Category Archives: Save our Natural Resources

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Prevent Stormwater Pollution: Great Tips on how YOU can make a difference!

City of Ventura Environmental Specialist Courtney Lindberg talks about how YOU can prevent stormwater pollution! WATCH the Sustainable Ventura interview, CLICK HERE! The Sustainable Ventura TV Series (May 2013 show), takes a trip to the Earth Day Eco-Fest in Promenade

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Prevent Stormwater Pollution: Great Tips on how YOU can make a difference!

City of Ventura Environmental Specialist Courtney Lindberg talks about how YOU can prevent stormwater pollution! WATCH the Sustainable Ventura interview, CLICK HERE! The Sustainable Ventura TV Series (May 2013 show), takes a trip to the Earth Day Eco-Fest in Promenade

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Earth Day Beach Cleanup – Saturday, April 20, 2013, 9am-11:00am

Earth Day Beach Cleanup,  Saturday, April 20 from 9:00am to 11:00am takes place this year at Surfer’s Knoll, 1560 Spinnaker Drive (See Map below). Due to the fact that the event is so popular, volunteers wishing to assist are being

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Earth Day Beach Cleanup – Saturday, April 20, 2013, 9am-11:00am

Earth Day Beach Cleanup,  Saturday, April 20 from 9:00am to 11:00am takes place this year at Surfer’s Knoll, 1560 Spinnaker Drive (See Map below). Due to the fact that the event is so popular, volunteers wishing to assist are being

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Sustainable Ventura talks to Ventura Water about SAVING OUR WATER with the Never Waste Campaign

Ventura Water’s involvement with the Never Waste Campaign to SAVE OUR WATER, kicks off in March 2013. In this segment of Sustainable Ventura (March 2013 show)   talks with Ventura Water’s Management Analyst Nancy Broschart about the campaign which is aimed

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Sustainable Ventura talks to Ventura Water about SAVING OUR WATER with the Never Waste Campaign

Ventura Water’s involvement with the Never Waste Campaign to SAVE OUR WATER, kicks off in March 2013. In this segment of Sustainable Ventura (March 2013 show)   talks with Ventura Water’s Management Analyst Nancy Broschart about the campaign which is aimed

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When it RAINS, Catch it! Rain Barrel Discount Program for City of Ventura Residents

Collecting rain water makes good sense not only to the environment and your pocketbook, but it is a benefit to your lawn and garden.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that a rain a barrel will save most gardeners about

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When it RAINS, Catch it! Rain Barrel Discount Program for City of Ventura Residents

Collecting rain water makes good sense not only to the environment and your pocketbook, but it is a benefit to your lawn and garden.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that a rain a barrel will save most gardeners about

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Sustainable Ventura’s November 2012 Show – Ventura Water’s Water Supply

  Sustainable Ventura, November 2012 Show – Ventura Water’s Water Supply This month’s Sustainable Ventura TV show takes a look at Ventura Water’s Water Supply – where our drinking water comes from, what’s in our water, how it is treated,

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Sustainable Ventura’s November 2012 Show – Ventura Water’s Water Supply

  Sustainable Ventura, November 2012 Show – Ventura Water’s Water Supply This month’s Sustainable Ventura TV show takes a look at Ventura Water’s Water Supply – where our drinking water comes from, what’s in our water, how it is treated,

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TIPS FROM THE EXPERT: Reduce Food Waste Going to the Landfill!

By Christine Wied With Thanksgiving and other holidays ahead, lots of food will be prepared and consumed. There also sadly will be a lot of wasted food going to the landfill. The average American wastes about 200 pounds a year.

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TIPS FROM THE EXPERT: Reduce Food Waste Going to the Landfill!

By Christine Wied With Thanksgiving and other holidays ahead, lots of food will be prepared and consumed. There also sadly will be a lot of wasted food going to the landfill. The average American wastes about 200 pounds a year.

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Slow It. Spread It. Sink It. – Helping Nature to Help Ourselves with Bioswales

By Maryann Ridini Spencer Urbanization of towns and cities has caused many of the natural, grassy, open air landscapes to become gray scapes  — areas with lots of concrete, paved parkways, sidewalks and parking lots and other hard-surface areas. In

Another local bioswale with native plants

Slow It. Spread It. Sink It. – Helping Nature to Help Ourselves with Bioswales

By Maryann Ridini Spencer Urbanization of towns and cities has caused many of the natural, grassy, open air landscapes to become gray scapes  — areas with lots of concrete, paved parkways, sidewalks and parking lots and other hard-surface areas. In

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Sunday, October 28: Volunteers Needed to Create an Ocean Friendly Garden at Ventura Farmer’s Market Parking Lot!

COME JOIN THE COMMUNITY PARTY TO BEAUTIFY VENTURA FARMER’S MARKET PARKING LOT WITH AN OCEAN FRIENDLY GARDEN (OFG) Sunday, October 28, 2012 9:00am-12:30pm – First Shift 12:30pm-4:00pm – Second Shift Join the Leadership Ventura, City of Ventura, Ventura Water, the

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Sunday, October 28: Volunteers Needed to Create an Ocean Friendly Garden at Ventura Farmer’s Market Parking Lot!

COME JOIN THE COMMUNITY PARTY TO BEAUTIFY VENTURA FARMER’S MARKET PARKING LOT WITH AN OCEAN FRIENDLY GARDEN (OFG) Sunday, October 28, 2012 9:00am-12:30pm – First Shift 12:30pm-4:00pm – Second Shift Join the Leadership Ventura, City of Ventura, Ventura Water, the

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Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach: Eco-Friendly Practices for a Sustainable Future

In this segment of the October 2012 “Sustainable Ventura ” TV show, host Maryann Ridini Spencer talks with Gary Kohler, Director of Sales and Marketing for Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach about the hotel’s sustainable practices. This month, the show also

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Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach: Eco-Friendly Practices for a Sustainable Future

In this segment of the October 2012 “Sustainable Ventura ” TV show, host Maryann Ridini Spencer talks with Gary Kohler, Director of Sales and Marketing for Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach about the hotel’s sustainable practices. This month, the show also

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Great Energy Saving tips to SAVE $$$ on your energy bills

As the temperatures start to dip and you spend more time indoors, energy costs can rise at home.  Between 40-70% of all home energy is wasted.  However, you can help change that percentage (and save on your energy bills!) by

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Great Energy Saving tips to SAVE $$$ on your energy bills

As the temperatures start to dip and you spend more time indoors, energy costs can rise at home.  Between 40-70% of all home energy is wasted.  However, you can help change that percentage (and save on your energy bills!) by