http://www.suscon.org Sustainable Conservation finds environmental solutions that make economic sense. en-us Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:55:00 GMT Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:55:00 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20100306_WashingtonPost_ManureBecomesPollutant.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20100306_WashingtonPost_ManureBecomesPollutant.php
Find out how Sustainable Conservation promotes the use of cow waste in California to produce renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gases and air pollution, and keep waterways clean: http://suscon.org/cowpower/index.php ]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:23:00 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20100226_Grist_ToReduceNitrogenPollution.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20100226_Grist_ToReduceNitrogenPollution.php
More about the Challenge: http://suscon.org/dairies/BMPChallenge.php. ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:33:00 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20100217_LATimes_TreeDealRevives.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20100217_LATimes_TreeDealRevives.php
Learn more about Sustainable Conservation's PlantRight (http://www.plantright.org/) campaign to stop the spread of harmful invasive plants through home gardening. Make a difference in your community by avoiding invasive plants, using beautiful, safe alternatives and visiting PlantRight.org to learn more.

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Learn more about Sustainable Conservation's efforts to turn cow manure in California into a clean source of renewable energy - all the while keeping dairy farmers in business - by visiting our website: http://suscon.org/cowpower/index.php. ]]> Sun, 7 Feb 2010 21:46:00 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20100207_LosAngelesTimes_OilRefinersAndTruckers.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20100207_LosAngelesTimes_OilRefinersAndTruckers.php
Learn more about Sustainable Conservation's efforts to promote biogas - the world's only carbon-negative vehicle fuel - to not only reduce global warming emissions, but also air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels:

* "Cow Power" overview: http://suscon.org/cowpower/index.php
* ABC30 Television: http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/video?id=6647542
* Wired.com: http://suscon.org/news/pdfs/20090219_Wired_GotManure.pdf
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Sustainable Conservation Program Director Allen Dusault says using crop residue is "a step forward," but cautions that both environmental and economic challenges persist. Read the full Modesto Bee article. ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:50:00 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20100121_LATimes_WindsCarryAsianSmog.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20100121_LATimes_WindsCarryAsianSmog.php
In California, Sustainable Conservation continues to combat air pollution and improve public health with the help of farmers. Together, we've promoted innovative cultivation practices like conservation tillage on tens of thousands of acres in the Central Valley. Statewide, implementing conservation tillage could cut dust pollution from agricultural sources by well over 50% compared to standard cultivation methods. ]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 2:28:00 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20100113_Biomass.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20100113_Biomass.php
2010 is off to a strong start. The January issue of a leading industry magaizne features Sustainable Conservation's very own Allen Dusault, Director of our Sustainable Agriculture program. Allen discusses the regulatory challenges in California that are slowing the adoption of on-farm technology that converts cow waste into renewable energy - something that's both good for the environment and California's struggling dairy industry.

Read the full Biomass Magazine article: http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article-print.jsp?article_id=3377. You can alo find out more about methane digesters and their benefits on our website: http://suscon.org/cowpower/index.php. ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 2:43:00 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091216_PumpingDepletesCentralValleyWater.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091216_PumpingDepletesCentralValleyWater.php
Sustainable Conservation is leveraging its strong partnerships with the state's farming and scientific communities to identify and promote water efficiency and reuse practices that both conserve water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is a major opportunity as California agriculture uses roughly 75% of all water in the state; and 20% of all energy expended in California is devoted to moving water around the state.

Read the full San Francisco Chronicle article: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2009/12/15/MNI71B46DJ.DTL ]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 0:53:00 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091209_41Pounds.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091209_41Pounds.php
41pounds.org stops the junk mail (41 pounds on average ... that's how they got their name) delivered to your family and friends each year - and keeps more trees in the forest providing oxygen for us to breathe and absorbing carbon to cool the planet.

Gift certificates can be purchased and sent online. Let your gift recipients know that when redeeming they can designate Sustainable Conservation to receive a $15 donation directly from 41Pounds.org.

Now, that's the gift that keeps on giving.

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On his approximately 5,000 acres, Diener grows an array of row crops using innovative approaches to land, water and wildlife management. Among other achievements, Diener pioneered work on conservation tillage for his crops that reduces the number of tractor passes, dust and diesel emissions, and fuel costs. He is now coupling conservation tillage with water-efficient irrigation systems - initiatives Sustainable Conservation is leading throughout the state.

We are proud to support the Leopold Conservation Award and innovative farmers like Diener who are proving a healthy environment can build a strong economy.

More about Diener and the Leopold Conservation Award: http://suscon.org/news/releases/091203LeopoldAwardPresented.php ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:36:00 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091125_12DaysForGood.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091125_12DaysForGood.php
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Shopping, saving and helping Sustainable Conservation promote environmental solutions that make economic sense couldn't be easier this holiday season.

