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- 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
- Water Smart, Water Trees June 1, 2022
- Living With and Preparing For Wildfires May 1, 2022

Dog Doo Dilemma
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaThere is nothing quite like taking a pleasant stroll and then you look down to see… yuck! A pile of dog doo, or commonly, many piles of dog doo. Dog […]
Stormwater Runoff
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaAs the winter rains continue to fall, and hopefully bring relief to our watershed communities mired in a historic drought, the rainwater will begin to soak into our gardens and […]
If a Creek Could Talk
/in Environmental Columns /by SabrinaHave 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]