Creek-Friendly Home Improvement and Yard Care
The days are long and warm, but many of us are anything but lazy. We are in our yards tackling our outdoor “honey-do” lists. We are refinishing our decks, painting […]
Entries by Sabrina
5 Russian River Friendly Car Washing Tips
Can you wash a car without wasting water and harming the environment? The answer is Yes, if you plan ahead and understand that everything that’s been stuck to your car—gasoline, […]
Santa Rosa Unveils Its New Sustainable Education Garden
The Sustainable Education Garden, located at Santa Rosa’s City Hall, will celebrate its grand opening June 20th from 10:00 ‑11:30 am. Join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, and a […]
(Water) Bottle Shock
More than eighty-five million bottles of water are consumed every day in the United States. What happens to those single-use, non-biodegradable, plastic bottles? The sad truth is, despite being recyclable, […]
Capturing Rainwater for Household Use
The 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 […]
Low Impact Development – Protecting Water Quality
They 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 […]
Our Watershed, Our Home, Our Future
“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 […]
It’s Time to Plant a Rain Garden
Historically, 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 […]
5 Tips for Healthy Waterways This Holiday Season
We 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 […]
We Need You to Pick Up the Poo
Dogs 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 […]
