Recent Posts
- You Deserve a Cleaner Life, but so do our Creeks April 1, 2023
- Get Ready to Chase Down Sneaky Leaks! March 1, 2023
- New Year Brings New Opportunities for Safe Medicine Disposal February 1, 2023
- Recycled Water: A Necessary Resource for Sustainability January 1, 2023
- Action Tracker: A New Year’s Resolution like no “Otter” December 1, 2022
- Composting and Food Waste Reduction November 1, 2022
- We Need a Trash Service Along the Russian River October 1, 2022
- Creek Week 2022 – Ways to Get Involved with Protecting Our Creeks September 1, 2022
- How Does The Use of Pesticides Affect Our Water Quality? August 1, 2022
- Water Smart Irrigation July 1, 2022
We Need a Trash Service Along the Russian River
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaIn 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
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaSeptember 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?
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaPesticides, 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
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaDid 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
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaAs 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 […]
Living With and Preparing For Wildfires
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaLiving with and preparing for wildfires is essential for communities in Northern California. The Russian River Watershed has learned this lesson intimately during the Tubbs Fire (2017), Pocket Fire (2017), […]