Wildfire Recovery

The green benefits of rain gardens
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

Rain Gardens: A Sustainable Solution for Stormwater Management

April 10, 2025
By 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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Sample benefits of stormwater management
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

Stormwater Management in Southern California

March 31, 2025
By 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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Gifford Fire
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Fire Information

San Luis Obispo County Links San Luis Obispo County Fire Department- Fire Prevention Education, Wildland Hazard and Building Codes, Fire Safety Council, and more local, state, county, and federal informational links https://www.fire.ca.gov/
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Group of people sitting and standing outside participate in a forestry class.
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California Tree School

From finding your way in the woods to planning a prescribed burn, UC ANR's California Tree School is a chance to explore foundational forestry concepts in a community space.
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Fire

How to connect with Fire Director, Lenya Quinn-Davidson, and fire resources.
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Central Sierra: Agriculture | Small Farms Information

Why do you want to farm? Why do you want to get into the farming business? Is farming for you? From these basic questions, many more granular questions follow: What does record keeping for livestock and farm businesses look like? What are best practices for marketing and selling any particular product? What…
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fire damaged landscape
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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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Black angus cattle with transmitter collars for e-fencing.
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Central Sierra: Livestock

Across California, the University of Californias Cooperative Extension offices are problem-solving centersthe bridge between local issues and the power of UC research. Our county-based staff is part of the community; we live and work in the areas we serve.
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Equine Herpesvirus

Equine Herpesvirus Equine herpesvirus is a common virus of horses worldwide, and can cause respiratory disease, abortions, and less commonly neurologic signs as it has in these cases. This page includes precautions and resources.
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