The Helix Water District’s administration office in La Mesa is sporting a new look with drought tolerant landscaping that has increased the curb appeal of the headquarters. Three styles of drought-tolerant landscapes are planted around three sides of the building on University Avenue, Lee Avenue and Quince Street. The Mediterranean garden goes along University, a […]
Vista Irrigation District has presented awards to three artistic fourth-grade students as winners of the District’s 2020 Water Awareness Poster Contest. The District’s board of directors selected the recipients at its July 15 meeting. This is the 28th year of the local contest. This year’s theme was “Love Water, Save Water.” Karmen Isabel Simons, a fourth-grade […]
Public support for proposed desalination plants in Huntington Beach and Dana Point appears strong in two recent polls, although opponents call the surveys biased and say neither poll addresses key obstacles facing these very different projects. One poll showed 76% support among Huntington Beach residents for the proposal there. Another said support ranged from 64% […]
City of Oceanside Picked as Recycled Water Agency of the Year
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Linda McIntoshOceanside was named Recycled Water Agency of the Year among small systems for its efforts to recycle water and cut down on alternative water sources.
Helix Water District Unfurls New Landscaping at Administration Building
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The San Diego Union Tribuneby Karen PearlmanThe Helix Water District’s administration office in La Mesa is sporting a new look with drought tolerant landscaping that has increased the curb appeal of the headquarters. Three styles of drought-tolerant landscapes are planted around three sides of the building on University Avenue, Lee Avenue and Quince Street. The Mediterranean garden goes along University, a […]
Vista Irrigation District Names 2020 Student Poster Contest Winners
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkVista Irrigation District has presented awards to three artistic fourth-grade students as winners of the District’s 2020 Water Awareness Poster Contest. The District’s board of directors selected the recipients at its July 15 meeting. This is the 28th year of the local contest. This year’s theme was “Love Water, Save Water.” Karmen Isabel Simons, a fourth-grade […]
Polls Show Public Support for Two O.C. Desalination Proposals
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby Martin WisckolPublic support for proposed desalination plants in Huntington Beach and Dana Point appears strong in two recent polls, although opponents call the surveys biased and say neither poll addresses key obstacles facing these very different projects. One poll showed 76% support among Huntington Beach residents for the proposal there. Another said support ranged from 64% […]