Newsletter – December 2025
A Year of Stewardship and GratitudeA Year on the TrailWildfire: Friend or Foe?Upcoming EventsSpecies of the Month: Oak Mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum ssp. tomentosum) Link: December 2025 Newsletter
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Wildfire: Friend or Foe?
On November 24, Shasta Environmental Alliance hosted the Wildfire: Friend or Foe presentation in downtown Redding. With sounds of revelry from the nearby launch of the new Redding Public Market drifting in the background, Kalyn Nash, project coordinator for Western Shasta Resource Conservation District, and Jonathon Freeman, co-founder of Native Roots Network, offered a multi-perspective…
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Trip Report: Families in the Forest
by Holly White-Wolfe (Guest Author) On Sunday, October 26, SEA volunteers Holly White-Wolfe and Juliet Malik led a joyful “Families in the Forest” outing along Clear Creek in Redding, CA. Despite the rain, two families—three children and four adults—bundled up and shared umbrellas while exploring Horsetown Preserve. Children eagerly trotted down the trails, identifying pine…
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Newsletter – November 2025
Solar Farms and Land Use: Balancing Clean Energy and ConservationTrip Report: Families in the ForestUpcoming EventsSpecies of the Month: Valley Oak (Quercus lobata)Species of the Month: Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) Link: November 2025 Newsletter
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California Strengthens Land Stewardship
California Strengthens Land Stewardship with Passage of AB 900 California took a significant step toward achieving its 30×30 conservation goals with the signing of AB 900. The legislation strengthens the long-term stewardship of protected lands, ensuring that conservation efforts provide lasting ecological benefits. The state’s 30×30 initiative is a statewide goal to conserve 30 percent…
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California’s Data Centers
Environmental Impacts and Policy Challenges California stands at the forefront of technological innovation, hosting a significant number of data centers that power the digital infrastructure of the modern world. However, the rapid expansion of these facilities raises pressing environmental concerns, particularly regarding energy consumption, water use, land conversion, and the adequacy of existing regulations. Energy…
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Newsletter – October 2025
California’s Data Centers: Environmental Impacts and Policy ChallengesCalifornia Strengthens Land Stewardship with Passage of AB 900Species of the Month: Entosphenus tridentatus (Pacific lamprey)Species of the Month: Darlingtonia californica (California Pitcherplant)Staying Informed: A Matter of Degrees Podcast: Featuring climate scientist Dr. Kate Marvel Link: October 2025 Newsletter
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Stop the Rollback of Roadless Protections
Action Item: Comments Due by September 19 at 11:59 PM Eastern TimeSubmit your comment today to keep the Roadless Rule intact: bit.ly/stayroadless California’s wild backcountry is at risk of being lost. The Roadless Rule, which has protected more than four million acres of our national forests for nearly 25 years, is now under attack. If…
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Trip Report: Nature Walk and Bioblitz at Whiskeytown NRA
On Sunday, September 14, thirteen people from a diverse range of ages, interests and expertise gathered for the SEA/CNPS nature walk and bioblitz at the Lower Brandy Creek Trail in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. We were very fortunate to be joined by Greta Davis, an AmeriCorps fellow serving as the Community Volunteer Ambassador for WNRA….
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Fall Yard Cleanup in Shasta County
Sustainable Practices for a Healthier Landscape As cooler weather arrives and leaves begin to fall, many Shasta County homeowners turn their attention to seasonal yard cleanup. This annual routine is more than just tidying up, it is a chance to care for soil, conserve resources, and support the local ecosystem. With a few sustainable practices,…
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Newsletter – September 2025
Fall Yard Cleanup in Shasta County: Sustainable Practices for a Healthier LandscapeUpcoming EventsTrip Report: Nature Walk and Bioblitz at Whiskeytown NRASpecies of the Month: Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower) Link: September 2025 Newsletter
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Moving Forward Together
An Evening of Connection and Reflection A group of thirty-three individuals representing sixteen eco-minded organizations recently gathered together to discuss possible pathways towards more interconnection, collaboration and mutual support. Juliet Malik of Shasta Environmental Alliance and Heather Bortolussi of Western Shasta Resource Conservation District teamed up with Dr. Holly White-Wolfe, a recently certified California naturalist…
