This database contains press and video clips on water issues of interest to the San Diego County Water Authority.

January 13, 2009

Voice of San Diego

Saving the Economy, One 'Welcome to Vista' Sign at a Time
By: Kelly Bennett and Rob Davis

As part of the region's master list of requests for federal economic stimulus dollars, the San Diego County Water Authority requested $175 million to build a pipeline connecting the Carlsbad desalination plant to the region's water system.

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North County Times

Water savings still necessary, officials say
By: Tom Pfingsten

FALLBROOK ---- Officials said last week that they hope a free workshop on residential water conservation on Saturday morning will help local residents understand the need for continued water-saving measures, despite heavy rainfall over the last month.

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North County Times

Letter to the Editor: Fluoride removal achieved

Under-sink hydroxyapatite filters are currently available from Arkansas for $47, where fluoride from fluosilicic acid is removed from water for about a year before replacement.

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Pasadena Star News

Scientists spot La Nina: Dry year ahead
By: Dan Abendschein

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE - Scientists at JPL on Monday said they've detected a La Nina oceanic effect that typically signals a warmer, drier winter.

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Contra Costa Times

Tough choices on Delta await state officials
By: Mike Taugher

Water crisis has parallels with financial meltdown. Pushing hard to build a new canal around the Delta, the Schwarzenegger administration rarely misses an opportunity to point out how rickety California's water system has become.

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San Francisco Chronicle

Bay sees record heat and maybe driest January
By: Henry K. Lee and Steve Rubenstein

SAN FRANCISCO -- High-temperature records fell like imaginary raindrops in the Bay Area on Monday, among the warmest mid-January days ever.

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Yubanet.com

New Survey Documents State Contracts Freeze Blow to Sierra Green Economy: Legislative and Gubernatorial' Budget Inaction Cripples Water Protection in Sierra

A recent survey by the Sierra Nevada Alliance confirms that the State's stop work order on bond funded contracts as of December 17, 2008 has effected 60% of surveyed conservation groups in the Sierra Nevada, with 26% laying off workers to date.

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Yubanet.com

Peak Water, China's Water Crisis, Climate Change Impacts among Pressing Topics Examined by Pacific Institute

"Is there such a thing as 'peak water'? There is a vast amount of water on the planet-but we are facing a crisis of running out of sustainably managed water," said Dr. Peter Gleick, president of the Pacific Institute.

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Chico Enterprise-Record

Bass tournament postponed
By: Mary Weston

OROVILLE — The FLW Outdoors Stren Bass Fishing Tournament planned for Jan. 21-24 will be postponed until mid-May because of low water at Lake Oroville.

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Las Vegas Review Journal

Mulroy advice for Obama: Tap Mississippi floodwaters
By: Henry Brean

If the federal government wants a surefire way to create jobs and stimulate the economy, Pat Mulroy has a suggestion to make: Why not study and build the largest water diversion project in American history?

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Parade Magazine

Ask Marylin: Am I wasting time and water running the tap for a while before I drink from it, especially at the start of the day?
By: Marilyn vos Savant

No. We all need to manage our use of household water so we ingest as little lead as possible.

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New Scientist

Top 11 compounds in US drinking water
By: Rowan Hooper

A comprehensive survey of the drinking water for more than 28 million Americans has detected the widespread but low-level presence of pharmaceuticals and hormonally active chemicals.

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