Recent Posts
- Fire Safe Landscaping Does Not Start with Landscaping May 1, 2019
- Safe Medicine Disposal Program April 1, 2019
- Our Invisible but Critical Water Source March 1, 2019
- Russian River-Friendly Landscaping Guidelines February 1, 2019
- The Plant Invasion January 1, 2019
- 10 Tips for a Sustainable Holiday Season! December 1, 2018
- Are You Rain Ready? November 1, 2018
- Managing Trash and Reducing Litter October 1, 2018
- Alternative Water Sources – Greywater Reuse September 1, 2018
- Take the Russian River Watershed’s Temperature Day! September 1, 2018
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 […]
Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Recharge
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaThe gifts have been opened, the parties enjoyed, the feasts have been eaten. But before you relax, spend some time thinking about how you can reduce, recycle, and reuse the waste that was generated during the holidays. An additional one million tons of waste is generated between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Giving a second life to […]