Sierra Resource
Spotlight
Articles
Climate Change
http://yubanet.com/california/Home-on-the-California-Range-Year-2100-Land-Useand-Climate-Change-Could-Impact-Wildlife-Water-Supplies.php#.VROedkI6HzI
Home on the California Range, Year 2100: Land Use and Climate Change Could
Impact Wildlife, Water Supplies
YubaNet, USGS, 3/25/15
Sierra Link: How will the changing climate affect California grassland habitat and
rangelands? Projections by the USGS conclude that wildlife habitat could decline as
much as 37 percent by 2100 due to changes in land use and climate.
http://yubanet.com/regional/Lake-Tahoe-research-provides-newinsights.php#.VROjRkI6HzI
Lake Tahoe research provides new insights on global change
YubaNet, University of Hawaii, 3/13/15
Sierra Link: Understanding how nitrogen is recycled through the lake ecosystem
provides new information on the health of Lake Tahoe and other high alpine lakes
and provides new information on how global change may directly affect the clear
blue lake.
Forestry
http://www.hcn.org/articles/the-art-and-science-of-forecastingwildfires?utm_source=wcn1&utm_medium=email
The art – and science – of forecasting wildfires
High Country News, Kate Schimel, 3/13/15
Sierra Link: Science and research models are becoming more sophisticated for fire
modeling which could mean great things for the West and the Sierra.
Recreation
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/newsbytes/2015/666_extra_cadastral.html
Surveying in the Backcountry of the John Muir Wilderness!
BLM News Bytes, Matt Campos, 3/15
Sierra Link: A light-hearted story about a great summer experience in the Sierra.
http://www.hcn.org/articles/california-state-parks-blueprint-for-a-more-diversefuture?utm_source=wcn1&utm_medium=email
California state parks' blueprint for a more diverse future
High Country News, Jodi Peterson, 3/19/15
Sierra Link: By making California’s state parks, many of which are in the Sierra,
more relevant to the diverse population, perhaps the number of visitors and interest
in the state parks will increase.
Water
http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/water-anddrought/article13908632.html#storylink=cpy
As drought worsens, L.A. water agency offers cash to Sacramento Valley farmers
The Sacramento Bee, Dale Kasler, 3/12/15
Sierra Link: Can selling water to southern California be detrimental to Sacramento
Valley farms or is “sharing caring” in this case?
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/13/opinion/the-southwestern-waterwars.html?emc=edit_th_20150313&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=66064703&_r=1
The Southwestern Water Wars
New York Times, Richard Parker, 3/13/15
Sierra Link: California isn’t the only state experiencing the negative effects of the
drought. Across the Southwest the scene is a triple threat: booming population,
looming drought and the worsening effects of climate change. How are the other
states dealing with the triple threat?
http://capitolweekly.net/california-urged-resolve-delta-water-issues-fast/
California urged to resolve delta, water issues — fast
Capitol Weekly, Chris Austin, 3/24/15
Sierra Link: What happens in California doesn’t stay here – some say our water
woes are affecting the West and the world in ways we’re not fully aware.
Wildlife
http://yubanet.com/california/Emergency-Protection-Sought-for-California-sTricolored-Blackbirds.php#.VROguEI6HzI
Emergency Protection Sought for California's Tricolored Blackbirds
YubaNet, Center for Biological Diversity, 3/11/15
Sierra Link: Tricolored blackbird populations have declined dramatically in the
Central Valley due to many factors including destruction of wetlands and native
grasslands, pesticide use and mowing of harvest crop nesting sites during nesting
season. With much of their habitat within close proximity to the Sierra, what does
this mean for Sierra wide protections?
http://yubanet.com/california/Threat-to-marine-life-adds-to-California-swoes.php#.VROiP0I6HzI
Threat to marine life adds to California’s woes
YubaNet, Tim Radford, 3/23/15
Sierra Link: The drought and warming trend in California’s weather isn’t good news
for marine life and may include aquatic life in Sierra streams and waterways as well.
