If a Creek Could Talk
Have you ever wanted a fresh start? A new lease on life? A way to leave the past behind and breathe in the air of new beginnings? We’ve all heard […]
Entries by Sabrina
Make a Move to Native and Drought Tolerant Plantings
This year is different. Historically low rainfall following a previously dry water year have tipped the balance of stored water within Lake Mendocino and water demand throughout the Russian River […]
The Bioretention Geek
Ukiah, the city I work in, recently renovated the entire downtown area with new sidewalks, paved road, and all new trees with planter areas. In full transparency, I was involved […]
Enjoy pollinators in your garden, Avoid Neonics
Neonics is a common pesticide that is harmful to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. So, what are neonicotinoids? Neonicotinoids (neonics for short) are one of the most commonly used pesticides […]
Creek Week 2021 – 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 […]
Safe Medicine Disposal Program Update
How 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 […]
Recycling Your Used Motor Oil and Filters Helps Our Watershed!
The Spring and Summer seasons bring us a display of colors and beautiful landscapes. Similarly, these months of hot weather invite us to make improvements in the house, to work […]
Eight Water Conservation Tips and Tricks
On average, each Californian uses about 85 gallons of water every day, but it depends on the season. In winter months, it’s as low as 60 gallons per day and […]
Keep Our Cars and Our River Clean
Clean Car, Dirty Creek Common sense tells us that you can’t get something clean without getting something else dirty. Depending on how you wash your car, you may be trading […]
Earth Day 2021 – List of Events
The COVID-19 pandemic will affect most events. Please check with the organizer or this blog regularly. Any updates will be posted as soon as they are available. Santa Rosa Earth […]
