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3/2/07 Job OpportunityPosition: Program Manager - Position filled The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District (SRCD) is seeking a staff person who will work closely with the SRCD Executive Director and staff to manage the day-to-day activities of the District.
For details, see the
Program Manager job announcement. 3/2/07 Addendum Number 1 to the
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10/31/06
Publications available from Sotoyome RCD
Guide to Watershed Project Permitting for the State of California
This manual was created by the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts to assist you in getting started by providing basic information and directing you to sources where you can find more information.
Available for
download here, or in printed form - see
Publications for details.
Russian River Watershed Directory
A guide to resources and services
for management and stewardship of the Russian River watershed.
Available for
download here, or on CD or in printed form - see
Publications for details.
10/18/06
2005-06 Annual Report and 2006 Fall Newsletter
The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District 2005-06 Annual Report and 2006 Fall Newsletter is now available.
10/18/06
3rd Annual Funding Workshop:
Watershed Restoration and
Agricultural Best Management Practices
Sonoma County Water Agency
404 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa
Note location change
RSVP required: Reply to Rick Kaye at 707-569-1448, or rickk@sonic.net
Hear an update from various local, state, and federal agencies/foundations offering grant monies through case by case inquiries & grant programs. Identify your chances, timeline, and steps to apply for funding. Speakers and handouts will identify both public and private sources of funds. Brief overviews of several programs provided. See Flyer for more details.
9/14/06
New Executive Director at the Sotoyome RCD
It is with great pleasure that the Sotoyome RCD welcomes our new Executive Director, Kara Heckert. Many of you know Kara from her time here at the Sotoyome RCD as the former Restoration Project Coordinator. She has most recently been working with the NRCS as the Russian River Coordinator. Kara has several years experience working with landowners, agricultural producers, and residents addressing natural resource concerns.
Kara brings a unique set of skills to the RCD, not the least of which is having a history with the RCD, knowing many of our partners, and a working knowledge of the resource issues throughout the District. The Board feels that Kara's skills compliment those of our existing staff and that she will keep the Sotoyome RCD at the forefront of resource restoration, enhancement, conservation, and education efforts in the region. The Sotoyome RCD remains committed to developing locally driven solutions by working cooperatively with landowners, residents, agencies, and other organizations.
Our sincere thanks and best wishes to outgoing Executive Director, Jennifer Jenkins, who is leaving the RCD and moving north to Humboldt County. Jen will work with Kara through the end of September to ensure a smooth transition.
9/12/06
Russian River Watershed Directory
Sotoyome RCD recently completed a
directory of information, services and
organizations for the Russian River Watershed.
The publication is designed to be a useful tool for watershed management, stewardship, and collaboration. The project, funded by the US Army Corps of Engineers, was completed on behalf of the Russian River Watershed Council. In addition to the PDF version presented here, the document will be uploaded to the Russian River Interactive Information System (RRIIS) website. The Russian River Watershed Council will be the main distributor of additional CD's and hardcopies produced through this project.
8/9/06
Road Restoration Workshop
Sotoyome and Gold Ridge RCD will present a Road Restoration Workshop entitled "Implementing Road Restoration Projects" on Tuesday, August 29, 2006. The event, free of charge, includes a tour and presentation. The tour will take place from 4:00 - 5:45pm , with a presentation from 6:00 to 7:00pm. You may attend either or both, though RSVP's are required (reply to Rick Kaye at 707-569-1448, or rickk@sonic.net).
The workshop will take place at the Alpine Hall in northeast Santa Rosa. Presenters include John Green from Pacific Watershed Associates and his staff. The tour will include portions of work underway in the Upper Mark West Creek Watershed. See Flyer for more details.
7/31/06
Job Opportunity
Position: Executive Director - Position filled - see 9/14/06 announcement (above)
The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District (SRCD) is seeking a staff person to work closely with the SRCD Board of Directors and staff to manage the day-to-day activities of the District. The Executive Director is in charge of all agency operations. The Sotoyome RCD is a public agency who values their staff and their commitment to finding solutions to natural resource issues.
For details, see the
Executive Director job announcement.
Final date for filing: August 9, 2006.
5/10/06
Austin Creek Watershed Assessment
Download the Austin Creek Watershed Assessment. This assessment was prepared by Laurel Marrcus and Associates and Dennis Jackson under contract to the Sotoyome Resource Conservation District. Partial funding was provided by the State Water Resources Control Board. Please contact Sierra Cantor if you have questions regarding this report.
