BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sierra Nevada Alliance - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sierra Nevada Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T131500 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230207T014410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T213858Z UID:6374-1677067200-1677071700@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Sierra Nevada Alliance 30th Anniversary Virtual Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for a memorable virtual celebration of the Sierra Nevada Alliance’s 30th Anniversary. \nSince 1993\, we’ve been working with our Member Groups\, conservation partners\, and community members in the Sierra and beyond to protect and preserve this treasured region.  \nAlliance staff and board members will share achievements throughout our history\, current projects and programs\, and our priorities for the future.  \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/30years/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/30th-anniversary-mock-ups.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T131500 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230207T014410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T014410Z UID:9537-1677067200-1677071700@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Sierra Nevada Alliance 30th Anniversary Virtual Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for a memorable virtual celebration of the Sierra Nevada Alliance’s 30th Anniversary. \nSince 1993\, we’ve been working with our Member Groups\, conservation partners\, and community members in the Sierra and beyond to protect and preserve this treasured region.  \nAlliance staff and board members will share achievements throughout our history\, current projects and programs\, and our priorities for the future.  \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/30years-3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/30th-anniversary-mock-ups.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T131500 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230207T014410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T014410Z UID:8616-1677067200-1677071700@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Sierra Nevada Alliance 30th Anniversary Virtual Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for a memorable virtual celebration of the Sierra Nevada Alliance’s 30th Anniversary. \nSince 1993\, we’ve been working with our Member Groups\, conservation partners\, and community members in the Sierra and beyond to protect and preserve this treasured region.  \nAlliance staff and board members will share achievements throughout our history\, current projects and programs\, and our priorities for the future.  \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/30years-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/30th-anniversary-mock-ups.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230331T131500 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230313T222759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T222759Z UID:8645-1680264000-1680268500@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Creating Social\, Economic\, and Environmental Justice through Service: How Cesar Chavez’ Vision of Service Lives on in California DESCRIPTION:California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday\, who leads California Volunteers\, Office of the Governor\, will discuss the power of service to bridge divides and create equity and justice\, and the importance of service. He will also discuss the legacy of service champions such as Cesar Chavez\, how Governor Newsom invests in service in California\, and the important role of AmeriCorps California programs like the Alliance’s Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP). \nWe’ll also share information about our SNAP Program history\, successes\, and how to get involved. \nAbout Josh Fryday: \n \nJosh Fryday serves as California’s Chief Service Officer within the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom to lead service\, volunteer\, and civic engagement efforts throughout California. \nAs a member of the Governor’s Cabinet\, Fryday leads California Volunteers\, Office of the Governor. He led the COVID-19 Task Force to support food-insecure communities and food banks across the state. Since appointed\, California Volunteers has launched the nation’s first statewide Climate Action Corps\, #CaliforniansForAll volunteer initiative\, a statewide Neighbor-to-Neighbor campaign\, the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps to help thousands of Californians who commit to serving for a year pay for college\, and #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps\, a program to employ underserved youth across the state in critical issue areas. \nFryday is the former Mayor of Novato\, his hometown. He also served as President of Golden State Opportunity (GSO)\, leading the expansion and implementation of the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC). Prior to GSO\, he served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for NextGen Climate\, a leading national organization focused on climate change. \nFryday served in the military as an Officer in the United States Navy (‘09-‘13) as a member of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG). Fryday received his law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law. \nHe currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Demos\, a national think-tank focused on issues of economic\, racial\, and political inequality\, and is a founding Board Member of Amazon Frontlines\, a leading organization to protect indigenous communities and territories in the Amazon. He is married to Mollye Fryday\, an educator\, and they have three energetic young boys\, Shay\, Calvin\, and Tam. \nClick here to register. \nRegistering for this webinar will add you to Sierra Nevada Alliance’s email audience. You may unsubscribe at any time.  URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/ca-volunteers-webinar-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023.03.31-Webinar_Creating-Social-Economic-and-Environmental-Justice-through-Service-How-Cesar-Chavez-Vision-of-Service-Lives-on-in-California-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230331T131500 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230313T222759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T212755Z UID:6717-1680264000-1680268500@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Creating Social\, Economic\, and Environmental Justice through Service: How Cesar Chavez’ Vision of Service Lives on in California DESCRIPTION:California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday\, who leads California Volunteers\, Office of the Governor\, will discuss the power of service to bridge divides and create equity and justice\, and the importance of service. He will also discuss the legacy of service champions such as Cesar Chavez\, how Governor Newsom invests in service in California\, and the important role of AmeriCorps California programs like the Alliance’s Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP). \nWe’ll also share information about our SNAP Program history\, successes\, and how to get involved. \nAbout Josh Fryday: \n \nJosh Fryday serves as California’s Chief Service Officer within the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom to lead service\, volunteer\, and civic engagement efforts throughout California. \nAs a member of the Governor’s Cabinet\, Fryday leads California Volunteers\, Office of the Governor. He led the COVID-19 Task Force to support food-insecure communities and food banks across the state. Since appointed\, California Volunteers has launched the nation’s first statewide Climate Action Corps\, #CaliforniansForAll volunteer initiative\, a statewide Neighbor-to-Neighbor campaign\, the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps