ECOLOGY

-Editorial While different interstate agencies still are working out the details of the Drought Contingency Plan, Imperial Valley residents were able to read the draft of an agreement to help conserve water at the Colorado River and make comments. In a special Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors meeting, the …

-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will request the International Boundary and Water Commission immediate action by the U.S. and Mexican government to address ongoing deficiencies in the Mexicali sewage infrastructure deficiencies and resulting contamination of the New River and surrounding areas. The Board of Supervisors gave direction at …

-Editorial As the work to complete a Drought Contingency Plan by the end of the year continues, several water districts agreed that collaboration needs to continue to preserve the sustainability of the Colorado River and Lake Mead. Imperial Irrigation District representatives, along with various Colorado River contractors, participated in the …

-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors has approved the development of a new green energy rate program that will allow customers to designate how much renewable energy they wish to be served. “At IID, we put our customers first and are committed to tailoring rates, policies and services …

Yesterday, the California Legislature passed AB 1945, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), and is now awaiting Governor Brown’s signature.  The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, seeks to improve access to programs funded by GGRF, by expanding the list of co-benefits and …

By: Mario Conde Once upon a time, the Salton Sea was a destination point for people all over California. It was the oasis in the middle of the desert where people could swim, fish and have a great time at the beach and enjoy the unique beauty and surroundings of …

-Article provided by Imperial Irrigation District Living in the desert means summer heat and higher electric bills. Although there is not much one can do about the heat, one can save cash and reduce carbon by minimizing energy use. Below are recommendations from IID that can help save energy during …

-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation district and the California Independent System Operator recently announced a settlement that ends existing litigation between them. As a result, more climate-friendly energy from the IID service area can be delivered to the rest of California. “For IID, this has always been about ensuring basic fairness, …

-Editorial $160K contract will support the continuation of community-led air monitoring network SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board announced that is partnering with Comité Cívico del Valle Inc. (CCV) to take a proactive role in promoting community science to assess local air quality. The partnership consists of a $160,000 contract to evaluate and improve the performance of CCV’s existing community-led air monitoring network in Imperial Valley, a community heavily impacted by air pollution. “The Comité Cívico del Valle is a pioneer in helping community …

-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors approved a 23-year power purchase agreement with Citizens Energy Corporation for 30 megawatts of solar energy, which will be used to serve approximately 15,000 low-income electric customers under the district’s eGreen program. “We believe all customers should have a choice and an …