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Sacramento County Water Agency Wraps Up 10 Year Water Meter And Pipe Improvement Project
August 11, 2026
The Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) has completed its biggest construction project ever. In August, SCWA wrapped up a $160 million project to upgrade the water system in the Arden area.
Sustainable Business Awards and Resource Expo
July 21, 2026
The Sacramento County Office of Economic Development's Business Environmental Resource Center will recognize local businesses advancing sustainability and environmental stewardship during the Sustainable Business Awards and Resource Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mack Powell Event Center in Sacramento.
Sacramento County Regional Parks Announces Controlled Burns to Reduce Wildfire Risk
June 05, 2026
Sacramento County Regional Parks, in partnership with the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and the City of Sacramento Fire Department, will conduct a series of prescribed burns throughout June as part of its ongoing fire risk reduction efforts.
County Seeks Climate Emergency Task Force Members
May 20, 2026
The County of Sacramento is seeking community members to serve on its Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, a volunteer advisory body helping shape the County’s response to climate change through collaboration, public engagement and policy recommendations.
Sacramento County Hails New Water Forum Agreement 2050
May 13, 2026
The Sacramento County Water Agency has long believed in Preserving Tomorrow’s Water Today, and in 2000, they, along with Sacramento County and 40 other agencies, organizations, citizen groups and businesses, pledged to do just that by signing the Landmark Water Forum Agreement.
Celebrate Earth Day with Sacramento County
April 22, 2026
Sacramento County will join community partners and regional organizations at Sacramento Earth Day 2026, connecting with residents and sharing information about local sustainability efforts and services.
Sacramento County Climate Action Plan Approved
November 06, 2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday to approve the Communitywide Climate Action Plan (CAP), which the Community Development Department...
Revised Climate Action Plan Draft Released
July 15, 2024
Sacramento County has completed revisions to the 2022 Communitywide Climate Action Plan (2022 CAP) to address public comments received and to ensure consistency...
County Charts Its Green Journey with New Dashboard
January 31, 2024
Sacramento County is launching a new, easy-to-use “Sustainability Dashboard,” which charts the County’s course on its way toward achieving greenhouse gas (GHG...
2021 County Greenhouse Gas Inventory Released
June 08, 2023
Sacramento County has released its 2021 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory for public review and is proud to show reduced GHG emissions in government operations...
Sacramento County Named #2 Best Public Fleet
April 27, 2023
The 2023 100 Best Fleets were announced by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) last week and Sacramento County was named the number two...
Sacramento County Celebrates Earth Day
April 20, 2023
Saturday, April 22 is the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, a day to reflect on the need to protect our natural environment. This year's Earth Day theme is...
Media Alert: Getting in the Dirt for Earth Day
April 18, 2023
HAT: Sacramento County is promoting Earth Day by inviting the media to the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) New Roots Garden at Howe Park..