to help thousands of Californians who commit to serving for a year pay for college\, and #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps\, a program to employ underserved youth across the state in critical issue areas. \nFryday is the former Mayor of Novato\, his hometown. He also served as President of Golden State Opportunity (GSO)\, leading the expansion and implementation of the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC). Prior to GSO\, he served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for NextGen Climate\, a leading national organization focused on climate change. \nFryday served in the military as an Officer in the United States Navy (‘09-‘13) as a member of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG). Fryday received his law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law. \nHe currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Demos\, a national think-tank focused on issues of economic\, racial\, and political inequality\, and is a founding Board Member of Amazon Frontlines\, a leading organization to protect indigenous communities and territories in the Amazon. He is married to Mollye Fryday\, an educator\, and they have three energetic young boys\, Shay\, Calvin\, and Tam. \nClick here to register. \nRegistering for this webinar will add you to Sierra Nevada Alliance’s email audience. You may unsubscribe at any time.  URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/ca-volunteers-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023.03.31-Webinar_Creating-Social-Economic-and-Environmental-Justice-through-Service-How-Cesar-Chavez-Vision-of-Service-Lives-on-in-California-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230331T131500 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230313T222759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T222759Z UID:9566-1680264000-1680268500@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Creating Social\, Economic\, and Environmental Justice through Service: How Cesar Chavez’ Vision of Service Lives on in California DESCRIPTION:California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday\, who leads California Volunteers\, Office of the Governor\, will discuss the power of service to bridge divides and create equity and justice\, and the importance of service. He will also discuss the legacy of service champions such as Cesar Chavez\, how Governor Newsom invests in service in California\, and the important role of AmeriCorps California programs like the Alliance’s Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP). \nWe’ll also share information about our SNAP Program history\, successes\, and how to get involved. \nAbout Josh Fryday: \n \nJosh Fryday serves as California’s Chief Service Officer within the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom to lead service\, volunteer\, and civic engagement efforts throughout California. \nAs a member of the Governor’s Cabinet\, Fryday leads California Volunteers\, Office of the Governor. He led the COVID-19 Task Force to support food-insecure communities and food banks across the state. Since appointed\, California Volunteers has launched the nation’s first statewide Climate Action Corps\, #CaliforniansForAll volunteer initiative\, a statewide Neighbor-to-Neighbor campaign\, the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps to help thousands of Californians who commit to serving for a year pay for college\, and #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps\, a program to employ underserved youth across the state in critical issue areas. \nFryday is the former Mayor of Novato\, his hometown. He also served as President of Golden State Opportunity (GSO)\, leading the expansion and implementation of the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC). Prior to GSO\, he served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for NextGen Climate\, a leading national organization focused on climate change. \nFryday served in the military as an Officer in the United States Navy (‘09-‘13) as a member of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG). Fryday received his law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law. \nHe currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Demos\, a national think-tank focused on issues of economic\, racial\, and political inequality\, and is a founding Board Member of Amazon Frontlines\, a leading organization to protect indigenous communities and territories in the Amazon. He is married to Mollye Fryday\, an educator\, and they have three energetic young boys\, Shay\, Calvin\, and Tam. \nClick here to register. \nRegistering for this webinar will add you to Sierra Nevada Alliance’s email audience. You may unsubscribe at any time.  URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/ca-volunteers-webinar-3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023.03.31-Webinar_Creating-Social-Economic-and-Environmental-Justice-through-Service-How-Cesar-Chavez-Vision-of-Service-Lives-on-in-California-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T151500 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230426T220734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T232438Z UID:7099-1684936800-1684941300@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:What's new with water in the Sierra? Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar DESCRIPTION:Sierra Nevada Alliance invites you to join us for our May monthly webinar: What’s new with water in the Sierra? \nAndy Sawyer\, Assistant Chief Council with the California State Water Board will share recent developments in California water rights management\, drought response with a focus on in-stream flow protection\, and water quality certification for hydroelectric projects. He’ll also chat about Delta water quality planning and how it will affect rim dams and areas upstream. \nAlex Leumer\, Environmental Attorney and Policy Consultant for California’s Power in Nature 30×30 initiative\, and Sam Davidson\, Senior Policy Analyst with Trout Unlimited will review the role of freshwater in achieving the state’s 30×30 conservation goals\, and will discuss the relationship between land and water protection. They will provide an update on water issues in the California legislature this session\, including modernizing water rights\, and increasing fines and enforcement of illegal water diversion.  \nAbout the speakers:  \nAndy Sawyer: Andy Sawyer is an Assistant Chief Counsel at the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) in Sacramento\, California\, where his responsibilities include managing the activities of the Office of Chief Counsel involving the State Water Board’s water right and drinking water programs. Sawyer has been Assistant Chief Council since 1988\, and has worked for the State Water Board since 1977.  Before coming to the State Water Board\, he had a clerkship with Justice Samuel J. Roberts of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.  \nSawyer is a former chair of the Environmental Law Section of Sacramento County Bar Association and a former chair of the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of California (now the Environmental Law Section of the California Lawyers Association).  \nSawyer received his J.D. in 1976 from the University of California\, Berkeley\, School of Law and his A.B in 1973 from Harvard. \nAlexandra Leumer: Alexandra Leumer is an environmental attorney specializing in climate and conservation policy. As a consultant\, she has worked on legislation and budget efforts related to transportation electrification\, cannabis and environmental protection\, the state’s various efforts to elevate natural climate solutions in its plans and policies\, and Prop. 64 reform. