Events and Activities
US Army Corps to discuss Yuba River ecosystem restoration study at public meetings!
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, will host a series of public scoping meetings discussing the feasibility of ecosystem restoration in Northern California’s Yuba River watershed.
Dates and Places:
• Weds, Oct. 28, 1–3 pm in Sacramento.
• Thurs, Oct. 29, 5–7 pm in Nevada City.
• Weds, Nov. 4, 5-7 pm in Marysville.
Please view the Official press release here!
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jenn!
Public Salmon Tours!
Get out on the Yuba River for an all-day rafting exploration of prime salmon spawning habitat between the Hwy 20 Bridge and Sycamore Ranch Park. Get your hands (and feet) wet while learning about the salmon life cycle, their ecology, and human impacts.
Dates: Oct 31st and Nov 7th, 2015
Location: Browns Valley, CA
Fee: $65 for SRYCL members and $75 for nonmembers, proceeds help support the school salmon tour program.
For more information, click here, or contact River Education Coordinator Heather Kallevig or call (530)265-5961 x218!
Eastern Sierra And Death Valley Camping Book Signing!
Range & River Books is hosting a book signing for the new travel guide, Eastern Sierra And Death Valley Camping With Privacy, the region’s definitive guide to private and secluded campsites. Authors Kimberly and Patrick Wilkes will donate $2 of each book sold to benefit the Eastern Sierra Land Trust, door prizes will be awarded, and the first 20 attendees will receive a free digital portrait taken by photographer Patrick Wilkes!
Date: Sat., Oct. 17th, 3-5pm
Location: Range & River Books, Bishop, CA
For more information, call the bookstore at (760) 873-6882, or visit this event page!
SGMA Information Meetings!
The State Water Resources Control Board and the Department of Water Resources will hold a series of informational meetings at the dates below to discuss implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and to answer questions from the public!
• October 21st - Valley Glen, CA
• October 22nd - Visalia, CA
• October 27th - Sacramento, CA (Webcast)
• November 5th - Redding, CA
Times:
• 1 to 4 pm: Technical sessions for Local Public Agencies and organizations
• 6 to 8 pm: Public forums for groundwater users and the general public
More info available here!
Job Announcements & Volunteer Opportunities
Operations Manager with Friends of the Inyo!
This fantastic non-profit organization seeks a new Operations Manager for their office in Bishop, CA. The position will be responsible for daily operations of Friends of the Inyo, including financial and human resource tasks as well as legal obligations and operations management. This is a full time, year-round, position!
For more information, click here,
or contact Friends of the Inyo by email.
Development Director with Eastern Sierra Land Trust!
Want to live and work in an area that is famous for its outdoor recreational opportunities and offers access to world class rock climbing, bouldering, cycling, backpacking, hiking, trout fishing and skiing in the winter? Eastern Sierra Land trust is hiring! They’re looking for an experienced Development Director to join their dynamic team in Bishop, CA.
Full job description available here.
Fish and Wildlife Technician - CA DFW!
The CA Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician based in their Oroville Wildlife Area location in Butte County.
Job description and application info here.
Rangeland Watershed Initiative Partner Biologist!
Several positions may be available in Mariposa county, as a collaborative partnership between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Point Blue Conservation Science! This position will focus on providing value added delivery of wildlife conservation programs on working lands through Farm Bill and other federal and state funding programs.
Job description and application info here.
Resources
Sierra CAMP: Climate Adaptation & Mitigation Partnership!
Sierra CAMP is a public-private, cross-sector partnership working to promote climate adaptation and mitigation strategies across the Sierra Nevada region.
This online hub for climate action is a wonderful place to find upcoming events and essential resources.
More information available here
California Water Plan E-News!
DWR and the CA Water Plan publish a weekly electronic newsletter on Water Plan news. There has been a lot of news this week!
More information available here.
Soil Health Mini-Grant Request for Proposals!
The purpose of these grants are to facilitate the following:
(1) demonstration of how improved soil health afects grazing lands sustainability;
(2) establishment of conservation partnerships, leadership, and outreach;
(3) education of grazing land managers, professionals, youth and the public;
(4) enhancement of technical capabilities; and
(5) improvement in the understanding of the values and multiple services that grazing lands provide.
Proposals will be reviewed and announced on or before October 27th, 2015.
More information available here.
