San Diego County / Southern California

The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.

Proposed Ordinance Would Promote and Protect Agriculture

/in , /by /Valley Roadrunnerby News Staff

A proposed county ordinance that would implement California’s AB 551 is seen as benefiting local agriculture by recognizing its benefits, according to the San Diego County Farm Bureau.

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County Officials Lift Coronado Water Contact Closure

/in , , /by /San Diego Union-Tribuneby City News Service

CORONADO — The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health lifted a water contact closure Monday for the Coronado shoreline and beaches from Avenida Lunar through North Beach. Water quality testing confirmed Tijuana River flows are no longer impacting those beaches, according to the Department of Environmental Health, which had placed water contact closure signs […]

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IID Files Claim For Access to Stored Water in MWD’s System

/in , /by /Imperial Valley Newsby News Staff

Since 2007, as a result of agreements associated with the 2007 Colorado River Interim Guidelines, the Imperial Irrigation District has had the ability to store conserved water with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

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Helix Water District Board Approves Fee Hikes, Other Changes

/in , , /by /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen Pearlman

LA MESA — It will cost more next year to fish, rent boats and camp at Lake Jennings Park, the reservoir and outdoors destination in Lakeside overseen by the Helix Water District. The hikes were approved unanimously by the Helix Water District board and will become effective Jan. 1. The daily and annual entrance fees […]

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