Author: Nereyda Montano

Surf’s Up

Surf’s Up

Time flies! It seems like just yesterday that I walked into the Resource Conservation District office and introduced myself to everyone. Now I only have about a week left here before I start my second and last year at MIIS. … Continue reading

 

Javier’s Organic Farm

Javier’s Organic Farm

Last week I had the opportunity to attend an ‘Organic Training for Agriculture Professionals’ workshop. This training was funded by Oregon Tilth, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and advocating organic food and farming. The workshop’s objective was to help its … Continue reading

 

The Magnificent Pajaro Valley Water Tour

The Magnificent Pajaro Valley Water Tour

Last Friday’s ‘Magnificent Pajaro Valley Water Tour’ was close to perfect, living up to its name (that’s really what we called the tour). Everyone who joined, including the regional board members, were genuinely interested in the information that was presented, … Continue reading

 

The Vineyard

The Vineyard

During the last few weeks my supervisor and I have been busy preparing for tomorrow’s regional board field tour. The objectives of this “water” tour are to (1) raise awareness of water resource issues in the Pajaro Valley, (2) highlight … Continue reading

 

Managed Aquifer Recharge

Managed Aquifer Recharge

This past week I’ve been working on an information packet that will be distributed during an upcoming regional board field tour. Included in this packet is a fact sheet regarding the Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) Action Team. Demand for groundwater … Continue reading

 

Face to Face

Face to Face

There is a never a dull moment at the Resource Conservation District office. This past week our office has been bombarded with Japanese cakes, candies, photos, and videos. Sue, our director, just got back from a wedding in Japan and … Continue reading

 

A Unique Effort

A Unique Effort

The first week of my internship at the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County is coming to an end. My focus this week has been to familiarize myself with the Community Water Dialogue (CWD) in order to put together … Continue reading

 

Community Water Dialogue

Community Water Dialogue

Tomorrow I officially start interning with the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, located in the city of Capitola. This organization is working together with the community and with Driscoll’s to address the issue of aquifer overdraft in the … Continue reading

 
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