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Concern for salmon in Butte Creek continues following a rupture of a PG&E canal which washed a huge amount of debris into the stream. Also, Yuba County has confirmed a human case of West Nile Virus, and PG&E started work on undergrounding power lines in Magalia this week.

This week, we’re in conversation with members of the Miami University of Ohio engaged with Miami’s Institute for Environment and Sustainability Masters of Environment program and Institute for Food Farm to learn more about just a few of the ways plant and horticultural information is integrated into the daily life of Miami’s curriculum.

Drug overdose deaths have increased 150% percent in Butte County in the past five years, Director of Butte County Behavioral Health Scott Kennelly shares advice on how people who use drugs can do them a little safer. Also, two more homeowners insurance companies — AmGUARD and Falls Lake — made the announcement they’re leaving California earlier this summer with little fanfare, and the Butte County Board of Supervisors voted to write a letter of opposition to a state bill known as the Water Ratepayers Protections Act of 2023.

Dr. James E. Cottrell expands on the fears and importance of getting proper surgery.

Winds have pushed smoke from northern wildfires into the valley and officials say it’s important to check air quality. Also, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors saw another disorderly meeting this week, and the city of Chico has announced an unexpected vacancy on its Climate Action Commission.

A new early warning siren system in Paradise to help people evacuate during wildfires is scheduled to be completed next month. It was one of the town’s top priorities following the 2018 Camp Fire. But after officials in Hawaii decided not to sound their sirens during recent wildfires there, NSPR’s Jamie Jiang wondered how Paradise’s siren system will work in a future emergency.

PG&E customers in parts of the Sacramento Valley had their power shut off last night due to high fire danger. Also, the number of mosquitoes has exploded this year following record precipitation and officials are reporting that’s led to an unprecedented level of West Nile virus activity, and animal advocates are urging California to pay for spay and neuter programs to help with the state’s pet overpopulation crisis.

In our second week of back-to-school-themed episodes devoted to plant education in school and life, three new guests join Cultivating Place this week to share more.