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8/20/10

Profiles in Conservation:
Murphy Family Vineyards

Murphy family

Many times local landowners and the RCD are so busy doing good work for the land that we don't have the time to reflect on our accomplishments and share them with others.

The goal of our Profiles in Conservation program is to tell the stories of landowners that have been implementing innovative conservation practices for many years, sometimes even across generations. We feel lucky to have worked with so many innovative farmers and growers throughout our district, and we look forward to sharing their stories with the community.

Profiles in Conservation:
Murphy Family Vineyards

7/1/10

Job Opportunity

Position: Administrative Assistant - Position filled

Sotoyome RCD is seeking an Administrative Assistant

Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, the part-time Administrative Assistant oversees and manages all office procedures and other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director. Salary is commensurate with experience.

For details, see the Administrative Assistant job announcement.

6/22/10

Job Opportunity

Position: Riparian Vegetation Specialist - Position filled

Sotoyome RCD is seeking a Riparian Vegetation Specialist

The Riparian Vegetation Specialist position designs and coordinates the implementation of voluntary projects on private property to improve water quality and restore riparian habitat. The Riparian Vegetation Specialist is involved in all aspects of conservation projects related to riparian enhancement and invasive species removal projects, including initiating contact with cooperators, developing plans, facilitating permits, and supervising contractors in construction/installation.

This position works on a team developing, promoting, and implementing conservation practices in the Russian and Gualala River Watersheds. Other responsibilities may include writing grant proposals and developing projects and reports, presenting at educational and training events and working collaboratively with landowners, partner organizations and agencies to provide input on technical documents and reports.

This is a one year grant funded position with the possibility for extension, 30-40 hours a week.

For details, see the Riparian Vegetation Specialist job announcement.

6/21/10

Vineyard Water Management Field Day

Friday, August 20, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hoot Owl Creek / Alexander Valley Vineyards

This informative workshop will discuss wise water use in vineyards and a demonstration project. Topics will include irrigation scheduling methods, including the use of various technologies to assist in irrigation management, frost protection measures and alternatives, and funding sources available. Presenters include Sotoyome RCD, Sonoma County Water Agency, Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, and Mark Greenspan, Advanced Viticulture LLC.

Please contact Karen Thomas at 707-522-5862 for more information and to RSVP by August 11th.

6/10/10

Jenner Headlands Outing

Outing on Open Space District Land
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

See Events page for details.

5/26/10

Mobile Water Lab

Online Sign-up for Mobile Water Lab
now available.

5/13/10

Saddle Mountain Open Space Preserve Outing

Outing on Open Space District Land
Sunday, June 6, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

See Events page for details.

4/15/10

The Happy Cows of Taylor Mountain

Outing on Open Space District Land
Saturday, May 15, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

See Past Events page for details.

3/3/10

Triple-C Dairy Tour

Outing on Open Space District Land
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

See Past Events page for details.

3/1/10

Job Opportunity

Position: Watershed Biologist - Position filled

Sotoyome RCD is seeking a highly motivated
Watershed Biologist for immediate hire

The Watershed Biologist position manages all aspects of the RCD's Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment program including managing field technicians in monitoring program tasks, identifying equipment and funding needs, and program development. This position also assists in the watershed scale restoration planning and implementation of on the ground conservation projects including identifying conservation needs and contributing to design plans, obtaining permits, coordinating implementation, and pre and postconstruction effectiveness monitoring.

This position works on a team developing, promoting, and implementing conservation practices in the Russian and Gualala River Watersheds. Other responsibilities may include writing grant proposals and reports, presenting at educational and training events and working collaboratively with landowners, partner organizations and agencies to provide input on technical documents and reports.

Final date for filing: March 15, 2010

For details, see the Watershed Biologist job announcement.

2/11/10

NRCS is offering $1 million in a new EQIP program
for water conservation on vineyards

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Ed Burton announced a $1-million special initiative to conserve water in the Russian River and its tributary streams during important life cycle periods of salmon.

The NRCS in Sonoma and Mendocino counties is accepting applications for its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for practices that reduce the amount of water diverted for irrigation and frost protection of vineyards and orchards.

For details, see the News Release.

2/10/10

Job Opportunity

Position: Physical Scientist - Position filled

Sotoyome RCD is seeking a highly motivated
Physical Scientist for immediate hire

The Sotoyome RCD Physical Scientist position coordinates resource conservation activities and assists in the implementation of voluntary projects on private property to improve water quality and restore habitat. The Physical Scientist is involved in all aspects of conservation projects, including initiating contact with cooperators, identifying conservation needs, developing plans, facilitating permits, and supervising contractors in construction/installation.

This position works on a team developing, promoting, and implementing conservation practices in the Russian and Gualala River Watersheds. Other responsibilities may include writing grant proposals and reports, presenting at educational and training events and working collaboratively with partner organizations and agencies to provide input on technical documents and reports.

Final date for filing: February 19, 2010

For details, see the Physical Scientist job announcement.

2/5/10

Russian River Receives Major National Grant
to Benefit Endangered Coho Salmon

Foundation awards $696,000 to partnership
working to improve stream flows, water supply reliability

Sonoma County, CA — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation today announced an award of $696,000 to the Coho Water Resources Partnership, which is working to improve stream flows and water supply reliability in five tributaries of the Russian River critical to the recovery of endangered coho salmon.

Read the News Release

2/5/10

Mill Creek Watershed Planning Meeting

Saturday, February 27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Felta School House
1043 Felta Road, Healdsburg

The Sotoyome Resource Conservation District is pleased to announce that watershed planning and hydrology study efforts are underway in the Mill Creek watershed. Please join us to learn about strategies to improve stream flow for salmon and to meet agricultural and residential needs, and to learn how you can be involved in these efforts.

Download the event flyer.

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