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Environmental Law Foundation since 2011 and was recently appointed Board Chair and President. \nPrior to consulting\, Ms. Leumer was the Director of Public Policy for the Western States at ChargePoint\, where she led engagement on state\, local\, and federal policies to accelerate transportation electrification and increase access to EV charging. Ms. Leumer spent eight years as a climate policy analyst at The Nature Conservancy where she helped develop policy and projects focused on nature-based adaptation to climate change\, with her main focus on the intersection of climate change and ecosystem conservation. Ms. Leumer holds a J.D. from Golden Gate University and a B.A. in political science from the University of California\, Santa Barbara.  \nSam Davidson: Sam Davidson has worked for Trout Unlimited (TU) since 2003 and is Senior Policy Analyst for TU’s California Program\, working primarily to conserve aquatic and terrestrial habitat on public lands. Previously Sam was TU’s Communications Director in California and Oregon\, and was the first communications director for TU’s Western Water Project. A California native\, Sam came back to the Golden State in 2006 as TU’s California Field Director. Before working for TU\, Sam was a policy and communications consultant\, and executive director and senior policy analyst for The Access Fund\, a climbers’ advocacy group. \n  \n  URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/whats-new-with-water-in-the-sierra/ LOCATION:Zoom webinar CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023.05.24-Water-Webinar-image-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T151500 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230426T220734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T220734Z UID:8690-1684936800-1684941300@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:What's new with water in the Sierra? Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar DESCRIPTION:Sierra Nevada Alliance invites you to join us for our May monthly webinar: What’s new with water in the Sierra? \nAndy Sawyer\, Assistant Chief Council with the California State Water Board will share recent developments in California water rights management\, drought response with a focus on in-stream flow protection\, and water quality certification for hydroelectric projects. He’ll also chat about Delta water quality planning and how it will affect rim dams and areas upstream. \nAlex Leumer\, Environmental Attorney and Policy Consultant for California’s Power in Nature 30×30 initiative\, and Sam Davidson\, Senior Policy Analyst with Trout Unlimited will review the role of freshwater in achieving the state’s 30×30 conservation goals\, and will discuss the relationship between land and water protection. They will provide an update on water issues in the California legislature this session\, including modernizing water rights\, and increasing fines and enforcement of illegal water diversion.  \nAbout the speakers:  \nAndy Sawyer: Andy Sawyer is an Assistant Chief Counsel at the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) in Sacramento\, California\, where his responsibilities include managing the activities of the Office of Chief Counsel involving the State Water Board’s water right and drinking water programs. Sawyer has been Assistant Chief Council since 1988\, and has worked for the State Water Board since 1977.  Before coming to the State Water Board\, he had a clerkship with Justice Samuel J. Roberts of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.  \nSawyer is a former chair of the Environmental Law Section of Sacramento County Bar Association and a former chair of the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of California (now the Environmental Law Section of the California Lawyers Association).  \nSawyer received his J.D. in 1976 from the University of California\, Berkeley\, School of Law and his A.B in 1973 from Harvard. \nAlexandra Leumer: Alexandra Leumer is an environmental attorney specializing in climate and conservation policy. As a consultant\, she has worked on legislation and budget efforts related to transportation electrification\, cannabis and environmental protection\, the state’s various efforts to elevate natural climate solutions in its plans and policies\, and Prop. 64 reform. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Environmental Law Foundation since 2011 and was recently appointed Board Chair and President. \nPrior to consulting\, Ms. Leumer was the Director of Public Policy for the Western States at ChargePoint\, where she led engagement on state\, local\, and federal policies to accelerate transportation electrification and increase access to EV charging. Ms. Leumer spent eight years as a climate policy analyst at The Nature Conservancy where she helped develop policy and projects focused on nature-based adaptation to climate change\, with her main focus on the intersection of climate change and ecosystem conservation. Ms. Leumer holds a J.D. from Golden Gate University and a B.A. in political science from the University of California\, Santa Barbara.  \nSam Davidson: Sam Davidson has worked for Trout Unlimited (TU) since 2003 and is Senior Policy Analyst for TU’s California Program\, working primarily to conserve aquatic and terrestrial habitat on public lands. Previously Sam was TU’s Communications Director in California and Oregon\, and was the first communications director for TU’s Western Water Project. A California native\, Sam came back to the Golden State in 2006 as TU’s California Field Director. Before working for TU\, Sam was a policy and communications consultant\, and executive director and senior policy analyst for The Access Fund\, a climbers’ advocacy group. \n  \n  URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/whats-new-with-water-in-the-sierra-2/ LOCATION:Zoom webinar CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023.05.24-Water-Webinar-image-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T151500 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230426T220734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T220734Z UID:9611-1684936800-1684941300@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:What's new with water in the Sierra? Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar DESCRIPTION:Sierra Nevada Alliance invites you to join us for our May monthly webinar: What’s new with water in the Sierra? \nAndy Sawyer\, Assistant Chief Council with the California State Water Board will share recent developments in California water rights management\, drought response with a focus on in-stream flow protection\, and water quality certification for hydroelectric projects. He’ll also chat about Delta water quality planning and how it will affect rim dams and areas upstream. \nAlex Leumer\, Environmental Attorney and Policy Consultant for California’s Power in Nature 30×30 initiative\, and Sam Davidson\, Senior Policy Analyst with Trout Unlimited will review the role of freshwater in achieving the state’s 30×30 conservation goals\, and will discuss the relationship between land and water protection. They will provide an update on water issues in the California legislature this session\, including modernizing water rights\, and increasing fines and enforcement of illegal water diversion.  \nAbout the speakers:  \nAndy Sawyer: Andy Sawyer is an Assistant Chief Counsel at the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) in Sacramento\, California\, where his responsibilities include managing the activities of the Office of Chief Counsel involving the State Water Board’s water right and drinking water programs. Sawyer has been Assistant Chief Council since 1988\, and has worked for the State Water Board since 1977.  Before coming to the State Water Board\, he had a clerkship with Justice Samuel J. Roberts of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.  \nSawyer is a former chair of the Environmental Law Section of Sacramento County Bar Association and a former chair of the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of California (now the Environmental Law Section of the California Lawyers Association).  \nSawyer received his J.D. in 1976 from the University of California\, Berkeley\, School of Law and his A.B in 1973 from Harvard. \nAlexandra Leumer: Alexandra Leumer is an environmental attorney specializing in climate and conservation policy. As a consultant\, she has worked on legislation and budget efforts related to transportation electrification\, cannabis and environmental protection\, the state’s various efforts to elevate natural climate solutions in its plans and policies\, and Prop. 64 reform. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Environmental Law Foundation since 2011 and was recently appointed Board Chair and President. \nPrior to consulting\, Ms. Leumer was the Director of Public Policy for the Western States at ChargePoint\, where she led engagement on state\, local\, and federal policies to accelerate transportation electrification and increase access to EV charging. Ms. Leumer spent eight years as a climate policy analyst at The Nature Conservancy where she helped develop policy and projects focused on nature-based adaptation to climate change\, with her main focus on the intersection of climate change and ecosystem conservation. Ms. Leumer holds a J.D. from Golden Gate University and a B.A. in political science from the University of California\, Santa Barbara.  \nSam Davidson: Sam Davidson has worked for Trout Unlimited (TU) since 2003 and is Senior Policy Analyst for TU’s California Program\, working primarily to conserve aquatic and terrestrial habitat on public lands. Previously Sam was TU’s Communications Director in California and Oregon\, and was the first communications director for TU’s Western Water Project. A California native\, Sam came back to the Golden State in 2006 as TU’s California Field Director. Before working for TU\, Sam was a policy and communications consultant\, and executive director and senior policy analyst for The Access Fund\, a climbers’ advocacy group. \n  \n  URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/whats-new-with-water-in-the-sierra-3/ LOCATION:Zoom webinar CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023.05.24-Water-Webinar-image-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T131500 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230421T202757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T202757Z UID:8689-1686830400-1686834900@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Forest Carbon Markets 101 - Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar DESCRIPTION:What’s all this talk about carbon? \nCarbon markets\, a component of nature-based solutions\, are a market-based solution to provide funding for various management practices that take up additional carbon on the forested landscape. \nNature-based solutions describe various methods for mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration\, biodiversity protection\, and ecosystem services preservation. \nAll carbon projects must follow a set of principles to achieve meaningful emissions reductions. These principles govern how the projects are implemented\, how the management is carried out\, and how the credits are sold and traded on the carbon market. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of carbon markets\, the necessary tools to understand how projects are developed conceptually\, and what to look for in a high-quality carbon offset credit. \nClick here to register today. \nAbout Lucas Clay\, PhD Candidate: Lucas is currently a PhD Student at Clemson University in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation\, studying carbon finance\, economics\, and ecosystem services. His research involves quantifying carbon sequestration at the plot level through on-the-ground carbon measurement and at the landscape level through eddy covariance towers and satellite sensors. Through Clemson Cooperative Extension\, he also works with landowners to understand current carbon markets\, project implementation\, and principles while also developing carbon project protocols for reforestation\, regenerative agriculture\, and blue carbon. Lucas completed his Master’s degree at Clemson in Forest Economics and his undergrad at Ball State University in Natural Resources and Environmental Management. URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/forest-carbon-markets-101-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Forest-Carbon-Markets-Webinar_2023.06.15-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T131500 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230421T202757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T202757Z UID:9610-1686830400-1686834900@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Forest Carbon Markets 101 - Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar DESCRIPTION:What’s all this talk about carbon? \nCarbon markets\, a component of nature-based solutions\, are a market-based solution to provide funding for various management practices that take up additional carbon on the forested landscape. \nNature-based solutions describe various methods for mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration\, biodiversity protection\, and ecosystem services preservation. \nAll carbon projects must follow a set of principles to achieve meaningful emissions reductions. These principles govern how the projects are implemented\, how the management is carried out\, and how the credits are sold and traded on the carbon market. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of carbon markets\, the necessary tools to understand how projects are developed conceptually\, and what to look for in a high-quality carbon offset credit. \nClick here to register today. \nAbout Lucas Clay\, PhD Candidate: Lucas is currently a PhD Student at Clemson University in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation\, studying carbon finance\, economics\, and ecosystem services. His research involves quantifying carbon sequestration at the plot level through on-the-ground carbon measurement and at the landscape level through eddy covariance towers and satellite sensors. Through Clemson Cooperative Extension\, he also works with landowners to understand current carbon markets\, project implementation\, and principles while also developing carbon project protocols for reforestation\, regenerative agriculture\, and blue carbon. Lucas completed his Master’s degree at Clemson in Forest Economics and his undergrad at Ball State University in Natural Resources and Environmental Management. URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/forest-carbon-markets-101-3/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Forest-Carbon-Markets-Webinar_2023.06.15-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T131500 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230421T202757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T232823Z UID:7095-1686830400-1686834900@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Forest Carbon Markets 101 - Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar DESCRIPTION:What’s all this talk about carbon? \nCarbon markets\, a component of nature-based solutions\, are a market-based solution to provide funding for various management practices that take up additional carbon on the forested landscape. \nNature-based solutions describe various methods for mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration\, biodiversity protection\, and ecosystem services preservation. \nAll carbon projects must follow a set of principles to achieve meaningful emissions reductions. These principles govern how the projects are implemented\, how the management is carried out\, and how the credits are sold and traded on the carbon market. