El Nino Update – California

Are You Ready For It? Rising ocean temperatures near the equatorial Pacific and diminishing trade winds continue to indicate a strong El Niño climate pattern could bring much-needed rain to Southern California, according to the latest update from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters. It’s unclear whether this year’s conditions in the Pacific will develop as…

Avoid Soil Erosion in Southern California

The National Weather forecast is suggesting above average precipitation for California, in the next few months.  The welcome rain will do wonders for local vegetation, but may also lead to erosion issues. In the absence of rain, natural vegetation dies off leaving vast barren patches, especially on slopes.  Without strong deep rooted vegetation, water traverses…