During wildfire events, smoke from nearby fires can blanket nearby areas. A primer on harmful health effects, a list of tips for reducing smoke exposure, and other resources and links can be found on ...

While it is somewhat easy to control individual stinknet plants, it is especially challenging to control stinknet patches or populations and to eradicate new infestations. The biology of stinknet ...

California water-rights holders are required by state law to measure and report the water they divert from surface streams. For people who wish to take the water measurements themselves, the ...

Ventura County Fire, the Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Agriculture Weights & Measures, will be offering another in-person training class. The class will be offered in ...

Daniel Swain joined University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources on Nov. 1 as a climate scientist in the California Institute for Water Resources. Swain studies the changing character, ...

The Flower - Pollination Basics - Pollen Carriers (Pollinators) - Pollen Donors (Pollinizers) - History of Supplemental Pollen Use Mary Lu Arpaia - UC Riverside, Hamutahl Cohen - UC Cooperative ...

Imagine living in a place where parks are scarce and concrete stretches for miles. This is the reality for many Californians - in fact, according to the 2020 U.S. Census, 94.2% live in urban areas, ...

As part of a directive from UC President Drake, UC ANR must report all significant cybersecurity incidents to the Office of the President. To meet this requirement, it is mandatory to report any ...

Spring won't arrive until March 19, but don't tell that to the honey bees foraging on the flowering quince. Flowering quince, an early spring bloomer, is blooming here now. Butterfly guru Art Shapiro, ...

For years I thought this tree at our seasonal pond, was a Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia). Finally, I decided to look more closely into its identity. A Brazilian pepper is, of course, one ...

Creating and doing the right thing at the right time of year. Whether you are new to gardening trying to figure out how to get started, or a pro looking to simplify your gardening efforts, this class ...

The University of California, the UC Board of Regents, the Governor, and the Legislature share a commitment to excellence in California higher education. Over the past several years, we have worked ...