There's no better time to do a quick check-up on your blue bin than America Recycles Day on November 15. Recycling markets have changed quite a bit lately, so what you may have put in your bin earlier this year might not be recyclable now.
In a partnership between the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department and Goleta Union School District (GUSD), nine elementary schools have successfully implemented food share and food scraps composting programs.
In a partnership between the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department and Goleta Union School District (GUSD), nine elementary schools have successfully implemented food share and food scraps composting programs.
Oct. 19-26, 2019 is California Flood Preparedness Week. Recent wildfires have increased the potential for emergencies, which is why it is essential to be aware, be prepared, and take action.
The Santa Barbara County Water Agency is pleased to announce the winners of the 20th Annual WaterWise High School Video Contest. In total, 51 students from seven schools throughout the county submitted 16 videos.
The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department can help residents save money and improve the environment through the Backyard Composting Program. The County offers countywide public workshops to help residents learn how to compost in their own backyard.
The Santa Barbara County Water Agency is pleased to announce that voting is underway for the 20th Annual WaterWise High School Video Contest's "People's Choice Award." The contest challenged students throughout Santa Barbara County to produce fun, creative 30-second videos that reinforce the importance of water conservation in our community.
The Santa Barbara County watersheds impacted by the Thomas Fire have not fully recovered and remain vulnerable to increased runoff. Winter storms continue to produce a significant amount of rocks and sediment into the debris basins above Montecito and Carpinteria.