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The Confluence

The Confluence is the blog of the California Institute for Water Resources (CIWR) within University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. We cover timely topics of water management in California, highlighting innovative research and voices. CIWR's mission is to integrate California's research…
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Recovery for Farmers and Ranchers

California's farmers and ranchers who have experienced wildfire can face major hurdles during the recovery process, including issues with crop loss, infrastructure damage, impacts to livestock health and others. There are state and federal programs available to help offset the costs associated with fire…
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Evapotranspiration Report - 3/12/26

March 16, 2026
By Sandi L Gudino
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
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CropManage Hands-on Workshop

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Mar 27, 2026

CropManage is a free online decision-support tool for water and nutrient management of vegetables, berries, agronomic, and tree crops. Based on research and field studies conducted by the University of California Cooperative Extension, CropManage provides real-time recommendations for efficient and timely…
Monterey County
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Home Garden Produce and Fruit Tree Safety

How Food Becomes Contaminated During wildfires, plants accumulate chemicals and metals in numerous ways, including through deposits of ash on leaf surfaces or soil-root uptake. Plant characteristics also affect the ways these potential contaminants become stored on and within the plant. For example,…
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Preparing for Summer

Event Date
May 6, 2026

Learn summer-smart gardening practices to help your garden thrive: *deadheading for continuous blooms *improving soil moisture retention *creating shade to protect plants *simple irrigation adjustmentsImage by NoName_13 from PixabayEvent flyer 
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Home Garden Soil Safety

After a wildfire, soils can be impacted in several ways and the cumulative effects of these changes can modify soil productivity and biological diversity, as well as pose health risks to humans and animals. Urban soils are at an increased risk for chemical and heavy metal contamination post-fire because…
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Backyard Chicken and Egg Safety

Are Eggs From Your Backyard Safe to Eat Post-Fire?After a wildfire, harmful contaminants are left behind in the soil and water. These contaminants can be ingested by backyard chickens and later be found in the edible portions of their eggs. Out of an abundance of caution, do not eat the eggs from…
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Amazing Succulents!/Oak Park Library

Event Date
May 16, 2026

Amazing Succulents!Photo credit MGJoin the Master Gardeners of Ventura County to learn how to care for succulents. You will learn the basics of irrigation, pests, what soil to use, when to fertilize and prune. Succulents are the camels of the plant world, so plant some in your drought tolerant…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Recovery for Homeowners

California residents and homeowners who have experienced wildfire can face major hurdles during the recovery process, including issues with rebuilding, near-home soil contamination, drinking water safety, and others. There are state and federal programs available to help offset the costs associated with fire…
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