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Water agencies in San Diego County may be moving to defy Governor Jerry Brown’s statewide mandatory water reduction. Santa Fe Irrigation District was ordered to save 36 percent, the highest mandated amount, earlier this year. Although the district managed to meet that reduction during the first few months, they have …

To help Californians battle the drought, the Save Our Water conservation program has partnered with ScottsMiracle-Gro, the world’s largest producer of lawn and garden products. The partnership has led to more accurate information regarding watering and lawn care. “ScottsMiracle-Gro is committed to helping Californians save water while maintaining beautiful – …

Eighth graders from Ball Junior High School in Anaheim received a small grant to study how disposable diapers planted in soil could play a role in alleviating the impact of the California drought. The idea is simple: by using pieces of disposable diapers when planting crops, the diaper can reduce …

After failing to meet its mandatory water conservation number in October, Mesa Water District, which covers parts of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, decided to take drastic measures. Apartments, condominiums and business complexes are no longer allowed to do any outdoor irrigation. Single-family residents, however, are able to water their …

California is expected to see an active El Nino season that will bring freezing temperatures, torrential rains and even snow. As the cold front moves into California, it’s important to make winter changes to preserve your home: Keep your heater on 65 degrees throughout the winter.If you get warm, put it on …

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) released an update on the Sierra Nevada snowpack earlier this week. Electronic readings show its statewide water content is 9.3 inches, 112 percent of average for this time of year. To see the electronic snowpack readings visit: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cdecapp/snowapp/sweq.action Although the snowpack’s water equivalent is slightly …