CCSE is launching an interactive map that displays and quantifies the ecological and economic benefits of trees in urban areas of San Diego County beginning March 1. The map, a project of the CCSE’s Advice and Technical Assistance Center for Urban Forestry, will help city planners, landscape architects and others to better assess future growth and planting opportunities as well as tracking the health and value of specific trees and clusters of trees in defined areas.




Capturing & storing rainwater and gray water
Experts to explore future of local green marketplace

You can save substantially by washing and rinsing at cooler temperatures. Warm water helps the suds to get at the dirt, but cold-water detergents will work effectively for just about everything in the hamper.

