Archive for the ‘ Environment ’ Category
Oil sheen spotted in waters west of Imperial Beach
The Coast Guard used a Jayhawk helicopter to investigate the sheen, which indicates a petroleum-based substance in the water, at 6:30 and 11 a.m. today.
3 dozen rare tadpoles released into stream near Idyllwild
The tadpoles were released into the stream, within the University of California Riverside’s James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, with the hope of restoring the Southern California population of the mountain yellow-legged frog, an endangered species of frog.
Flex Powerstation turns portion of Lamb Canyon Landfill’s waste product emissions into electricity
The 10-ton “clean energy” platform, which was recently installed at the Lamb Canyon Landfill in Beaumont, processes methane gas that collects in landfills as waste decomposes and turns the byproduct into electricity.
RivCo Supervisors approve fee hikes for animal-control related fees
Animal Services Director Robert Miller pitched the changes to get his department’s dog-license rates on par with what other jurisdictions charge dog owners.
WMWD’s Smart Yard Program reducing water bills for county residents
Smart Yard participants will save an average $1,080 on their water bills over the next 10 years.
Temecula relucantly agrees to file revision of city’s sphere with LAFCO
While council voted unanimously to move forward on the application, all members expressed concerns and suggested they were taking the action under duress.
It’s going to be hot in eastern Riverside County; heat warning issued
The excessive heat watch is for Thursday morning through Friday evening, when daytime highs in Blythe could reach or exceed 115 during the afternoons and early evenings.
Earthquake shakes region, including portions of SW RivCo
The quake was reported at 10:50 p.m. about 16 miles north northwest of Borrego Springs and 17 miles south southwest of La Quinta.
Heat warning issued for Eastern RivCo, including Palm Springs
The warning was in effect for all desert areas in the eastern end of the county, stretching from Palm Springs to Blythe.
Fourth of July fireworks provide show, but also creates pollution
The fireworks displays fill the air with fine particulate matter, said Sam Atwood of the Southern California Air Quality Management District.
