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JULY MINUTES
NEXT MEETING Is Tuesday August 19th
Salmon Creek Watershed Council meeting 7/15/03

Present: Benjamin Fahrer, Kurt Erickson, Michael Presley, Ann Cassidy, Diane Massura, James Sharp, David Shatkin, Bob Nelson, Hazel Flett, Steve Killey, Kathleen Kraft, Doug Gore.

1. Kleinfelder report is not yet scheduled for Board of Supervisors, but perhaps will be on July 22. Darlene and Bob met with Mike Reilly who thinks Joy Road is parallel to other Class IV water scarce areas in the county and that all Class IV should be treated equally countywide. A discussion was held in terms of Sup Reilly talking to neighborhood groups, perhaps a larger meeting hosted by SCWC. Maybe focus on water issues (or schedule several meetings to cover other issues). Someone will ask Reilly to attend a September SCWC meeting.

2. Joy Road Timber Harvest plan has been delayed.

3. Sonoma County Heritage Network – most members are involved with historical societies and could be a good connection for SCWC oral history project.

4. A Fire Safe meeting will be held in Occidental on July 23. Please put up posters. This an effort to make the forests safer in event of wildfire.

5. Gold Ridge RCD has received the Fish and Game grant. Funding for the study of the Salmon Creek estuary is on the October calendar of the Coastal Conservancy.

6. Doug G. applied for a grant from DFG to improve fish habitat on Tannery Creek with instream structures (logs and rock weirs). Grants will be announced in December. Doug G. also applied for a grant to stabilize the streambed in Salmon Creek at Beth Trachtenberg’s

7. Doug would like to get more information about the brood stock program from Gail Seymour. Steve K. is opposed to introducing fish because they will compete with native steelhead and the timing of the mouth of the estero opening is critical. Steve K does not believe there should be a blanket policy for all streams. This should be a topic for discussion by DFG and those interested.

8. Benjamin Fahrer from Ocean Song introduced himself. Has done watershed work in the Carmel area and is looking to getting involved here.

9. Kurt E. reported that DFG is starting stream inventory at corner of Joy Rd and Bodega Hiway. Thurston and Nolan Creeks will be done next.

10. CA Critical Coastal Areas – Information Exchange coastal.ca.gov. Everyone should fill in survey to determine pilot projects. Critical areas can be listed without becoming projects. LINKS WILL BE SENT WITH MINUTES

11. Bears – people need to secure trash. Later pick up times would allow people to put trash out in the morning.

12. Occidental reservoir – Kurt E. researching purchase of land and/or water to augment summer flows. The spillway could be reworked with meanders and shade to cool the water. Kurt has had positive conversations with Richard Retecki and others about this project.

13. Michael Presley had a mountain lion attack several years ago. A representative of the Mountain Lion Federation came to talk about building lion proof fencing to protect livestock so there is no need to kill lions. The long-term goal of bringing back elk would be compatible with a mountain lion project.

14. Springs – Michael wondered if any group is studying or doing an inventory on springs in the watershed. There is concern that if spring locations were known they would be developed. Spring inventory/ could be combined with developing conservation and protective easements.

NEXT MEETING Is Tuesday August 19th


Thanks to Kathleen and Ann for minutes

Salmon Creek Watershed Council Minutes
Tuesday 6/17/2003
Present: Bob Nelson, Darlene Lamont, Noel Bouck, Kathleen Kraft, Victoria Johnston, Alisdair Bleifuss, Steve Killey, Lauren Hammock, David Feinberg, Maureen Kobbe, Ann Cassidy, Hazel Flett, Lucinda Dekker, Gail Seymour, James Sharp

Miscellaneous Notes:

There’s a slide show of Watershed Day on the website---bodeganet.com?????
It’s time to harvest St. Johon’s Wort

1. The grant for Salmon Creek School will be on the Coastal Conservancy agenda on Oct. 23rd. Richard will make another field visit on Aug. 8th (possibly moved to 8/15). PCI is working the budget fore the restoration component and looking at doing a wetland delineation. In the process of forming committees for different aspects of the project.

2. OAEC will be the fiscal sponsor for the CC grant for an estuary study. The grant will be sent in in a week or so. The grant committee needs official authorization to be in charge of the grant process and the execution of the grant. It needs to be signed.

3. DFG report by Gail Seymour: The reports from last year’s habitat typ[ng will be available soon. Will be doing the habitat typing on Thurston, Nolan, and the main stem this summer. There are opportunities for volunteering. In the last letter to landowners, there a paragraph about the DFG assessment grant. Coho have re-appeared in a couple of Marin streams. DFG is doing presence/absence study. The contracts for the Assessment Grant to the GRRCD will ready soon. The DFG report on the fish kill on the lower Klamath is on the DFG website.

