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Beneath the Surface: 10 Years of Local Groundwater

Event Date
Aug 21, 2025

Learn about local management progress and activities and join us in realizing a resilient future for Santa Rosa Plain & Petaluma ValleyEvent information and registration on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beneath-the-surface-10-years-of-local-groundwater-basin-stewardship-tickets…
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Water Better, Not Wetter
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Water Better, Not Wetter

Event Date
Jun 21, 2025

If you think conserving water means that you have a barren landscape, think again! UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how you can have a beautiful landscape by managing water and gardening smartly. Learn irrigation tricks that will save you money and time while helping the environment. …
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Saving Water – Drought Tolerant Gardening
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Saving Water – Drought Tolerant Gardening

Event Date
Jun 11, 2025

Let’s face it. We live in a climate where water has been and will continue to be an issue. This presentation covers gardening in the Southern California Mediterranean climate and UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide tips for designing and planning the drought tolerant garden including steps…
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Drought Tolerant Gardening Workshop

Event Date
May 17, 2025

Want to learn about ways to make your garden more drought tolerant?   This is a class you won't want to miss.   Participants will learn how to conserve one of our most precious resources, water.   Learn about plants that need little water to survive.  Learn about things that you, the…
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Climate Stewards Course with American River Conservancy

Event Date
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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Drip lines and mulch conserve water in the ornamental garden. Laura Lukes
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Keeping Plants Alive When Water is Scarce

July 29, 2025
It hasn’t been a terrible summer, yet it’s been some time since we have seen rain in our area, and some of your plants may be suffering. While you might not be able to save them all, you can take precautions in your garden that will save the plants it makes sense to save, define your gardening priorities,…
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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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Irrigation
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Smart Irrigation Month: A Call to Action for Water Efficiency in California

July 24, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
Why Smart Irrigation Matters Now More Than Ever As Southern California enters the peak of summer, water agencies, utilities, and residents are turning their attention to one of the region’s most pressing challenges—sustainable water use. July is officially recognized as Smart Irrigation Month, a…
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