February 2023
Features
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Here’s a List of Black-Owned Businesses and Organizations to Support in O.C.
You can make a positive impact by patronizing these local Black-owned businesses and donating to charitable organizations that are helping improve the lives of Black residents in O.C.
H2OC: How Water Works in Orange County
We plunge into a fascinating and complex story about water in O.C. involving large-scale innovation, world-class systems, and more.
A World-Class System: O.C.’s Groundwater Replenishment System
Orange County is home to the world’s largest water purification system for indirect potable reuse—and it’s only getting bigger.
How to Save Water with Landscaping
The Coastkeeper Garden in Orange will reopen in spring and offer new ways to educate homeowners on landscaping.
3 O.C. Water District Representatives Discuss Their Strategies and Concerns
General managers of Santa Margarita, Moulton Niguel, and Irvine Ranch Water Districts each discuss how their districts handle water in Orange County.
South Coast Water District’s Desalination Project Will Provide a Local, Reliable Water Supply
The Doheny Ocean Desalination Project will decrease the water district’s reliance on imported water.
How UC Irvine and Irvine Ranch Water District Are Promoting Water Reuse
The university and water district received the 2022 Award of Excellence from WateReuse.
Coastkeeper’s SmartScape at Home
Marianne Hugo volunteered at the Coastkeeper Garden for five years and created a drought-tolerant landscape in her backyard in Orange.
A Real Page Turner: Michelle Pierce of Lido Village Books
Michelle Pierce took ownership of Lido Village Books just as the pandemic was taking hold. Now, she’s focused on building a vibrant community of book lovers here.
An Interview with David Feldman, the Director of Water UCI
David Feldman discusses UC Irvine’s interdisciplinary approach to helping solve the world’s biggest water issues.
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Essays
My O.C.: What Lies Beneath the Pond
True-crime theories come to life in Lake Forest.
