Rain Garden in Action
One of the LCWC members of the Board who lives in Camden replaced grass in his front lawn with a rain garden a number of years ago.
“Living beyond a sustainable level has consequences.”
Looking through the Sacramento Bee an article published this week popped out at me. The article talks about Sacramento area water use and limitations that this area will face in the near future… “Living beyond a sustainable level has consequences. We’re going to have to bring the use of water into a reasonable balance with available supplies.”
Ditching the Lawn!
Ditching the lawn, figuring out where to start!
Cruise the Creek!
Mark your calendar and dust off your bikes… it’s time for our fall Cruise the Creek event on Saturday, November 16th!
Acorn bounty this year!
This year it seems like we have an abundance of acorns from Valley Oaks. I’ve collected a bunch and plan to find places to plant them. California native oaks such as Valley, Blue, and Coastal Live Oaks, haven’t fared very well over the past decades. Either due to clearing fields for row crops, grazing, or […]
Laguna Creek Cleanup!
Creek Cleanups are a great way to get involved and enjoy the outdoors. While planning for the creek cleanup the Council saw a bunch of great wildlife; 2 great blue herons, a crane, and plenty of turtles!Join the Laguna Creek Watershed Council in September for a CREEK CLEANUP!
When: September 21st, Saturday 9am-Noon
Where: 8760 Center Parkway, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Please register by emailing Lizz Gaylord at lizz@montgomery-assoc.com
New and Improved Laguna Creek Watershed Map
The unveiling of our newly created watershed map! Take a look, ask the Council any questions, and enjoy the watershed!!
Smart Irrigation Month in the Heat of July!
The year has sped by and here we are already at the half way point, smack-dab in the middle of some extreme heat in the Sacramento Valley. With all this extreme heat the LCWC wants to make sure we start out July the right way by kicking off Smart Irrigation Month!
Planning for Sustainable Development
The LCWC plays an important role in ensuring that any project development in the watershed considers the health and protection of our local creeks. We are always on the lookout for projects that could impact our neighborhood creeks.
Exploring the History of Bicycles
Check out the photos from the LCWC Cruise the Creek event and learn a little bit about the history of the modern day bicycle.