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Garbage in its Place
Reuse in the Workshop
Efficiency Equals Reduction
Clean Vacationing
The Valuable Individual
The Beginnings of the Environmental Book on Everyone's Lips
Spring into Lawn Mowing
Saving Energy in the Kitchen
Growing Green Kids!
Earth-Friendly Shopping
Ways to Extend the Life of Books and Magazines
A Book Review on Trash Talk by Dave & Lillian Brummet, by Nancy Reid
Efficiency in the Office
What is Earth Day?
Ways to Extend the Life of Books and Magazines

Water Conservation – The most essential component of life is water. People can do without food but we cannot live long without water. Oil may make the world go round, but we can survive without it. Water – fresh, clean drinking water – is about to become a very hot commodity in the world. Water is then new oil. Read Dietrich Stroeh’s article ‘What to Remember About Water Before The Well Runs Dry’

Tour de Fat Celebrates Pedal Power! A celebration of all things bicycle - get prepared for another season of Theatrical Antics, Wild Costumes and the Most Fun You May Ever Have on Two Wheels! Read more about Tour de Fat.

The Man Who Made it Rain - Written by Michael McCarthy, ‘The Man Who Made it Rain’ is a true story based on the experiences of J. Dietrich Stroeh, a water management consultant who was the General Manager for the Marin Municipal Water District during the Marin Drought. Read more about ‘The Man Who Made it Rain’.

Nevada Horse Wars – America’s Largest Herd of Wild Horses in Danger! Wild horses are a part of our western heritage and the largest herd of wild horses, are in danger of being slaughtered by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Wild horse advocates Willis Lamm, Lacy J Dalton, and Craig Downer joined us on SouthwestBlend.com’s online radio show ‘Champagne Sundays’ to talk about the wild horses that roam the Virginia Range, near Virginia City, Nevada. To listen to their interview and to find out more about the Wild Horse Wars – Click Here.

733 Trees Reign as Nation’s Biggest - Sequoia National Park’s “General Sherman” Giant Sequoia tops American Forests’ National Register of Big Trees list again, and a Geyer Willow from Fort Apache, Arizona, makes the list as the smallest big tree. Read More.

WiLDCOAST-COSTASALVAjE was founded in 2000 in order to protect some of the most ecologically important coastal wildlands, islands and marine areas that remain in California and Baja California. We recently interviewed Benjamin Winkler-McCue, Program Manager of Coastal Conservation for WildCoast, about their ‘Clean Water Program’ and more. To read moe about WildCoast and to listen to Ben’s interview – Click Here.

Celebrate Earth Day - In honor of our planet Earth, Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22nd of every year. From parades and festivals to community park clean-ups and classroom projects, workshops and seminars to recycling demonstrations, and even film screenings to art exhibits - Earth Day is celebrated in a variety of fun and educational activities, bringing awareness to the cause and effect of pollution and how to prevent it from destroying our planet. Read More.

American Forests - The nation’s oldest nonprofit citizens’ conservation organization, American Forests is a world leader in planting trees for environmental restoration, a pioneer in the science and practice of urban forestry, and a primary communicator of the benefits of trees and forests. We recently interviewed Deborah Gangloff, Executive Director of American Forests. Read more and listen to the interview – Click Here.  

Southwest Vegetarian & Vegan Recipes - Many people become vegetarian for environmental reasons, and in celebration of Earth Day, we have some super tasty southwestern vegetarian and vegan recipes to try out. Read more.

Jon Sherman – Eco Musician & Flute Maker: Dedicating heart and breath in celebration and defense of California's endangered natural community and vanishing wilderness, eco-musician Jon Sherman expresses intent towards the balance and communion with the web of life.  We recently interviewed Jon about his music and albums, being a flute maker and his thoughts in regards to the environment. To read more about Jon and hear his interview – Click Here.

Sequoia Riverlands Trust – Visalia, CA: This non-profit, community-based land trust is committed to conserving the natural and agricultural legacy of the southern Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley in California. We recently interviewed Erica Tootle about this beautiful region, the organization, and its conservation efforts. To read more or listen to the interview – Click Here.