County OKs Funding for Water Purification Program
Jul. 10, 2019 | 5:19 PMThe County Board of Supervisors approved another step Wednesday toward increasing local drinking water supplies for East County residents.
Environment
VIDEO: Monitoring Community Air Quality
Jun. 12, 2019 | 2:14 PMThe San Diego County Air Pollution Control District is leading the Community Air Protection Program to monitor air pollution within the state-identified disadvantaged communities of Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, Sherman Heights and parts of National City.
Board Votes to Buy 123 Acres for Ramona Grasslands Preserve
Jun. 5, 2019 | 3:46 PMCounty supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to buy 123 acres of open space and habitat to add to the County’s 3,490-acre Ramona Grasslands Preserve.
County Receives State Grant to Help Whack Invasive Weed
Jun. 5, 2019 | 10:24 AMThe County of San Diego has received a $53,966 state grant to continue efforts to corral a native plant-threatening, fire hazard-creating invasive weed that even Australian cows don’t like.
Credit: shutterstock Solar Permits Issued by the County Surge
May 30, 2019 | 12:12 PMThe County of San Diego is on pace to have one of its busiest years for solar rooftop permits, and it could get busier as a 30% federal tax break to help offset the costs ends in 2019.
County Participates in Earth Day Events, County Earth Day Fair Monday
Apr. 18, 2019 | 1:53 PMThe County of San Diego will take part in Earth Day and earth-friendly events around the county to share how the County protects the environment—from improving air quality to protecting watersheds and diverting waste from landfills—and explain how residents can help.
Credit: Shutterstock Board Holds Workshop on Community Choice Energy
Apr. 9, 2019 | 5:41 PMEnergy experts from across the state spoke before the County Board of Supervisors during a workshop Tuesday that may help determine whether the County buys and sells electricity.