Republic of Thirst, Part 3: ‘Creating’ New Water for California Through Innovation
New desalination and water recycling technology, combined with wise management and political cooperation, hold out new hope for California’s water.
Carlsbad
Carlsbad Joins Revolt Against California’s ‘Sanctuary State’ Laws
The coastal city of Carlsbad joined over a dozen other local governments Monday in formally opposing California’s “sanctuary state” laws, and supporting the federal government’s lawsuit to overturn them.
California’s New Desalination Plant Wins International Award
California’s new $1 billion desalination plant, which transforms sea water into fresh water, has won an international award for technological and environmental achievement.
CA Water Board Could Relax Drought Restrictions
California water regulators could relax statewide conservation rules even as the state enters a likely fifth year of record drought.
Revealed: Largest Seawater Desalination Plant in America
CARLSBAD, CA — On Monday, the door of America’s new largest seawater desalination plant opened to journalists, elected officials and the public with the lofty promise of helping to solve California’s drought distress.
Drought: San Diego Has… Too Much Water?
As California suffers through a fourth year of record drought, one city in the Golden State has a unique problem: too much water.
Ice Age Fossils Unearthed in Carlsbad
This summer in Carlsbad, a treasure trove of Ice Age (Pleistocene Epoch) fossils from close to 200,000 years ago was unearthed at a construction site on Quarry Creek–the site of a new development where over 600 new homes are slated for construction.
Drought: Santa Barbara Council Votes to Reopen Desalination Plant
The Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously this week to approve a loan to reopen a mothballed desalination plant in an effort to battle California’s record four-year drought.
Mysterious Tar Balls Return, Shutting Down Long Beach
Mysterious tar balls have been appearing on Southern California beaches, and the phenomenon seems to be hitting individual beaches one after the other. The latest hit: Long Beach.
Black Goo Washing Ashore on Carlsbad Beaches
Sticky, black gobs of tar goo are washing up on southern California beaches–but before climate change activists sound the alarm, experts are saying the phenomenon is completely natural.
