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Swimming Upstream

The endangered coho salmon that inhabit the Russian River watershed are fighting for their survival. What threat do recent California wildfires pose to these fish and what are conservationists doing t...

The Ocean Planet Short Story

Take a dive in the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Kelp Forest Exhibit to learn the pivotal role this ecosystem plays for our planet. (Producer-Director: Joshua Dylan Mellars)

PSA de Conservación del Agua: "Los Niveles de Agua"

Nuestra región se enfrenta a una sequía histórica. Sonoma Water y sus socios en la Asociación de Ahorro de Agua de Sonoma y Marin animan a todos nuestros residentes y clientes de agua potable a contin...

Water Conservation PSA: "Save Water Indoors"

There are things we can all do to save water indoors, as well as investing in water-efficient technologies and products when possible, with little or no impact on your lifestyle – but it makes a big d...

PSA de Conservación del Agua: "Ahorre Agua en Interiores"

Hay cosas que todos podemos hacer en los interiores para ahorrar el agua, así como invertir en tecnologías y productos eficientes cuando sea possible. Estos tienen poco o ningún impacto en su estilo d...

Water Conservation PSA: "Save Water Outdoors"

There are many ways to save water outdoors that make a big impact. Here are some outdoor water conservation tips: Use a broom, not a hose, to clean your driveway, deck, or patio. Washing a sidewalk or...

PSA de Conservación del Agua: "Ahorre Agua al Aire Libre"

Hay muchas maneras de ahorrar agua al aire libre que tienen un gran impacto. Estos son algunos consejos para la conservación del agua al aire libre: Use una escoba para barrer y limpiar su entrada, te...

Water Conservation PSA: "Irrigation Tips"

It is important to check your irrigation systems for leaks, clogs, or incorrect scheduling – all of which could lead to water waste. You can get advice from a qualified water efficient landscaper on h...

PSA de Conservación del Agua: "Consejos de riego"

Es importante checar si los sistemas de riego tienen fugas, obstrucciones o programaciones incorrectas, resultando en el desperdicio de agua. Usted puede conseguir consejos de un jardinero capacitado...

PSA de Conservación del Agua: "Restricciones de agua"

Nuestra comunidad se ha unido para ahorrar agua durante los períodos de sequía. Es importante seguir estas restricciones de agua permanentes que el estado de California ha implementado. La sequía está...

Water Conservation PSA: "Water Restrictions"

Our community has worked together to save water during periods of drought. It is important to follow these permanent water restrictions that the state of California has implemented. Drought is here. S...

Water Conservation PSA: "Groundwater"

Two primary sources of water for our community are surface water – like from the Russian River and our reservoirs – and groundwater – water stored underground in aquifers. During a drought, when surfa...

PSA de Conservación del Agua: "Agua subterránea"

Las dos fuentes primarias de agua para nuestra comunidad son las aguas superficiales – del Río ruso y nuestras presas – y las aguas subterráneas – el agua almacenada abajo de la tierra en los acuífero...

PSA de Conservación del Agua: "Sequía y lluvia"

Aunque hemos experimentado muchas lluvias recientemente, sigue siendo muy importante conservar la mayor cantidad de agua posible. Grant Davis, Gerente General de Sonoma Water, explica más a fondo. La...

Water Conservation PSA: "Drought & Rainfall"

Although we have experienced a lot of rainfall recently, it's still very important to conserve as much water as possible. Grant Davis, General Manager of Sonoma Water, explains further. Drought is her...

Atmospheric Rivers

The meteorological phenomenon known as Atmospheric Rivers has a significant impact on the frequency and severity of floods and droughts in the North Bay. Advanced forecasting techniques currently bein...

What Is Groundwater?

There is more fresh water stored underground in Northern California than is accessible from surface water sources, such as lakes, rivers and streams. To understand just how essential groundwater is, w...

What is a Watershed?

Bay Area Bountiful examines how watersheds form, what they look like, and how geology and topography influences the way water reaches the ocean. Bay Area Bountiful examines how watersheds form, what t...

Questions & Conversation: Drought is Here (Subtítulos en español disponibles)

NorCal Public Media, in partnership with Sonoma Water, presented a live interactive special program that explores the continuing drought in the Bay Area. Despite recent record breaking rainfall, the B...

When the Waters Speak...

Healthy riparian corridors engender biological diversity, mitigate against the impact of natural disasters, and help keep our drinking water clean and plentiful. The preservation of these vital areas...

Where Water Flows

Water going back into the watershed in a healthy way is very important to our everyday life. The different ways water returns to our rivers will be explained in this video. Tennis Wick the director of...

Staying Grounded

In 2014, California enacted the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. This KRCB North Bay Bountiful production explores the ways in which the legislation will impact Sonoma County and its water supp...

Where Does Our Drinking Water Come From?

Our use of water offers a special challenge to mankind as stewards of the Earth’s water supply. Through technology and engineering we have harnessed the power of nature to supply our own water needs....

Fish Ladder

Water can only benefit people and wildlife if it is clean. Water free of toxins, from industrial waste and agricultural run-off, is needed to sustain life in our watersheds. The health of the fish in...

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