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

February 1, 2010

San Diego Union-Tribune

Editorial: Power play in Carlsbad If possible, inland site for new plant is better

A new power plant proposed along Interstate 5 in Carlsbad will be debated in four days of public testimony starting today.

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San Diego Union-Tribune

Volunteers sought for tree planting on Friday
By: Tanya Mannes

Volunteers are needed for the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve’s fifth annual tree planting event to be held Friday in Encinitas.

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San Diego Union-Tribune

Proposed canal would quench Baja wine valley
By: Sandra Dibble

TIJUANA — As they watch millions of gallons of treated Tijuana wastewater flow into the Pacific Ocean each day, Baja California authorities say they have a better idea:

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North County Times

EDITORIAL: Californian's Roses and raspberries

The 'Water Wise' award

A rose to residents in San Diego and Riverside counties for reducing their water use by 13 percent.

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Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles might require rainwater capture
By: Susan Carpenter

A proposed law would require new homes, larger developments and some redevelopments in Los Angeles to capture and reuse runoff generated in rainstorms.

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Energy Today

Padre Dam Municipal Water District: Water Tight
By: Eric Slack

Despite a fragile state economy, ongoing drought, and rate hikes from its suppliers, this California water district has taken the sting out of customers’ wallets while investing in infrastructure and promoting sustainable water use. 

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San Diego Union-Tribune

Restoring wetlands for habitat isn’t as easy as it may sound
By Mike Leek

South San Diego Bay is now a setting for a sprawling network of shallow ponds being used to draw bay water for making salt for road de-icing, cattle feed and other industrial purposes. 

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San Diego Union-Tribune

'A Disneyland' ahead at Santee Lakes?
By: Anne Krueger

Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, the bucolic Santee park featuring seven lakes of recycled water, is going through changes — all intended to give visitors more things to do. 

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