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Water Conservation Through Land Stewardship: Workshop Empowers Rural Landowners to Protect Water Resources Through Ecological Practices
- RRP Support Team
- Mar 27
- 2 min read
Willits, CA — March 26, 2025 — The Rural Resilience Project (RRP) invites rural landowners, cultivators, and environmental stewards to attend Water Conservation Through Land Stewardship, a free, in-person workshop led by Dan Mar of High Tide Permaculture on Saturday, April 12, from 12–3 PM in Willits, CA—just 2.5 miles off Highway 101.
This workshop will explore how land management decisions directly impact water availability and resilience, with a focus on practical, regenerative approaches to protecting domestic and irrigation water sources.
Dan Mar brings decades of experience as an educator, consultant, and land-use specialist. He is a lecturer and research associate at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Cannabis Studies Department, faculty lead for the Cannabis and Environmental Stewardship Symposium, and a subcontractor for nonprofits funded under the Cannabis Restoration Grant Program, which is also funding this event.
Workshop Highlights Include:
Creating water budgets and assessing water sources
Installing rainwater catchment systems and harvesting earthworks
Managing microclimates (humidity, sun, and wind)
Soil health strategies and forest restoration techniques
Enhancing aquifer recharge and long-term watershed resilience
“This is more than a workshop—it’s a hands-on opportunity to learn how regenerative land stewardship can actively conserve water and rebuild ecological balance,” said Courtney Bailey, Executive Director of the Rural Resilience Project.
Event Details
🗓️ Saturday, April 12, 2025
🕛 12:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Private farm near Willits, CA (2.5 miles off Hwy 101). Directions provided after registration.
🎟️ Free to attend. Space is limited—register now at ruralresilienceproject.com
Attendees are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles and gloves for light hands-on implementation.
Funding for this event is provided by the Cannabis Restoration Grant Program.
About Dan Mar
Dan began his ecological studies at UC San Diego and earned his degree from Humboldt State University, along with a teaching credential from CSU Monterey Bay. He is principal at High Tide Permaculture, former co-director of the Regenerative Cannabis Farm Award, and a respected consultant on environmental compliance for cannabis operations.
About the Rural Resilience Project
The Rural Resilience Project is a nonprofit based in Philo, CA, committed to supporting rural communities through funding access, education, and technical support. Learn more at ruralresilienceproject.com.
Media Contact:
Courtney Bailey
Executive Director
Rural Resilience Project
(707) 472-6772
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