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[PODCAST] Composting and Organic Waste in Orange County

October 14, 2025
By Loren Nelson
California is almost ten years into the legislation, planning, and implementation of one of the most significant environmental plans ever developed. SB 1383 was passed in 2016 with the goal of diverting methane-producing organic waste from the landfills. This week on In the Garden with UC Master…
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[PODCAST] Composting and Organic Waste in Orange County
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

[PODCAST] Composting and Organic Waste in Orange County

Oct 14, 2025

California is almost ten years into the legislation, planning, and implementation of one of the most significant environmental plans ever developed. SB 1383 was passed in 2016 with the goal of diverting methane-producing organic waste from the landfills. This week on In the Garden with UC Master…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

California Naturalist Course with Grossmont College

Feb 2, 2026 - May 29, 2026

Honors GEOG 170 Geography of California, 3 UnitsTo earn certification as a California Naturalist at Grossmont College requires successful completion of Honors Geography of California (Honors GEOG 170) - a co-designed course with the University of California that explores the natural history of…
UC Environmental Stewards
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Nature's Gallery at UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden
Bug Squad: Article

Let's Do This in Honor of Jane Goodall, Dogs, and Art

October 14, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Jane Goodall would have loved this: a dog depicted among the flowers and insects in the UC Davis Art/Science Fusion Program’s ceramic-mosaic mural, “Nature’s Gallery,” in the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden.Goodall (April 3, 1934-Oct. 1, 2025), the trailblazing primatologist and conservationist…
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

California Naturalist Course with Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods

Feb 17, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026

Stewards is pleased to host the UC California Naturalist Certification Program. This 9 week, 50+ hour class will introduce you to the wonders of the Sonoma Coast and share how you can help steward California’s natural communities. Through the University of California Naturalist Program, participants become…
UC Environmental Stewards
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California Naturalist Bodega Marine Lab Immersion Course with Stewards of the Coast & Redwoods

Jan 16, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026

Stewards is pleased to announce a new UC California Naturalist Certification Program.  A Cal-Nat Oceans Intensive at Bodega Marine Lab!  This is an in-person multi-day residential intensive program where students will stay at Bodega Marine Lab and spend their time exploring California natural…
UC Environmental Stewards
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Page

Disaster Resiliency

Welcome to the Disaster Resiliency Page If you'd like to learn more about preparedness - please visit and subscribe to the newly launched Disaster Blog.Existing resources for various natural disasters can be found below or on the side navigation from this tab. Fire Resources  Disaster Relief…
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Reflections on Disaster Preparedness Month

October 14, 2025
By Lilian Thaoxaochay
September was FEMA’s Disaster Preparedness Month. This year’s theme was “Preparedness Starts at Home” placing an emphasis on individual and family emergency preparation and response.  Know your risks. However, I just moved to the Central Coast from the San Joaquin Valley on June 30th and…
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Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Why Groundwater Sustainability Agencies Should Pay Attention to a Drinking Water Lawsuit

October 14, 2025
By Laljeet S Sangha
IntroductionIn California, it’s easy to think of drinking water systems and groundwater management as two separate worlds. Cities and water districts set rates for tap water. Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) oversee aquifer health and pumping limits under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act …
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