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Firewise Landscaping at Pioneer Veterans Hall

Oct 18, 2025

The service project is an opportunity to engage community volunteers in demonstrating why and how to create Defensible Space and Firewise Landscaping around a multi-use public meeting hall, the Pioneer Veterans Hall, to reduce wildfire risk. This opportunity is made possible through partnerships at the state…
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Climate Stewards Course with American River Conservancy

Sep 17, 2025 - Nov 19, 2025

The UC Climate Stewards seeks to foster a committed corps of volunteers ready to effectively engage in transformative local solutions to promote community and ecosystem resilience in a changing climate. This ten week course will introduce you to social-emotional resilience and trauma-aware practices, climate…
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Los diseños y beneficios de los materiales permeables
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Materiales Permeables: Un Enfoque Sostenible para las Aguas Pluviales

July 28, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
 Las superficies impermeables, como el hormigón o el asfalto, han permitido el desarrollo urbano a gran escala en todo el sur de California al proporcionar cimientos estables para las estructuras de los edificios, facilitar el movimiento eficiente de peatones y vehículos, y transportar rápidamente el…
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Designs and benefits of permeable materials
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Permeable Materials: A Sustainable Approach to Stormwater

July 28, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
Impervious surfaces, such as concrete or asphalt, have enabled large-scale urban development throughout Southern California by providing stable foundations for building structures, facilitating the efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles, and promptly transporting rainwater away from buildings and…
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Los Impactos del Cambio Climático en la Gestión de Aguas Pluviales
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El Impacto del Cambio Climático en la Gestión de Aguas Pluviales

July 17, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton
El cambio climático está afectando a todos los parámetros del espectro ambiental y, por tanto, a todos los aspectos de la vida. En cuanto a la resiliencia del agua, los efectos persistentes del cambio climático juegan un papel importante en la limitación del acceso al agua, al tiempo que aumentan la demanda…
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The Impacts of Climate Change on Stormwater Management
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The Impact of Climate Change on Stormwater Management

July 17, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton
Climate change is affecting all parameters of the environmental spectrum and thus, all aspects of life. Regarding water resilience, the lingering effects of climate change play a significant role in limiting access to water whilst also increasing demand for water supplies across the nation and most…
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A shiny green and bronze beetle on a heavily damaged leaf.
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Wrapping Up Invasive Species Action Week

June 12, 2025
By Cherie Shook, Lindsey Hack
This week, we shared information about important invasive species, what to do if you find them, and how you can help prevent their spread. To wrap up California Invasive Species Action Week, we’d like to highlight a few key takeaways: Don’t pack or plant a pest Whether you’re traveling or gardening…
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Tall, green stalks of giant reed towering over two humans standing in front.
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Keep Invasive Plants Out!

June 11, 2025
By Lindsey Hack
The golden flowers of French broom covering hillsides and the tall, striking stalks of pampasgrass stand out on trails and roadsides. These plants may be beautiful, but they are invasive and harm California’s natural landscapes.  Invasive plants outcompete and crowd out native plants, damaging…
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A staff person from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife inspects a boat.
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Clean, Drain, Dry: Protect Our Waters

June 10, 2025
By Cherie Shook
You may not see them, but small hitchhikers can cling to your boats, trailers, fishing gear, kayaks, and paddleboards. These hitchhikers are aquatic invasive species like plants, fish, and mussels. Once introduced to a body of water, they can displace native species, clog motors, damage water delivery…
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