Community Action

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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Monarch Nature Trail Huntington Beach

Apr 4, 2026

Family Volunteer Opportunity  Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach. Learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. Volunteer tasks for all ages include watering…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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a header graphic of Tuolumne county's 4-H Fest, Bloom Where You're Planted with a background of yellow daffodils.
UC 4-H Program of Tuolumne County: Event

2026 Tuolumne County 4-H Fest

Apr 19, 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Tuolumne County 4-H Fest — where creativity, skills, and community spirit come together!This exciting event celebrates everything that makes 4-H amazing, featuring a wide variety of project-based contests where  members can showcase their hard work and talents…
UC 4-H Program of Tuolumne County
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University of California 4-H Youth Development Program: Event

Service Learning - Healthy Living webinar

Jan 8, 2026

Give back to your local communities through service projects that support youth and community health.
University of California 4-H Youth Development Program
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Defensible Space and Firewise Landscaping at Pioneer Veterans Hall

Jul 12, 2025

DescriptionThe Pioneer Veterans Hall is getting Ready for Wildfire! You’re invited to help us make this important community space safer and more inviting for years to come. The Hall has been chosen to showcase Defensible Space and Firewise Landscaping for Amador County and beyond. It will become a publicly…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Event

Central Sierra: South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Celebration (LT MG)

Apr 19, 2025

The UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin are signed up for a participant booth at the 2025 South Tahoe Earth Day Festival. The theme of this year’s event is Protect Lake Tahoe, Protect Our Future, and is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community…
UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin
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History of Water Plan
Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Advancing California’s Water Future: Implementation Pathways & Local Case Studies Under the California Water Plan 2023

September 23, 2025
By Esther N Lofton, Laura E Garza Diaz, Laljeet S Sangha
 California’s water systems are at a pivotal moment. The pressures of climate change, population growth, aging infrastructure, and persistent inequities in water access are converging to create unprecedented challenges. At the same time, the state is moving forward with an ambitious, integrated vision…
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Los diseños y beneficios de los materiales permeables
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

Materiales Permeables: Un Enfoque Sostenible para las Aguas Pluviales

July 28, 2025
By Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
 Las superficies impermeables, como el hormigón o el asfalto, han permitido el desarrollo urbano a gran escala en todo el sur de California al proporcionar cimientos estables para las estructuras de los edificios, facilitar el movimiento eficiente de peatones y vehículos, y transportar rápidamente el…
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Designs and benefits of permeable materials
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

Permeable Materials: A Sustainable Approach to Stormwater

July 28, 2025
By Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
Impervious surfaces, such as concrete or asphalt, have enabled large-scale urban development throughout Southern California by providing stable foundations for building structures, facilitating the efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles, and promptly transporting rainwater away from buildings and…
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Los Impactos del Cambio Climático en la Gestión de Aguas Pluviales
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

El Impacto del Cambio Climático en la Gestión de Aguas Pluviales

July 17, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
El cambio climático está afectando a todos los parámetros del espectro ambiental y, por tanto, a todos los aspectos de la vida. En cuanto a la resiliencia del agua, los efectos persistentes del cambio climático juegan un papel importante en la limitación del acceso al agua, al tiempo que aumentan la demanda…
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