National Weather Service forecasters predict rainfall for the San Diego region beginning Saturday, December 13 through Wednesday, December 17. The San Diego County Water Authority is urging residents, businesses and public agencies to immediately shut off landscape watering systems to conserve water. Irrigation systems can be turned off for several days following storms bringing measurable amounts of rain, and up to a week or more following heavy or prolonged storms.
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Water Authority’s Diversification Strategy Lauded in ‘New Visions, Smart Choices’ Report
The San Diego County Water Authority’s multifaceted plan for diversifying the region’s water supplies is a model for other communities around the West, according to a report released Tuesday by a non-profit network of water managers, scientists and conservationists called Carpe Diem West
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New Visions, Smart Choices Water Authority Urges Turning Off Irrigation Systems This Week
National Weather Service forecasters predict rainfall for the San Diego region starting as early as Tuesday and potentially through the weekend. The San Diego County Water Authority is urging residents, businesses and public agencies to immediately shut off landscape watering systems this week to conserve water. Water Authority Reminds Region to Give Irrigation Systems a Break During Wet Weather
With the first measurable rainfall of the season hitting many parts of the region today, the San Diego County Water Authority is reminding residents, businesses and public agencies to temporarily shut off landscape watering systems during wet weather this fall and winter. Irrigation systems can be turned off for several days following storms bringing measurable amounts of rain and up to a week or more following a heavy storms. San Diego County Faces Second Straight Year of Water Shortages, Water Use RestrictionsTaking into account continued cutbacks to the region’s imported water supplies, the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors voted today to continue current limits on water deliveries to its 24 member retail agencies through June 2011. The Board also approved remaining in a Level 2 “Drought Alert” condition for a second straight year, which enables member agencies to keep water use restrictions and other mandatory conservation measures in place. State to Limit Water Supply Deliveries in 2009
The San Diego County Water Authority intensified its call for immediate water conservation following the state Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) October 30 announcement to limit water deliveries in 2009. The initial allocation – 15 percent – is the second lowest in the history of the State Water Project. Water Authority to begin water reliability project in Mission Trails Regional ParkClick here for construction area map Nation’s Largest Seawater Desalination Plant Enhances Water Supply Reliability for San Diego CountyOperations are under way at the nation’s largest and most technologically advanced seawater desalination plant, which was dedicated today by more than 600 elected officials, community leaders and project partners. After successfully completing construction, the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant has already produced more than 1.5 billion gallons of locally controlled water for San Diego County, helping to minimize the region’s vulnerability to the statewide drought. Tenth annual Paths to Partnerships Regional Forum scheduled for October 2
The tenth annual Paths to Partnerships Regional Forum will be held October 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center. This year’s event will feature forums on water, wastewater, transportation, development, and how to do business with the state of California. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with key decision makers and industry experts, and receive a two-year look-ahead at upcoming public agency projects. The program will include contractor, consultant, vendor, and public agency exhibits. You can help ensure that this vital Bill get approved!
The San Diego County Water Authority is urging Governor Schwarzenegger to work with the Legislature to sign a bill that would allocate money from existing, voter-approved bonds for water supply related projects in 2009. The bill is also important as a means to provide a needed and immediate economic stimulus to our state’s economy. SBXX-1 will accomplish this goal. |