Events and Activities
El Dorado Community Foundation's Endow El Dorado Grants Gala
Join El Dorado Community Foundation in celebrating the impact of their 2017 Endow El Dorado Grants and a formal recognition of the 2018 recipients.
Date: Thursday, April 19
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Birds of Black Swan Preserve with Ted Beedy
Join Bear Yuba Land Trust and celebrated Ornithologist Ted Beedy in exploring the birds of Black Swan Preserve.
Date: Saturday, April 21st
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Watershed Day At The Capitol
Join California Watershed Network for their Watershed Day at the Capitol in Sacramento, California. Learn from their panel of notable speakers and show your support for California watersheds.
Date: Wednesday, April 25th
Please click here for more details and to register.
2018 Invasive Species Youth Art Contest
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife invites young artists and future biologists to enter the 2018 California Invasive Species Youth Art Contest. This year's theme is "Pledge to Not Spread!""
Date: Deadline May 4th
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Encore De Mayo Fiesta with Center for Sierra Nevada Conservation
Food, music, and a silent auction! What's not to love!
Date: Sunday, May 6th
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Wildflower Walks Along the South Yuba River
When spring arrives in the Nevada County foothills there is no better way to welcome its arrival than with a walk among the beautiful wildflowers at South Yuba River State Park. Docents will provide guided wildflower walks beginning on March 10, and will continue every Saturday and Sunday through May 13 at 11:00 a.m.
Date: Saturday's and Sunday's thru May 13th
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Job Announcements & Volunteer Opportunities
Program Coordinator - Sacramento Valley Conservancy
The Program Coordinator will support and assist the Executive Director, Stewardship Director and the Board of Trustees. The Program Coordinator will oversee recruitment, training and management of volunteers, management of the docent program, and assist with fund raising for annual operations, special programs, and outreach events. The Program Coordinator will report to the Executive Director.
For more info, click here.
Geospatial Analysis - Junior Specialist - UC Davis
This position will aid in interdisciplinary studies of the interactions of hydrology and ecology in montane stream systems. Specifically, the position will assist in the compilation and assessment of large geospatial datasets incorporating hydrologic data, biologic data and landscape attributes. Data management and geospatial modeling using GIS and Program R software are key responsibilities of this position. Successful candidates will also participate in field studies to collect geospatial data using surveying and GPS equipment, aquatic habitat data, biologic data, and water quality attributes.
For more info, click here.
Tahoe Basin Science History Writing Project - League to Save Lake Tahoe
The League to Save Lake Tahoe seeks an experienced writer, with expertise in science history writing or a closely related discipline, to co-author a chapter for a book on climate change and Lake Tahoe. The planned book as a whole will demonstrate the importance of scientific research in the development of effective public policy to protect an important natural resource such as Lake Tahoe.
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Director of Stewardship - Sequoia Riverlands Trust
The Director of Stewardship oversees restoration, management and monitoring of lands conserved by Sequoia Riverlands Trust, including nature preserves, conservation easements, and other conserved lands. Direct supervision of Land Steward and Preserve Manager. The Director of Stewardship is the lead manager of SRT’s Conservation Easement program.
For more info, click here.
River Policy Director & Community Engagement Manager - South Yuba River Citizen League
SYRCL is seeking both a River Policy Director and a Community Engagement Manager. SYRCL’s River People Program is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to implement our strategy of community engagement, volunteerism, outreach, and communications. For the River Policy Director position, SYRCL is seeking a seasoned advocate and manager with excellent leadership, communication, community organizing and coalition-building skills. Both positions open until filled.
For more info, click here.
Sierra Program Director - California Trout
The Sierra Program Director will have overall responsibility for implementation of CalTrout’s 2018-21 Strategic Plan for the Sierra region.
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
California Adapts Podcasts
In this three part podcast special, host Doug Parsons interviews a range of experts as they tell about the state’s five major elements of climate adaptation: fire, drought, flood, temperature, sea level rise.
Check it out here.
Thank Congress for Saving AmeriCorps and Senior Corps
Congress just passed a $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriations bill to fund government operations for the remainder of fiscal year 2018 (which ends on September 30, 2018). The bill includes $1.06 billion for CNCS, an increase of nearly $34 million. The bill sustains funding for Senior Corps and AmeriCorps*VISTA, includes an increase of $26 million for AmeriCorps State and National, and increases funding for state commissions, AmeriCorps*NCCC, the Volunteer Generation Fund and Days of Service.
For more info, click here.
Tahoe Basin Opening/Closing Dates for Campgrounds, Beaches, and Forest Roads
List of projected opening dates for campgrounds, day-use areas, beaches, general recreation areas, interpretive sites, picnic sites and resorts in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
For more info, click here.
Mammoth Is Ready For 100% Renewable Energy
Sign a petition urging the Mammoth Lakes Town Council to commit to 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable energy by 2050.
For more info, click here.
Become a 2018 Member Group of the Sierra Nevada Alliance!
Our goal at the Sierra Nevada Alliance is to protect and restore the Sierra Nevada by strengthening individual efforts and joining together as a region-wide force. The most integral component of the Alliance is our strong network of Member Groups. The goal of the Alliance Member Group program is to increase the value of this network as a resource to all involved through expanding our base of Member Groups. We work to actively facilitate collaboration amongst Member Groups to broaden our collective impact on behalf of the Sierra. Contact Sara Monson here
For more info, click here.
Recreational Pacific Halibut Fishery Opening
Information about the new halibut fishery opening in May.
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