Arboretum Waterway Content

Keep Dogs Clear of the Waterway

Dave Jones — September 08, 2021 - 10:40am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis issued a caution today (Sept. 8) to people visiting the Arboretum Waterway with their dogs: Keep your animals away from the water — do not let them go in it, do not let them drink it — due to the presence of cyanotoxins.

These toxins from microscopic cyanobacteria can be rapidly lethal to dogs that ingest the contaminated water. The concentration at this time is low, said Nina Suzuki, waterway steward for the Arboretum and Public Garden. Still, dog owners should be cautious.

New Bridge a Real Delight on All Sides

Dave Jones — January 05, 2021 - 4:00pm

Driving over the new La Rue Road bridge, you will see the wider sidewalks and new bike lanes, and, on each side of the bridge, a safety barrier between the sidewalk and bike lane.

But there’s something else about this span over the Arboretum Waterway, something to experience under the bridge when you’re walking or biking alongside the waterway.

Arboretum Waterway Is Cyanotoxin-Free Again

Cody Kitaura — November 01, 2019 - 2:15pm

Good news for those who like to visit the Arboretum with their four-legged friends: Recent tests show cyanotoxins are no longer present in the Arboretum Waterway.

Specifically, microcystins — the primary cyanotoxin found in the Waterway in August — were not found in the most recent round of testing.

THE DOWNLOAD: Floating, Decorating, Tasting

Cody Kitaura — June 26, 2018 - 12:30pm

An island of plants is improving the water quality and habitat in the Arboretum Waterway, but it didn't appear there naturally.

The floating pad, described in the above video, was launched near Putah Creek Lodge by Arboretum and Public Garden Learning by Leading Waterway Stewardship interns.

Waterway Pump Delayed, but Arboretum Mostly Open

Cody Kitaura — December 21, 2017 - 4:02pm

Work on a new pump and pathways continues along the far eastern portion of the Arboretum Waterway, and some fences remain in place, but the majority of the arboretum is open. An email blast Thursday afternoon (Dec. 21) declared: “As always, we are open! Winter is a great time to visit the arboretum.”

The pump is at Lake Spafford, to move water to the waterway’s east end near downtown Davis. The return flow to Lake Spafford goes over five newly installed weirs — in a system that adds oxygen to the water, and limits duckweed and algae from growing and collecting.

THE DOWNLOAD: No Drivers, No Losses, No Fences

Cody Kitaura — November 28, 2017 - 10:50am

Many people may not trust automated cars, but people didn't trust automated elevators at first, either.

Driverless cars could have a massive impact on how we live our lives and the impact we have on the environment. Watch the above video or read the full article for more information on the research 51�ԹϺ�� Davis is doing and how it fits into industrywide movements.

NEWS BRIEFS: Waterway Not Ready to Flow Just Yet

Dave Jones — October 31, 2017 - 10:47am

The big news, waterway steward Nina Suzuki says, is that the construction dam is down and water is back in parts of the Phase 1 project area (the eastern half of the waterway). The big question is, “Is the project done?” The answer is, not yet!

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘What’s up With the Arboretum Waterway?’

Dave Jones — April 11, 2017 - 11:41am

Major construction is underway in the Arboretum Waterway, as you may have noticed. The arboretum is happy to tell you all about the project, during a pair of programs, one next week and the other later in the month.

Homegrown Experts Help Restore Arboretum Waterway

Dave Jones — February 07, 2017 - 10:40am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis has a secret weapon in its mission to clean and beautify the Arboretum Waterway: homegrown expertise.

An expanding group of undergraduate students — led by Randy Dahlgren, a professor and world leader in water-quality biogeochemistry — will sample the water and provide important analysis throughout the university’s multiyear effort to enhance the Arboretum Waterway. The students are part of a new group internship that Dahlgren designed to provide undergraduates hands-on experience in water-quality and aquatic ecosystem restoration.

NEWS BRIEFS: New Options for Disability Insurance in 2017

Dave Jones — September 19, 2016 - 7:00pm

The 51�ԹϺ�� Office of the President got an early start on 2017 open enrollment by announcing new disability insurance options and expanded eligibility for such insurance, giving employees the opportunity to have greater financial peace of mind.

Besides basic coverage, paid for by the university, eligible employees will be invited to sign up for Voluntary Short-Term Disability (benefits up to six months); Long-Term Disability (benefits after six months, up to the employee’s Social Security retirement age); or both, depending on the employee's needs and budget.