Archive for the ‘ Environment ’ Category
San Diego County earthquake felt in portions of SW RivCo
The USGS placed the epicenter in the Laguna Mountains, 14 miles northeast of Pine Valley and 14 miles south-southeast of Julian.
Volunteers needed for winter bald eagle count in Hemet Saturday
Forest rangers will conduct the fourth and final eagle count of the season between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. at Lake Hemet, Baldwin Lake, Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Gregory, Lake Silverwood and Little Green Valley Lake.
Great Oak High School students take on Edison Challenge
“A wind turbine is a sustainable method, as opposed to coal and petroleum, which have significant impact on our environment,” Keith said. “If select facilities like city hall, police and fire departments, and schools could use them, it could offset energy costs.”
Murrieta Elementary students soak-in water conservation tips and lessons
“This is our future generation and we want them to know the importance of conserving water,” Dennstedt said.
Lake Elsinore composting workshop scheduled for Saturday
The backyard composting workshop is set for 10 a.m. at the Lake Elsinore Library, 600 W. Graham Ave.
First 5 makes visit to Temecula with mobile health unit
“There is a big incidence of tooth decay, and this is the age it starts at,” said Tiara Watkins, one of four AmeriCorps volunteers promoting National Children’s Dental Health Month.
Closure of Highway 74 causes problems in SJ Mountains, other SW Riverside cities
The closure is forcing residents and students to make adjustments in their daily lives, causing them to take an hour-long detour around the mountains.
