Protecting Water Resources from Nonpoint Source Pollution

A massive part of our great state’s economy revolves around the agricultural industry. The state of California produces nearly half of the fruits, vegetables and nuts grown in the United States. California’s agriculture is responsible for billions of dollars in revenue each year; over 400 commodity crops are grown here, the top three being dairy, … More Protecting Water Resources from Nonpoint Source Pollution

Fats, Oils and Grease: Bad for More than Just Your Body

When you hear fats, oils and grease (FOG), your sewer probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. In reality, these substances do to your pipes what they do to arteries. Over time, pouring fats, oils and grease down the drain coats your home pipes, the sewer lines and it builds up. As FOG … More Fats, Oils and Grease: Bad for More than Just Your Body

World Water Day 2019: Leaving No One Behind

Imagine waking up in the morning and having no way to brush your teeth, take a shower, or use the bathroom. You go into the kitchen and you have no water to cook with, wash dishes, or even to drink. Over two billion people in the world live without access to a safely managed drinking … More World Water Day 2019: Leaving No One Behind

Healthy Watersheds: Preventing Pollution

A watershed is defined as an area of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas. However, an easier way to think of a watershed is by picturing it as all the land where rainfall that lands drains off of and into other streams of waters. According to the USGS Water Science … More Healthy Watersheds: Preventing Pollution