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Stormwater Survey - Let's Hear from You!
The Napa County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (NCSPPP) helps protect and improve water quality in Napa County. Do your part to participate in a short survey to help evaluate the Program's effectiveness!
NCSPPP is a joint effort between the cities of American Canyon, Calistoga, Napa and St. Helena, the Town of Yountville, and County of Napa. Do your part to participate in a short survey to help evaluate our local stormwater program. The results will assist NCSPPP in directing resources in the most effective ways. The survey will only take 5 minutes!
Please click on the link here or below to access the survey and thanks for participating!
Bat Houses Available!
Napa Valley PSI is producing bat houses for use in vineyards and elsewhere. The cost is $30 each to growers and vineyard managers, and includes instructions on the proper placement - height and location is vital. For information, inspection or orders contact PSI General Manager, Rick Wood at (707) 255-0177. Napa Valley PSI is a non-profit organization providing work training and work opportunities for adults with disabilities.
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Why? For the benefits, of course! Personalized information and communication services just for you. Get in on the ground floor of this opportunity to guide and support community efforts to maintain and improve the health of Napa County's watershed lands. It's easy and fast to sign up and stay informed.
event calendar
Webinar - The Importance of a Stream's Physical Habitat Condition and How to Measure It
Aug 5, 2010 (11:00am - 12:00pm)
CreekSpeak 2010 - Talks on the nature and culture of Putah Creek
Aug 12, 2010 (7:00pm - 8:00pm)
news
American Canyon searches for water solutions
How much city water should be sold to agricultural, commercial and industrial users? And who should be shifted to alternative sources, including reliable, but more expensive, Vallejo water?
Napa Valley Register-7/29/10, By Kerana Todorov
California's freshwater supply is evaporating; a UC Davis farm explores solutions
About 7 miles west of UC Davis sits Russell Ranch, a 1,500-acre sustainable farm that studies long-term issues affecting California agriculture. One issue near the top of the list: water.
Sacramento News & Review - 7/15/10, By Ted Cox
S.F. firm gets Napa Creek contract
A San Francisco general contractor was awarded a $14.8 million federal contract Wednesday to build flood defenses along a 3,500-foot stretch of Napa Creek.
Napa Valley Register-7/15/10
WICC Board Public at Large Position Opening
Applicants are being sought for the Watershed Information Center & Conservancy (WICC) Board of Napa County.
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