California Society for Ecological Restoration January 2025 |
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In this newsletter, you will find:
SERCAL 2025 Annual Conference Klamath River Restoration Renew Yourself: Join SERCAL Thank you, Sponsoring Members! Santa Ana River Science Symposium 2025 Lookout Slough Tidal Habitat Restoration Project Northern California Botanists Symposium Undergrad Mentorship Program — Marine Sciences Here's Some Good News! Santa Ana River Native Fish Survey Our Partner Organizations are the Best! Check Out All the Resources on our Website! |
See You at Restoration's Finest Annual Gathering!
1. Save the Date: April 21-23 at the DoubleTree in Sacramento
2. Present a paper or poster! Abstracts due January 15
3. Join our amazing sponsors! There's no power greater than 1:1 convos
4. Sign up for an April 21 fieldtrip — you know you want to!
5. Be a Torchbearer by sponsoring a rising star from the Next Generation
Registration for the conference and hotel discounts begin in early February...Watch your inbox and our website for the latest details!
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Klamath River Restoration |
The Klamath River restoration project, the largest river restoration in U.S. history, has completed its dam removal phase, finishing ahead of schedule and on budget. This project opens up nearly 400 miles of habitat along the Klamath River, allowing salmon and other species to thrive again. Governor Gavin Newsom, who supported the project since 2020, emphasized its environmental and cultural significance, particularly for tribal communities that have relied on the river for generations. The removal of century-old dams addresses historical declines in fish populations and water quality, allowing for natural river flow and the ongoing restoration of 2,200 acres of previously submerged land.
Read more here!
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With your support of SERCAL, you are facilitating the growth and sustainability of a collaborative, knowledge-based, forward-thinking industry that is leading the effort to create and sustain a robust California native landscape for wildlife, plants, and people. We greatly appreciate the support and camaraderie of the following organizations and invite your organization to join in this important effort!
Valley Oak Sponsors
Arroyo Willow Sponsors
Sustaining Business Members Sustaining Individual Members Scott Dreher | Richard B Lewis| Emily Zefferman Our Cadre of Torchbearers for the Next Generation Did you know you can change the future for a Next Gen Attendee? Learn more here! And the continued and generous support of Victor Schaff and the Schaff Family Foundation |
Lookout Slough Tidal Habitat Restoration |
The Lookout Slough Tidal Habitat Restoration and Flood Improvement Project, led by California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Ecosystem Investment Partners, has restored 3,400 acres of tidal wetland habitat in Solano County, creating essential habitat for sensitive fish species like the Delta smelt. This project also enhances flood protection for the Sacramento area, adding over 40,000-acre feet of flood storage within the Yolo Bypass. Key features include a new setback levee, tidal channels, and multiple levee breaches that allow tidal water flow to support wildlife and reduce flood risk. As California’s largest tidal wetland restoration in the Delta, Lookout Slough reflects a successful public-private partnership and an innovative approach to balancing environmental needs with human water demands amid climate challenges.Read more here!
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Northern California Botanists to Present a Symposium |
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On January 13-14, 2025, Northern California Botanists will be presenting a two-day symposium titled “Collaboration, Diversity, and Partnerships in Northern California Botany,” to be held at California State University, Chico. The symposium will include an exciting line-up of topics ranging from collaboration and partnerships to Northern California botanical discoveries, a poster session, and a third day of workshops and a field trip to choose from. The symposium will also include an evening reception, banquet, and keynote speaker Patrick Reynolds, of Heritage Growers and River Partners on “Production of Native Seed Ecotypes to Support Diverse Large-scale Conservation Efforts in California.” The symposium is open to anyone: botanical enthusiasts, professionals, and students.
For a detailed program and registration information, click here.
*The Northern California Botanists is an association of botanists in the NorthernCalifornia region with the purpose of increasing knowledge and communication about botanical issues concerning science, conservation, education, and professional development.e text here.
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Undergrad Mentorship Program - Marine Sciences |
The Pathways to Research Training Program has provided funding to faculty so that they may provide mentorship to underrepresented students in ocean and coastal science.
