Sustainable Contra Costa’s 13th Annual Sustainability Awards Presentation (Online)
Online CA, United StatesJoin us at the 13th Annual Leadership in Sustainability Awards Celebration on September 22nd! As always, we'll be inspired by all the honorees and their dedication to our community and our planet. We’re excited to have County Supervisor John Gioia and environmental scientist Andrew Gunther for an interactive discussion on the latest progress on climate action. REGISTER HERE for this free […]
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 […]
HHW Collection Event (Redwood City)
Redwood CIty Redwood City, CA, United StatesCome recycle your HHW items each Saturday of 2021! The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program provided by San Mateo County helps residents dispose/recycle their residential hazardous waste properly – for FREE! County residents may drop off a full range of HHW at our collection facilities and events year-round every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (except major holiday […]
Mussel Rock Beach Cleanup
Mussel Rock Beach - Meet at the Mussel Rock carpark located at the lower coastal end of Westline Drive by the second entrance to Allied Waste Transfer Station. CA, United StatesSite Captains: Helen, Chris, Julie & Joe Meet at the Mussel Rock carpark located at the lower coastal end of Westline Drive by the second entrance to Allied Waste Transfer Station. Drive north past the junction of Skyline Drive, avoiding the other Westline Drive that goes up a steep hill. More details: https://www.pacificbeachcoalition.org/next-mussel-rock-beach-cleanup/ Register online […]
Landscape Conversion 101
Online CA, United StatesLandscape Conversion 101 City of Hayward Instructor: Juanita Salisbury Do you want to convert your existing landscape into a more efficient and drought tolerant landscape but don't know where to start? Are you interested in reducing pollution runoff to the Bay and attracting pollinators? In this workshop you will learn how to convert your high […]
In-Person Advice from a Pest Management Expert
Home Depot San Mateo 2001 Chess Drive, San Mateo, CA, United StatesDo you ever wonder which pesticides are most environmentally friendly? Do you have questions about the least-toxic way to treat your garden's pest problem? On Saturday, September 25 from 10am to 2pm, our Pest Management Expert, Charlotte, will be tabling at the San Mateo Home Depot to answer all your pesticide and pest management questions! Stop […]
Movies in the Park: Soul
1701 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA 1701 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA, United StatesJoin us for a fun movie experience and try your hand at the science of engineering with a fun activity presented by CuriOdyssey. This is a part of our Movies in the Park summer series presented by San Mateo County Parks, CuriOdyssey, and the San Mateo County Parks Foundation. All activities will begin 75 minutes […]
Do you want information about how to stop climate change? (Online)
Online CA, United StatesWould you like to test your own ideas about climate change? Join this interactive presentation that is short and powerful. It is non-partisan and all are welcome. Elaine Salinger, a Citizens Climate Lobby member, is offering zoom meetings twice a week about climate change solutions and action. The response to the zoom meetings has been […]
ReScape MWELO Reporting Community Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesReScape is partnering with Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to host five three-hour community workshops. Under regulations adopted in 2015, cities and counties are to report to the state each year on their landscape permitting activities that are in compliance with Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). These reports include much vital information for evaluating the success of […]
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 […]