http://cecentralsierra.ucanr.org/Water_Saving_Tips/index.cfm?blogrss=17678&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed Save Water! en-us UC ANR http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/ Sat, 18 May 2013 21:12:21 PST Sat, 18 May 2013 21:12:21 PST UC ANR For those that have attended our Water School meetings, the time is finally here! Our new self assessment app "Know Your H20 is now available on the iTunes store for free! Right now there are only a self assessment for Tree Crops but we will be working in the near future to create sections for Greenhouses & Nurseries, Animal Agriculture, and Commercial Turf & Landscape. We'll let you know as those become available. App Description Water quality laws and regulations are putting a......
]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:29:26 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9790&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9790 ]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:54:51 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6038&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6038 At several of the “Water Schools” I was asked questions about TMDLs in our area.  Just a little background: A TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) is term that refers to the level of pollutants in a water body. How much of a particular pollutant, say, Phosphorous, can a stream assimilate, or deal with in a day’s time without causing the water to no longer be usable? If the level of that pollutant exceeds the appropriate daily level, it may trigger the State of California, through it’s local......
]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:09:31 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5295&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed Valerie Mellano http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5295 As members of the Ag Waiver and any of the Irrigated Lands Monitoring Groups in the San Diego area, you need to complete two hours of water quality education per calendar year.  We are hosting "Water Schools" at a variety of locations in the county to help you complete your educational requirement. If you have attended one of our "Water Schools", we hope you enjoyed it!  Our "Water Schools" are free and open to members of any monitoring group. You will receive a certificate of completion of......
]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:21:00 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5287&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed Valerie Mellano http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5287 ]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:38:28 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5069&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5069 Hey Bloggers,Just wanted to give those of you who have yet to visit the Flower Fields a heads up that time is running out to check out the beautiful flowers as well as see our display showcasing the many Best Management Practices that farmers use to monitor and conserve water. This display offers many practical suggestions that can even be used in your home gardens. So stop by before it's too late. Hope to see you there!...
]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 10:12:18 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4779&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4779 ]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:20:40 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4711&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4711 Hey Bloggers,The UC Cooperative Extension’s Ag Water Quality Research and Education Program and the San Diego County Farm Bureau are pleased to announce the first two educational meetings in our Water Quality Series that will allow growers to fulfill the education requirement of the Agricultural Waiver. Both classes will be held at the Farm Bureau in Escondido.  The first meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 31, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM will cover topics including an overview of the Ag Waiver and......
]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:11:44 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4486&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4486 Hey Bloggers,The University of California Cooperative Extension, San Diego County in cooperation with the The Flower Fields® at Carlsbad Ranch and Mellano and Company Growers, invite you to visit our water quality awareness model, Water-Wise Farming.This educational model demonstrates more than 20 management practices that help farmers protect our water resources. Additionally, the public will be given tips on how they can incorporate many of these same practices into their own yards and......
]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:05:47 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4492&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4492 Hello Bloggers,Welcome to the Agricultural Water Quality Research and Education Blog! Our goal is to keep you updated on a wide variety of projects our program is undertaking and provide you with educational materials based on our research and dealings with farmers and the general public. Check back often for information related to Best Management Practices (BMP's) and tips on how YOU can help keep our waterways clean!Cheers,The Ag Water Quality Team ...
]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:39:25 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4187&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4187 ]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:45:17 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1783&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed thharter@ucdavis.edu(Thomas Harter) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1783