Get Ready to Chase Down Sneaky Leaks!
Toilet leaks are often silent and can waste hundreds of gallons of water each day, making the toilet the number one cause for a high-water bill. Each year the Environmental […]
Entries by Sabrina
New Year Brings New Opportunities for Safe Medicine Disposal
Thanks to newly implemented statewide legislation, Sonoma and Mendocino County residents now have more convenient opportunities to safely dispose of their expired or unwanted medications and home‑generated sharps waste. California […]
Recycled Water: A Necessary Resource for Sustainability
The Earth is a watery place! In images captured from space, we can observe that our planet has more water than land, with water covering 71 percent of the Earth’s […]
Action Tracker: A New Year’s Resolution like no “Otter”
Creeeeeeeek….here we go again… A chill is in the air, frost dresses the ground with a crystal white blanket handwoven by Old Man Winter himself, the hustle and bustle of […]
Composting and Food Waste Reduction
A Law with Ambitious Goals At the beginning of 2022, the new state law Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, also known as Senate Bill (SB) 1383 went into effect. The law is […]
We Need a Trash Service Along the Russian River
In the summer months, people experiencing homelessness may establish encampments within the riparian zone of the Russian River and inadvertently create a significant source of trash entering our waterways. Over […]
Creek Week 2022 – Ways to Get Involved with Protecting Our Creeks
September marks several dedicated efforts throughout California that signify the importance of clean water and promote cleanups of local waterways. Pollution Prevention Week, Creek Week, and California’s Coastal Cleanup Day […]
How Does The Use of Pesticides Affect Our Water Quality?
Pesticides, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, are chemicals used to kill or deter pests. Pesticides are often used in and around our homes, schools, and businesses. Did you know that […]
Water Smart Irrigation
Did you know that most residential landscapes are regularly over-watered by as much as 30-40%? When using water for irrigation, it is not only economical to use only what your […]
Water Smart, Water Trees
As we enter our third consecutive dry summer and water storage levels are well below average it is important to use water wisely. You may want to consider prioritizing water […]
