Truckee Home Access Program (THAP) Workshop
Zoom meetingThe Town of Truckee has an upcoming information workshop for their new Truckee Home Access Program (THAP). In alignment with the Town Council’s priority to address the need for workforce housing, THAP was created to address the affordable housing issues faced by the local workforce. It is a challenge for local buyers to find and finance a home for
Forest Futures Salon: Recap of 2022 Fire Season
Zoom meetingWith the Mosquito Fire quickly spreading just 35 miles outside of Tahoe Truckee, evacuation preparedness was the topic of conversation. Local CAL FIRE and US Forest Service representatives will share insights from the 2022 Fire Season and the factors that influenced the Mosquito Fire’s behavior. Speakers: Kyle Jacobson, Forest Fire Management Officer, Tahoe National Forest
Sierra Nevada Alliance Monthly Webinar: Getting to know the California Native Plant Society with Cris Sarabia
Zoom meetingMark your calendars! Cris Sarabia, former President of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS), will be joining us on February 28, 2022 at 12 pm for a presentation on Getting to know the California Native Plant Society. Cris will share his insights on topics including an introduction to the CNPS, how their work impacts the
Sierra-wide Executive Director Peer Huddle
Zoom meetingThe purpose of these gatherings is to network, coordinate, share resources, provide professional development, and generally lift each other up to get more conservation work done in the Sierra. Tentative Agenda will be posted as it approaches. If you have any suggestions for a professional development session, please email Jenny at jenny@sierranevadaalliance.org
SYRCL’s Quiz Night
Zoom meetingSYRCL’s annual Quiz Night scholarship fundraiser is back! Since 2002, we have been gathering as a community for a night of revelry to raise support for our community’s high school graduating seniors (with the exception of 2020). Each year, we award a $4,000 scholarship to support a local college-bound student on their path to becoming
Sierra Nevada Alliance Member Group Meeting
Zoom meetingTentative Agenda Topics: Reminder of Member Group renewal, summary of this year's benefits, & how we hope to create a stronger Alliance! Coordinating and creating an online hub for all Sierra Nevada Earth Day activities. Coordinating and creating a CEQA expert resource list. Sierra Day at the Capitol & A Legislative Update Creating a working
Sierra-wide Executive Director Peer Huddle
Zoom meetingThe purpose of these gatherings is to network, coordinate, share resources, provide professional development, and generally lift each other up to get more conservation work done in the Sierra. Tentative Agenda will be posted as it approaches. If you have any suggestions for a professional development session, please email Jenny at jenny@sierranevadaalliance.org
Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Human Health Lecture
Zoom meetingJoin UC Davis for a virtual lecture on the Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Human Health with Kent Pinkerton, Ph.D., UC Davis on Thursday, October 29 at 12 noon. UC Davis scientists are conducting research to study the impact of wildfire smoke and ash on human health. Dr. Kent Pinkerton, an expert in air pollution and its effect on respiratory
Cross-Boundary Tools to Implement Shared Stewardship Peer Learning Session
Zoom meetingCross-Boundary Tools to Implement Shared Stewardship Peer Learning Session This is the fourth in a series of seven peer learning sessions on Shared Stewardship hosted by the National Forest Foundation in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters Register Here You are invited to the "Cross-Boundary Tools to Implement
Regional Transportation Plan Webinar
Zoom meetingThere is broad consensus that the Tahoe Region needs a transportation system transformation. Improvements are needed to help people travel to, from, and around the Region more efficiently. But they are also needed to strengthen initiatives underway to conserve and restore Tahoe’s environment; revitalize communities; improve quality of life for residents and quality of experience
Rivers Lab: The Book Club for River Geeks
Zoom meetingThe South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) typically hosts Rivers Lab, a monthly scientific report book club, January through June. However, along with many other events, the March Rivers Lab was cancelled. In an effort to bring this event back and bring the community together, this April SYRCL will be hosting a virtual Rivers Lab!
SNAP Employee Panel
Zoom meetingThe Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership is holding a virtual Employee Panel next Tuesday April 28th 1PM PST, via Zoom. You will hear from four of our Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) members about their unique job positions (Education Coordinator, Field Technician, Restoration Coordinator, & Outreach Specialist) during an hour-long employee panel, with a Q&A to