Rangeland Watersheds

Erect plant with somewhat woody stem, wings formed by the leaf bases, and yellow flowers with four petals in an irrigation ditch by a rice field.
UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series: Event

Webinar: Management of Ludwigia decurrens in California

Aug 12, 2026

This webinar is part of an invasive weed species miniseries. Dr. Whitney Brim- Deforest, University of California Cooperative Extension Rice and Wild Rice Advisor, Sutter-Yuba Counties, will focus on the history of Ludwigia decurrens (winged primrose willow) in California, as well as the mapping efforts and…
UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series
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Tour participants walking through the entrance of the Pure Water Southern California Innovation Center.
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

From Wastewater to Drinking Water: Is Potable Reuse Part of Southern California’s Water Future?

September 1, 2026
By Esther N Lofton
A visit to Pure Water Southern California explores the science, opportunities, and public questions surrounding one of California’s emerging water suppliesWhat happens to water after it disappears down a household drain?For much of the history of modern sanitation, the answer was straightforward: collect the…
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Pure Water Matters - Your Essential Guide to Drinking Water Quality!: Article

Tap Water Day 2026: What Shapes Trust in Tap Water

May 4, 2026
By Esther N Lofton
Tap Water Day 2026: What Shapes Trust in Tap Water Tap water trust has become an increasingly central concern across the water sector, drawing attention from agencies, educators, and policymakers alike.This growing focus reflects a broader recognition: communities have consistently signaled the need for…
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Collage of an outdoor water education activity at the OC Children’s Water Festival. A presenter demonstrates a water filtration system to students seated under a tent, while children raise their hands, complete worksheets, and create a “My Water Promise” board. Close-up images show a layered filtration column and jars of water at different treatment stages. School buses and the outdoor setting are visible. Center text reads “Water Cleaning Investigation: From Dirty to Cleaner Water” with a subtitle about ha
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

Inspiring Young Water Stewards Through Hands-On Learning at the 2026 OC Children’s Water Festival

April 23, 2026
By Esther N Lofton
Inspiring Young Water Stewards Through Hands-On Learning at the 2026 OC Children’s Water Festival💧 Hands-On Learning in Drinking Water TreatmentApril 15–16, 2026 | Oak Canyon Park, Orange County, California On April 15 and 16, 2026, Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California, came alive with the energy of…
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Water Equity Blog: Article

About the Water Equity Blog

February 11, 2026
By Esther N Lofton
 Advancing Water Equity Across CaliforniaWater systems are both technical and social infrastructures. Across California, disparities in access, affordability, infrastructure reliability, water quality, and exposure to environmental risk continue to affect communities differently. Addressing these…
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American pondweed with emerged inflorescences. Submerged or floating-leaved aquatic plants with roots within the soil sediment.
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

UCCE Sutter-Yuba Advisors to Participate in Weed Management Area Project

January 30, 2026
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest, Troy L Clark
UCCE Sutter–Yuba is pleased to announce the launch of a new collaborative project with the Sutter and Yuba County Agricultural Commissioners’ Offices focused on the identification and management of invasive weed species in the region. As part of this effort, this project will be coordinating ongoing mapping…
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