Forest Management

The Impacts of Climate Change on Stormwater Management
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

The Impact of Climate Change on Stormwater Management

July 17, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
Climate change is affecting all parameters of the environmental spectrum and thus, all aspects of life. Regarding water resilience, the lingering effects of climate change play a significant role in limiting access to water whilst also increasing demand for water supplies across the nation and most…
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Urban Trees and Their Role/Benefits in Stormwater Management
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

Urban Trees and Their Role in Stormwater Management

May 28, 2025
By Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
Urban tree canopies (UTCs), i.e, the layers of leaves, branches, and stems that cover the ground in cities, are essential tools in managing stormwater, particularly in dense urban areas like those across Southern California. In landscapes dominated by impermeable surfaces such as pavements and rooftops,…
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Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Strengthening Drought Preparedness for Domestic Well Owners and Small Water Suppliers

April 22, 2025
By Laura E Garza Diaz, Laljeet S Sangha, Esther N Lofton
 Droughts in California: A Frequent ChallengeSubject to severe short and long-term drought conditions, California has experienced two consecutive multiyear droughts in the past decade (Figure 1). The drought of 2012–2016, was considered one of the most severe on record, with…
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Garden Walks

Marin Garden Walks is a partnership between UC Marin Master Gardeners and Marin Municipal Water District to provide homeowners in Marin with information and advice on improving their irrigation practices to help conserve Marins precious water resources.
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Central Sierra: Calendar

UC Central Sierra programming includes virtual and on-line training as well as in-person classes and workshops in Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, and Tuolumne Counties.
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Forestry Research and Outreach: Page

California Tree School

From finding your way in the woods to planning a prescribed burn, UC ANR's California Tree School is a chance to explore foundational forestry concepts in a community space.
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Forestry and Forest Health

Forest Advisor and County Director Yana Valachovic works with forest landowners and natural resource professionals, providing UC Forest Research and Outreach information about redwood and Douglas-fir silviculture, forest stewardship, watershed management, oak woodlands, fire and fuels, and insect and disease…
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California Naturalist Course and Handbook

CALIFORNIA NATURALIST: DISCOVERY. ACTION. STEWARDSHIP. The California Naturalist Handbook provides a fun, science-based introduction to Californias natural history with an emphasis on observation, discovery, communication, stewardship and conservation.
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Community Programs

UC Master Gardeners partner with a variety of community organizations to spread practical, science-based gardening information.
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