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The Green Blog shares news and information related to forestry/wildfire, sustainability, climate, environmental stewardship and other green topics.

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New cover crop research can help groundwater sustainability agencies plan

December 21, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Cover crops seem to offset their water use by improving soil moisture retention Cover crop research conducted by a team of university researchers is now helping to inform and shape policy to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) in several San Joaquin Valley counties.
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A blue-green stream wends through evergreen trees and low shrubs under a clear blue sky. Stones are visible under the water.
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How can California protect its water supply from wildfire?

December 8, 2021
Stakeholders from across disciplines and institutions offer recommendations to ensure safe, reliable water supply amid a growing wildfire threat It's intuitive that wildfires can affect ecosystems, harm wildlife and contaminate streams and rivers.
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