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Illegal Dumping
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaYou’ve got to admit, we live in a beautiful area! When I roam around the Russian River watershed, I am enamored by the view until some unsightly dumped material catches my eye. Many of us have seen items—like an old mattress, a rusted appliance, or trash bags along the side of a road. Dumping these […]
Creek Week Volunteer Opportunities
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaAttention Russian River Watershed Stewards! September 17 – 25, 2016 is Creek Week in the Russian River Watershed! You can contribute to the health of the Russian River ecosystem by participating in creek and river cleanup events throughout the watershed! Events are listed below from the headwaters to the ocean. Please note: The following information […]
Love it and Leave it Clean: Responsible Russian River Recreation
/in Environmental Columns, Uncategorized /by SabrinaIt is the peak of summer and the Russian River is teeming with people enjoying the weather and the water. There are swimmers and boaters, fishers and party goers. Whether you are enjoying the sunrise alone with a fishing pole or out with your family or friends at a BBQ picnic, being responsible on the […]
Maximize Outdoor Water Use
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaFor the first time in more than three years, the Russian River watershed received near or slightly above average rainfall. Northern California received the brunt of El Nino’s storms and, because of that, the impact of drought conditions in our area have been significantly reduced. Most of the State, however, continues to struggle with severe […]
Safe Medicine Disposal Program Update
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaHow do you dispose of your old prescription and over the counter medicines? Not only are there environmental concerns associated with throwing medicine in the trash and flushing them down the toilet, letting them accumulate at home creates opportunities for those medicines getting into the wrong hands. It is for these reasons that the regional […]
Water Awareness Month
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaMay is Water Awareness Month. This statewide celebration and education campaign originates from the joint efforts of the California Department of Water Resources and the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA). Water Awareness City-wide California’s last 4 years of below average rainfall have heightened the public’s understanding about the value of water. Locally, a […]