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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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The Disaster Blog: Article

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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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

California Naturalist Course with Conservation Society of California and Oakland Zoo

May 3, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026

This UC California Naturalist summer and fall courses will focus on the local watersheds. Alameda Creek Watershed and surrounding natural areas in addition to the Arroyo Viejo Watershed. The Alameda Creek Watershed is the largest watershed and tributary in the Bay Area. It Extends as far south as Mount…
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

Climate Stewards Course with Conservation Society of California and Oakland Zoo

Jan 15, 2026 - Mar 5, 2026

The Conservation Society of California and Oakland Zoo's UC Climate Stewards Certification Course will integrate locally relevant themes of the conservation of native plants and animals, environmental justice, and community stewardship. Through guest speakers, field trips, and activities we will learn about…
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Danielle Lee, directora de Comunicación y Vinculación en Investigación de UC ANR
Nuestra Comunidad: Article

Terra Madre America reunió los sabores del mundo en la capital de California

October 14, 2025
By Ricardo A Vela
Por primera vez, los sabores, olores y costumbres de numerosos pueblos latinoamericanos estuvieron presentes en el corazón de Sacramento, California. Desde bebidas tradicionales de cacao hasta platillos típicos, el evento representó lo mejor de la agricultura de distintos países de América que hoy llegan a…
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Climate smart agriculture team
Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

The Climate Smart Agriculture Program: Our Impact

October 14, 2025
By Michael Jaquez
 The Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Program was created through a collaboration between the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR). The primary goal of the CSA team is to increase the adoption of climate-smart…
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cream and burgundy colored ixia flower with a background of green foliage
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Fall Bulbs to Consider

October 14, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Nanelle Jones-SullivanIt is fall and spring flowering bulbs are on my mind. What you can put into your garden is endless, but with the right timing, small projects have a significant impact. One example is this blog on using spring bulbs. I am not imagining Tulip mania era Darwin tulips, I am…
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Rangeland in Sonoma County, part of soil health pilot
Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

Healthy Soils Program - Soil Health Pilot

October 14, 2025
By Michael Jaquez
 The Healthy Soils Program (HSP) Incentive Grant, offered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), provides funding to farmers and ranchers in California to implement soil conservation management practices, with the goal of increasing soil health and carbon sequestration, and…
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