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of carbon markets\, the necessary tools to understand how projects are developed conceptually\, and what to look for in a high-quality carbon offset credit. \nClick here to register today. \nAbout Lucas Clay\, PhD Candidate: Lucas is currently a PhD Student at Clemson University in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation\, studying carbon finance\, economics\, and ecosystem services. His research involves quantifying carbon sequestration at the plot level through on-the-ground carbon measurement and at the landscape level through eddy covariance towers and satellite sensors. Through Clemson Cooperative Extension\, he also works with landowners to understand current carbon markets\, project implementation\, and principles while also developing carbon project protocols for reforestation\, regenerative agriculture\, and blue carbon. Lucas completed his Master’s degree at Clemson in Forest Economics and his undergrad at Ball State University in Natural Resources and Environmental Management. URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/forest-carbon-markets-101/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Forest-Carbon-Markets-Webinar_2023.06.15-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230807T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20230410T204016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T204016Z UID:9590-1691409600-1691415000@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:The Nature Gap: Confronting Racial and Economic Disparities in America - Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar DESCRIPTION:Sierra Nevada Alliance is pleased to have Vanessa Muñoz\, Conservation Program Manager with the Hispanic Access Foundation\, presenting during our August webinar. Vanessa will discuss the lack of diversity in the outdoors and the impacts of the climate crisis on communities of color. \nWhat is the Nature Gap? Nature is supposed to be a “great equalizer” whose services are free\, universal\, and accessible to all humans without discrimination. In reality\,  American society distributes nature’s benefits—and the effects of its destruction and decline—unequally by race\, income\, and age. The United States has fewer forests\, streams\, wetlands\, and other natural places near where Black\, Latino\, and Asian American people live. Notably\, families with children—especially families of color with children—have less access to nature nearby than the rest of the country. In other words\, these communities are nature deprived. These disparities are particularly concerning because nature is not an amenity but a necessity for everyone’s health and well-being.” \nLearn more about the Nature Gap here. \n\n\nAbout Vanessa: \n \nVanessa Muñoz is the Conservation Program Manager at Hispanic Access Foundation. Much like her organization\, she believes in cultivating a society with equitable access to nature and amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities. She recognizes the inherent connection that exists between communities and their natural surroundings. Vanessa also believes in empowering individuals to address environmental injustice. During her free time\, she likes hiking\, bird watching\, and reading. \nClick here to register. URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/nature-gap-webinar-3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023.08.07-The-Nature-Gap-Confronting-Racial-and-Economic-Disparities-in-America.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240307T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20240222T191838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T233623Z UID:11209-1709812800-1709816400@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Sierra Nevada Alliance Speaker Series: Jessica Jane Robinson DESCRIPTION:Our first virtual speaker series event of 2024 debuts with an amazing opportunity to hear how you can turn your passion into activism. Jessica Jane Robinson will join us to speak on her life’s work educating youth through conservation curriculum\, fighting for our Earth\, what life is like as a superhero character\, and more! Also check out her Instagram page to learn more about her work and what she’s been up to! \nClick here to register. URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/jessica-jane-robinson/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Speaker-Series-Jessica-Jane.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20240312T222734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T235732Z UID:11371-1715169600-1715175000@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:SNA Speaker Series: A conversation with PCT hiker/activist Riordan Cicciu + the PCT Association DESCRIPTION:Join the Alliance for a conversation with a special speaker about the intersection of filmmaking and advocacy! We’ll hear from the Pacific Crest Trail Association and guest speaker Riordan Cicciu. We’ll also share the Alliance’s new merch! \n \nAbout the webinar: PCT hiker Riordan Cicciu will speak on his upcoming hike and intention to create a film about the experience. Storytelling is a powerful tool that\, when used correctly\, can act as a catalyst that unites and brings people together to work towards a common goal. By utilizing the ever-growing connectedness of today’s societies\, we have the opportunity to share ideas with the click of a button\, and the potential to do good is greater than it has ever been. Join us to learn how filmmaking\, in particular\, can be used to do exactly this. Then\, hear updates from the PCT association as they join the conversation. \nAbout Riordan: Growing up in South Florida\, Riordan Cicciu naturally took well to the water at a young age. His early childhood was mostly spent collecting sea shells\, diving\, and surfing. In college\, he studied navigation and ship handling at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and obtained an unlimited license to work as a navigation officer aboard massive cargo vessels. For a brief time\, he sailed around the world on enormous container ships. Ultimately\, he decided to end his career as a sailor prematurely in pursuit of something a bit more adventurous. He later worked as an international outdoor adventure guide and began taking groups of tourists on luxurious yet physically demanding vacations in foreign countries. Now\, using his love of travel\, the great outdoors\, and an overwhelming urge to experience the world\, he aims to inspire others to pursue their curiosity and creativity while building a community of achievers who stand for something bigger than themselves. URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/sna-pct-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Earth Month,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Speaker-Series-Riordan-Cicciu-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20240801T222541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T210914Z UID:12497-1724263200-1724270400@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Lake Tahoe Ambassador Research Project Presentations DESCRIPTION:Join us for the formal presentation of the Lake Tahoe Ambassador summer 2024 research projects! Hear about the research and hard work put into being environmental stewards in Lake Tahoe\, from this year’s dedicated cohort of local high school and college students. \nRegister here. URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/ambassador-research-project-presentations/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lake-Tahoe-Ambassador-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241015T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20240920T194528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T003816Z UID:12877-1728993600-1728997200@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Sierra Nevada Alliance October Webinar: Mining Threats in the Sierra Nevada DESCRIPTION:California\, specifically the Sierra Nevada region\, is both an old and new extractive frontier\, with hotspots of environmental injustice. Abandoned gold rush-era mines have left a toxic legacy that continues to impact communities and ecosystems. Recently\, high