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.
Date: Friday, March 30th
Location: MontBleu, South Lake Tahoe
Please click here for more details.
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.
Sierra Streams Institute's Spring 2018 California Naturalist Course
Registration is open for SSI's spring California Naturalist course. Become a certified California Naturalist to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to educate your community & take part in local citizen science projects! The course will take place in Nevada City on Wednesday evenings from March 7th through May 16th, plus three half day Saturday field trips.
Date: March 7th - May 16th
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
Environmental Justice Community Organizer (Bilingual) - The Sierra Fund
The Sierra Fund (TSF) is seeking a bilingual Environmental Justice Community Organizer, responsible for leading the implementation of TSF’s Disadvantaged Community (DAC) Outreach Program in the Cosumnes, American, Bear, Yuba (CABY) watershed region. Apply by February 1st.
For more info, click here.
California Grant Accountant - Trout Unlimited
The California Grant Accountant will be responsible for budgeting and analyzing program and project expenses, preparing invoices and financial reports for funders, monitoring funds availability, and assisting with annual program budgets. Position open until filled.
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.
Program Officer - California Volunteers
The Program Officer (Officer) works under the supervision of the Director of AmeriCorps. The Officer is responsible for ensuring grant monitoring and compliance for a portfolio of AmeriCorps programs and assists with the implementation, coaching, and training of these programs throughout the state.
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
Cal Fire Grant Opportunities
Cal Fire is accepting applications for their Forest Health Grant Program and their Urban and Community Forestry Program. The programs focus on restoring forest & watershed health and employing urban forestry in communities, respectively.
For more information, please click the links above!
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.
Sierra National Forest Seeks Public Input for 2018 California Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Funding
Feedback will be considered in development of the preliminary grant applications and as final applications are prepared for the 2019 State OHV grant funding proposal.
To learn more, please click here.
USACE Watershed Analysis Tool Available
The Watershed Analysis Tool (HEC-WAT) software developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a model integration tool that allows multi-disciplinary teams to perform water resources studies. The HEC-WAT is now available for free download.
To learn more, please click here.