Recent Posts
- Riparian Plants and Their Humble Little Job December 1, 2020
- Get the FOG outa here! November 1, 2020
- Fun Facts: Street Sweepers October 1, 2020
- Creek Week – Ways to Get Involved with Protecting Our Creeks September 1, 2020
- Car Washing: Clean Car – Clean Environment August 1, 2020
- Fire-Smart and Water-Wise: Tips for a Resilient Landscape July 1, 2020
- Six Simple Tips for Growing the Garden of Your Dreams! June 1, 2020
- Looking for a Little Peace? Plant a Rain Garden May 1, 2020
- Watershed Word Search April 23, 2020
- Russian River Watershed Crossword Puzzle! April 23, 2020
Riparian Plants and Their Humble Little Job
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaIt goes without saying that plants are some of the most beautiful and important organisms we have on our planet. As a child I was always interested in the world of plants. A world seemingly so familiar yet so estranged from common understanding. As kids we run barefoot and play on the soft grass, take […]
Get the FOG outa here!
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaWhat is FOG? F.O.G. stands for Fats, Oils, and Grease. Very common in residential and commercial kitchens, FOG is a detrimental waste byproduct of preparing and cooking various animal and processed foods. Most common sources of FOG trace their roots to meat fats, dairy fats, and vegetable oils. These three FOG sources are widely used […]
Fun Facts: Street Sweepers
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaHave you ever awoken to a noisy sound on your street early in the morning and wondered what it was? If it was not your friendly Solid Waste truck collecting your garbage, it was probably your City’s Street Sweeper. Have you ever wondered why so many resources are spent to keep your streets clean, how […]
Creek Week – Ways to Get Involved with Protecting Our Creeks
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaCreek Week – 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 (starting on the third Monday of September), Creek Week (starting the fourth week of September), and California’s Coastal Cleanup Day all […]
Car Washing: Clean Car – Clean Environment
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaHelp keep our waterways clean with responsible car washing practices Summer months usually bring us outdoors: gathering with friends, bar-b-ques, 4th of July fireworks, swimming, hiking, boating, concerts in the park, and summer camps. Really, an endless list of summer activities to enjoy in the sunshine and warmer weather. This year is different as we […]
Fire-Smart and Water-Wise: Tips for a Resilient Landscape
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaSummer is upon us! If you’ve kept a garden or maintained a landscape here in Sonoma County, you know just how thirsty plants can get in the dry season. Luckily, many of the guiding principles for having a water-wise garden in our climate have the co-benefit of being fire-smart. Many folks are familiar with the […]