Santa Barbara County’s vineyards are going greener as the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation launches its One Block Challenge. Over the next year, local wineries will adopt eco-friendly methods that may redefine sustainable wine production in the region.

In response to a rapidly spreading invasive plant affecting Lake Austin, the city plans to unleash sterile grass carp to restore balance. Hydrilla currently covers 30% of the lake, and officials believe this fish-based method could halt further spread while safeguarding the ecosystem.