Beaches were closed on Tuesday from the Mexico border to Coronado as rain flushed sewage-contaminated runoff from Tijuana into the San Diego region. Millions of gallons of polluted water have been regularly flowing over the border through the Tijuana River for months. The southern shoreline in Imperial Beach has been closed since November as a […]
Ten East County high school students were honored for their winning photos in the 2020 Helix Water District High School Photo Contest. The winning photographers were recognized at the February 26 board of directors meeting. This year’s photo contest challenged high school photographers to highlight the importance and beauty of water in our everyday lives. […]
A Pacific storm that is tapping into moisture from the sub-tropics dropped substantial amounts of rain across San Diego County before dawn on Tuesday, and more showers are expected as the system shuffles off to the east, according to the National Weather Service.
State and federal leaders came together to tour the Salton Sea and understand the impending health issues the public continues to face. NBC Palm Springs joined officials to get a glimpse of what is being done to help restore an area that was once a relaxing summer destination. The Salton Sea was once a hip […]
Tijuana River Sewage Pollution Shutters Beaches as far North as Coronado
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by Joshua Emerson SmithBeaches were closed on Tuesday from the Mexico border to Coronado as rain flushed sewage-contaminated runoff from Tijuana into the San Diego region. Millions of gallons of polluted water have been regularly flowing over the border through the Tijuana River for months. The southern shoreline in Imperial Beach has been closed since November as a […]
Ten High School Photographers Honored by Helix Water District
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkTen East County high school students were honored for their winning photos in the 2020 Helix Water District High School Photo Contest. The winning photographers were recognized at the February 26 board of directors meeting. This year’s photo contest challenged high school photographers to highlight the importance and beauty of water in our everyday lives. […]
San Diego County Received Heavy Rain Overnight, Will Get More Tuesday
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by Gary RobbinsA Pacific storm that is tapping into moisture from the sub-tropics dropped substantial amounts of rain across San Diego County before dawn on Tuesday, and more showers are expected as the system shuffles off to the east, according to the National Weather Service.
Leaders Come Together to Tour Public Health Crisis at Salton Sea
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC Palm Springs by Nico PayneState and federal leaders came together to tour the Salton Sea and understand the impending health issues the public continues to face. NBC Palm Springs joined officials to get a glimpse of what is being done to help restore an area that was once a relaxing summer destination. The Salton Sea was once a hip […]