The Santa Fe Irrigation District approved three percent water rate increases for the next three years at a Jan. 16 hearing. The first bills will go out to customers on April 1 using a new five-tier residential rate structure that differentiates between meter sizes in higher tiers. The rate increases aim to help meet the […]
It’s a tough gig being a western grebe during this water bird’s courtship season. To get noticed these birds must literally walk on water. This elaborate courtship ritual, known as rushing, is now happening at Lake Hodges near Escondido where huge numbers of Clark’s and western grebes flock during the winter and spring breeding season.
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby Ed Joyce Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority
More than 200 people explored career opportunities in the water and wastewater industry at the third annual Women in Water Symposium Thursday at Cuyamaca College. The conference’s goal this year was to create a community of people with the interest and aptitude to take on what were previously considered non-traditional careers. Speakers at the conference shared their […]
A state water board is faulting the city of Poway for “failing to protect its public water system” and is ordering the municipality to take immediate action to correct a series of violations that led to a week-long boil-water advisory. In a letter that accompanied the official citation, the State Water Resources Control Board said […]
Santa Fe Irrigation Approves Rate Increases, Protest Level Not Reached
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Rancho Santa Fe Reviewby Karen BillingThe Santa Fe Irrigation District approved three percent water rate increases for the next three years at a Jan. 16 hearing. The first bills will go out to customers on April 1 using a new five-tier residential rate structure that differentiates between meter sizes in higher tiers. The rate increases aim to help meet the […]
Courting Grebes an Amazing Sight at Lake Hodges
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Ernie CowanIt’s a tough gig being a western grebe during this water bird’s courtship season. To get noticed these birds must literally walk on water. This elaborate courtship ritual, known as rushing, is now happening at Lake Hodges near Escondido where huge numbers of Clark’s and western grebes flock during the winter and spring breeding season.
Women In Water Conference Showcases Career Opportunities
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby Ed Joyce Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: San Diego County Water Authority
More than 200 people explored career opportunities in the water and wastewater industry at the third annual Women in Water Symposium Thursday at Cuyamaca College. The conference’s goal this year was to create a community of people with the interest and aptitude to take on what were previously considered non-traditional careers. Speakers at the conference shared their […]
State: Poway Failed to Protect its Water System, Customers
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby J. Harry JonesA state water board is faulting the city of Poway for “failing to protect its public water system” and is ordering the municipality to take immediate action to correct a series of violations that led to a week-long boil-water advisory. In a letter that accompanied the official citation, the State Water Resources Control Board said […]