gold prices have sparked renewed interest in exploration for open pit mines\, threatening biologically diverse and sacred landscapes from the Sierras to the desert. Meanwhile\, rising demand for electric vehicles is driving a “white gold rush” for lithium. \nJoin our panel of experts Wendy Schneider\, Executive Director at Friends of the Inyo\, Jared Naimark\, California Mining Organizer at Earthworks\, Ralph Silberstein\, President at Community Environmental Advocates Foundation\, and Jaime L. Wolters\, Desert Lands Organizer at Friends of the Inyo to learn about mining threats in the Sierra Nevada: what is happening\, what are the impacts\, how it conflicts with the State and National conservation goals\, and what we can do to help. \nTo receive the Zoom link\, fill out this form by Friday\, October 11. URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/sierra-mining-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mining-Webinar-Insta-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Nevada Alliance":MAILTO:info@sierranevadaalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20241203T203536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203536Z UID:13177-1733324400-1733328000@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Salt Marsh Projects and Programs Webinar - MAWWG-NEBAWWG DESCRIPTION:PRESENTERS \n\nMihaela Enache\, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection\nTom Kutcher\, Rhode Island Natural History Survey\n\nABSTRACTS \nMihaela Enache\nDiatom-based applications for assessment and monitoring of New Jersey coastal wetlands condition \nDue to high sensitivity to environmental conditions\, diatoms are one of the most used aquatic indicators in environmental assessment\, mitigation\, and monitoring. NJDEP started investigations based on coastal diatoms in collaboration with external partners in 2012 . These investigations revealed an inventory of more than 800 species\, with about one third being new to science. Numerical analyses revealed strong relationships between diatoms and salinity\, nutrients\, and tidal exposure. Weighted-averaging partial least square transfer functions were developed for Tidal Exposure Index (TEI; R2boot = 0.87; RMSEPboot = 15.6%) and Standardized Water-Level Index (SWLI; R2boot = 0.56; RMSEPboot = 0.18) to assess the sea level rise (SLR) impacts\, in addition to sediment total nitrogen concentration (TN; R2boot = 0.58; RMSEPboot = 0.29% dry weight). Investigations were conducted based on sediment diatoms on a high number of NJ wetland sites to reveal regional trends in tidal flooding and nutrient pollution. Overall\, sites with highest nitrogen pollution and sites that are receiving highest impacts from tidal exposure did not reveal a specific regional trend but were scattered across the NJ coast suggesting that conditions can vary locally. Results from these investigations are providing wetland stakeholders with an additional tool to establish restoration goals and ensure best management practices to address nutrient pollution\, climate change\, and SLR. \nTom Kutcher\nRhode Island’s Salt Marsh Restoration\, Assessment\, and Monitoring Program (RAMP) \nRhode Island salt marshes are in critical danger of degradation and loss from pervasive anthropogenic disturbances\, including inundation stress associated with sea-level rise. In recent decades\, salt marsh platform elevations have lagged behind the rising tide frame concurrent with a loss of nearly 12% of vegetated area from edge and platform dieoff. Managers and scientists have responded by developing and implementing plans to organize salt-marsh monitoring\, assessment\, and intervention efforts while leveraging collective knowledge across state\, federal\, academic\, and NGO agencies. The multi-agency collaboration we call the Salt Marsh RAMP (Restoration\, Assessment\, and Monitoring Program) has made steady progress in actuating these plans by standardizing management tools and methods across agencies\, collecting condition and disturbance data across numerous marshes\, expanding long-term monitoring sites and methods\, prioritizing marshes for restoration and migration facilitation\, testing and implementing innovative restoration and conservation methods\, documenting and assessing restoration outcomes\, applying adaptive management\, and increasing the state’s capacity to initiate and carry out restoration and conservation actions. This presentation will outline our past\, current\, and upcoming work. \nClick here to learn more URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/salt-marsh-projects-and-programs-webinar-mawwg-nebawwg/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/hottopicsfut.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20241202T232618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T232618Z UID:13173-1733407200-1733414400@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Community Belonging Training - Systemic Inequities and Bridging Resistance Gaps DESCRIPTION:We invite you to the third session in CCTT’s Community Belonging Series\, “Systemic Inequities and Bridging Resistance Gaps”\, where we’ll address resistance gaps and learn practical approaches to advance equity in our communities! During this time\, we will:\n\nExplore the dynamics of systemic inequities\, intersectionality\, oppression\, and privilege to better understand barriers faced by historically marginalized communities.\nUnpack the concept of resistance gaps and their impact on equity efforts.\nDevelop strategies to bridge these gaps through empathy\, dialogue\, and actionable change.\n\nJoin us for this opportunity to strengthen our connections\, learn from one another\, and take meaningful steps toward justice and equity in North Tahoe / Truckee! \nParticipants must register in order to access the Zoom meeting\, so please share the registration links below with anyone who you know is interested. If you have any questions or did not receive a confirmation email after registering\, please email maeve@ttcf.net! URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/community-belonging-training-cctt3/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-02-152428.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20241218T002713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T002713Z UID:13268-1734602400-1734606000@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:OpenStreetMap Trail Mapping for Responsible Recreation DESCRIPTION:Synopsis \nThis webinar will dive into the technical side of the Trails Stewardship Initiative and will teach you about the easy-to-use tools you can use to keep your trails up-to-date in popular recreation apps. Learn more about the webinar including the learning objectives and presenter(s) here. \nThis webinar will be held via Zoom but will also be streamed live on our YouTube channel (where the recording will be housed). Support American Trails and subscribe to receive notifications! \n  \nPresenters \n\nQuincy Morgan\, Technical Lead\, OpenStreetMap US\nJake Low\, Engineer\, OpenStreetMap US\n\nClick here to learn more URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/openstreetmap-trail-mapping-for-responsible-recreation/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/OSM-header.webp ORGANIZER;CN="American Trails":MAILTO:candace@americantrails.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250107T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20241202T202255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T232755Z UID:13148-1736244000-1736253000@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Masterclass: Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements DESCRIPTION:About the event\nWhat this is: \nAn interactive 2.5 hour workshop for individuals seeking to grow their allyship with Native peoples. Participants learn about the strengths and limitations of land acknowledgments and explore concrete\, action-oriented strategies for building connections with Native communities and organizations. \n \nHow you will grow: \n\nGain skills and strategies to successfully address inequities and disparities that exist in your community.