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The Green Blog shares news and information related to forestry/wildfire, sustainability, climate, environmental stewardship and other green topics.

Map showing water flows from Trinity Lake, Shasta Lake, Lake Oroville down Sacramento River through the Delta to the Pacific Ocean. And water flows from the south from the San Joaquin River.

New tool shows where exactly California’s water goes – and how climate change might disrupt it

September 4, 2026

By Kara Manke

The UC Berkeley-led COEQWAL project is helping communities explore how shifting the state’s water priorities could impact agriculture, cities and ecosystems.

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Sea lions rest together at a cove in La Jolla, California

Nearly 200 public events to celebrate California Biodiversity Day 2026

September 2, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

From Sept. 5-13, community members are invited to connect with nature and learn simple ways to help protect and steward the environment in celebration of California Biodiversity Day.

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Two people with shovels stand in front of a pile of compost.

As El Niño looms, scientists raise concerns about erosion in Altadena burn scar

August 28, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

UC scientists advise residents in post-fire communities to prepare for El Niño and prevent erosion by capping their soil with free compost and composted mulch.

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Kristin Polidoro stands with hiking poles, with Kings Canyon behind her and the South Fork of the Kings River below, unseen

Certified California Naturalist finds fulfillment pivoting from tech sector to conservation

August 26, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Inspired by attending the 2022 UC California Naturalist conference, Kristin Polidoro was able to switch to a wholly new career – due in part to her certification.

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A road sign that reads "Flooded" in front of a car that is on a flooded street

What is a strong El Niño and what does it mean for California?

August 20, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Daniel Swain, climate scientist in the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ California Institute for Water Resources, has written an El Niño fact sheet.

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