Saving Lake Tahoe
Tourists and the litter they leave behind are threatening the beautiful alpine lake region
Some of the 15 million tourists that visit Lake Tahoe each year are threatening its natural beauty, along with some unruly residents. Now, a new plan is being launched to protect this gem.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES SUSTAINABLY
The Sacramento County Department of Airports is an essential resource to connect our region to the world. With a planned expansion of SMF infrastructure and amenities, they’ll have travelers excited about more than just their destination.
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WESTERN PLACER WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL MADE EASY FOR THE COMMUNITY
The Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) has been revolutionizing waste disposal and diversion methods since the 1970s and has plans to implement advanced technology to combat greenhouse gas emissions and improve recycling capabilities.
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CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER
PROVIDING SAFE, RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE WATER
For Lacy Carothers and her team at California American Water (CalAm), the responsibility of providing safe, affordable water and wastewater services drives both innovation and compassion.
Farming to Save Water
Water experts seek new ways to capture groundwater
During a typical year, aquifers provide around 40 percent of the water the state uses; in drought years, that percentage soars to 60 percent or more. The state’s aquifers can hold a lot of water, but that number isn’t infinite, and California’s current rate of overdraft isn’t sustainable.
‘Coastal Hero’ Amber Mace Offers Perspective – and Inspiration – for Ocean Month
From diving for a shipwreck in shark-infested waters to working at the nexus of ocean science and policy, Dr. Amber Mace’s career has spanned 30 years and thousands of miles of coastal waters.
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S+B JAMES CONSTRUCTION
SETTING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Inclusion and diversity are integral to the culture at S+B James Construction. The firm itself is a certified minority owned business (MBE) and is dedicated to conducting business both internally and externally with diversity and inclusion.
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NECA AND IBEW
DEEP ROOTS AND BRIGHT FUTURE FOR SACRAMENTO’S UNION ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) are the heart of the electrical construction industry in the United States.
Is CA Organic Waste Recycling a Failure?
According to one watchdog agency, California is “falling short” in its ambitious organic waste recycling efforts and may need to hit the pause button until state agencies and local governments can sort themselves out.
Saving the Rain
Flooding our fields helps store water in belowground aquifers
California’s shrinking aquifers represent both an opportunity and a problem.