San Diego County / Southern California

The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.

Growing Water In the Desert

/in , /by /Sustainable Waters by Brain Richter

In my last blog I emphasized both the imperative and the opportunities for ‘growing water’ on irrigated farms in water-scarce regions. As I come across more real-world examples from my research, I’ll share them through this blog (and please share your own stories). I recently became aware of an analysis conducted by the Yuma County Agriculture Water Coalition that […]

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Demolition Of San Onofre Nuclear Plant Comes Before Coastal Commission In The Fall

/in , /by /The Orange County Registerby Teri Sforza

When the iconic domes of San Onofre’s nuclear reactors are finally demolished, “significant amounts of foundation, footings, and other existing material” are expected to remain, unseen, beneath the bluff on the ocean — at least until its stranded nuclear waste finds another home. In October, the California Coastal Commission will consider Southern California Edison’s application […]

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EPA Updates Residents On Efforts To Reduce Cross-Border Pollution

/in , , /by /Fox 5 San Diego by Kasia Gregorczyk

A representative from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday evening updated San Diego residents on the EPA’s efforts to reduce transboundary pollution in the water between Mexico and the United States. Local nonprofit Citizens’ Oversight organized the informal meeting at Balboa Park, where the public had the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns. […]

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Two Southern California Water Districts Send Personnel to Aid Paradise Irrigation District

/in , /by /California Water News Daily

The Camp Fire in the community of Paradise and other locations in Butte County cut a wide swatch of destruction in the rural community. It is regarded as the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. At least 85 perish in the fire storm and it destroyed 18,804 structures. It covered almost 240 sq. […]

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