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Pioneering Drought Solutions to Bolster California’s Water Future
California’s drought has had worrisome impacts. Necessity, however, is the mother of invention – and we’ve partnered with farmers, irrigation districts & researchers to achieve just that.
Commonwealth Club California Water Talk Podcast
Together with speakers from the State Water Resources Control Board, Almond Board of California, and Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, Ashley Boren discussed the future of California water at the Commonwealth Club.
Ashley Boren Speaks at Commonwealth Club about California Water
If you’ve driven through the Central Valley lately, you have no doubt seen evidence of California’s drought: brown lawns, barren fields, and signs protesting severe water reductions for agriculture.
Phasing-in Copper-free Brakes to Protect Aquatic Wildlife
The California Department of Substances published a video detailing the effort to phase-in copperless brake pads. When the brake pad legislation goes into full effect California is poised to save $1 billion in stormwater treatment costs.
New Ruling Accelerates Habitat Restoration on the Southern California Coast!
Southern California steelhead got a big boost today – thanks in part to Sustainable Conservation and a new ruling from the California Coastal Commission.
Weathering the Drought: Farming Solutions for a Thriving California
Enjoy this video of our October 20th ‘Weathering the Drought: Farming Solutions for a Thriving California’ event featuring a diverse and experienced group of speakers addressing the challenging issue of California agriculture, drought, climate change, economy, and more.
#GivingTuesday for a Thriving California
The season of giving is upon us, and this December 1st thousands across the nation will join #GivingTuesday to make the world a better and brighter place. In this spirit, two supporters will match – up to $100,000 – new and increased gifts to Sustainable Conservation!
A Message from Our New Board Chair: Making Big Ideas Work for California
As Sustainable Conservation’s new Board Chair, I’m honored to write to you to ask you to join us in one of the most transformational moments in Sustainable Conservation’s 22-year history.
Cultivating On-Farm Efficiencies with Drip Irrigation Innovations
Drip irrigation is demonstrating promise as one way dairy farms in California can improve water efficiency and apply on-farm nutrients to crops at the same time.
Safeguarding Water Reliability across the Central Coast
California’s Central Coast is one of the most beautiful places in the state and home to one of the state’s key agricultural regions. And should agriculture suffer, so to will those coastal communities.
Combating Climate Change: Dairies Key in Reducing Methane
Learn about and download our study, Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Strategies for California Dairies, prepared to inform CARB’s short-lived climate pollutants strategy.
First Habitat Restoration Project Approved Under Assembly Bill 2193
Just this month, California Department of Fish and Wildlife formally approved the first AB 2193 effort: a fish passage improvement project in Santa Barbara County.
