The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors Nov. 21 approved a new and permanent Special Agricultural Water Rate program structure that offers lower water rates to farmers in exchange for lower water supply reliability. Unlike the current temporary program, the structure of the new water rate program will let new participants join as […]
A new storm fed by the first atmospheric river of the season is expected bring rain to Northern and Central California beginning Saturday, and cause significant travel delays and hazards for Thanksgiving travelers returning home on Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Based on predictions of its water vapor transport capacity, this atmospheric river is […]
After serving for eight months as the acting general manager of the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA), Sandra L. Kerl has been appointed as the new general manager of the water agency following a national search by the SDCWA’s Board of Directors (BOD). The water agency’s BOD approved Kerl’s contract last week during its […]
A former Public Utilities Department leader has filed a lawsuit against the city of San Diego, claiming officials illegally diverted $1 million in water and wastewater funds to other city services and fired her for refusing to conceal the activity. Susan LaNier, a former deputy director and internal auditor for the utilities department, was one […]
New Agricultural Water Rate Program Benefits San Diego County Growers
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors Nov. 21 approved a new and permanent Special Agricultural Water Rate program structure that offers lower water rates to farmers in exchange for lower water supply reliability. Unlike the current temporary program, the structure of the new water rate program will let new participants join as […]
What is an Atmospheric River and Why Should Southern Californians Keep Their Umbrellas Handy?
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Paul DuginskiA new storm fed by the first atmospheric river of the season is expected bring rain to Northern and Central California beginning Saturday, and cause significant travel delays and hazards for Thanksgiving travelers returning home on Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Based on predictions of its water vapor transport capacity, this atmospheric river is […]
New General Manager Appointed by San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /California Water News DailyAfter serving for eight months as the acting general manager of the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA), Sandra L. Kerl has been appointed as the new general manager of the water agency following a national search by the SDCWA’s Board of Directors (BOD). The water agency’s BOD approved Kerl’s contract last week during its […]
Lawsuit Says City Utilities Department Leader Was Fired for Exposing Illegal Activity
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Lauryn SchroederA former Public Utilities Department leader has filed a lawsuit against the city of San Diego, claiming officials illegally diverted $1 million in water and wastewater funds to other city services and fired her for refusing to conceal the activity. Susan LaNier, a former deputy director and internal auditor for the utilities department, was one […]