Other
http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-pol-green-energy-20150324story.html#page=1
California's push for clean energy has a problem: no place to store it
LA Times, Chris Megerian, 3/23/15
Sierra Link: Without a place to store renewable energy, California is searching for
innovative ways to increase their green energy storage and meet the demands of
renewable energy set by the state. How will the Sierra invest in renewables and
become part of the solution?
http://www.capradio.org/articles/2015/03/23/proposed-office-to-help-poorcommunities-get-clean-drinking-water/
Proposed Office To Help Poor Communities Get Clean Drinking Water
Capitol Public Radio, Amy Quinton, 3/23/15
Sierra Link: The proposed Office of Sustainable Water Solutions could go a long way
to help disadvantaged communities in California and the Sierra.
Jobs
Do you want to spend your summer on the South Yuba River? The South Yuba River
Citizens League (SYRCL) is seeking three part-time, enthusiastic River Captains to
lead SYRCL’s efforts in educating the public about best stewardship practices at the
river this summer. River Captains are representatives of SYRCL at four popular river
crossings and supervise our team of volunteer River Ambassadors. This is an
excellent opportunity to exercise your passion for stewardship while gaining
experience with volunteer coordination and hands-on environmental education.
The River Ambassador program runs 15 weekends between May 24th and August
31, with trainings in April and May. River Captains will work 3 to 4 weekends per
month, on a rotating basis. Compensation is $10/hr. More information about the
River Ambassador program can be found at: http://yubariver.org/programs/riverambassador-program/
The full job description is here: http://yubariver.org/wpcontent/uploads/2012/06/RiverCaptainJobDescription.pdf.
Truckee River Watershed Council is hiring!
Love the Truckee River watershed? Come work with us! We are currently looking
for great candidates to work with us at the Truckee River Watershed Council for two
of our programs.
As a Direct Contact Associate, you'll be promoting our River-Friendly Landscaping
program by canvasing targeted neighborhoods and explaining the program directly
to the property owners. You will also assist Conservation Assistants in recruiting
homeowners at events such as Earth Day, Truckee Thursdays and other community
wide events.
This part-time, independent contractor position runs from April through September,
2015. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 18, 2014. PLEASE NOTE:
Interviews will be held the week of March 23rd.
Please contact Erin Casey, Director of Land Use Compatibility for the Truckee River
Watershed Council at [email protected] or 550-8760, x7 if you have
questions about these Direct Contact Associate positions.
http://www.truckeeriverwc.org/images/documents/TRWC_RFL_FinalDCA2015jobDescrip%20(2).pdf
Events and Activities
Reclaiming the Sierra 2015
April 20-21, 2015 at California State University, Sacramento
The Sierra Fund’s bi-annual conference, hosted at the heart of the glitter and
devastation of what was California’s original Gold Rush, is the state’s primary venue
for collaboration and action around addressing the ongoing effects of historic
mining.
http://reclaimingthesierra.org
How Blue Is Your Valley? Your Voice, Your Future: A Community Conference
on Water in the San Joaquin Valley
Friday, April 24, 2015
Fresno City College
Old Administration Building (OAB)
1101 E. University Avenue, Room 251
Fresno, CA
Earn up to 6 hours participatory MCLE credit.
You can now REGISTER ONLINE for this program. See Your Voice for more
information.
Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 9:00 AM—4:30 PM Catered Lunch/snacks
Bartley Ranch Regional Park–6000 Bartley Ranch Rd
2nd Annual
Platinum Sponsor
Eastern Sierra/Tahoe Trail Summit “Building Collaborative Partnerships”
Registration https://www.tahoerimtrail.org
Questions [email protected] 775-720-4732
Resources
http://rosefdn.org/apply
Rose Foundation has several opportunities for organizations to apply for funding.
Rose Foundation administers numerous environmental grants funds, including two
separate grassroots-oriented funds in California; watershed-oriented funds in
California, Washington and Oregon; and placed-based funds which generally
operate on a county-specific level, as well as other specialized funds. Each fund
generally has its own unique issue focus and/or geographic scope, and most funds
have separate application processes. Prospective applicants should carefully review
the following fund descriptions, and follow the application instructions for the fund
which is the best fit for their program.