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Monthly Archives: September 2006
Frank Cruzen Remembered
by Alta Tura Frank Cruzen, co-founder and first president of the Sacramento Urban Creeks Council, passed away on August 29, 2006. Frank accomplished many things before he took on the challenge of advocating for creeks in Sacramento County. After he … Continue reading
Posted in Author: Alta Tura, Volunteerships
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Creek Critters: Water Striders
by Bonnie Ross Among aquatic insects, long-legged water striders are about the easiest to see. They live on the water surface film and they tend to congregate in large numbers. One genus, would you believe, lives on the surface of … Continue reading
Posted in Author: Bonnie Ross, Creek Info
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Sacramento’s Other Kings
by Bill Templin Dry Creek and its tributaries are noteworthy for having the only documented salmon run of any of the area's creeks. These runs occurred both before and after construction of the Natomas East Main Drain (now called "Steelhead … Continue reading
Posted in Author: Bill Templin, Creek Info
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Mourning Doves
by Bill Templin As much as you might think that those mourning doves that you see in your back yards are locals, many of them are probably migrating from as far north as Canada in the late summer and up … Continue reading
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Arundo Eradication and Control Program
by Frank Wallace Project Director, Sacramento Weed Warriors What is the Problem with Arundo? Arundo (also called Giant Reed) is a bamboo-like grass that thrives in moist soils and Sacramento's hot climate. It can grow up to 30 feet tall, … Continue reading
Posted in Author: Frank Wallace
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