Folks from around the world are learning about climate change, and are discovering ways to reduce their impact on the climate as well as ways to adapt to a changing climate.  Information and links provided on this website are intended to provide background on the climate issue, California’s response to it, the latest news and opinions from around the world, and how the WSRCD is involved. 

We especially hope you take the time to visit our “Carbon Sequestration” page to find out about some great research taking place in Shasta County.  This research involves sequestration of the “terrestrial” type (growing trees for capturing and storing carbon dioxide). 

One of the attractions of terrestrial sequestration is its lower initial cost (relative to other CO2 storage options) coupled with the potential for significant environmental, economic, and aesthetic co-benefits. These may include:

• Improving forest health
• Creating new wildlife habitat
• Preventing soil erosion and stream sedimentation
• Boosting local and regional economies
• Reclaiming poorly managed soils
• Increasing the recreational value of lands

Thanks for stopping by, and feel free to contact WSRCD Climate Stewardship Coordinator Leslie Bryan at leslie@westernshastarcd.org, or 365-7332 ext 215 for more information.