Bay Area Bountiful: Groundwater
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During the recent drought, groundwater became scarce as aquifers throughout Northern California began to dry up. New laws will require municipalities and water well owners to adhere to new guidelines...
What Is Groundwater?
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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...
Apple Country
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The area around Sebastopol, California was once well known for its apples. But vineyards have now replaced many orchards. Two family owned apple orchards that remain—Walker Apples and Devoto Gardens &...
Staying Grounded
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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...
Bay Area Bountiful: The Changing Face of Agriculture
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Farming is becoming more diverse, and new perspectives bring innovation. Immigrant populations are introducing unique produce to the marketplace; new farmworker safety protocols are being implemented;...
Sonoma County Bounty: Farm to Pantry and Food Justice
Farm to Pantry is a volunteer-based organization in Sonoma County that is dedicated to providing the community with free fresh food that might otherwise go to waste. Volunteers glean fruit, vegetables...
Bay Area Bountiful: Orchards
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The orchard: as old as civilization, yet adaptable to the needs of our society today. Orderly rows of monoculture hide a deep and meaningful history of Northern California. We'll explore three generat...
In the Shadow of Tall Trees
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Muir Woods National Monument and its uncut old-growth coast redwoods would not exist today were it not for the foresight of early conservationists. Theodore Roosevelt's signing of the Antiquities Act...

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