecitos Water District is known for its sustainable practices in water and wastewater treatment processes, without any compromise in water quality. The district is now using a new ultrasound technology to address water quality at the Stanley A. Mahr Reservoir with a reduced need for chemical treatment. Mahr Reservoir was completed in 1981. Originally […]
Because San Diego County gets so little natural rainfall, most residents must artificially irrigate their landscaping. Rainfall becomes a welcome sight when it occurs. The County of San Diego’s Watershed Protection Program in the Department of Public Works has created a webpage with useful information and photos to educate the public and assist in preventing watershed […]
The return of critical electrical shortages last weekend, prompting emergency rolling power cut-offs scattered throughout California, triggered a broad range of extraordinary responses in the ensuing days to bring the statewide grid back from the brink of being overloaded and overwhelmed, officials have revealed.
Local Giant Kelp Forests are Threatened by Warming Waters, Experts Say
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /La Jolla Lightby Elisabeth FraustoThe waters off San Diego are home to the two largest kelp forests on the West Coast, and both are being closely watched by local experts who are concerned about the effects of climate change on the underwater groves. The giant kelp forests off La Jolla and Point Loma are important to the ecosystem, said […]
Vallecitos WD Uses Innovative Technology to Monitor Water Quality
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County, Uncategorized /by Kristiene Gong /Water News NetworkThe Vallecitos Water District is known for its sustainable practices in water and wastewater treatment processes, without any compromise in water quality. The district is now using a new ultrasound technology to address water quality at the Stanley A. Mahr Reservoir with a reduced need for chemical treatment. Mahr Reservoir was completed in 1981. Originally […]
San Diego County Website Helps Residents Protect Watershed
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkBecause San Diego County gets so little natural rainfall, most residents must artificially irrigate their landscaping. Rainfall becomes a welcome sight when it occurs. The County of San Diego’s Watershed Protection Program in the Department of Public Works has created a webpage with useful information and photos to educate the public and assist in preventing watershed […]
Behind the Scenes Maneuvering Averts Even More California Power Outages
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /NBC 4 Los Angelesby Patrick HealyThe return of critical electrical shortages last weekend, prompting emergency rolling power cut-offs scattered throughout California, triggered a broad range of extraordinary responses in the ensuing days to bring the statewide grid back from the brink of being overloaded and overwhelmed, officials have revealed.