Working Landscapes

Storms put dent in drought but not the need to restore California’s water balance
580 200 John Guenther

Recent rains have been good news for state’s water reserves but op-ed argues for more sustainable water management

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Summit shares ideas on ending sprawl, expanding water conservation with environmental leaders
150 150 Justin Ewers

Symposium highlighted need for allies beyond usual environmental groups in effort to craft land use and water plans for sustainable growth.

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Agriculture Key to California Economic Summit’s ‘One Million Challenge’ for Workers, Water and Homes
150 150 AJ Hughes

Key component of the Summit’s outlined vision, which is designed to spur economic growth in the Golden State.

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VIDEO: Will El Niño dilute concern over California’s drought?
150 150 John Guenther

A deluge of rain won’t end the lengthy drought nor the need to manage our water better says the manager of a major SoCal watershed.

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Employing nature to replenish California’s groundwater supplies
150 150 Judy Corbett

California’s long drought and increased groundwater pumping has put into focus the vital benefits of protecting recharge zones.

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Innovation awards honor California strategy for sustainable rural growth
150 150 John Guenther

Harvard school acknowledges Sacramento regional program that uses better data modeling of natural assets which can promote both economic growth and conservation.

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Adam Livingston: Greenprinting as a tool for integrating land use policy
150 150 Adam Livingston

Regional conservation planning tool brings more people to the table and connects disparate policy frameworks

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Crossing digital divide helps Central Valley farming thrive
150 150 Nadine Ono

Wired and wireless broadband key to rural economic development

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