"Ensuring Water Quality, Efficiency, and Security in Southern California"
Welcome to SoCal Water Resources
Welcome to the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) SoCal Water Resources, your comprehensive guide to understanding and managing water resources in Southern California. Our mission is to provide you with up-to-date information and resources on water quality, water use efficiency, water supply security, and water equity, specifically tailored for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
Our Focus Areas areas are;
Water Quality: Learn about the quality of your drinking water and the environmental health of our rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. Discover the measures in place to ensure safe and clean water and how you can actively participate in solutions to ensure that our water remains safe and clean for all residents and the environment.
Water Use Efficiency: Explore practical tips and strategies to enhance water use efficiency in residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors. Together, we can reduce water waste and promote sustainable water use practices.
Water Supply Security: Stay informed about the current conditions of our water supply, future projections, and emergency preparedness plans. Understanding these factors helps us collectively safeguard our water resources against challenges such as drought and climate change.
Water Equity: Water is a fundamental right. We are committed to promoting water equity by ensuring fair access to clean and affordable water for all communities. Learn about the initiatives and programs in place to address water affordability and accessibility issues and how you can get involved.
Weather
For current data from the California Irrigation Management. Information System (CIMIS) weather stations. The station located at the University of California (UCCE & SC REC) is station 75, and here is the station description;
Irvine #75
Southern Region Office
South Coast Valleys Region
Orange County
Nearby city is Irvine
Data Available from 10/7/1987
ETo Reported
Reference Surface is Grass
Datalogger is CR1000
Geographic Information
Elevation: 410 Feet
Latitude: 33º41'18N / 33.688450
Longitude: 117º43'16W / -117.721180
Description of the station
DATE: 11-12-02
STATION#:75
STATION NAME: Irvine
ETO ZONE: 6
PREVAILING WINDS: W
LOCAL CHARACTER:
The station is located on the grounds of a University of California Field Station. The facility conducts research primarily in citrus fruit, turf grasses and other ornamentals. The field station is on the edge of a rapidly growing urban area and close to the El Toro naval air station runway.
DESCRIPTION OF STATION SITE:
The station is installed on a grass plot that is well maintained. Irrigation is accomplished with pop-up sprinklers and is mowed by facility personnel.
Zip Codes
92710 , 92707 , 92667 , 92650 , 92630 , 92623 , 92620 , 92619 , 92618 , 92616 , 92614 , 92612 , 92606 , 92604 , 92603 , 92602
