Monthly Program

The speakers this month will be some of the conservation organizations that received donations from the club this year.

Sean O’Brien is the Director of Dry Creek Conservancy.  This is a volunteer organization formed in 1996 that is dedicated to protecting and promoting the Dry Creek Watershed of Placer and Sacramento Counties. The group focuses on raising awareness of local salmon populations and encouraging a pro-watershed health mindset in the community. Our projects primarily consist of conducting creek clean-ups, salmon surveys, and education outreach events.  More info at https://www.drycreekconservancy.org/

Jim Haufler is the President of the Friends of Auburn Ravine.  The group was established in 2016 to advocate for and implement a cooperative and collaborative approach to enhancing the diversity of wildlife in our local watershed based on scientific studies and reliable documented observations. Using the concepts of reconciliation ecology, we work to maintain and improve the diversity of wildlife in such a way that human uses of the landscape can continue, and sustainable solutions can be developed for the benefit of all.  More info at https://www.auburnravine.org/

Patrick Samuel is a Senior Scientist at California Trout.  Cal Trout works to revitalize waters for resilient wild fish and a better California. It’s our belief that abundant wild fish indicate healthy waters and that healthy waters benefit all Californians. With more than sixty large-scale conservation projects underway, in tandem with public policy efforts in Sacramento, our nine regional offices work tirelessly to advance our cause through a four-pillared approach to conservation: science, restoration, community engagement, and advocacy.  More info at caltrout.org

This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the organizations that are battling to preserve, protect and enhance our local waters.  These folks are on the front line, and you do not want to miss their stories.

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