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1. Visit 12daysforgood.org. Click on "SHOP FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION" to open a special dedicated shopping page in Avon's online store;
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Read the full "Bakersfield Express" article. ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:59:00 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091111_GovernorSignsWaterBondMeasure.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091111_GovernorSignsWaterBondMeasure.php Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:01:00 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091104_ChallengeCapturesMediaSpotlight.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091104_ChallengeCapturesMediaSpotlight.php
The Challenge promotes a healthy environment and economy in the nation’s most productive agricultural state by accelerating the adoption of conservation tillage and improved nutrient management practices throughout the Central Valley. Addressing the reluctance of some farmers, the innovative program reimburses individuals for crop and revenue losses that may result from implementing beneficial practices on their land. That way, farmers have nothing to lose in helping clean up California. ]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:30:00 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091030_VideoShowcasesInnovativeFarmingPractice.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091030_VideoShowcasesInnovativeFarmingPractice.php
Why is this advancement so important? According to experts, nearly 600 square miles of groundwater alone in the Central Valley is contaminated with high levels of harmful nitrates, much of which comes from fertilizer runoff from farms. Dairies are a particular concern, as the state's nearly 2 million dairy cows produce 65 billion pounds of waste each year. That's as much as the state's entire 37 million human population.

Draghose injection helps farmers better manage manure, preventing the pollution of water sources millions of Californians and countless species of plants and animals depend on. ]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:31:15 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091023_BilltoPromoteEndangeredSpeciesPasses.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091023_BilltoPromoteEndangeredSpeciesPasses.php
Find out more about Safe Harbor Agreements - and read about our efforts to protect California's at-risk species. ]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2009 12:56:51 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091004_CapitalPress_PushforBiofuelsLosesMomentum.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20091004_CapitalPress_PushforBiofuelsLosesMomentum.php Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:17:30 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/2009FallNewsletter.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/2009FallNewsletter.php Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:22:15 GMT http://suscon.org/news/jump/20090911_LivingOnEarth_CalforniaAirOfficials.php http://suscon.org/news/jump/20090911_LivingOnEarth_CalforniaAirOfficials.php Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:30:29 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090914_ChicoEnterprise-Record_SafeHarborProgram.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090914_ChicoEnterprise-Record_SafeHarborProgram.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/highlights/newFaceOfGreen.php http://www.suscon.org/highlights/newFaceOfGreen.php
Leading the charge is Modesto dairy farmer John Fiscalini. ]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090723_VisaliaTimes-Delta_OrnamentalPlantsCanInvadetheCountryside.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090723_VisaliaTimes-Delta_OrnamentalPlantsCanInvadetheCountryside.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090723_CaliforniaFarmBureauFederation_DespiteObstacles.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090723_CaliforniaFarmBureauFederation_DespiteObstacles.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/CowPower-RenewableEnergyfromWaste-video.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/CowPower-RenewableEnergyfromWaste-video.php
Video runtime: 17:09 ]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090709_CentralValleyBusinessTimes_CentralValleyFarmersOfferedHelp.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090709_CentralValleyBusinessTimes_CentralValleyFarmersOfferedHelp.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090708_CaliforniaCountry_HowYouCanHelpKeepInvasivePlantsinCheck.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090708_CaliforniaCountry_HowYouCanHelpKeepInvasivePlantsinCheck.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090702_CapitalPress_FarmersTackleConservationChallenge.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090702_CapitalPress_FarmersTackleConservationChallenge.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/pir/AbandonedMines/AbandonedMinesInCalifornia.php http://www.suscon.org/pir/AbandonedMines/AbandonedMinesInCalifornia.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/200906_Biocycle_BiomethaneFuelsDairyFleet.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/200906_Biocycle_BiomethaneFuelsDairyFleet.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090625_CapitalPress_LivestockWasteFuelsSummitTalks.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090625_CapitalPress_LivestockWasteFuelsSummitTalks.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/200905-06_CaliforniaCountry_MakingtheSwitch.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/200905-06_CaliforniaCountry_MakingtheSwitch.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/200904_CaliforniaFarmer_Cow-PoweredMilkTruckDebuts.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/200904_CaliforniaFarmer_Cow-PoweredMilkTruckDebuts.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/200904_CaliforniaCountry_TheArtofConservation.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/200904_CaliforniaCountry_TheArtofConservation.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/audio/20090304_KPBSRadio_BanningToxicsfromBrakePads.php http://www.suscon.org/news/audio/20090304_KPBSRadio_BanningToxicsfromBrakePads.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090219_Wired_GotManure.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090219_Wired_GotManure.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090213_GreenLodgingNews_NewBook.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/20090213_GreenLodgingNews_NewBook.php Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/200902_ABC-KFSN_CowPoweredTruckDebuts.php http://www.suscon.org/news/jump/200902_ABC-KFSN_CowPoweredTruckDebuts.php
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