San Diego County / Southern California

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Otay Water District Kicks Off Pair Of Instagram Contests

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

The Otay Water District, which serves South and East counties, has launched its first-ever holiday-themed Instagram contests. Participants do not have to be constituents from the Otay Water District, which provides water, recycled water and sewer service to nearly 224,000 customers within about 125 square miles of southeastern San Diego County. They do, however, need […]

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Acting Manager To Become Permanent At San Diego County Water Authority

/in , /by /The Bond Buyer by Keeley Webster

Sandy Kerl is expected to be selected as the next general manager of the San Diego County Water Authority when the board meets on Thursday. The 36-member board announced Friday it is negotiating contract terms with Kerl to head the region’s wholesale water agency following a national search. Kerl has served as acting general manager […]

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Freshwater Fishing Flourishes at San Diego Region’s Reservoirs and Lakes

/in , , /by /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

San Diego County’s freshwater fishing in area reservoirs and lakes managed by the region’s water agencies attracts expert anglers and beginners alike. Of San Diego County’s 24 reservoirs and lakes, 18 allow fishing. Bryan Norris, Reservoirs and Recreation Program Manager for the City of San Diego, oversees eight locations offering recreational opportunities, including fishing. “We […]

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West Basin Approves Desalination-Plant Impact Report — While Dozens of Foes Stand Against It

/in , , /by /Daily Breeze by David Rosenfeld

West Basin Municipal Water District took the next steps Monday night, Nov. 18, toward building a desalination facility in El Segundo, a project that has drawn fierce opposition from conservation groups — including some who staged a rally before the meeting. Although not a go-ahead for the actual project, the board’s certification of the Final […]

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