my delicious loose ends
Sand Dune Ecology
“Sand dunes are less arid than they appear; in fact, they are among the moistest of desert habitats. Like a sponge, dunes soak up every drop of rain that falls on them.”
Superego
Superego is not the same as consciousness; the former punishes us and the latter guides us.
Dos Rios Ranch Floodplain Restoration
“Our Dos Rios project is the largest public-private floodplain restoration project in California, a leading example of green infrastructure that lowers flood risk and brings life back to the San Joaquin Valley to protect endangered species. Ten years and $40 million from eleven different…
Until the Last Drop 2020
Until the Last Drop examines the rivers that have transformed the San Joaquin Valley, helped create California’s greatest cities and nourished a nation. On the Tuolumne, Stanislaus and Merced rivers we meet the men and women who grow our food; we talk to those studying what salmon really need to survive, and we hear from those who depend on thriving rivers and are working to secure water supplies for our communities and environment.
Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants
Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants preserves the legacy and carries on the work of Theodore Payne — a pioneering Los Angeles nurseryman, horticulturist, and educator who was passionate about the native plants of California. The Foundation’s goal is to transform our region into sustainable, healthy communities.
