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One Fish, Two Fish: Counting Salmon & Steelhead at the Rotary Screw Trap
Over 30 species of native and non-native fish have been observed in the Napa River through the use of a rotary screw trap. It can be tricky to track fish in the river; some species, like Steelhead, swim up the river to spawn at night or when the…
From Tiny Acorns to Mighty Oaks: Rebuilding Oak Woodlands in the Napa Valley
Blanketing the foothills and shading riparian landscapes, oaks are an iconic part of the Napa Valley image. Napa Valley has the greatest density of oaks of any other county in California: thirty-three percent of the county is covered by oak…
A River in Time: The Napa River Ecological Reserve
All rivers change the way they meander and flow across the landscape over time. Weather, geography, and human use can alter the course of a waterway, and the Napa River is no exception. The river we see flowing through our valley today is very…
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The Garden
The Art:“The Garden” is a 130 ft. by 30 ft. mural of red lettuces in The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia vegetable garden. Hueman says, “The red lettuce, in particular, reminded me of flowers and are featured most prominently in the…
From Snowflakes To Faucets: Do You Know Where Your Drinking Water Comes From?
While boating and fishing are permitted, contact with the water is prohibited because Lake Hennessey is part of a municipal water supply. It is a reservoir where some drinking water for the city of Napa comes from spring through fall, especially in…
From Tiny Acorns to Mighty Oaks: Rebuilding Oak Woodlands in the Napa Valley
Blanketing the foothills and shading riparian landscapes, oaks are an iconic part of the Napa Valley image. Napa Valley has the greatest density of oaks of any other county in California: thirty-three percent of the county is covered by oak…
Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute!
The Napa Valley is home to a diverse group of inhabitants, each with their own wants and needs. The economy is largely based upon the success of grape growers and vitners, residents require safe places to live with clean air and water, and wildlife…
Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It's Down the Drain We Go!
Have you ever wondered, “where does the water go from there”? Maybe you think that once the water goes down the drain it’s gone forever, but that’s not the case! Modern technology allows us to give contaminated water a second life, which is…
A Living River
For years, communities along the Napa River have been devastated by flooding. Since 1862, twenty-two historic flood events have occurred in the Napa Valley. Over the span of 36 years (from 1961 to 1997), 19 floods caused over $542 million dollars in…
Explore Napa
A project by Napa County LibraryExplore Napa is a free mobile app and website from the Napa County Library that allows you to explore the rich history of Napa County. With Explore Napa you can learn the stories of Napa's everday places and look through a window into the past with historical images and documents. This project was made possible through a NorthNet Library System Innovation Grant.
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