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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Water temperature controls the growth of waterhyacinth and South American sponge plant

December 9, 2021
By Gale Perez
From the Journal of Aquatic Plant ManagementSpecial Issue Vol. 59s 2021 John D. Madsen and Christy M. Morgan FULL ARTICLE Abstract We examined the effect of water temperature on the growth of two free-floating aquatic species in this study: waterhyacinth [Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.
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A Sparkling Holiday Book Idea

December 9, 2021
If you're looking for an inspiring gift for the gardener on your list, New Naturalism: Designing and Planting a Resilient, Ecologically Vibrant Home Garden might be just what you're looking for. Kelly D.
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Google Geo for Good Summit 2021
IGIS: Article

Highlights from Google’s 2021 Geo for Good Summit

December 9, 2021
By Andy Lyons
by Annie Taylor If you attended any of the Google Earth Engine workshops I've led with IGIS, then you know that I love talking about the tool and hearing what others are doing with it. Last month, I attended my fifth Geo for Good Summit, which is quite possibly my favorite annual event.
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2021 Fun Day

December 9, 2021
Inyo Mono 4-H Fun Day Saturday, December 18th from 1:00-3:00pm. Fun Day is an annual 4-H event to celebrate the holidays and meet other 4-H members from through out the County. Some clubs even count it as their December Club meeting. Be sure to check the emails from your club leader.
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Employee comments sought on conflict of commitment policy for faculty

December 9, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The University invites comments on proposed revisions to the following policy on conflict of commitment: APM - 025, Conflict of Commitment and Outside Activities of Faculty Members; Summarized below are the proposed key policy revisions that are being distributed for systemwide review.
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California Naturalist: Article

USGCRP Public Engagement Workshops

December 8, 2021
By Sabrina L Drill
The US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is hosting a series of public engagement workshops in January and February as part of its Fifth National Climate Assessment to solicit feedback on climate change-related issues that are important to the public.
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Biodiversity Writ Large

December 8, 2021
A "Natural History Note" From UC California Naturalist's lead scientist, Dr. Cameron Barrows. It is that range of biodiversity that we must care for - the whole thing - rather than just one or two stars.
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A winged termite ready for flight as another termite waits. This image was taken Oct. 27 in Vacaville, Calif.(Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

How Termites 'Looking for Love' Landed in the News

December 8, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
What a year! Termites seem to be capturing the interest of more folks than usual. First, emeritus Cooperative Extension specialist Vernard Lewis of UC Berkeley, highly respected as "The Termite Man," drew widespread attention on Nov.
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Small and Organic Farm Advisor: Article

Virtual Workshop: Managing Burrowing Rodents on the Organic Farm

December 8, 2021
By Yurytzy Sanchez
(Free)Virtual Workshop: Managing Burrowing Rodents on the Organic Farm Tuesday, December 14, 2021 (9-11:45 am) To register for this workshop, please click here: Workshop Registration To join the Zoom session, please click here: Join Zoom Workshop -Zoom Information - Meeting ID: 914 0977 0575 One tap...
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