San Diego County / Southern California
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Sweetwater Authority Eyes Recycled Water That Otay Water District Doesn’t Use
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Diego Union-Tribuneby David HernandezSweetwater Authority’s governing board has its eyes on recycled water — specifically, an excess of recycled water that a neighboring water agency, the Otay Water District, buys from the city of San Diego. The governing boards of the two water agencies, which combined serve southern and eastern San Diego County, recently created a joint committee […]
Sediment Loading Key to Predicting Post-Wildfire Debris Flows
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Phys.orgby Pennsylvania State UniversityThe mudslides that follow wildfires in Southern California can be deadly and difficult to predict. New research can help officials identify areas prone to these mudslides and respond before disaster occurs, according to scientists. Mudslides, or debris flows, can occur when rainfall washes away the buildup of sediment in mountain channels. Roughly equal parts water […]
District Helps Make Desert Bloom
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Capital Pressby Julia HollisterThe Coachella Valley Water District faces hefty challenges each day: providing water for more than 1,200 ag customers on 65,000 acres in a desert environment. The water district serves San Diego, Imperial and Riverside counties and nine cities. “I would say managing our water on a long-term basis, optimizing our Colorado River water and groundwater […]
Workshop Explains Grants Available to Ag Workers
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ramona Sentinelby Julie GallantFarmers, ranchers and vineyard owners are invited to a free workshop that offers guidance on applying for up to $100,000 in state grant funding designed to promote healthy soils practices. The Free Healthy Soils Program Financial Assistance Workshop is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Sydney […]