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Santa Rosa Unveils Its New Sustainable Education Garden
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaThe 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
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaMore 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
/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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]