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Sustainable Practices for a Healthier Landscape As cooler weather arrives and leaves begin to fall, many Shasta County homeowners turn their attention to seasonal yard cleanup. This annual routine is more than just tidying up, it is a chance to care for soil, conserve resources, and support the local ecosystem. With a few sustainable practices,…
Balancing Nature and Ranching Gray wolves have made a remarkable comeback in Northern California, with three new packs (Ashpan, Ish(i, and Tunnison,) now roaming Shasta, Tehama, and Lassen Counties. This natural return is a milestone for biodiversity, signaling healthier ecosystems and restored predator-prey dynamics. However, the return of wolves also brings challenges. On May 13,…
The Shasta Environmental Alliance (SEA) is going through an exciting period of change and growth. As we restructure, our goal remains the same: to protect the natural beauty of our region while encouraging community involvement and environmental awareness. We know how important it is to stay engaged and connected, especially as our community faces both…
By David Ledger Removing Charging Stations at Government Buildings The Trump administration is turning back many of the initiatives of the Biden Administration to combat climate change. Recently the Government Services Administration (GSA) has not only been cancelling programs for new EV charging stations at government buildings, they have also ordered those buildings to shut…
Striving to meet new California standards for storm drains The Redding Storm Drain Utility, part of the Public Works Department, gave an informative talk to SEA and the public at a meeting on October 1. Mieke Sheffield, Storm Water Management Program Coordinator, reviewed new California standards for cities with populations over 10,000. By 2030, all…
A new report by the Center for Sustainable Economy focuses on two California Counties to expose a critical gap in California’s climate strategy: the unregulated greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from the state’s logging industry. Despite California’s reputation as a climate leader, California does not monitor GHG emissions from the logging and wood products sector and…
Most of you have probably heard of Project 2025, a proposal by the Heritage Foundation think tank and others to reduce the size of the federal government and drastically change how it would function. It also advises loyalty oaths to the president from mid-level and higher-level federal employees. Just a few of the drastic changes…
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has been tracking daily weather since 1960, providing over 60 years of data to understand the local climate changes. This data shows that it’s getting warmer, especially at night. Since 1960, the daily average low temperature has increased by 4.5 degrees, while the daily average high temperature has increased by 1.6…
All photos by GPNPN founder, Doug Mandel In the heart of far northern California, a nonprofit organization called Ghost Pine Native Plant Nursery (GPNPN) is taking root, aiming to educate, motivate, and cultivate a deeper understanding of the importance of native plants. This nursery, an aspect of the nonprofit corporation, is committed to not only…
by David Ledger Stinkwort is a fairly new invasive plant in California in the sunflower family that grows up to three feet tall with tiny heads of yellow flowers that bloom in the fall and when in seed, form a tufted head somewhat like a miniature dandelion. The stems and leaves are sticky and have…
Image by David Ledger – Artwork on storm drain at Yuba and Market Streets Redding Do you ever wonder how the water, leaves, litter, pesticides, and other debris that goes into our storm drains are treated before they go into the Sacramento River? Well, they are not! All water you see going into storm drains…
Guest post by Kat Camplin Shasta County is a wonderful area to venture out with our pets. Dogs enjoy the new smells and and sights as much as we do. No matter which trailhead you hit, the Leave No Trace Principles still apply.https://lnt.org/pet-principles-the-leave-no-trace-guide-to-including-your-pets/This includes picking up poop, even in wilderness or open space areas. Dog…