The Rocklin City Council has adopted an Urban Forest Report to manage several thousand trees -- predominately oak trees -- within the public domain.
The report provides businesses and homeowners with information on planting and maintenance of trees on private properties, in addition to outlining actions taken by the city and recommendations to further protect Rocklin's tree resources.
Rocklin's tree canopy increased from 11 to 18 percent between 1992 and 2003 (a 63 percent increase) because of efforts to protect existing oaks and growth of both new and existing trees. For more information, contact the Rocklin Planning Division at 916-625-5160.
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of voters approving incorporation for the city of Citrus Heights. The city has many events planned throughout the year to help celebrate its anniversary, including a summer concert in the park. Visit www.citrusheights.net for more information on events as well as the history and future vision of Citrus Heights.
Sacramento area residents can exchange their gas-powered lawnmowers for a discounted electric-rechargeable mower by registering for the 11th annual "Mow Down Air Pollution" event.
The popular trade-in is a community-wide effort to remove old mowers and the pollution they produce and replace them with electric models that help to keep the region's air cleaner. To participate, you must register online at www.smud.org between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21. Those without Internet access may call 888-742-7683 to register. Registration will be on a firstcome, first-served basis for a specific time to exchange your mower on March 31.
The event is sponsored by SMUD, the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, the Yolo- Solano Air Quality Management District, Placer County Air Pollution Control District, El Dorado County Air Quality Management District and the Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling.
Paratransit, Inc. has partnered with Hybrid Technologies to deploy all-electric lithium ion vehicles that are fully accessible to disabled passengers -- the first of its kind in the world. Initially, Paratransit will operate the two vehicles in the North Natomas area.
The taxis, modified PT Cruisers, will take the place of neighborhood shuttles used during the day for community access service. Rides are free within the North Natomas community by calling 916-429-2667. If successful, future uses could include service to the airport and other areas outside North Natomas.
Regional Report for February - March 2007 (text-only version)
Also available: PDF version
Sacramento Area Council of Governments