Water Resources

CIMIS

The California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) is a program unit in the Water Use and Efficiency Branch, Division of Statewide Integrated Water Management, California Department of Water Resources (DWR) that manages a network of over 145 automated weather stations in California. CIMIS was developed in 1982 by DWR and the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). It was designed to assist irrigators in managing their water resources more efficiently. Efficient use of water resources benefits Californians by saving water, energy, and money.

The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District provides flood control and urban storm water services in a 399-square mile watershed located between the Kings and San Joaquin Rivers. The District is home to roughly 690,000 people and includes both urban and agricultural land uses

California Institute for Water Resources

The mission of the California Institute for Water Resources is to integrate California's research, extension, and education programs to develop research-based solutions to water resource challenges. We do this by facilitating collaborative research and outreach on water issues across California's academic institutions and with international, federal, state, regional, nonprofit, and campus communities.

Unlock Secret of Soil

Soil is a living and life-giving natural resource.

As world population and food production demands rise, keeping our soil healthy and productive is of paramount importance. By farming using soil health principles and systems that include no-till, cover cropping and diverse rotations, more and more farmers are actually increasing their soil’s organic matter and improving microbial activity. As a result, farmers are sequestering more carbon, increasing water infiltration, improving wildlife and pollinator habitat—all while harvesting better profits and often better yields.

The resources on this soil health section of our site are designed to help visitors understand the basics and benefits of soil health—and to learn about Soil Health Management Systems from farmers who are using those systems.Click here for more information.

USDA Unlock the secrets of the soil starter kit! Click here to learn more.

Fresno Master Gardener information

Drought & Water Wise Gardening information provided by Fresno Master Gardeners.Tips and resources from hands on experience. To learn more click here to view this information.

Wildfire

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Tree Fresno

About Tree Fresno: The Mission of Tree Fresno is to transform the San Joaquin Valley with trees, greenways and beautiful landscapes.When you tour the San Joaquin Valley and see how the trees at schools, houses, and businesses interact with the trees that grow along roads, paths, rivers and highways; you can begin to understand what Tree Fresno does and the meaning of, San Joaquin Green. Click here to learn more about Tree Fresno.

Beautify Fresno

Beautify Fresno is a city-wide effort to clean our neighborhoods, streets, and highways by partnering with local organizations, non-profits, churches and service organizations, and individuals in the community.

The City of Fresno is proud to join the affiliate network of Keep America Beautiful (KAB), the nation’s iconic nonprofit community improvement organization.

Organic Farming

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Climate Change

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UC Climate Stewards take action to protect communities

National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture

National Strategic Plan for Consumer Horticulture Education and Research

National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture growing a healthy world through the art, science and business of plants, gardens and landscapes

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture is to grow a healthy world through the art, science and business of plants, gardens and landscape

VISION STATEMENT

Every household participates in Consumer Horticulture.

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"Gardening for a Healthier Planet”