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Shasta College has teamed with the U.S. En- vironmental Protection Agency's WaterSense pro- gram to help consumers save water for future gen- erations and reduce costs on their utility bills. Shasta College will be offering the EPA Water- Sense labeled certification program — Qualified Wa- ter Efficient Landscaper. WaterSense aims to de- crease indoor and outdoor water use through water- efficient products and sim- ple water-saving practices. The program encourages customers to look for la- beled products, which have been independently certi- fied for water efficiency and performance, and pro- motes water-saving tech- niques that reduce stress on water systems and the environment. "Water-efficient land- scapes can be beautiful and low-maintenance, if they are designed and cared for correctly," said Veronica Blette, Water- Sense branch chief. "Wa- terSense labeled programs ensure that certified irri- gation professionals know the latest water-smart technologies and tech- niques to design, install, and audit healthy land- scapes that require less water and maintenance." WaterSense labels pro- fessional irrigation cer- tification programs that highlight water-efficient technologies and prac- tices. Landscape irri- gation designers, audi- tors and installation and maintenance profession- als who successfully com- plete these programs can educate customers about the water-efficient compo- nents and practices to en- sure beautiful and water- efficient landscapes. "Shasta College is ex- cited to be a WaterSense partner," said Leimone Waite, horticulture in- structor "We look forward to certifying irrigation professionals through our QWEL program" If homeowners hire ir- rigation professionals cer- tified by the program to perform regular mainte- nance on their irrigation systems, each household could reduce its irrigation water use by 15 percent annually — equivalent to the amount of water that would flow from a garden hose nonstop for nearly a whole day. To find a list of certified irrigation professionals near you, visit www.epa. gov/watersense/findapro. SHASTACOLLEGE Watersaving certification program offered MINERAL Lassen Volca- nic National Park Superin- tendent Steve Gibbons an- nounced that the winning entry for the 2017 Lassen annual pass photo contest was submitted by Michele Swartout of Red Bluff. Swartout's photograph titled "American Pika along the Lassen Peak Trail" showcases one of nearly 60 species of mam- mals found at Lassen Vol- canic National Park. The annual pass photo contest is held at this time each year and is open to the public. The winning photograph was selected by park employees and vol- unteers from more than 70 submissions. Swartout will receive photo credit and a $50 gift certificate from the Lassen Association to use at one of the park bookstores. The photo will be fea- tured on the 2017 Lassen Volcanic National Park an- nual pass. The photo contest for the 2018 Lassen Annual Pass will begin in May 2017. Photographs may be submitted by hard copy or via e-mail beginning May 8, 2017 and postmarked no later than Sept. 8, 2017. For more information, call the fee office at 595-6120. The $40 Lassen Annual Pass is valid for one year from the month of pur- chase and is also honored at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The 2017 pass will be available for purchase Jan. 1, 2017 at the southwest area of the park or online through the park website at http://www.nps. gov/lavo/planyourvisit/ feesandreservations.htm or http://www.pay.gov. The pass is part of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, which enables Lassen Volcanic National Park to retain 80 percent of the fees col- lected through the sale of passes and the collection of entrance fees. These funds pay for needed re- pairs and projects to im- prove visitor services and facilities. The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at the south- west entrance to the park is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sun- day. For more information about the photo contest and general park informa- tion, visit www.nps.gov/ lavo, call 595-4480 or write to lavo_information@nps. gov. LASSEN PARK Winner of annual pass photo contest announced CONTRIBUTED American Pika along the Lassen Peak Trail, by Michele Swartout. REDDING The public is in- vited to a Peace Vigil 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 on the sidewalk at the cor- ner of Cypress Avenue and Civic Center Drive, oppo- site Redding City Hall. The purpose of the vigil is to provide support and promote tolerance and re- spect for all citizens fol- lowing the Nov. 8 election. Bring cellphones for light, a small flashlight or a safe candle to light up the night. This is a peaceful gath- ering of North State resi- dents to provide a forum for those who wish to share their thoughts and feel- ings about Nov. 8. Respect- ful language and behav- ior, signs and banners are greatly appreciated. Dogs on leashes are welcome, but bring doggie bags. The vigil is organized by local concerned citizens. Further information write to fdewitt41@cy- bercentral.net or call 243- 3957. REDDING Peace vigil set for Tuesday evening The Sacramento River Discovery Center has just purchased 70 Mendocino National Forest Christmas Tree cutting permits. The permits will be sold on a first come, first served basis for $10 each. The cen- ter only accepts cash or checks with the check being made out to the SRDC. Permits are available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 1000 Sale Lane in the Red Bluff Recreation Area until sold out.AmapoftheMendocino National Forest is provided. The 900,000 acre forest is west of Corning, Orland, Willows and Williams and covers six counties. Permits for cutting trees in the Shasta-Trinity Forest are available at the Welcome Center in the Shasta Outlets in Anderson or the AvTech facility off Airport Boule- vard in Redding. Permits are available for all forests at www.fs.usda. gov/ name of the forest. Once on the site, go to passes & permits, forest products, mail order forms. Complete the form and mail with payment and a permit will be mailed to you in 2-3 weeks. The Lassen Forest work camp in Mineral will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur- days starting Dec. 3. Each forest has its own permits and each is limited to one tree per address. The center is at 1000 Sale Lane in the Mendocino Na- tional Forest Red Bluff Rec- reation Area and is open to the public 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. TuesdaythroughSaturday.It canbereachedat527-1196or visit www.sacramentoriver- discoverycenter.com for more information. This is a perfect time to plant native plants, as the upcoming rains should en- sure easy digging and lots of water to establish the root system of the plant. The plants are for sale any time the center is open. DISCOVERY CENTER Christmas tree permits available in Red Bluff The photo will be featured on the 2017 Lassen Volcanic National Park annual pass. 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