5/10/06
Russian River Coastal Tributary Improvement Program
Download the Coastal Tributary Improvement Program (CTIP) monitoring and restoration summary reports. The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District received funding through the Proposition 13 Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program to implement this program. Please contact Sierra Cantor if you have questions regarding these reports.
4/7/06
2006 Russian River Directory
Complete your entry for the 2006 Russian River Directory here.
Entries due April 21, 2006.
The Directory is now available - see 9/12/06 announcement (above)
3/17/06
Wildfire and Your Home
Defensible Space and Construction Considerations for
Fire Safe Homes
Santa Rosa Fire Department Training Tower
West College Avenue /Stony Point Road in Santa Rosa
A free workshop for homeowners, building contractors and suppliers, Fire Safe Council members, Volunteer Fire Departments, planners, realtors, policy makers, and others. See workshop flyer for details.
3/17/06
Recovering Coho Salmon populations
in the Russian River Watershed
A Brood Stock Program Workshop
Lake Sonoma's Milt Brandt Visitor Center in Healdsburg
and an offsite trapping/monitoring location
Please join us for a free and informative day of presentations and demonstrations to overview the progress of an innovative Coho Salmon recovery effort in the Russian River Watershed. See workshop flyer for details.
1/1/06
New Executive Director at the Sotoyome RCD
The Sotoyome RCD welcomes Jennifer Jenkins as our new Executive Director. Jennifer joined the RCD last year as Assistant Executive Director, and moved into the Executive Director position on January 1st. Jennifer can be reached at (707) 569-1448 ext. 104 or jjenkins@sotoyomercd.org.
Our sincere thanks and best wishes to outgoing Executive Director, Kerry Williams, who is leaving the Sotoyome RCD after 9 years of dedicated service. Kerry will continue to assist the staff and board of the RCD in the months ahead, as she turns her attention to her family's ranching operation.
12/7/05
Welcome to our new Restoration Projects Coordinator
The Sotoyome RCD would like to welcome Dannielle Gray as the new Restoration Projects Coordinator. Dannielle's permitting experience and background in natural resources will contribute to our ability to continue to assist landowners in addressing conservation issues and implementing restoration projects. Dannielle can be reached at (707) 569-1448 ext. 105 or dgray@sotoyomercd.org.
10/18/05
Job Opportunity
Position: Restoration Project Coordinator - Position filled - see 12/7/05 announcement (above)
The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District (SRCD) is seeking a Restoration Project Coordinator. Work will involve coordinating activities related to implementing the District's restoration and monitoring projects. These projects may include sediment reduction through road repair, streambank stabilization and revegetation, gully repair, riparian exclusionary fencing, and water quality monitoring.
For details, see the
Restoration Project Coordinator job announcement.
Final date for filing: November 4, 2005.
9/27/05
Education Program
The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District (SRCD) Education Program delivers adult and K-12 education that promotes an understanding of the interplay between agriculture and natural resources, and sponsors projects that address stewardship of our natural resources.
9/16/05
Status Report
Sotoyome RCD has completed its 2002-2005 Status Report, which highlights our programs and achievements.
9/16/05
Call for Associate Directors
The Sotoyome RCD Board of Directors is looking for individuals who are interested in becoming Associate Directors. More information.
9/13/05
Gualala River Estuary Study Talk
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Celebrate the California Coastal Commission's Coastweeks educational program and learn about fisheries habitat in the Gualala River estuary and lower river. A comprehensive assessment study funded by the State Coastal Conservancy has been completed. This talk will focus on the findings of this study and the recommendations for future enhancement and restoration. This event is co-sponsored by the Sotoyome Resource Conservation District and the Gualala River Watershed Council. For information regarding the time and location of this event, please contact Kathleen Morgan of the Gualala River Watershed Council at (707) 785-2525 or kmorgan@mcn.org.
9/9/05
Staff Changes at the RCD
The Sotoyome RCD wishes to give its warmest appreciation to Kara Heckert, who has coordinated our Restoration Program for the last four years. Kara has taken a new position as Soil Conservationist at the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Ukiah, but will continue to lend her expertise in the Russian River Watershed. Her new email contact is: Kara.heckert@ca.usda.gov. Questions pertaining to projects formerly overseen by Kara can now be directed to our new Assistant Executive Director (see below).
