Climate change is affecting us all. To foster a greater understanding of the nature of climate change and provide practical steps watershed residents can take to do their part to address the climate crisis, links are provide below with a brief summary of the information on each website.
This information is intended to supplement the interpretive signs installed along local creek trails. Please check back regularly as new material will be posted on a regular basis.
Carbon Footprint Calculator:
Gardens and Tree Planting:
Trees provide many benefits in the urban, suburban and rural landscape including reducing air pollution, and reducing temperatures by as much as 10 degrees by providing shade, and sequestering carbon.
https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/how-urban-trees-can-save-lives/=
https://www.epa.gov/heatislands/using-trees-and-vegetation-reduce-heat-islands
https://www.sactree.com/shadetrees
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/realestate/oak-trees-why-you-should-plant.html?smid=url-share
Citizen Science
Following are two links to Citizen Science programs that may be of interest:
Work with Groups and the Government to Combat Climate Change
Join local environmental organizations, help by donating or volunteering your time!
https://www.theurbangardeninitiative.org
https://www.facebook.com/EGAntiTrashCleanups/
Solutions at Home:
https://www.ecobricks.org/how/
https://www.eekwi.org/activities/arts-crafts/make-your-own-paper
https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1CwHqzCCM_tUlrqh9L5zmWeFHBifSVEDMYEI4ISGBtWg/edit?usp=sharing
For Sacramento:
http://www.cityofsacramento.org/public-works/rsw/waste-wizard
For Elk Grove: https://www.elkgrovecity.org/city_hall/departments_divisions/garbage_recycling
Citizen Science Opportunities
Ways citizens can be involved in climate change research through gathering and sharing data and information.
Common sense steps homeowners can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming
Practical suggestions from UC Davis on what individuals can do to contribute to climate change solution.
https://climatechange.ucdavis.edu/what-can-i-do/18-simple-things-you-can-do-about-climate-change/
Excerpts from Bill Gates’ 2021 book “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster”. It includes suggestions for both individual practices as well as community actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Includes a short video.
https://www.gatesnotes.com/Energy/What-you-can-do-to-fight-climate-change
City of Elk Grove Climate Action Plan – includes an explanation of what a CAP is:
https://www.elkgrovecity.org/city_hall/departments_divisions/planning/city_special_projects/climate_action_plan
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