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Rain Gardens: A Sustainable Solution for Stormwater Management

April 10, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
Rain gardens are transformed land depressions designed for storing and infiltrating stormwater runoff flowing from nearby impervious surfaces throughout urban environments. Coming in a variety of shapes and sizes, rain gardens offer a community friendly approach to generating several environmental benefits,…
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Stormwater Management in Southern California

March 31, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
Stormwater management is the strategic practice of controlling and utilizing stormwater runoff from precipitation events as a valuable water supply source. Its main goals are to protect our environment and create healthier, sustainable communities. Exhibiting many different methods and tools for rainwater…
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Reforestation Effectiveness Monitoring

Background:CAL FIRE and USFS State and Private are funding the development of multi-agency, interdisciplinary Emergency Forest Restoration Teams (EFRTs) to assist private forest landowners impacted by wildfires. EFRTs provide rapid assessments, technical and financial assistance to restore private forest…
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Firewise Landscape

Defend your home against wildfire with a defensible space. Landscape Restoration UCANR's guie to Landscape Restoration includes information on Soil Erosion, how to access tree and plant damage, how to control invasive plants, and fire safe landscaping.
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