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Santa Barbara Channelkeeper News & Events: Marine Protected Areas Update
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper News & Events: Marine Protected Areas Update
Did You Know? When it rains, where does the water from your roof go?
Runoff from rooftops during storms can send a huge volume of water to nearby storm drains, exacerbating flooding and water quality problems. Prepare for the winter rains and protect local water quality - if you have a rain gutter that drains directly to a non-porous surface, redirect it to a nearby garden or planter area to allow the rain water to soak into the ground. To learn more about other runoff-reducing measures you can implement on your property, click here.
time-consuming for individual cities to prepare and thus have deterred some from moving forward with plastic bag bans, so a region-wide EIR would really help to advance the development of local bag ordinances along the South Coast. Channelkeeper testified in support of the resolution and a region-wide EIR at the recent BEACON meeting. BEACON will conduct further research into the costs of an EIR and report back at their next meeting in November. Meanwhile, Channelkeeper will continue our education and advocacy efforts to help bring about a reduction in disposable bag use in our area. Stay tuned for updates on the ordinances under development in the cities of Carpinteria and Santa Barbara.
considering a pilot-scale test of the feasibility and cost of using the waste to manufacture cement. After its evaluation is complete, EPA will conduct a formal "feasibility study" comparing clean-up options and develop a clean-up proposal for the property. EPA will seek and consider public comments as it evaluates clean-up options and develops a clean-up proposal.
Surfrider's Ocean Friendly Gardens Program is hosting a one-day "Core Concepts" workshop in Santa Barbara on Tuesday, October 25th at the Chase Palm Park Center (236 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara). This workshop is geared toward landscape professionals and folks interested in expanding their understanding of sustainable landscape principles and Ocean Friendly Gardens. Professionals with addresses in Santa Barbara County are eligible for a $200 scholarship! Other upcoming events for the Ocean Friendly Gardens Program in Santa Barbara include a workday and walk (dates TBA). Click here for more information and to register for the workshop.
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