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Conservation Corner
by Heath Wakelee
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Lots going on in April.
If you have not done so already, this would be a great month to log your four hours of conservation time. If you have already done your duty, I hope that you will be willing to log some additional volunteer hours in April. Here are some important events to consider (especially April 28th!):
On April 12 & 13 the American River Watershed Conference will be held, Among other topics, this important conference will look at the status of species of concern in the Lower American River and address important topics like water temperature, flows, salmon egg physiology and the value of woody debris. Visit www.csus.edu/CREST/American_River_Watershed_Conference.html for more information.
On April 18 & 19 Sierra College will have their annual Earth Day Celebration at the Bell Tower Quad.
On April 21 join the Protect the American River Canyon (PARC) for a stream clean up event at the Highway 49 bridge over the American River. Begins at 9:00 a.m.
On April 22 there are two events. First is Bill Templin leading a group for a cleanup at the Ralston Afterbay at Oxbow Reservoir. Contact Bill for more information via E-mail at wtemplin@surewest.net . At Bill’s events there is always food and fishing, so you will want to bring your gear and join him on this all day event. The second event starts at 9:00 a.m. at Markham Ravine in Lincoln. Contact Bill Plumb at 916 677 9762 for more information.
On April 28 thee are three events taking place (1) Granite Bay Flycasters will participate on a cleanup of Secret Ravine. We’ll meet in the parking lot behind the United Artists Theatres (Eureka & Sunrise in Roseville) at 8:30 a.m. and travel together to our usual starting site near Sutter Hospital. This is the club’s traditional Creek Week event and we need all the people we can to turn out. (2) Bill Templin will lead a group in the Auburn area to clean up Arcade Creek. Contact Bill Templin via E-mail at wtemplin@surewest.net for more information. (3) Georgetown will have its Arts and Nature Festival in downtown Georgetown.
Well, that should be enough to keep me busy! I hope you will all take part in at least one Creek Week activity and leave our streams clean!
Tight Lines, Heath Wakelee VP Conservation Phone: 916-870-5253 |
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