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Central Valley Farmers Learn about Clean-Air Farming
On August 5th, two-dozen dairy farmers joined Sustainable Conservation and California Ag Solutions for a daylong conservation tillage bus tour around the Central Valley.

New Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for Improved Groundwater Management in Calif.
A recent poll conducted by the California Water Foundation shows unprecedented support for better groundwater management.

Together, We’ve Stopped California’s Next Plant Invasion
As the campaign to stop California’s next plant invasion comes to a close, we’d like to take a second to thank everyone who contributed to and spread awareness about the effort.

Watch: “Putting Water in the Bank” – A Sustainable Conservation Webinar
Didn’t get a chance to participate in the webinar? Don’t worry! Read on to learn what was discussed and to watch a recording of the presentation.

Silage, Drought and Nutrient Management Workshops
On July 8, 2014, UCCE hosted “Silage Day” in Modesto, CA. Co-sponsored by Sustainable Conservation, the day was filled with presentations and panels offering a wide audience information about drought-related dairy industry developments.

Webinar: Putting Water in the Bank
Top water expert and Sustainable Conservation Board Member, Dan Dooley, joins Executive Director, Ashley Boren, to explore California’s drought and efforts to create a sustainable water future for the Golden State.
Join Us to Stop California’s Next Plant Invasion
If you could stop California’s next plant invasion, would you? Well here’s your chance! Join us to accelerate the phase-out of California’s emerging invasive plant, Mexican feathergrass.
Tour of the LangeTwins Winery & Vineyard
Last week, the Sustainable Conservation team trekked over to Lodi to tour the LangeTwins Winery and Vineyards. Run by twin brothers Brad and Randy, this winery and vineyard was the first recipient of the California Leopold Conservation Award.
Leopold Conservation Award Nominations Due July 11
Sustainable Conservation, Sand County Foundation and the California Farm Bureau Federation are accepting applications for the 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award. The deadline is July 11th.

AB 2193 Passes Unanimously through the California Senate
More great news from the State Capitol! Yesterday, Sustainable Conservation-sponsored AB 2193 successfully passed out of the Assembly, with 77 votes in favor and 0 opposed!
Sustainable Conservation Advisory Board Meeting Focuses on Groundwater
Recently, Sustainable Conservation brought together a host of water experts, and members of our Advisory Board, to discuss groundwater management in California.
Fast Facts: Groundwater & Land Subsidence in California
Here’s a shocking fact: land subsidence from groundwater pumping in the San Joaquin Valley has been called the “greatest human alteration of the Earth’s surface.” Check out our infographic for some fast facts about the devastating effects of groundwater overdraft on our environment and economy.