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URBAN CREEKS COLLECTIVE
Creek News
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Celebrating Watersheds at Creek Week 2024
This Creek Week (September 21-28, 2024), SBUCC volunteers and supporters cleaned up Oak Park, toured Mission Creek by bike, joined the
Anne Burdette
Oct 9, 2024
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Support SBUCC at the Dolphin Derby Festival! (July 14th, 2024)
Looking for a fun way to support SBUCC and the local Rotary Club at the same time? Adopt a lucky dolphin at the upcoming Dolphin Derby...
sbucc9
Jun 11, 2024
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Mission Creek Lagoon Cleanup was a success!
Thank you to our excellent volunteers who helped clean up the lagoon and beach! On June 2, the weekend after Memorial Day, 15 SBUCC...
sbucc9
Jun 4, 2024
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SBUCC Highlighted by Center for Nonprofit Leadership!
Thank you to the Center for Nonprofit Leadership (CNL), part of Cal Lutheran University, for featuring SBUCC in their Community Spotlight...
SBUCC
Jun 30, 2023
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Creek Week 2019
Creek Week 2019 is already on! Be sure to check out the following events hosted or co-sponsored by the Urban Creeks Council.
SBUCC
Sep 22, 2019
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Hidden Valley Property Should Be Restored, Not Developed
The 12.5 acre Hidden Valley school property at the end of Palermo Drive has benefited people and wildlife alike for many years by providing
Anne Burdette
Jul 12, 2019
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The Creeks Are Flowing
A few images from some of Santa Barbara's urban creeks, that are flowing beautifully from all the recent rain.
John Nordstrand
Mar 7, 2019
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What Happens to Creeks During the Rain?
During the recent rain, you may have noticed rushing water in some of Santa Barbara’s creeks.
Anne Burdette
Feb 15, 2019
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The Future of Healthy Food is Here Now
Originally published in the Santa Barbara Independent. The Santa Barbara School District has proposed developing a 12 acre property it...
Bill Palmisano
Jan 14, 2019
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2018 Creek Cleanup Season Begins with a Bang!
Brian Trautwein, Analyst / Watershed Program Coordinator, Environmental Defense Center The 2018 Creek Cleanup season got off to a great...
SBUCC
Sep 27, 2018
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Creek Week Forum: Watershed Recovery in Montecito, What's Next?
Join the Urban Creeks Council and experts to discuss the January 9 Debris Flow and plans for watershed recovery in Montecito.
Louis Andaloro
Sep 15, 2018
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AMAZING Creek Cleanup of Devereux Creek!
Congratulations to the Environmental Defense Center, Urban Creeks Council and the City of Goleta, for a very successful cleanup!
SBUCC
Aug 22, 2018
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Environmental Defense Center 2018 Creek Cleanup Schedule Is Here!
The Environmental Defense Center 2018 Creek Cleanup Schedule is Here!
SBUCC
Jul 31, 2018
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2018 Santa Barbara Urban Creeks Council Retreat a Great Success!
Santa Barbara Urban Creeks Council celebrated its first annual retreat at a beautiful hidden location on one of our county’s gorgeous creeks
SBUCC
Jul 30, 2018
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Environmentally Sensitive Habitat (ESH) Map Hearing Moved to August 14, 2018
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing to provide critical input into the Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan.
SBUCC
Jul 9, 2018
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Why Should We Protect Our Local Habitats?
Santa Barbara County includes multiple types of habitat, including riparian areas, chaparral, oak woodland, and others.
Anne Burdette
Jul 8, 2018
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Urban Creeks Council to Speak at July 3, 2018 SB County Board of Supervisors Hearing
Coming this July 3, 2018, the SB County Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing on the Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan ESH Map.
SBUCC
Jun 30, 2018
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Santa Barbara Urban Creeks Council: Thomas Fire Aftermath
How natural forces and geological hazards combined to reshape the landscape with UCSB ES & Geology Professor Ed Keller. Presented by:...
SBUCC
May 7, 2018
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