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.
San Diego Among Nation’s Innovation Hotbeds
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by Mike FreemanSan Diego ranked among the top five hotbeds for innovation nationally over a 12 year period, according to a new study that suggests tech clustering has contributed to a growing economic and political divide in the country. The Case for Growth Cities report from Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program and the Information Technology & Innovation […]
Huntington Beach Desalination Plant Eyes Approval, But Foes Turn Out In Force
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Register by Martin Wisckol Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWith Poseidon Water’s plans for a Huntington Beach desalination plant approaching the homestretch, critics were as adamant as ever at a Friday workshop, where dozens complained the proposal is environmentally flawed, unneeded and would jack up water rates. The meeting of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board was called to review a draft […]
Amid A Snow-Capped Backdrop, Southern California Will Dry Out This Week
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Times by Alex WigglesworthSouthern California will get a chance to dry out this week after a string of storms dumped rain and snow across the region over the last few weeks. “Basically, we’ve got an area of high pressure moving in from the West, and it’s deflecting the storms to the north,” said David Sweet, a meteorologist with […]
VCMWD Reservoir Project Receives National Recognition From EPA
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunnerby David Ross Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityValley Center Municipal Water District has been advised by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) that its Cool Valley Reservoir Cover Replacement Project was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s new AQUARIUS Program as an “Exceptional Project,” among only 10 identified as such nationwide. Each year, EPA’s Aquarius Program recognizes one Drinking Water State […]