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The biggest reason a home burns in a wildfire (read below to find out) Please remember the Paradise fire happened in November. “Take it from me, I have a lot of experience,” is a phrase you hope you will never be able to say when [...]
*Local Learning Series written by Amanda Fischer of Healthy Home Artisans Inc in Nevada County, CA Fires & Healthy Homes – Choosing Better Building Materials Image from Arkin Tilt & CASBA Building fire resistant structures in Northern California is now becoming inevitable. Fire [...]
"Must See" Videos & Links about Wildfire Protection Videos about: How your home can survive a wildfire, raw video showing how the fire front had passed but the homes are still ablaze, a quick clip on embers (fire brands) and a modern looking home that [...]
*Local Learning Series written by Bonnie Bradt member of UCCE Master Gardeners of Nevada County and lives in Grass Valley, CA. Least Toxic Methods of Insect Control Let’s face it, fellow gardeners, historically, the concept of “pest control” consisted of dusting or spraying, with the [...]
*Local Learning Series written by Registered Veterinary Technician Kaitlyn Medlar, co-owner/operator NM Ranch Grazing Service in Auburn, CA. One of the Cutest Ways to Mitigate Fire in California You may have guessed it... Goats and Sheep! Did you know one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly [...]
Part 2, HEPA Filters, DYI Air Purifiers, Effectiveness of House Plants and more on AQI and PM2.5 in California If you have not already, click here and read Part 1 on "Filtering Wildfire Smoke" As we approach the most acres burned in a season in California's [...]
How to remove wildfire smoke from your home in California We’ve had a lot of smoke in our air from California wildfires recently. Smoke, like ozone and other air pollutants, can cause severe health problems. To know just how unhealthy the air is there are [...]
Evaporative Cooling - Less Energy, Lower Cost A low-cost summer, energy saving cooling option for your home here in the Sierra Foothills of California. If you don’t have any cooling or if you’re paying too much for air-conditioning, I have a viable alternative for you [...]
What is solar irradiance? Why does it matter? Did you know we get better sun for solar energy than Florida?! Part of our Solar Foundations Series aka Fun solar facts to know and share from SEG. Solar irradiance often called solar resource is very important [...]
Idaho Maryland Gold Mine Project Scope Released Only 3 weeks remaining for comments... Don't miss your opportunity to make sure your comments, concerns and questions are heard and considered during the mine's environmental review. On July 27th, 2020, Brian Foss, our local planning director, and [...]
