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Everyone, rural and urban alike, has a reason to care about conservation of California's Sierra Nevada. This magnificent mountain range offers an experience of nature to over 100 million visitors each year. It's also provides 2/3 of every drop of water used in the state. With the population of the Sierra Nevada estimated to triple by 2040, rural life, working landscapes, and community identities are bound to change. Let's talk about how to conserve the environment, economy and culture of the Sierra. And your place, too, wherever you live.

Producer's Journal: Crew Travels to Mono Lake on Biofuel

The STS co-directors are in final planning stages for our trip to the Eastside to record interviews for a documentary segment on Mono Lake. We're

Sold! The Sierra

In the Summer 2007 issue, freelance journalist Eric Winford writes about the development proposed on Donner Summit. "At the beginning of its gravity-driven journey, the

Voters say Yes to Saving Clover Valley

Rocklin voters would support a referendum to stop development of Clover Valley, according to a recent poll commissioned by the Clover Valley Foundation. About 400

Update on Williamson Act

I sent a letter to some friends at CCA and they sent me the letter that was drafted and sent to govenors office.  Just look

The California Report: Angora Fire

The June 26 edition of The California Report contains two stories about the Angora Fire.  Reporter Tamara Keith speaks to evacuees at Lake Tahoe Community

Homeowners failure to clear brush aided Angora Fire

The Sacramento Bee reports that the failure of property owners to clear small trees and brush from around their houses contributed greatly to the devastation

Leisurely Hike Turns Into Evacuation

Yesterday I got about as close to a major forest fire that I'd ever want and experienced what it is like to be evacuated. My

Producer's Journal: Testing...1-2-3

Catherine mentioned in her last Producer's Journal entry that we are in the thick of production on a story about the Martis Valley, where folks

Voices of Sustainable Farmers

I found this great link to a site showcasing farmers and ranchers around the country who are dedicated to sustainable ag.  It remeinded me a

Report on Rural Communities

While the Rural Blog (from the University of Kentucky) has a national focus, a recent report on rural communities caught my eye as relevant to

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