Recent Posts
- How the October 2017 Wildfires Affect Local Hydrology July 1, 2018
- Pet Pesticides and the Watershed June 1, 2018
- Love Your Lawn; Love Your River May 1, 2018
- Let’s Celebrate Earth Day! April 1, 2018
- Is your toilet also a Trash Can? No! March 1, 2018
- Fire Safe Landscaping February 1, 2018
- Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Recharge January 1, 2018
- Stewarding the Electronic Dinosaur from Cradle to Grave December 1, 2017
- Fats, Oils, and Grease Down the Sink Ruin Municipal Sewer Systems and Private Septic Systems November 1, 2017
- The Street Sweeper – Our First Line of Defense October 1, 2017
How the October 2017 Wildfires Affect Local Hydrology
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaOn Monday, October 9, 2017, many local Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa County residents woke to falling ash, intense winds, and a red glow in the distance. Five wildfires broke out in these three counties within hours of each other: Redwood Fire in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County; the Pocket Fire, Tubbs Fire, and Nuns Fire in Sonoma […]
Pet Pesticides and the Watershed
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaSummertime means longer days, warmer temperatures, an increase in outdoor activities and, if you are a dog or cat owner or come in contact with these pets, you know that summertime brings more pests! Especially fleas and ticks. Why are these pesky pests a cause for concern? What should we consider before using pet pesticides […]
Love Your Lawn; Love Your River
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaAs one kind of grass gains acceptance in northern California, another kind of grass is losing acceptance. Lawns are falling out of favor as ornamental landscaping because lawns use too much water for a drought-prone region. There are also water quality concerns with maintaining lawns because so many of us apply pesticides and far too […]
Let’s Celebrate Earth Day!
/in Environmental Columns, Uncategorized /by SabrinaEarth Day is coming upon us! Do you know what that means? April 22nd marks the day we get to focus on the environment, learn more about conservation, be out in nature, and promote a healthy, sustainable environment. What is Earth Day? Earth Day started on April 22, 1970 when a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin […]
Is your toilet also a Trash Can? No!
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaMost things do not belong in the toilet. In fact, it is easier to list what can go in: water, toilet paper, pee and poo (the three P’s). However, many people seem to think the sanitary sewer system is a way to get rid of all kinds of waste. Drop it down the drain and […]
Fire Safe Landscaping
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaMany lessons were learned from the wildfires of 2017. The most important of which is that any fire, with enough fuel and driven by wind can burn through almost anything. It is never possible to protect your property 100% but there are things you can do with your landscaping to provide your family a fighting […]