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EGAP rewarded for promoting benefits of Escondido’s Agriculture Industry

i Mar 16th No Comments by

Escondido Growers for Agriculture Preservation was recognized for it’s efforts to promote the benefits of the Agriculture Industry in Escondido. The Award for Business went to the Escondido Growers for Agricultural Preservation, EGAP.  Phil Henry, EGAP’s vice chairman, accepted the award. Other awards were presented for selfless acts within the community.

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San Diego County Water Authority News Release

i Mar 15th No Comments by

San Diego County Water Authority Wins Landmark Ruling in Rate Challenge Against Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

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San Diegans Facing Challanges of Doing More with Less Water

i Mar 15th No Comments by

Taking shorter showers, recycling your water for use on your lawn, upgrading to low water-use amenities such as low-flow toilets and water saving irrigation devices are just some of the things many San Diegan’s are doing to conserve our most precious resource – water.  So how much have residents and businesses cut water use over the past several years?

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State water shortage: An economic fallout?

i Mar 15th No Comments by

The UT EconoMeter score card: View a recent article in the UT which provides an overview of questions and answers by several as it relates to the Economic consequences of water shortage in San Diego

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New law may generate small farms across the country

i Jan 30th No Comments by

Article from the Coast News – Richard Winkler has witnessed how small gardens can breathe new life into neighborhoods across San Diego County. And he’s hopeful the recent passage of the California Urban Agriculture Zones Act will encourage the trend. Read more about new State law from the Coast News.