The Sotoyome RCD wishes a warm welcome to Jennifer Jenkins, our new Assistant Executive Director. Jen brings extensive talent and experience to this newly created position. She can be reached at (707) 569-1448 ext 104, or jjenkins@sotoyomercd.org.
7/13/05
Next up in our workshop series, "Septics Unplunged."
Understanding and managing septic systems old & new to benefit your wallet and environmental health.
And see our new
Homeowner Guide to Septic System Operation.
Workshop Date: July 23rd, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Workshop Location: Koret Club, 20488 Highway 116, Monte Rio
For more information or to RSVP contact Rick Kaye at (707) 569-1448 ext. 102 or e-mail him at RKaye@sotoyomercd.org.
6/20/05
Download the Russian River Creek Stewardship Monitoring and Assessment Summary Report 1998-2004. This report was funded by the Sonoma County Water Agency. Monitoring in the study reaches listed in the report was completed with funding from a State Water Resources Control Board 319(h) grant and funding from the Sonoma County Water Agency. Please contact Sierra Cantor at the Sotoyome RCD if you have questions regarding this report.
6/20/05
Download the Copeland Creek Watershed Assessment. This assessment was funded by the Proposition 13 Costa Machado Water Act of 2001 and administered by the State Water Resources Control Board and the Sonoma County Water Agency. Please contact Sierra Cantor if you have questions regarding this report.
6/21/05
JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSITION: 2 Field Technicians - Positions filled
Start date: July 1, 2005 (approx.)
The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District in collaboration with the Gualala River Watershed Council is recruiting field personnel for the 2005 summer season. These are temporary, seasonal employees to assist in the collection of stream data primarily within the Gualala River watershed.
For details, see the Summer 2005 Field Technician Job Description.
5/11/05
JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSITION: Associate Director - Position filled -
see 9/9/05 announcement
The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District (SRCD) is seeking a staff person to work closely with the Executive Director to manager the day-to-day activities of the District. The Associate Director is the second in command of all agency operations.
For details, see the RCD Associate Director position document. Final date for filing: June 3, 2005.
5/3/05
Our May workshop,
"About Equines: Effective land and manure management near
creeks and rivers," will be held Wednesday May 18th, 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the
Finley Community Center at 2060 W. College Avenue in Santa Rosa. The
workshop is free, though $10 donations are optional. Printed materials and
light refreshments will be provided to attendees. The workshop is sponsored
by the Sonoma County Horse Council and the Sonoma County Department of
Health Services. RSVP'S required. Please RSVP to
rkaye@sotoyomercd.org
or at (707) 569-1448, ext 102.
3/4/05
Sotoyome RCD proudly presents "Living on the Land" a practical workshop series highlighting effective stewardship of our natural resources. This 2005 calendar year workshop series has been organized by the Sotoyome Resource Conservation District, in collaboration with the Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District for selected topics. Our workshop series sponsors are the Russian River Watershed Council and the Gualala River Watershed Council.
Coming soon, a flyer on our April 5th workshop: "Invasive Plant Species Update: Watershed and site-specific approaches to Arundo donax removal and riparian restoration. Co-sponsored by Circuit Rider Productions, Inc."
2/16/05
Creative Re-Use is a locally operated non-profit program in Sonoma County that takes re-usable items, then provides them - at miniscule costs - for your crafts, teaching, hobby, and professional artwork projects. Through their efforts, significant tonnage of materials are diverted from the landfill each year. Unfortunately, the program is likely to close its doors.
Sotoyome RCD has offered to keep the program alive, but needs your assistance with the this one-question survey: PDF format / MS Word format
Please return the survey by March 18th, 2005, to rkaye@sotoyomercd.org or call Rick Kaye at (707) 569-1448 for more information.
11/19/04
Learn how to fund a stewardship, restoration, or conservation project on
private (and public) property
Tuesday, December 7th, 6:30p.m.- 9:00p.m.
This workshop will provide an overview of governmental and private foundation funds available for projects. This is a presentation designed for both the savvy individual and newcomer. For more information see our December flyer or go to the calendar for our scheduled events.
