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Can You Collect Rainwater in California? Is it Legal?
Rainwater harvesting has become increasingly popular in recent years, as people look for sustainable ways to conserve water and reduce…
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Lafayette’s 1st Street Rain Garden: A Step Towards a Greener Future
Lafayette, California is taking significant strides towards environmental sustainability with the construction of a rain garden on First Street. Scheduled…
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My Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater System Will Take a 25,000 Gallon Bite Out of the Drought
Amid California’s historic drought — which is the worst one the West has seen in 1,200+ years — we often hear about…
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Ethanol May Drive Inflation, is Bad for the Environment, Study Finds
A new study reveals something surprising about America’s supposedly eco-friendly energy policies. Ethanol, a biofuel derived from plants, is actually…
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Visitors Leave 1.5 Tons of Trash on Tahoe Beaches on July 4th
Courtesy US Forest Service According to the United States Forest Service and reporting in the Mountain Democrat, revelers celebrating Independence Day…
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Where to Get Free Recycled Water in Contra Costa County
Water is a precious resource here in California. Drinkable water often comes from reservoirs high in the Sierra Nevada mountains,…
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