Upcoming Meetings
Blankinship & Associates staff will be presenting exciting new information at the following:
Oct 31 - Nov 1 2022: UC Davis Aquatic Weed School
The Aquatic Weed School is an intensive 2-day course focusing on issues associated with developing weed management strategies in a variety of aquatic ecosystems. The course provides a rare opportunity for professionals to efficiently update their understanding of aquatic weeds and interact with experts in this field. The Aquatic Weed School is designed for those involved in consulting, research, and management of aquatic weed systems throughout the western United States.
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Past Meetings and Articles
Blankinship & Associates staff recently presented at the following:
March 2022: East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Workshops (Virtual)
February 2022: Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Sediment and Erosion Control Plan (SECP) Training
Blankinship & Associates hosted an online training and certification course for Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Sediment and Erosion Control Plan (SECP) self-certification to educate farmers and agricultural landowners in the importance of sediment/erosion control and how to complete and certify their plan.
October - December 2021: State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) Grant Workshops (Sacramento County, CA)
CDFA's State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) is a competitive grant program that incentivizes farmers to invest in irrigation water and energy efficiency. Agricultural operations can apply for up to $200,000 for projects that involve improvements to irrigation systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save water. Projects funded through SWEEP commonly include elements such as soil, plant, or weather sensors; micro-irrigation systems; pump retrofits or replacements; renewable energy; and variable frequency drives – among others.
Blankinship & Associates provided technical assistance to Sacramento County Farm Bureau members to obtain SWEEP grant funds as follows:
Blankinship & Associates provided technical assistance to Sacramento County Farm Bureau members to obtain SWEEP grant funds as follows:
- Sacramento County Farm Bureau: October 30, 2021
- Sacramento County Farm Bureau: November 12, 2021
March 2021: East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Workshops (Virtual)
December 2020: Western Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center - IPM Hour (Virtual)
May 2020: California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) Wildlands Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Seminar (Natomas, CA)
- "Glyphosate Applicator Risk: Fact or Fiction"
- "Glyphosate Alternatives"
February 2020: East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) 2020 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Workshops (Orinda and Valley Springs, CA)
- February 11, 2020 (Orinda): Plant Physiology: Why Management Works, Pesticide Use Restriction Compliance
- February 13, 2020 (Valley Springs): Glyphosate Alternatives: Efficacy and Tradeoffs, Rangeland Weed Management
- February 18, 2020 (Orinda): Methods to Maximize Pesticide Efficacy, Alternatives to Traditional Pesticides
January - February 2020: Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Sediment and Erosion Control Plan (SECP) Training
Blankinship & Associates hosted an online training and certification course for Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Sediment and Erosion Control Plan (SECP) self-certification to educate farmers and agricultural landowners in the importance of sediment/erosion control and how to complete and certify their plan.
January 2020: UC Davis Environmental Toxicology (138) Legal Aspects of Environmental Toxicology (Davis, CA)
- "National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA)"
October - November 2019: State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) Grant Workshops (Elk Grove and San Joaquin, CA)
CDFA's State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) is a competitive grant program that incentivizes farmers to invest in irrigation water and energy efficiency. Agricultural operations can apply for up to $100,000 for projects that involve improvements to irrigation systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save water. Projects funded through SWEEP commonly include elements such as soil, plant, or weather sensors; micro-irrigation systems; pump retrofits or replacements; renewable energy; and variable frequency drives – among others.
Blankinship & Associates provided technical assistance to Sacramento County and San Joaquin Farm Bureau members to obtain SWEEP grant funds as follows:
Blankinship & Associates provided technical assistance to Sacramento County and San Joaquin Farm Bureau members to obtain SWEEP grant funds as follows:
- Sacramento County Farm Bureau: October 30, 2019
- Sacramento County Farm Bureau: November 12, 2019
- San Joaquin Farm Bureau: November 15, 2019
November 2019: Aquatic Herbicide Users Group (HUG) Irrigation and Drainage Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Workshop (Woodland, CA)
Blankinship & Associates regularly holds workshops for clients focusing on the application of IPM to their vegetation management activities. In November of 2019, we hosted a group of irrigation and drainage agencies to review successful strategies for vegetation management challenges in and around their facilities.
October 2019: UC Davis Environmental Toxicology (190/290) Graduate Course Seminar (Davis, CA)
- Current Topics in Environmental Toxicology: "The Future Looks Bright: Career Opportunities for ETOX Graduates"
July 2019: Western Aquatic Plant Management Society (WAMPS) 38th Annual Conference (San Diego, CA)
- "On Trial: How Science and Public Perception Are Determining Glyphosate’s Future"
May 2019: State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Division of Drinking Water, Water Board Academy (Sacramento and Los Angeles, CA)
- “AgroChemical Fate and Transport”
March 2019: California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) Wildlands Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Seminar (Sacramento, CA)
- “The No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) for Glyphosate”
March 2019: East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) 2019 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Workshop (Various Locations, CA)
- March 19, 2019 (Oakland): Tree Management BMP's, Equipment Calibration, Common Issues and Alternatives
- March 21, 2019 (Orinda): IPM In or Near Sensitive Species Habitats, Equipment Calibration Demo
- March 26, 2019 (Valley Springs): Plant Physiology, Equipment Calibration, Common Issues and Alternatives
January 2019: California Weed Science Society (CWSS) 2019 Annual Conference (Sacramento, CA)
- January 24, 2019: "Alternatives to Glyphosate for Aquatic Sites"
- January 25, 2019: "Glyphosate & Proposition 65: What is the Risk to Applicators?"