Events and Activities
Alliance's Wild & Scenic Film Festival in South Lake Tahoe
Our Wild and Scenic Film Festival combines award-winning environmental and adventure films with the energy of local activism. Featured films will include exciting outdoor adventures, environmental battles and inspirational stories of people making a difference. The film festival supports the Alliance’s work to protect and restore the Sierra through our Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership. New this year, we are adding a Wild Child Children's Film Session to our film festival! We will also still host our traditional evening adventure film session.
NEW DATE: Saturday, March 31th
Location: MontBleu, South Lake Tahoe
Please click here for more details.
Webinar: Case Studies in Forest Health and Woody Biomass Utilization
This webinar, hosted by Sierra Camp, will feature four ground-breaking case studies of organizations and individuals doing critical climate action work in the Sierra Nevada.
Date: February 28th at 10 am
Please click here for more details and to register.
Eastern Sierra Land Trust's Mule Deer Migration Corridor Field Trip
Wondering how local mule deer and other wildlife are coping with this hot and dry winter? On March 3, Eastern Sierra Land Trust invites you to join them as they explore the Round Valley mule deer herd’s migration corridor near Swall Meadows. You'll enjoy spectacular valley views, look for wildlife, and learn about the deer's migration from California Department of Fish & Wildlife expert biologist Timothy Taylor.
Date: Saturday, March 3rd
Please click here for more details.
California Adaptation Forum
The biennial California Adaptation Forum gathers the adaptation community to foster knowledge exchange, innovation, and mutual support to create resilient communities throughout the state. The Forum offers a series of engaging plenaries, sessions, networking opportunities, workshops, and tours to support our transition from adaptation awareness and planning to action.
Date: August 28th - 29th
Location: Sacramento, CA
Please click here for more details.
Job Announcements & Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer at the Tahoe Environmental Research Center's Science Expo
TERC is currently organizing two children's Science Expos, one in North Lake Tahoe and one in South Lake Tahoe. They are looking for volunteers to teach at simple science stations at these events.
For more info, click here.
Executive Director - Alpine Watershed Group
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for strategic planning, organizational development, financial management, fundraising, staff supervision and program operations. The ED currently supervises three staff members and one contractor and reports to the Board of Directors.
For more info, click here.
River Policy Director - South Yuba River Citizen League
SYRCL is seeking a seasoned advocate and manager with excellent leadership, communication, community organizing and coalition-building skills. Duties will be primarily dedicated to the Stop Centennial Dam and Yuba Salmon Now campaigns as well as communications and general advocacy on a variety of current issues. Position open until filled.
For more info, click here.
Conservancy Project Development Analyst II - Sierra Nevada Conservancy
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) is seeking a highly motivated individual who has strong analytical skills and natural resource experience to join the Department’s Mt. Whitney Area unit and work in our Eastern Sierra Office. The analyst will independently perform complex work related to Subregional project and program development, planning, and implementation.
For more info, click here.
Board Member - Tahoe Resource Conservation District
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District is currently seeking a new board member. Please review their website for details.
For more info, click here.
Communications Director - Tahoe Fund
The Tahoe Fund is seeking a superstar Communications Director to work in a fast-paced and lean environment. The ideal candidate will have no problem rolling up their sleeves to get the job done. We are searching for an experienced, reliable, self-motivated professional who is well connected.
For more info, click here.
Resources
Civic Spark Seeks Project Partners
Register for a CivicSpark Project Partner Informational Webinar, in which you’ll learn more about being a project partner with CivicSpark for the 2018-19 Service Year, and having a CivicSpark AmeriCorps member work on climate, water, or opportunity access projects in your community.
For more info, click here.
RFP: Log Meadow Restoration Project - Assessment and Restoration Design
American Rivers has received funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Watershed Restoration Grant Program to complete baseline assessment, conceptual and technical restoration designs and environmental compliance and permitting for the Log Meadow Restoration Project (Project). Submittals accepted until March 9th.
To learn more, please click here.
Notice of Public Review and Meeting for the Draft Mokelumne River Wild and Scenic River Study Report
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) has prepared a draft study report to assess the eligibility and suitability of adding five segments of the Mokelumne River into the California Wild and Scenic Rivers System and is currently seeking public comment. Public comment due by February 28th.
To view the RFP, please click here.
Interactive Online Educational Platform: A Forest Without Trees
This dynamic website includes interactive information about tree mortality in the Sierra and includes shareable resources to educate others.
Check it out here.
CDFW Now Accepting Fisheries Habitat Restoration Project Proposals
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting proposals for projects under its Fiscal Year 2018-19 Fisheries Habitat Restoration Proposal Solicitation Notice.
To learn more, please click here.