The mudslides that follow wildfires in Southern California can be deadly and difficult to predict. New research can help officials identify areas prone to these mudslides and respond before disaster occurs, according to scientists. Mudslides, or debris flows, can occur when rainfall washes away the buildup of sediment in mountain channels. Roughly equal parts water […]
The Coachella Valley Water District faces hefty challenges each day: providing water for more than 1,200 ag customers on 65,000 acres in a desert environment. The water district serves San Diego, Imperial and Riverside counties and nine cities. “I would say managing our water on a long-term basis, optimizing our Colorado River water and groundwater […]
Farmers, ranchers and vineyard owners are invited to a free workshop that offers guidance on applying for up to $100,000 in state grant funding designed to promote healthy soils practices. The Free Healthy Soils Program Financial Assistance Workshop is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Sydney […]
City Opens State-of-the-Art Ranger Station in Mission Trails Regional Park. The state-of-the-art facility, at the East Fortuna Staging Area of the park, will give rangers improved resources and allow them to better protect the park and engage with visitors, according to Sherman’s office. Sherman, chairman of the Mission Trails Regional Park Taskforce, said the park […]
Sediment Loading Key to Predicting Post-Wildfire Debris Flows
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Phys.orgby Pennsylvania State UniversityThe mudslides that follow wildfires in Southern California can be deadly and difficult to predict. New research can help officials identify areas prone to these mudslides and respond before disaster occurs, according to scientists. Mudslides, or debris flows, can occur when rainfall washes away the buildup of sediment in mountain channels. Roughly equal parts water […]
District Helps Make Desert Bloom
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Capital Pressby Julia HollisterThe Coachella Valley Water District faces hefty challenges each day: providing water for more than 1,200 ag customers on 65,000 acres in a desert environment. The water district serves San Diego, Imperial and Riverside counties and nine cities. “I would say managing our water on a long-term basis, optimizing our Colorado River water and groundwater […]
Workshop Explains Grants Available to Ag Workers
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ramona Sentinelby Julie GallantFarmers, ranchers and vineyard owners are invited to a free workshop that offers guidance on applying for up to $100,000 in state grant funding designed to promote healthy soils practices. The Free Healthy Soils Program Financial Assistance Workshop is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, at Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Sydney […]
City Opens State-of-the-Art Ranger Station in Mission Trails Regional Park
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinCity Opens State-of-the-Art Ranger Station in Mission Trails Regional Park. The state-of-the-art facility, at the East Fortuna Staging Area of the park, will give rangers improved resources and allow them to better protect the park and engage with visitors, according to Sherman’s office. Sherman, chairman of the Mission Trails Regional Park Taskforce, said the park […]