Desert farmers along the Colorado River are striking lucrative deals with big cities. But not everyone comes out a winner. When it comes to global warming’s one-two punch of inundation and drought, the presence of too much water has had the most impact on U.S. agriculture this year, with farmers in the Midwest swamped by […]
This region has made tremendous strides toward diversifying its water portfolio. In Riverside County, groundwater desalination is moving forward to take full advantage of all available sources of water. Plans for Water Banking, which will take Northern California water imported during wet years to restore local aquifers for use during dry years, are also progressing.
The Fallbrook Public Utility District’s intern program is designed to prepare potential future employees to fill jobs that open up due to the ‘silver tsunami’ or wave of retirements in the water industry. Mary Maciel, a junior at Fallbrook High, is Fallbrook Public Utility District’s second paid summer intern. She spends four hours a day […]
Nearly 275,000 customers in the Helix Water District area of East County will be looking at a small increase in their water rates starting in the fall. The average domestic customer using 21 units per bimonthly billing period will see a 2.9 percent increase — or $4.59. Average water users paying $156.35 every two months […]
The West Is Trading Water for Cash. The Water Is Running Out
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Bloomberg by Luke McGrathDesert farmers along the Colorado River are striking lucrative deals with big cities. But not everyone comes out a winner. When it comes to global warming’s one-two punch of inundation and drought, the presence of too much water has had the most impact on U.S. agriculture this year, with farmers in the Midwest swamped by […]
Southern California Water Portfolio
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /North County Daily Star.comby Marie Waldron Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThis region has made tremendous strides toward diversifying its water portfolio. In Riverside County, groundwater desalination is moving forward to take full advantage of all available sources of water. Plans for Water Banking, which will take Northern California water imported during wet years to restore local aquifers for use during dry years, are also progressing.
Fallbrook High School Summer Intern Learns About Water Industry Career Opportunities
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe Fallbrook Public Utility District’s intern program is designed to prepare potential future employees to fill jobs that open up due to the ‘silver tsunami’ or wave of retirements in the water industry. Mary Maciel, a junior at Fallbrook High, is Fallbrook Public Utility District’s second paid summer intern. She spends four hours a day […]
Helix Water District Rates To Climb
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union- Tribune by Karen Pearlman Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityNearly 275,000 customers in the Helix Water District area of East County will be looking at a small increase in their water rates starting in the fall. The average domestic customer using 21 units per bimonthly billing period will see a 2.9 percent increase — or $4.59. Average water users paying $156.35 every two months […]