Environmental News A curated set of environmental news stories brought to you by the Gottlieb Native Garden team. Home Press Environmental News Share FacebookTwitterEmail Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement And Acquisition Projects Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement And Acquisition Projects · November 16, 2022 At its Nov. 15, 2022 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $24.46 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. The most fragrant native plants are just heavenly. Here’s what to plant now The most fragrant native plants are just heavenly. Here’s what to plant now · November 15, 2022 I loved the colors, yes, and their variety and form, but what really hooked me was their smell; almost like I could assimilate their grace with one big inhale. As California’s wells dry up, residents rely on bottled water to survive As California’s wells dry up, residents rely on bottled water to survive · November 14, 2022 In drought-parched Central Valley, thousands rely on trucked and bottled water as they wait for new wells California commission overhauls rooftop solar proposal California commission overhauls rooftop solar proposal · November 11, 2022 The CPUC’s scaled-back plan eliminates consumer fees. The original was abandoned after criticism from the governor and solar advocates that it could hurt the transition to renewable energy. Clare Rolph Wheeler 1925 – 2022 Clare Rolph Wheeler 1925 – 2022 · November 11, 2022 After a life filled with great adventure, family and friends, Clare Rolph Wheeler passed away on Sept. 13 at age 97 in her home where she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Stockton students brainstorm solutions to deal with city’s hyacinth problem Stockton students brainstorm solutions to deal with city’s hyacinth problem · November 4, 2022 California dedicates nearly $12.5 million to try to control the problem annually while the city of Stockton alone spends nearly $182,000 on the issue each year. Here’s how ‘xeriscaping’ your yard can help save water and money Here’s how ‘xeriscaping’ your yard can help save water and money · November 4, 2022 According to landscape experts, even small changes to the amount and types of plants you choose to grow can make a big difference in long-term water usage. California Court Blocks Harmful Dam Project in Stanislaus County California Court Blocks Harmful Dam Project in Stanislaus County · November 3, 2022 A judge has rejected plans to build a new dam in the Central Valley, ordering the Del Puerto Water District to vacate its approval of the project. Cool tomatoes? Agrivoltaics could help California crop, if the economics pan out Cool tomatoes? Agrivoltaics could help California crop, if the economics pan out · October 28, 2022 Emerging research suggests growing tomato plants below and between solar panels could help the country’s billion-dollar-plus tomato industry, especially in places where it faces increasing stress from heat and drought. Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation educates visitors on invasive plant species Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation educates visitors on invasive plant species · October 28, 2022 The Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation sponsored an information talk Oct. 25, where attendees learned about some of the region’s invasive plants. Invasive species are plants, usually introduced from somewhere else, that cause more harm than benefit. First...10...343536...40...Last
