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.
Opinion: Becoming More Water Independent
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ramona Sentinelby Congressman Duncan Hunter Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySince the days of the Kumeyaay, survival in San Diego has depended on the availability of water. While blessed to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world, the fact remains we must rely upon outside sources to meet our water needs. The level of this dependency, however, is more a matter […]
Cross-Border Sewage, Trade Agreements Take Center Stage in Border Mayors’ Conference
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gustavo SolisMayors of cities along the U.S.-Mexico border are meeting in San Diego this week to strengthen binational ties and address issues such as immigration, cross-border sewage, and new trade agreements. This level of binational cooperation was a stark contrast from the divisive rhetoric and partisan fighting coming from each nation’s capital. “Part of the challenge […]
County Approves JPA for East County Advanced Water Purification Program
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Alpine Sunby Joe NaimanThe San Diego County Board of Supervisors, who are also the board members of the San Diego County Sanitation District, approved a joint powers agreement for the East County Advanced Water Purification Program. The supervisors’ 5-0 vote October 30 also appointed Supervisor Dianne Jacob as the sanitation district’s representative on the Joint Powers Authority board […]
Imperial County Declares New River Emergency, Sends Newsom Demands For Salton Sea
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Palm Springs Desert Sunby Janet WilsonImperial County is doubling down on its efforts to wrest help from state and federal officials to clean up raw sewage and other pollutants flowing into the New River, and to tamp down lung-clogging dust along the fast-drying Salton Sea. Two weeks after county supervisors declared a local air pollution emergency at the sea, they voted unanimously again this week to proclaim a local […]