Note change of location:
Finley Community Center, Cypress Room
2060 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa
11/5/04
Is your Ground Covered? A Rural Roads Workshop
Third in a public education workshop series offered by the Sotoyome and Gold Ridge RCDs.
Check out the workshop flyer
or go to the calendar for our scheduled events.
9/21/04
The Sotoyome RCD in collaboration with Circuit Rider Productions Inc. and Mendocino RCD
has developed a
draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for Giant Reed (Arundo donax) Removal
in the Russian River Watershed. Please send all comments on this document to:
Kara Heckert
Sotoyome RCD
P.O. Box 11526
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on October 14th.
7/14/04
The SRCD Education Program is designed to support, showcase, or bolster existing natural resource education programs and services that utilize community collaboration and cooperation. The target audiences for this effort include schools, landowners, and citizen/service groups.
9/29/04
The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District, in collaboration with Laurel Marcus and Associates, will be offering the next Fish Friendly Farming workshop series starting in January 2005 in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. For information regarding the workshop series, including registration forms, click here.
For more information about the Fish Friendly Farming Program, click here. You can also e-mail Kara Heckert, or call her at the Sotoyome RCD at (707) 569-1448 if you have additional questions about the program.
9/21/04
Watershed Monitoring 101
Second in a public education workshop series offered by the Sotoyome and Gold Ridge RCDs.
Check out the series flyer
or go to the calendar for our scheduled events.
8/25/04
Alien Invaders in Our Watershed!
Sotoyome and Gold Ridge RCD have kicked off a fall/winter landowner and
public education workshop series. Check out the
series flyer
or go to the
calendar for our scheduled events.
7/15/04
The Russian River Watershed Directory is nearing completion. The directory will be a useful tool to locate resources and services for the watershed.
To include your group or agency, fill out a survey form, call Rick Kaye at (707) 569-1448, or email rkaye@sotoyomercd.org. Information must be received by July 29, 2004.
6/28/04
The Spring 2004 Newsletter is out. Check it out here.
6/25/04
Due to prevailing wage issues as they apply to volunteer monitoring and restoration under publicly funded programs, volunteer monitoring activities have been suspended for the 2004 Summer/Fall season. An educational workshop series will be offered beginning in September. Please check in for details.
12/19/03
At long last, the Snapshot Day 2003 Report is available!
12/19/03
Applications for this year's Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) are due
by January 16th. EQIP provides technical and financial assistance to eligible producers
(grossing $5,000 or more) to address soil, water, and related natural resource concerns.
It offers cost-share payments for implementing eligible conservation practices and incentive
payments for implementing land management practices. For more information on this program
and eligibility click here.
11/6/03
The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District, in collaboration with Laurel Marcus and Associates, will be offering the next Fish Friendly Farming workshop series starting January 14, 2004 in Sonoma County and January 15, 2004 in Mendocino County. For complete information regarding the workshop series, including registration forms, click here.
For more information about the Fish Friendly Farming Program, click here. You can also e-mail Kara Heckert, or call her at the Sotoyome RCD at (707) 569-1448 if you have additional questions about the program.
9/3/03
Upcoming creek monitoring workshops:
Saturday, September 6 - It's a Pebble Count double-header! We will start on Hulbert Creek in the morning and move to Hobson Creek in the afternoon. Please feel free to join us for either or both parts of the day.
Saturday, September 13 - Our last monitoring workshop of the season will be at Fife Creek.
The Mark West training on September 20 has been canceled.
For all workshops, please wear sturdy, preferably waterproof, shoes, and bring drinking water and a snack. Details, including start times and meeting locations, are available here.
All SRCD events are open to anyone. If you have any questions or need special accommodation, please contact Sierra Cantor at (707) 569-1448 or scantor@sotoyomercd.org.
9/3/03
The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District, in cooperation with the Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District, is offering a workshop on a new publication by Laurel Marcus entitled "The House and Garden Audit: Protecting Your Family's Health and Improving the Environment." The House and Garden Audit is for urban and rural homeowners and residents to evaluate chemical use and general management in their house and garden.
Please join us on Monday, September 15, 2003 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sebastopol Veterans Memorial Building. See the flyer. The workshop is free of charge, but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Sierra Cantor at (707) 569-1448 or scantor@sotoyomercd.org.
9/3/03
The Summer 2003 Newsletter is out. Check it out here.
