Drought

California drought impacting Christmas trees

California drought impacting Christmas trees

The California drought has had an impact on Californians everyday lives. Now, residents will see their Christmas impacted as well. According to the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), the severe drought conditions and water restrictions throughout the state will change how Californians celebrate Christmas. Based on a study conducted by Nielsen, on …

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How to prepare sandbags for El Nino

How to prepare sandbags for El Nino

Now that we’re heading into the winter months, it’s essential for homeowners to know how to prepare for El Nino. With the likelihood of flooding looking more and more like a reality, here is how you can protect your home: Sandbag materials: Closed knit burlap bags Sand (soil if sand is …

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Vodka company takes on global initiative

Water For People

Absolut Elyx, the elite vodka company, has partnered with Water For People, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide quality drinking water to all. For every bottle of Absolute Elyx Pineapple of Hospitality sold in the U.S., Water For People will provide 560 liters of water – enough for …

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Water landscaping certification in the works

Water landscaping certification in the works

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is considering adopting a program that would educate landscapers on the proper watering techniques during the California drought.  Once the landscaper completes the program, they will receive certification stating they went through the informative program. One of the main points of the program would focus …

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Water quality strategy in the works

Clean Water Bill Gets Vote

The severity of the California drought has left many watersheds vulnerable to contaminants, which can and will ultimately impact the state’s drinking water quality. To help combat the problem, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1 million grant to the Water Research Foundation (WRF) to treat drinking water, should the contaminants …

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Preparing your pets for El Nino

Preparing your pets for El Nino

As we head into a strong El Nino season, pet owners are being warned to exude caution to protect their animals and their homes. Here’s how you should prepare: Cats and Dogs Make sure you have one week worth of food per animal. Store food in properly sealed containers. Food that isn’t …

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