Palm Trees Are Dying Across San Diego County, Here s Why
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Palm Trees Are Dying Across San Diego County, Here s Why
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The South American palm weevil is infesting trees in the San Diego area. Author: Shawn Styles (Weather) Updated: 8:42 PM PST January 25, 2021
SAN DIEGO Canary Island Palms are dying across San Diego County. Scientists said it s from a weevil infestation. It s estimated that 10,000 palms have been killed by the South American palm weevil, said Mark Hoddle.
Hoddle is with UC Riverside. He described how the weevils attack. These long nose weevils use it to drill holes and then lay their eggs in the tunnel, said Hoddle.
The creatures first arrived in San Diego in 2011. The infestation has proven devastating in the Sweetwater Reservoir.
Mosher compared the process to a very, very large fire hose.”
Once the water gets to Sweetwater Reservoir, the water authority can treat it and provide it to customers, Mosher said.
The entire process takes roughly three weeks. The Authority hasn t opened the dam since 2019.
Martinez said they’re moving enough water to last all of Sweetwater’s customers eight months.
“Saving approximately six-to-ten million dollars in water purchase costs,” he smiled. “That’s how we keep water rates low.”
Mosher added they can only do water transfers between reservoirs at certain times of the year because they have to take into account endangered species along the route and the weather.