"Many of the funded programs focused on one key strategy: mentorship, often accomplished by pairing undergraduate students with graduate mentors. One program, at San Diego State University, found success by creating research teams consisting of a community college student, a fourth-year undergraduate and a graduate student mentor. After participating weekly in collaborative research and online trainings for three months, the younger students reported a higher sense of belonging in the sciences."
Read more here!
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The state of California, with federal support, has started an expanded restoration project at the Salton Sea, focusing on wildlife habitat, air quality, and water improvements. This expansion covers 750 acres, adding to an existing 5,000-acre restoration effort. With $175 million in recent federal funding (part of a $250 million commitment from the Inflation Reduction Act) alongside over $500 million in state funds, the project addresses shrinking water levels and increased salinity that harm wildlife and air quality in the Imperial Valley. Governor Newsom praised the partnerships involved and emphasized the project's ecological, health, and economic benefits.
Read more here !
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Santa Ana River Native Fish Survey |
It's that time of year again! The Santa Ana Native River Fish survey is up.
"The Santa Ana River in the Los Angeles region of California demonstrates common habitat degradation symptoms that are characteristic of the urban stream syndrome. These impacts have altered the Santa Ana River community structure, with few species as impacted as the native Santa Ana sucker (sucker; Pantosteus santaanae). 2. Consequently, a recovery plan developed for sucker identified the need for a population viability analysis (PVA) to assess sucker extirpation risk."
To read more from this publication on the Santa Ana River Survey, click here
To view the dataset, click here
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Our Partner Organizations are the Best California Native Grasslands Association (CNGA) leads the popular Grasslands session at our conferences. Our organizations also offer a joint membership discount as well as discounted registrations to each other's events.
California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) is another important partner in restoring our native California landscapes. We offer discounts to each other's annual gatherings.
California Ecological Restoration Business Association (CalERBA) is a 501c6 organization that represents a growing sector of state businesses that specialize in delivery of high impact environmental outcomes.
California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving as a strong advocate, technical resource, and partner to the state's 96 RCDs so that they can be Relevant, Excellent, and Visible “go-to” hubs for conservation in their communities.
Ecological Workforce Initiative is working to meet the workforce needs of the growing ecological restoration industry by training workers for living-wage careers that support both the economic vitality of our communities and the health of our environment.
The UC Davis Graduate Program on Environmental Policy and Management provides advanced training in applying environmental science to real-world environmental policy and management issues focusing on building quantitative skills for practice-oriented careers in environmental policy and management.
Members of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) are able to earn CERP credits towards certification through SERCAL's annual conference.
The University of Wisconsin Press offers SERCAL members discounted subscriptions to Ecological Restoration and Native Plants Journal.
Are we missing a potential partner? Let us know who to contact! |
Post a Job | Find a Job
It's easy and it's free! Find a great job or an amazing new member of your team. Here are some of the most recent jobs posted to our website: - Senior Program Manager, Golden Gate Raptor Observatory - Sausalito, CA. Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Application Filing Deadline: 01/17/2025.
- Conservation Crew Lead - Quincy, CA. Feather River Resource Conservation District. Application Filing Deadline: 01/17/2025.
- Conservation Technician - Quincy, CA. Feather River Resource Conservation District. Application Filing Deadline: 01/17/2025.
- National Park Service (NPS) Scientists in Parks (SIP), Summer 2025 - Multiple positions offered across the U.S. National Park Service. Application Filing Deadline: 01/19/2025, 11:59pm.
- Habitat Restoration Crew Member (AmeriCorps) - Paicines, CA. Conservation Legacy. Application Filing Deadline: 02/15/2024.
- Associate Restoration Scientist - Modesto, CA. River Partners. Application Filing Deadline: Open until filled
- Engineer - Sonoma County. Sonoma Resource Conservation District. Application Filing Deadline: Open until filled.
- Restoration Field Manager/Senior Restoration Field Manager - Dixon, CA. Solano Resource and Conservation District. Application Filing Deadline: Open until filled
- Project Director of Restoration - Truckee, CA. Truckee River Watershed Council (TRWC).
- Heavy Civil Project Manager - Petaluma, CA. Hanford ARC. Application Filing Deadline: Open until filled
Go to our RESOURCES menu to find or post a JOB, VOLUNTEER events, and even MORE OPPORTUNITIES! |
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