Global Warming Stewardship Program

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The Role of the RCD

Leslie Bryan Climate Stewardship Coordinator Western Shasta Resource Conservation District [email protected] (530) 365-7332 ext. 215

RCDs Resource Conservation Districts


Over 3,000 in the nation with 103 in CA: National Association of Conservation Districts
www.nacdnet.org

California Association of Conservation Districts


www.carcd.org

Our Area

~1.7 million acres bounded on the east by the watershed divide between eastern and western Shasta County; the north by the Siskiyou County line; the west by the Trinity County line; and the south by the Tehama County line.

Our Mission Special district of the State of California entirely funded by grants and contracts. Since 1957 has worked with willing landowners, government agencies and other organizations to facilitate the conservation and restoration of Western Shasta County's natural resources.

Our Focus
Fisheries Restoration Water Quality and Quantity Invasive Species Management Wildland Fuels Management Environmental Education Climate Stewardship

From Ridgetop to Stream and All the Land In Between

Activities
Facilitate landowner participation in conservation and restoration and state, federal or local grant programs Create and promote long-term relationships with conservation partners Source for natural resource education for watershed education and improvement Implements projects for: Resource Assessments and Management Plans Erosion Control Revegetation Fuels Management Fisheries Restoration Watershed Group Formation

Communication

Local/Regional Meetings County Fairs and Festivals Website Newsletter Flyers, Brochures, Videos Social Media In Person

Resources for More Information

Future
Connect landowners with organizations and programs to assist with their conservation and land management goals.

PG&E Climate Smart Program


Voluntary program for customers to reduce or absorb the greenhouse gas emissions associated with a home's actual energy use Tax deductible ~ $5/month for typical northern CA home 100% of contributions support projects that capture and absorb GHG emissions http://www.pge.com/climatesmart/

Thank You

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