\nImprove your understanding of the challenges faced by contemporary Native peoples in relation to your own life and work.\nConnect with like-minded people across fields and organizations who can support you in your diversity\, equity\, and inclusion goals.\n\n \nHow It Works: \n\nWorkshop participants learn about common disparities faced by contemporary Native peoples by examining public health data and hearing from Native community members.\nThrough small\, facilitated group conversations\, participants then analyze the purpose and effectiveness of land acknowledgments in addressing these disparities.\nUsing excerpts from Redbud’s Going Beyond Land Acknowledgement assessment program\, participants self-assess and reflect on their own lives and work\, and begin to build an improvement plan for growing stronger\, more supportive relationships with Native communities.\n\n \nWho We Are: \nRedbud Resource Group’s advisors represent diverse Tribal communities. Throughout the workshop\, we integrate expert knowledge from the fields of education and public health\, as well as our personal insight as Native people. \nClick here to learn more URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/going-beyond-land-acknowledgements-5/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/7e80f6_142776b855114ceb8ab7aade86f91383mv2-e1733170719260.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Redbud Resource Group":MAILTO:info@redbudresourcegroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20250102T222001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T222001Z UID:13320-1737021600-1737025200@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Trailblazing Accessibility: Ensuring Equitable Access to Natural Spaces for Those with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present information on how outdoor spaces can pose safety and accessibility concerns for those with various disabilities and will introduce solution-seeking methods of dismantling accessibility barriers that are applicable to parks\, trails\, and similar natural environments. \nPresented by: \n\nJacqueline Keener-Weatherford\, Owner\, Brushfoot Access\n\nWebinar Outline \nThis webinar will present information on how outdoor spaces can pose safety and accessibility concerns for those with various disabilities. Attendees will be introduced to solution-seeking methods of dismantling accessibility barriers that are applicable to parks\, trails\, and similar natural environments. A variety of solutions will be presented of varying price points\, complexity\, and environmental considerations\, all in order to help facilities grow in a way that is sensible\, sustainable\, and most importantly\, impactful for themselves and their surrounding community. Resources slides at the end will be optimized to be a strong stand-alone document that park leaders can reference when seeking to spearhead projects independently. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand how physical\, sensory\, and cognitive disabilities can make navigating outdoor spaces difficult or dangerous.\nRecognize the diversity of accessibility solutions available to parks and public facilities\, and will consider multiple factors when deciding which solutions will work best for them (these factors include community feedback\, the needs of the surrounding environment\, ADA legislation\, and available resources).\nRecognize four solution categories that can enhance accessibility\, including: a) general maintenance of the physical space [including but not limited to spaces covered by the ADA]\, b) access to information both virtually and on site\, c) resources provided to visitors\, and d) changes made to the physical space.\nBe introduced to over a dozen specific accessibility solutions of varying complexity\, and how they can benefit visitors with disabilities.\nAccess a resource slide after the presentation that will directly link to agencies\, guides\, and similar tools that will be helpful when park leaders begin planning these projects independently.\n\nClick here to learn more URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/trailblazing-accessibility-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AdobeStock_943262884.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20250106T221855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T223510Z UID:13349-1737025200-1737030600@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:SCIENCEx Fire: Fuels Management in Dry\, Frequent Fire Conifer Forests DESCRIPTION:The USDA Forest Service Research and Development is proud to host a series of SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions intended for fire\, fuels and land managers on topics associated with the Wildfire Crisis Strategy and beyond. The SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions will provide big picture and synthetic looks at the current state of knowledge and management considerations for each topic. Each panel is comprised of expert practitioners and researchers from the Forest Service\, universities\, other land management organizations\, industry and non-governmental organizations. Pre-registration is required\, and each recorded session will be 90-minutes in length. \nPanelists \n\nMike Battaglia Research Forester\, Rocky Mountain Research Station\nDerek Churchill Forest Health Scientist\, Washington State Department of Natural Resources\nPaula Fornwalt Research Ecologist\, Rocky Mountain Research Station\nEric Knapp Research Ecologist\, Pacific Southwest Research Station\nSean Jeronimo Principal Ecologist\, Resilient Forestry Wade Tinkham Research Forester\, Rocky Mountain Research Station\nWade Tinkham\n\nClick here to learn more URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/sciencex-fire-fuels-management-in-dry-frequent-fire-conifer-forests/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/b2a43713-1603-4cd1-95cd-9b878b97ff47.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20241204T211258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T211341Z UID:13180-1737550800-1737556200@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Virtual California Biodiversity Network Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a virtual California Biodiversity Network Town Hall meeting. Learn about CBN actions in 2024\, and join CBN in identifying priority actions for biodiversity conservation for the next 5 years to help meet our California 30×30 targets. \nClick here to register URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/virtual-california-biodiversity-network-town-hall/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/boyddeepcanyon-e1733346683604.