Drought hinders Calif.'s clean energy goals
Already locked in its third dry year, an ongoing drought could complicate California's battle against global warming and make it more expensive, officials said.
Water Watch
NEWS
Mandatory conservation to be considered at Water Authority
San Diego County residents could be looking at local mandatory water restrictions if recommendations from the San Diego County Water Authority's staff are adopted at the agency's board meeting next week.
CONSTRUCTION
Dedication planned for raised San Vicente Dam
A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday at the San Vicente Dam, where from 2009 to late 2012 work was carried out to raise it by 117 feet.
GENERAL
Katz & Associates CEO hands daily responsibilities to new president
The public affairs firm Katz & Associates has announced that company founder and CEO Sara Katz has delegated her day-to-day management duties to a new president, Lewis Michaelson.
Water Authority offering class series on WaterSmart landscaping
The San Diego County Water Authority announced it will begin on June 22 sponsoring summer classes around the region to help homeowners adopt WaterSmart landscaping practices.
City to begin water reuse campaign
The city of San Diego has awarded a contract with Katz & Associates to develop an outreach effort for the city's water reuse plans.
Other Water Headlines:
Calif. drought doesn't end brown lawn warnings
Laura Whitney and her husband, Michael Korte, don't know whether they're being good citizens during a drought or scofflaws.
Calif. almonds saved by diverting veggie water
Farmers in California, the source of 80 percent of the world’s almonds, are rescuing the nut from drought this year by diverting water used for vegetable crops and drilling more wells to keep trees hydrated.
Mandatory conservation to be considered at Water Authority
San Diego County residents could be looking at local mandatory water restrictions if recommendations from the San Diego County Water Authority's staff are adopted at the agency's board meeting next week.
Calif. water wasters face $500 a day fine as use increases
In one of the most drastic responses yet to California's drought, state regulators on Tuesday will consider fines up to $500 a day for people who waste water on landscaping, fountains, washing vehicles and other outdoor uses.
