After initially balking, the Salton Sea Authority board of directors on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution supporting Imperial County’s declaration of an emergency at the fast-shrinking sea.
An environmental organization has filed a lawsuit against the West Basin Municipal Water District over its November approval of a large seawater desalination plant proposed along the coast just north of Manhattan Beach’s border with El Segundo, alleging that the water district ignored significant environmental issues in its assessment of the project.
Riverside County supervisors today approved the allocation of $350,000 from an environmental improvement fund to support efforts to restore the dying Salton Sea. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the supervisors authorized the disbursal from the Coachella Valley Air Quality Enhancement Fund to help pay for the planned north end restoration of the 360-square mile […]
With the recent heavy rains, our water supply may not be at the top of everyone’s worry list. Even so, last week the San Diego County Water Authority gave an update on the future of water in our region.
Salton Sea Authority Board Endorses Emergency Declaration Made by Imperial County
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Desert Sun (Palm Springs, Calif.)by Janet WilsonAfter initially balking, the Salton Sea Authority board of directors on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution supporting Imperial County’s declaration of an emergency at the fast-shrinking sea.
Water District Sued Over Desalination Plant Proposed For South Bay
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Easy Reader News (Hermosa Beach, Calif.)by Ryan McDonaldAn environmental organization has filed a lawsuit against the West Basin Municipal Water District over its November approval of a large seawater desalination plant proposed along the coast just north of Manhattan Beach’s border with El Segundo, alleging that the water district ignored significant environmental issues in its assessment of the project.
County Board Approves $350K to Support Salton Sea Rehab
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /KESQ TV Palm Springsby City News ServiceRiverside County supervisors today approved the allocation of $350,000 from an environmental improvement fund to support efforts to restore the dying Salton Sea. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the supervisors authorized the disbursal from the Coachella Valley Air Quality Enhancement Fund to help pay for the planned north end restoration of the 360-square mile […]
OPINION: The Future of Water
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Fallbrook Village Newsby Marie WaldronWith the recent heavy rains, our water supply may not be at the top of everyone’s worry list. Even so, last week the San Diego County Water Authority gave an update on the future of water in our region.