Water Supply Reliability: It’s Good to Be in Placer County
Planning ahead keeps Roseville taps flowing while community keeps growing by Debbie Arrington There’s a reason so many people are flocking to Roseville and Placer…
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Local Action, Global Goals
Organic waste reduction efforts in Elk Grove are part of worldwide effort “Think Globally, Act Locally” is a slogan associated with environmentalism since the 1970s….
Better Habits
Green bins support environmental education and behavior change Most people don’t pay much thought to the gray, blue, and green rubbish bins sitting outside of…
Recover and Reuse
Closed-loop recycling provides new uses for Elk Grove’s organic waste By now, most Elk Grove residents are used to sorting their garbage into separate bins,…
Farm to Fork and Back Again
Elk Grove restaurant owner is committed to sustainable business practices Marie Mertz, owner of beloved Elk Grove eatery Todo Un Poco, applies a karmic philosophy…
Sustainable Solutions
Many people may be surprised to learn just how companies are turning that organic waste into a myriad of clever products that help to lower greenhouse gas emissions and limit climate change.
Rethinking the System
SB 1383 brings opportunities to support friends, neighbors and businesses Every year, 11.2 billion pounds of food are wasted in California while millions of people…
Food Bank Game Changer
SB 1383 aims to limit the amount of food and other organic matter that ends up in landfills—which is currently estimated to include about 30-40% of the food supply. In fact, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Californians throw away approximately 6 million tons of food waste annually.
Small Changes, Big Difference
Change can be hard. But when it comes to food waste, inaction is worse. Senate Bill 1383 addresses the connection between climate change and wasted food and comes with new rules for residents and businesses, tasking all of us with working together to build a better, cleaner California for ourselves and our future. And it’s going to take everyone doing their part.
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Ton of Cure
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Three short, simple steps have encouraged millions of people to take better care of our collective home. That first step—reduce—can make the biggest impact on the environment and our local community.
Change Starts at Home
The city of Elk Grove’s practical plans to reduce residential food waste The city of Elk Grove is entering the third year of implementing Senate…
Teaching Good Habits
Middle school educator makes cafeteria conservation cool Kathleen Albiani, home economics teacher at Toby Johnson Middle School in Elk Grove, has teens and tweens excited…
Plans in Place For a Secure Water Future
Amid projected growth, Roseville and Placer County maintain excellent water reliability for everyone When it comes to water, it pays to plan ahead. You never…
The Flow of History
Yuba Water Agency has been dedicated to reducing the county’s flood risks for more than 60 years by Matthew Craggs Since 1959, Yuba Water Agency…
Informed and prepared: How Yuba Water Agency educates residents about flood risk
Sitting at the intersection of the Yuba and Feather Rivers, Yuba County has been described by the US Army Corps of Engineers as being “most…
Quality of Life
Conservatorship supports those in need By Anne Stokes For 25 years, Rahim Opeyany has been a voice for those unable to speak for themselves. As…
A continual effort: how Yuba Water Agency reduces flood risk for Yuba County
Created in 1959, Yuba Water Agency was formed in response to a catastrophic flood in 1955 that displaced 40,000 residents of Yuba City and killed 38. This disaster, caused by a levee collapse on the Feather River, convinced local authorities of the need for an agency to improve flood control systems in Yuba County.
