Murky Waters or Clean Coastlines? (Online)
Online CA, United StatesEnjoying the beach this summer? How clean is the water? Three of the most polluted beaches in the state are located in San Mateo County. Join us on August 12, 3:30 -5:00 pm, as we discuss what is currently being done across government and nonprofits and identify opportunities for collaboration to work toward cleaner coastlines. Amazing panelists […]
Improving California’s Water Market (Online)
Online CA, United StatesAbout the Program As California works to bring its groundwater basins into balance under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), water banking and trading are important tools to help manage the transition—but aging infrastructure and complex regulations are limiting expansion. Join the PPIC Water Policy Center and state and local experts for a panel discussion […]
Groundwater and Urban Growth in the San Joaquin Valley (Online)
Online CA, United StatesAbout the Program The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) will help the San Joaquin Valley address groundwater overdraft while also building its climate resilience. This will require hard work, not only by farmers—the largest groundwater users—but also by the valley’s urban water utilities. Join the PPIC Water Policy Center and state and local experts for […]
WaterPalooza! 2021 (Online)
Online CA, United StatesJoin hundreds of water leaders and decision makers from across the hydro cycle representing state and local governments, agencies, institutional users, engineering and service providers. WaterPalooza! features an amazing diversity of stories, experiences, insights and visions as we attempt to build a more resilient, equitable and prosperous Bay Area. REGISTER HERE! Speakers (A Partial Listing) Dr. […]
Build Your Own Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater System (Online)
Online CA, United StatesTue Oct 19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open to the Public Zoom Webinar, register here. Why send water from your laundry directly to the sewer when you can reuse it to water plants and trees in your yard instead? Learn how to build a “laundry-to-landscape” graywater system for directing water from your clothes washer […]
Laundry-To-Landscape (L2L) Graywater Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Save your trees during the drought! Protect your trees from the drought by watering them with your laundry greywater. Learn about an affordable and simple method to save your trees with greywater! Laura Allen, lead author of "The San Francisco Graywater Design Guidelines for Outdoor Irrigation", will host a webinar on using graywater […]
Fire-resilient Landscapes: Creating Beautiful Gardens for Defensible Space (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE The Need for Fire-resilient Landscape Design Increasing wildfire danger throughout California and other states has made it urgent that landscape professionals receive comprehensive, standardized, science-based education. Expectations can then be melded with strategies to reduce the very real threat that landscapes around homes can pose while enhancing and protecting biodiversity. With advanced knowledge, […]
Drip Irrigation for Beginners (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Drip irrigation is a very efficient way to water your garden. This class will cover an overview of drip options available and how to design a drip irrigation system. Participants will also learn how to utilize watering zones for different plant types.
Lawn Conversion and Native Trees and Plants (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Registration Closes Wed Nov 17, 5:00 pm Zoom Webinar Lawn Conversion and Native Trees and Plants City of Palo Alto Instructor: Juanita Salisbury Native trees are our best tools in the fight against climate change. Easily accessible to just about everyone, planting native trees is a simple way to leverage the immense power […]
Rain Barrel Hands-On Installation Workshop
Redwood High School, 1968 Old County Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 1968 Old County Road, Redwood City, CA, United StatesJoin us for a FREE rain barrel workshop sponsored by Flows to Bay, the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program. Learn the benefits of rain barrels with a pro and take part in an actual installation happening on the campus of Redwood High School. Who knows—you may be inspired to install your own rain […]