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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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Celebrating Water Awareness Month: Why May Matters in California

May 8th, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
  Every drop counts, especially in California. That’s why May is officially recognized as Water Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the value of water in our lives, our landscapes, and our future.Why Water Awareness Month?Initiated in the early 1980s by the California Department of Water…
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Young Naturalists celebrate Earth Day with lasting impact across California

April 21st, 2025
By Ricardo A Vela
A team from UC Environmental Stewards has collaborated with partners from the California Conservation Corps, California 4-H Youth Development, and local community-based organizations to deliver 27 California Naturalist Certification courses connecting young adults ages 18 to 25 with California’s rich natural…
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Los beneficios de la gestión de aguas pluviales en el Sur de California
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La Gestión de Aguas Pluviales en el Sur de California

April 10th, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
 La gestión de aguas pluviales se refiere al control sistemático de la cantidad y calidad del agua de escorrentía generada por superficies impermeables, áreas urbanas y paisajes durante y después de eventos de precipitación. Incluye una variedad de prácticas y estrategias destinadas a capturar, tratar y…
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What Should You Wear When Using Pesticides?

April 1st, 2025
When using pesticides and other garden chemicals, you should always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep yourself safe. Pesticides can enter the body via the eyes, skin, nose, or mouth. The skin is the most common way pesticides enter our bodies, usually by splashing, spillage, or spray drift…
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Sample benefits of stormwater management
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Stormwater Management in Southern California

March 31st, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
Stormwater management is the strategic practice of controlling and utilizing stormwater runoff from precipitation events as a valuable water supply source. Its main goals are to protect our environment and create healthier, sustainable communities. Exhibiting many different methods and tools for rainwater…
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