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20250106T222601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T223717Z UID:13351-1737630000-1737635400@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:SCIENCEx Fire: Smoke\, Smoke\, and More Smoke DESCRIPTION:The USDA Forest Service Research and Development is proud to host a series of SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions intended for fire\, fuels and land managers on topics associated with the Wildfire Crisis Strategy and beyond. The SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions will provide big picture and synthetic looks at the current state of knowledge and management considerations for each topic. Each panel is comprised of expert practitioners and researchers from the Forest Service\, universities\, other land management organizations\, industry and non-governmental organizations. Pre-registration is required\, and each recorded session will be 90-minutes in length. \nPanelists \n\nKat Novarro Wildland Firefighter Health & Wellbeing Program Coordinator\, US Department of Interior\nScott Goodrick Research Meteorologist\, Southern Research Station\nJosh Hall Program Specialist\, WO Fire and Aviation Management\nPete Lahm Air Resource Specialist\, WO Fire and Aviation Management\nSusan O’Neil Research Air Quality Engineer\, Pacific Northwest Research Station\nAmber Ortega Regional Smoke Coordinator & Air Resource Advisor\, USDA FS Rocky Mountain Region\n\nClick here to learn more URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/sciencex-fire-smoke-smoke-and-more-smoke/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/23b4af26-6f64-4077-bc7a-ae734cabb85e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T230000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20250124T010543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T010543Z UID:13445-1738058400-1738278000@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Human Causes and Human Consequences of Wildfires in the Western United States DESCRIPTION:Date: January 28 \nTime: 10am PT \nClick here to register for day 1 \n \nDate: January 30 \nTime: 10am PT \nClick here to register for day 2 URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/webinar-human-causes-of-wildfires/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Humancauseswildfiresseriesflyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20250102T222252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T222252Z UID:13322-1738231200-1738234800@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Access Versus Accessibility DESCRIPTION:The webinar will discuss the distinction between access versus accessibility and will discuss and show examples of increasing trail access and accessibility by focusing on four areas using a DEIAB lens: Information\, Language\, Experience/Environment\, and Authenticity. \nPresented by: \n\nMeg Bandarra\, Founder\, Unpaved Trails for All\n\nWebinar Outline \nThe difference between access and accessibility isn’t well understood\, but the distinction matters a lot for trail users with disabilities. Confusion about these terms can lead to spaces being presented as accessible when they’re actual inaccessible. It can also create confusion among organizations and trail users about what exactly “accessible” means. The webinar would discuss and show examples of increasing trail access and accessibility by focusing on four areas using a DEIAB lens: Information\, Language\, Experience/Environment\, and Authenticity. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nClarifying the meaning of accessible\nIncreasing knowledge and awareness on how to provide better experiences on accessible trails.\nUnderstand ways to increase both access and accessibility\n\nClick here to learn more URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/access-versus-accessibility/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/51806657590_b3a4b5f84b_k.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20250106T222936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T013133Z UID:13353-1738234800-1738240200@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:SCIENCEx Fire: Maintenance of Fuels Treatments: Planning for the Long-Term DESCRIPTION:The USDA Forest Service Research and Development is proud to host a series of SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions intended for fire\, fuels and land managers on topics associated with the Wildfire Crisis Strategy and beyond. The SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions will provide big picture and synthetic looks at the current state of knowledge and management considerations for each topic. Each panel is comprised of expert practitioners and researchers from the Forest Service\, universities\, other land management organizations\, industry and non-governmental organizations. Pre-registration is required\, and each recorded session will be 90-minutes in length. \nPanelists \n\nBrandon Collins\, Regional Ecologist\, USDA FS Pacific Southwest Region\nJustin Crotteau\, Research Forester\, Rocky Mountain Research Station\nJames Furman\, Fire Management Specialist\, USDA FS Southern Region\nScott Ritter\, Research Ecologist\, Rocky Mountain Research Station\nMatt Thompson\, Vice President of Wildfire Risk Analytics\, Pyrologix LLC\nHarold Zald\, Research Forester\, Pacific Northwest Research Station\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to learn more URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/maintenance-of-fuels-treatments/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/d6438a5f-1313-470b-b46a-cfd1d9f7159c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20250102T224835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T225136Z UID:13324-1738836000-1738839600@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:Together on the Trail: Birdability and Accessible Birding DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss birding access features that help make a trail inclusive of folks with disabilities and other health concerns. \nPresented by: \n\nCat Fribley\, Executive Director\, Birdability®\n\nWebinar Outline \nThis webinar will discuss the Birdability Map\, a crowd-sourced map that is a partnership between Birdability and the National Audubon Society\, that details access features at more than 1\,700 trails and birding sites across the United States (and in 15 other countries). It will discuss access features that help make a trail inclusive of folks with disabilities and other health concerns and will share the Birdability Site Review to assess trails for initial access information. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will understand what access features help to create an inclusive experience for birders with disabilities and other health concerns.\nParticipants will have new tools to assess access features of trails.\nParticipants will be able to use and contribute to the Birdability Map in order to create more access to trails for birders with disabilities and other health concerns\n\nClick here to learn more URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/together-on-the-trail-birdability-and-accessible-birding/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/header-01.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T075928 CREATED:20250106T223148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T223404Z UID:13355-1738839600-1738845000@sierranevadaalliance.org SUMMARY:SCIENCEx Fire: Prescribed Fire: New Science and Tools DESCRIPTION:The USDA Forest Service Research and Development is proud to host a series of SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions intended for fire\, fuels and land managers on topics associated with the Wildfire Crisis Strategy and beyond. The SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions will provide big picture and synthetic looks at the current state of knowledge and management considerations for each topic. Each panel is comprised of expert practitioners and researchers from the Forest Service\, universities\, other land management organizations\, industry and non-governmental organizations. Pre-registration is required\, and each recorded session will be 90-minutes in length.\n\n\nPanelists \n\nJay Charney\, Research Meteorologist\, Northern Research Station\nMike Gallagher Research Ecologist\, Northern Research Station\nLaWen Hollingsworth Fire Behavior Specialist\, Rocky Mountain Research Station\nJoe O’Brien Research Ecologist\, Southern Research Station\nRuss Parsons Research Ecologist\, Rocky Mountain Research Station\nBrian Potter Research Meteorologist\, Pacific Northwest Research Station\nCallie Schweitzer Research Forester\, Southern Research Station\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to learn more URL:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/event/prescribed-fire-new-science-and-tools/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sierranevadaalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/b2a719b0-ef0e-457b-aa42-147738453c8b.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR