As we transition from the end of the summer heat into cooler temps and some early season rain, Sierra Streams Institute has received repeated requests for an update on the E. coli levels at Pioneer Park. We don’t mean to keep anyone in the dark, so here’s a quick update […]
Read More >Melissa Grim
Did you know that Sierra Streams Institute offers water quality tests and testing packages? Whether it’s straight from your well or that pond out back where your dogs (or kids, or you) love to muck around, SSI offers a number of water quality tests that can be helpful for understanding what’s in your water.
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Nevada City is abuzz with the news that Little Deer Creek in Pioneer Park has E. coli levels above the EPA threshold for safe water. While this news can feel alarming and lead to uncertainty, we’re here to help you understand what the current Public Notice means and to provide […]
Read More >Welcome back to Meet the SSI Monitoring Sites. In the third iteration of this series, we’ll look at a few sites in tandem. While each of these locations has its own unique characteristics, they share one thing in common – Meet the tributaries of Deer Creek! A tributary is a […]
Read More >In 2001, Julie Herrlinger moved into her 60-acre forest refuge along Deer Creek. Nearly as soon as she finished unpacking, the first call she made was to her local watershed organization, Friends of Deer Creek, looking for opportunities to volunteer. With easy access to the creek Julie wanted to know […]
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