Yolo County Local Environment News Articles and Digest

Environment Water Animals Sustainability Resilience

A Century Later, Salmon Again Spawning in Klamath River After Dams Removed

10/31/2024
Sixty years ago, I was a reporter for the Klamath Falls (Oregon) Herald and News and with my family lived in a small house on the Link River, which flows out of Upper Klamath Lake, draining a large portion of the Cascade mountain range.

From Daily Democrat...

Environment Animals

Yolo Bird Alliance Offers November Field Trips

10/26/2024
Sign up for the Yolo Bird Alliance field trips on November 2 and 10 with experts to view local and migrating birds.

From CalMatters...

Environment Water Animals Sustainability State of California

Is a New Plan for Delivering Delta Water Worse Than Trump’s Rules? Environmentalists Say Yes.

10/24/2024
Growers support a federal and state proposal for operating California’s massive systems that send river water south. But it could harm more salmon and other endangered fish.

From CalMatters...

Environment Land Use & Development Sustainability

First California Project to Bury Climate-Warming Gases Wins Key Approval

10/21/2024
Capturing and storing carbon underground is a big part of California’s efforts to tackle climate change but community members and environmentalists say it prolongs the life of fossil fuels.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Environment Sustainability Resilience Housing

Environmental Rebate Explained

10/08/2024
How to apply rebate as part of the recent $80 million state program to electrify homes.

From Daily Democrat...

Environment Parks & Recreation

Report on Cache Creek Cleanup

09/26/2024
A look at the cleanup held on September 21 at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

Environment Sustainability Resilience

Youth Address Climate Change

09/24/2024
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Recipients of the Bloomberg Philanthropies' Youth Climate Action fund, youth in the City of West Sacramento know precisely where they want to distribute microgrant funds to youth-led climate initiatives through nonprofit partner Breathe California Sacramento Region.

From Daily Democrat...

Environment Sustainability

Heat Pump Replacement Voucher Program Launces

09/21/2024
A new incentive program has been launched by the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District to assist homeowners to make the transition to electric heat pumps.

From Los Angeles Times...

Environment Land Use & Development Water Sustainability State of California

California "30x30" Conservation Efforts Make Progress

09/08/2024
The California state goal to conserve 30% of its land and coastal waters has advanced, with conserved lands reaching 25% and coastal waters 16%.

From Winters Express...

Environment Land Use & Development Water Resilience Putah Creek Council

Applications Open for Fall OneCreek Seasonal Restoration Technician Program

08/29/2024
Applications are being accepted for paid part-time positions with the Putah Creek Council’s OneCreek Seasonal Restoration Technician Program.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Environment Elections & Politics Sustainability

Local Youth Demonstrate for Climate in Downtown Sacramento

08/22/2024
Dozens of young people held a demonstration on August 17 in downtown Sacramento to protest the banking industry's contribution to the escalating effects of climate change.

From Daily Democrat...

Environment Seniors Agriculture, Food & Gardening Sustainability

Recology Davis Partners With Meals on Wheels Yolo County

08/17/2024
Recology Davis and Meals on Wheels Yolo County are collaborating on a five month pilot project to reduce waste in packaging and promote recycling.

From Daily Democrat...

Environment Land Use & Development Sustainability Resilience County of Yolo

Yolo County: Know Your Landfill

08/14/2024
Learn more about how the Yolo County landfill works hard to divert as much refuse and trash into recycling and other secondary use programs.

From CalMatters...

Environment Transportation State of California

California Seeks Biden Administration Approval for Controversial Diesel Truck Ban

08/14/2024
The EPA must grant a waiver before the diesel truck measure can be implemented. It’s one of California’s most controversial measures to clean up air pollution and greenhouse gases.

From CalMatters...

Environment Elections & Politics Sustainability State of California

California Lawmakers Negotiating Sweeping Package to Speed Up Solar, Wind Energy

08/01/2024
Legislators and Gov. Newsom are working behind the scenes to draft energy legislation before the end-of-the-month deadline.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

Environment Animals

Inspire an Appreciation for the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

07/17/2024
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Yolo Basin Foundation’s Discover the Flyway is seeking passionate volunteers to become docents and help inspire young minds through environmental education.

From Daily Democrat...

Environment Agriculture, Food & Gardening Sustainability Resilience

Local Farm Focuses on Native Species

07/11/2024
Hedgerow Farms in Yolo County specializes in cultivating native plants for seeds to be used in land restoration.

From CalMatters...

Environment Water Sustainability State of California

California Has Just Approved a New Blueprint for Offshore Wind. The Massive Projects Will Cost Billions

07/10/2024
Harnessing clean energy is a venture of unprecedented scope in California, bringing big changes to Humboldt and the Central Coast, and requiring 26 ports along the coast.

From The Dirt...

Environment Transportation Sustainability City of Davis

Charge Your Electric Vehicle for Free in Davis With New Solar-Powered Station

07/03/2024
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The City of Davis has installed a free, solar mobile electric vehicle charger—the first of it's kind in the region, according to City officials.

From CalMatters...

Environment Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Resilience State of California

‘Nothing Will Be Protected’ — Why California Environmentalists Oppose a ‘Green’ Energy Bill

07/02/2024
Nearly every major environmental group in California opposes a bill that would modify the state’s signature environmental law to speed up upgrades to power lines. Supporters say it would help free the state from fossil fuels and make the grid more reliable, but opponents fear it would damage state parks.

Yolo County Local News: Environment