Category: Going Green

10-Week Green Gardening Workshop Makes for Healthy People, Plants, Animals and Waterways

Posted on February 22, 2012
Gardening

What we do in our landscapes has a direct effect on the health and wellness of the people, plants, animals and waterways to which we’re all connected.  West Sacramento residents are invited to participate in the new River Friendly Landscaping … Continue reading »

Posted in Community Groups, Events, General Information, Going Green, Things To Do

Getting your video on YouTube?

Posted on February 20, 2012
Water Spots

Getting your video on YouTube? Whatever. On TV and a Jumbotron? Legit. Students. Video. Contest. Prizes. Water efficiency messages. That’s the perfect combination for building buzz and awareness for the necessity to improve outdoor water efficiency in the region.  The … Continue reading »

Posted in General Information, Going Green

Check Your Number!

Posted on February 13, 2012
Check Your Number

“Check Your Number” is a new public service campaign that encourages people to look up the recommended oil change interval for their cars instead of defaulting to the old standard of 3,000 miles. Did you know that with today’s new … Continue reading »

Posted in General Information, Going Green

2012 Energy Efficiency – Save the Dates!

Posted on January 25, 2012
energy-savings

Coming soon to a library near you!  Free public forums on home energy efficiency, including: a demonstration of easy‐to‐use “watt meters”, now available for borrowing from any library to measure energy use of household appliances; information on PG&E energy efficiency … Continue reading »

Posted in General Information, Going Green

Wood Burning Appliances and Air Quality

Posted on January 18, 2012
Yolo-Solano AQMD

Did you know that during certain weather conditions it is unhealthy to use wood burning appliances such as fireplaces and woodstoves?  In an effort to keep pollution levels of particulate matter below the health-based standards, the Yolo Solano Air Quality … Continue reading »

Posted in General Information, Going Green

Yolo County Central Landfill, Drop-off Recycling Program

Posted on December 12, 2011
Recycling

The Yolo County Central Landfill, located at 44090 County Road 28H, operates a free drop-off recycling area.  In addition to paper, plastics, bottles and cans, cardboard, and electronics you may also recycle the following specialized items free of charge: • … Continue reading »

Posted in General Information, Going Green, Recycling

When Those Autumn Leaves Fall

Posted on November 7, 2011
Autumn Leaves

Fall is here and once again your assistance is needed to help keep city streets safe and the storm drains clear.  Street crews pick up leaves and tree limbs that fall into the street, but do not pick up piles … Continue reading »

Posted in General Information, Going Green, Recycling

Change Your Clock, Change Your Sprinkler Timer Daylight Savings Ends Sunday, Nov 6

Posted on November 4, 2011
Daylight Savings Time

Dial back your sprinkler timers when you dial back the clock for daylight saving on November 6. Shorter days, cooler temperatures and moisture from fog and rain mean your landscape requires little or no water to be healthy. Adjust your … Continue reading »

Posted in General Information, Going Green

America Recycles Day, November 15

Posted on November 3, 2011
America Recycles Day!

Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day. More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States. … Continue reading »

Posted in General Information, Going Green, Recycling

Free Home Energy Assessment

Posted on September 26, 2011
energy upgrade logo

Sign up for one of the Energy Upgrade California events in Davis or Woodland and receive a free Home Energy Assessment, valued at approximately $500.00.   City of Davis September 28th from 4:30 to 8:00pm Central Park Fourth and C … Continue reading »

Posted in Events, General Information, Going Green