Tag: environment
Restoring the Delta is essential to Santa Clara County
The Delta is a critical component of our water system. Here in the Silicon Valley, 40 percent of our water supply passes through the Delta. Our imported water comes from the Sierra Nevada snowmelt and rainfall that fills rivers and streams that flow toward the San Francisco Bay. Much of that mountain water flows through the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to communities throughout the Bay Area.
Councilman heralds solar power for city – and his own home
Morgan Hill City Councilman Gordon Siebert is a proponent of renewable causes and local business, not just on the dais but at his own home as well.
Grass fire contained before causing damage
A grass fire north of Morgan Hill, on the east side of the U.S. 101 burned about 20 acres of vegetation but caused no property damage, authorities said.Â
Allowing mistletoe to grow can kill trees
“Dear Red Phone, mistletoe infestation began to appear in the trees planted in front of the library in the median between the sidewalk and the street quite some time ago. It seemed logical that these parasitic plants would be removed by city employees when the trees were pruned; however several years have passed and apparently nothing has been done to remove/eradicate the mistletoe, which will eventually kill the trees.
3.5 quake shakes Bay Area Sunday morning
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake woke up those sleeping-in Sunday morning in the Bay Area, rattling at its epicenter about 9 miles north of Morgan Hill at 10:31 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.
March rains give boost to local water supply
Do we have enough water? As a board member for the Santa Clara Valley Water District, I can tell you the answer is complicated. The bad news is that this year is shaping up to be one of the driest to date. The good news is that thanks to last year’s heavy rains, our groundwater storage levels are normal. So, it is unlikely that the board will need to call for any mandatory water use reductions.
Working smarter to improve reliability
The millions of dollars of machinery and equipment at Utilities Division’s 53 major facilities are vital in providing reliable water and sewer service – through rain, shine and power outages – for Morgan Hill residents and businesses. However, the reliability of the system also depends on other factors, in addition to this machinery and equipment.
No urgent need to develop Southeast Quad at this time
Dear Editor, This is clearly the generation of "me," the richest generation, a self-centered generation that has lost its sense of world community. As nation we gobble up resources and distribute waste without consideration of any of those who will follow after. We give back very little. We are paying less tax than in 50 years, and it seems that richer you are the less you pay.
SCVWD works to secure flood control funding
In 2000, Santa Clara County voters approved a special parcel tax to fund the 15-year Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan which provided funding for four major outcome areas.
Eco-activities for the wet winter months
I just had the pleasure of hearing lots of raindrops falling on our roof. Whew - I thought it might never rain again. Driving out of the house to see the wet streets and plants perking up with the moisture was a welcome sight indeed. I may be imagining it, but I'd swear that my lawn was already greening up. We love a good soaking that provides enough water to green things up without causing major flooding.
