Recent Posts
- Water Smart, Water Trees June 1, 2022
- Living With and Preparing For Wildfires May 1, 2022
- Carbon Gardening: A Dirt Simple Solution to Climate Change April 1, 2022
- A thirsty burglar or a dripping faucet? Either way you may be losing precious resources March 1, 2022
- Dog Doo Dilemma February 1, 2022
- Stormwater Runoff January 1, 2022
- If a Creek Could Talk December 1, 2021
- Make a Move to Native and Drought Tolerant Plantings November 1, 2021
- The Bioretention Geek October 1, 2021
- Enjoy pollinators in your garden, Avoid Neonics September 22, 2021
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Make a Move to Native and Drought Tolerant Plantings
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaThis 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 watershed. As water users in the upper Russian River continue to cut water usage, you may be wondering how we got here and how do […]
The Bioretention Geek
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaUkiah, 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 in aspects of the planning of this project but not the design. When a co-worker of mine made a criticism regarding the new planters at […]
Enjoy pollinators in your garden, Avoid Neonics
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaNeonics 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 for gardens. They are effective against harmful pests, easily applied and relatively safe for humans. However, what you may not know is that they are […]
Creek Week 2021 – 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 all coincide in the third week of September to encourage public participation in keeping our water free of harmful pollutants, with a primary focus on […]
Safe Medicine Disposal Program Update
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaHow 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 the toilet, letting them accumulate at home creates opportunities for those medicines to get into the wrong hands. For these reasons, the Russian River Watershed […]
Recycling Your Used Motor Oil and Filters Helps Our Watershed!
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaThe 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 in the garden, or in the case of many Do-It-Yourself Oil Changers and auto enthusiast, this is the perfect time to change the oil and […]