6/9/03
SRCD is currently recruiting field assistants for the 2003 field season. The district works in tributaries of the Russian River and Gualala River watersheds. The current needs are primarily in the Gualala River Watershed. Opportunites exist to engage in channel survey work associated with the monitoring programs underway. Resumes or Letters of interest are due on June 17th, followed by interviews on June 18th and 19th. For more information, see the attached description or contact Rick Kaye at (707) 569-1448 or rkaye@sotoyomercd.org. Full details are available here.
4/28/03
Citizen monitors are invited to participate in Snapshot Day, the first California Coast Wide stream and river monitoring event on May 17, 2003. Snapshot Day 2003 will be the first California Coast Wide monitoring event, extending from the Mexican border to the Oregon border. For more information on Snapshot Day visit www.coastforyou.org.
The SRCD is coordinating Snapshot Day activities from Tomales Bay to the Navarro River and will be holding trainings in Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Please contact Sierra Cantor for information on the training event nearest to you. Volunteers are strongly urged to attend one of the training sessions prior to participating in the May 17 event. For more information check here.
4/28/03
Summer is here! And so is the Russian River Creek Stewardship schedule of volunteer monitoring training workshops. Come spend a Saturday morning with us getting a fish-eye view of the world, while learning about local creeks and watersheds. Training workshops are open to anyone interested in learing about volunteer monitoring and watershed health. For more information check here.
1/29/03
New Job Annoucement: P/T opportunity.1 year position.Education Coordinator for the Gualala River Watershed Council. This is an independent contract position through the Sotoyome RCD. Deadline to apply is Feb 18, 2003. More information here
1/7/03
We would like to bring your attention to our next two workshops.
First on January 25 at the Guerneville Elementary School there is the Fife Creek Restoration Project. Participate in the revegetation of an impacted creek. Learn about native plants specially adapted to grow along streams and more. For more information check here.
Second on February 1 at the Healdsburg city hall there is a Roads workshop led by Danny Hagans of Pacific Watershed Associates. Find out if your roads are contributing to erosion problems on your land or acting as a source of sedimentation into streams. Also, learn about how to properly design and manage your unpaved roads and more. More information can be found here.
11/8/02
The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District, in collaboration with Laurel Marcus and Associates will be offering Fish Friendly Farming workshops beginning in December. The Fish Friendly Farming Program is a voluntary and incentive based program for grape growers. Over last three years, more than 50 grapegrowers have participated in the program. One on one site assistance and site visits will be available for every participant as well as project assistance. Four afternoon sessions will held Thursday, December 5th, January 9th, February 6th, and February 20th from 1-4 p.m. at the Sonoma County Farm Bureau. For more information check here. Also for other calendar information check here.
8/21/02
The summer 2002 Newsletter is out. Check it out here.
8/15/02
Celebrate the Russian River by learning how you can improve water quality and wildlife habitats. Our Creek Stewardship program announces another Backyard Stewardship workshop. This workshop will cover urban and rural residential land management and is free to the public. Find out all the details by clicking here.
8/6/02
Come join us in a Walk along Matanzas creek in Doyle Park. On August 17, 2002. Meet at 10:00am at the Hoen entrance of Doyle Park. Email or Call (707) 569-1448 Sierra for more details.
7/12/02
The Sotoyome RCD in Collaboration with Gold Ridge RCD and the Sonoma County Grapegrowers Association would like to announce a workshop on a Vineyard Winterization Strategies, August 1st. This workshop will provide vineyard owners and Spanish speaking workers with information on good management practices for erosion control, preparation, installation, and maintenance of new and existing vineyards. Speakers will include representatives from the Natural Resource Conservation Service, UC Extension, Sotoyome RCD, and Steve Thomas from Jackson Family Farms. Click here from more information
5/31/02
Summer is here! And so is the Russian River Creek Stewardship schedule of watershed training workshops - Come play in the creek with us, these training workshops are open to anyone interested in learing about volunteer monitoring and watershed health. All dates and participating watershed groups can be found on the calendar.
02/15/02
Please join us for an educational creek and watershed walk along upper Fife creek. Watershed Scientist Laurel Marcus will be discussing creek and watershed processes, the impacts of roads and trails, and the value of native riparian habitat. Ranger Chazz Potthast will give a brief overview of the restoration program at Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve. This walk will be on Saturday, March 9 at 9:30. More details can be found here.