Recent Posts
- 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
- Creek Week Volunteer Opportunities September 1, 2017
- Creek-Friendly Home Improvement and Yard Care August 1, 2017
- 5 Russian River Friendly Car Washing Tips July 1, 2017
Capturing Rainwater for Household Use
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaThe rainy winter that we’ve experienced after a long drought has brought stormwater and rainwater management to the front of everyone’s mind. We’re challenged in California’s Mediterranean climate by the yearly cycle of rainy and dry seasons, as well as periodic drought conditions. One of the ways that these challenges can be met is through […]
Low Impact Development – Protecting Water Quality
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaThey paved paradise And put up a parking lot With a pink hotel, a boutique And a swinging hot spot Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got ‘Till it’s gone They paved paradise And put up a parking lot – Joni Mitchell, “Big Yellow Taxi” Have you noticed new […]
Our Watershed, Our Home, Our Future
/in Environmental Columns /by Sabrina“A watershed is a marvelous thing to consider: This process of rain falling, streams flowing and oceans evaporating causes every molecule of water on Earth to make the complete trip once every two million years. The surface is carved into watersheds – kind of a familial branching, a chart of relationship, and a definition of […]
It’s Time to Plant a Rain Garden
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaHistorically, homes and streets were intentionally designed to move as much stormwater into a storm drain system as fast as possible. This approach was meant to protect foundations and keep the streets safer during storms. However, as our cities and towns have grown larger, this “old school” method has had some unintended consequences, resulting in […]
5 Tips for Healthy Waterways This Holiday Season
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaWe have reached the time of year when water flows in our streams and creeks again! When on walks near water sources, stop to appreciate the sight and sounds of running water. Remember, the creeks are ours to protect. Whether you are next to a creek or miles away, your activities can have a beneficial […]
We Need You to Pick Up the Poo
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaDogs and other pets are awesome companions. They make us laugh and get us out on great walks. I have a big goofy lab named Bruno. Recently, we were walking next to a creek under the redwoods. Let’s just say the single pet waste bag I brought wasn’t enough. Bruno and I got lucky that […]