Sustainability: A More Preventive Approach, by Roland Dumas, PhD
July 20, 2021
Sustainable management is superior to the drunk driving management style where you wait for the adverse outcomes before you go into action. Read why.
Meeting the Goals of Our Groundwater Plan, by Chris Benz
July 17, 2021
The Napa County is in the process of preparing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Napa Valley Subbasin, as required by the State for all high- and medium- priority groundwater basins. But because the GSP is focusing only on actions...
What's the Deal with Biochar? by Samantha Smith
July 17, 2021
The Biochar revolution is upon us. Everywhere we look it seems like it is being touted as the next great thing to improve our soil health and save our planet. But what is biochar and how is it created?
Exploring Wild Napa: Green Island, by Chris Benz
July 8, 2021
During the Napa Climate NOW! Road to 350 Climate Ride on June 5, we explored this area, which is part of the Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area.
Protect Your Mother, by Kennedy Ervin
July 8, 2021
The following poem was written by Kennedy Ervin, a New Tech High School student. It was one of the winning pieces from a highly successful creative climate action contest entitled, “Our Future Is in Your Hands.” Emily Bit and Alisa Karesh, co-...
HIGH PRIORITY RECOMMENDATIONS Letter to the Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
July 1, 2021
We urge the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) to take a leadership role in assuring water sustainability, quality, and security, and acting in the best interest of current and future Napa County residents and our environment. We challenge the...
Exploring los Carneros by Bike (preferably an E-bike), by Nick Cheranich
May 20, 2021
One of my favorite rides has been to explore the Carneros area, which is in Southwest Napa County. I've been finding great back roads and rideable levies, which not only take you through world famous Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards, but also...
Can Napa Be a No-Smoking Zone? On the Issue of Vineyard Burns, by Roland Dumas
May 17, 2021
Why does the archaic practice of vineyard burns persist, exacerbating our community's ill health and contributing greatly to climate change? Read on.