We’ve updated our Raising Shasta Dam webpage with a new interactive map to show how the reservoir would change if the dam is raised. The current full pool is shown in light blue, while the proposed higher full pool is shown in darker blue. The magenta line marks the additional area that could be taken or impacted by the project, extending beyond the water’s edge to account for shoreline changes and operational needs. Check it out!
In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, host David Ledger covers carbon sequestration data analysis and local botanical conservation efforts across the North State. The broadcast highlights a comparative evaluation of vehicular greenhouse gas emissions relative to mature tree storage capacities alongside an update on Shasta College’s expanding solar canopy framework. The program…
30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) by Doug Mandel (Guest Author) The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference This is an overview of a blog I posted on the Ghost Pine Native Plant Nursery website. The blog post covers the main points of this two-week world summit, along with some pent-up commentary. The debate over…
In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, host David Ledger covers local environmental advocacy and community actions across the North State. The broadcast highlights an upcoming SEA screening of the urban forestry film Made in the Shade, featuring a presentation on Redding’s tree planting goals and post-Carr Fire re-oak efforts. The program also…
In this episode of the Shasta Environmental Alliance Program, Tom O’Mara discusses his hands-on approach to sustainable living in Happy Valley. From building a custom passive-solar home to powering an electric vehicle with a residential solar array, Tom shares practical insights into reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving “zeroed out” energy bills. The program also…
The Environmental Management Division of the City of Redding Public Works Department provides support services to various City Departments to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and policies. They also manage the City’s Storm Water Management Program, which includes industrial, construction, and municipal activities and operations within the City. An occasional newsletter is…
Balancing Nature and Ranching Gray wolves have made a remarkable comeback in Northern California, with three new packs (Ashpan, Ish(i, and Tunnison,) now roaming Shasta, Tehama, and Lassen Counties. This natural return is a milestone for biodiversity, signaling healthier ecosystems and restored predator-prey dynamics. However, the return of wolves also brings challenges. On May 13,…