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

November 10, 2011

The San Diego Union Tribune

SD's water-hogging landscapes give way to new ethic
From grass to natives, commercial and residential sites take on a new look -- and owners save money in the bargain
By Roger Showley

Modern San Diego, founded in the 19th century by Midwesterners accustomed to green lawns and lots of rain, is facing the 21st century with a new water-saving ethic — and local landscape architects are showing the way.

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San Francisco Chronicle

Battling over aquifer under Mojave Desert farm
By Garance Burke and Noaki Schwartz

Off historic Route 66 in the heart of the California, desert the barren landscape of dry scrub and rock abruptly gives way to an oasis of tall green trees heavy with lemons and grapevines awaiting next month's harvest.

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The San Diego Union Tribune

Partner pulling out of Mexican water plant
Otay district hopes to draw from the desalination facility
By Aaron Burgin

A partner in a proposed desalination plant in Mexico that would supply millions of gallons of water to customers of the Otay Water District is seeking out of the project.

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The San Diego Union Tribune

Powerlink tap water use continues
SDG&E says recycling station will be ready by March
By Mike Lee

San Diego Gas & Electric executives said this week that they are pushing ahead with plans to use recycled wastewater in building the Sunrise Powerlink project, although it won’t kick in until the 117-mile transmission line is roughly three-fourths completed.

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The San Diego Union Tribune

San Carlos residents blast SDG&E water use
By Watchdog Readers

THE FOLLOWING OUTRAGE....We applaud Council member Sherri Lightner for pushing to overhaul our cities water policies (see San Diego Union Tribune on Oct. 17).

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Voice of San Diego

A Mystery Partner in Plan to Tap Mexico's Ocean
By Rob Davis

Consultants have been hired. Engineers and lobbyists, too. Public opinion has been polled.

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Imperial Valley Press

IID asks for Colorado River entitlement storage at Lake Mead
By Elizabeth Varin

If Mexico gets to store Colorado River water at Lake Mead, so should the Imperial Irrigation District.

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