4. History: The Friday walking group had a history walk and are very enthusiastic about on a historical study for Salmon Creek. Want to make a list of resources (books, books, maps) in order to build a data base of local resources. Would like to see ongoing presentations of various aspects of local history. Sonoma Ecology Center is doing a similar project and we should check with them. It’s great to get a head start on this aspect of the CC grant.

5. Kleinfelder report originally indicated that there was a clear trend of of water supplies declining over time and that it would be appropriate to take action without continued study. After a meeting with some Supervisors, they now are asking for another 4 year study. It would be good to have a meeting M. Reilly before the BOS meeting. Form sub-committee to meet and strategize what action is open to us. Interested: Noel, Kathleen, Ann, James, Kurt, + David & Diane as back-up. Also ask Steven Fuller-Rowell.

6. Kurt is looking at ways to return the water (9 acre feet) from the Occidental reservoir to the creek during summer low flows. Would restore historical water flows. He’s in touch with the Occidental City Council, the Water District, and the Water Heritage Trust. Is exploring all possible options.

7. Gail announced there will be an information exchange about critical coastal areas on July 2nd in Pt. Reyes. 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm

NEXT MEETING: July 15th at the Pastorale building in Freestone.

Thanks to Kathleen Kraft for minutes.
Salmon Creek Watershed Council Meeting
Minutes April 15, 2003
Present: Darlene Lamont, Bob Nelson, Kurt Erickson, Steve Killey, Gail Seymour (DFG), Sherry Shelley (DFG), Dallas Zimmer (RCD), Doug Gore, Kathleen Kraft, Lucinda Decker, David Shatkin, Beth Trachtenburg, Noel Bouck, Diane Masura, , Victoria Johnston, James Sharp, Rod Wiedeman, Doug Kraut, Craig Anderson, Abigail Myers, Andrea Oreck, Bill Shubin, David Feinstein

Freestone Valley Alliance Report: The group was organized last Sept. in response to the proposed Phelps Winery. The have a mailing list and meet regularly at Salmon Creek School. Their main concerns are waste water, groundwater, lighting, and noise. They are ordering an independent sound study. They have met with representatives of Phelps and the County PRMD. Their goal is to preserve the rural integrity of Freestone Valley. They see the winery as "industry" coming into the valley.

Walk: There was a visit to four sites along Salmon Creek in Freestone. Due to scheduling problems only a few residents were able to attend, so it is hoped that it can be rescheduled. The stops were at J. Parodi’s, S.Crk School, 611, and the bridge in Freestone. Steve Chatham explained the functioning of the creek and pointed out how it is downcutting in different places.

Report on DFG grant: Gail Seymour reported that the RCD received a watershed planning grant to conduct an assessment of Salmon Creek Watershed. The grant indicates that the agency values the resource and will give an opportunity to look at the habitat for steelhead and coho. Sherry Shelley will be doing in-stream habitat. They don’t yet have the report from last year. The assessment grant will be looking at water quality, erosion sites, sediment sources, and roads and culverts. There is a lot of outreach and education in the grant and it will result in the production of a watershed plan.

Coastal Conservancy Grants Report: The grant for an estuary study, that is currently being prepared, will be submitted to the CC Board in August. The parameters of the estuary study have been defined and we are looking at upland projects that can round out the assessment grant. Joe Pozzi is also submitting a grant to the CC for restoration of sites on ranchlands. Ocean Song received a grant for study of Coastal Prairie, and Victoria Johnston announced that she is working on a large grant for environmental education at Salmon Creek School.

Watershed Day: Preparations are well underway and it looks like a great event. Speakers, Music, workshops, a parade, and lots of kids’ activities. Call David Shatkin at 876-9329 if you can help out as a volunteer. Lots of bodies needed!!

Landpaths: Craig Anderson gave a description of the organization and it’s activities. Was founded 7 years to work with the Open Space District on stewardship, public access, fostering a love of the land. Currently working on trail building at Red Hill and developing public access to the MRC property in Willow Creek.

Doug Gore is working on various projects in the tributaries of Salmon Creek to put in logs and boulders in order to improve habitat for juvenile salmonid habitat.

Next Meeting: May 20th, 7pm, Pastoral building in Freestone



Notes from Salmon Creek Watershed Council meeting

 

March 18, 2003;  7:00 - 8:15 PM, at Pastorale.  23 attendees

 

1.     Jennifer Melman reported that plans for the viewing platform for Salmon School Waterfall are moving ahead thanks to donated labor and should be complete by the end of the week.  Donations and assistance in kind will be sought to cover the cost.

 

2.     Plans for wide spread water quality monitoring initiated by Jennifer will now await implementation of the new grant.  Creek monitoring can be done now with the aid of the Clean Water Institute although this work will not count as an in kind contribution to the grant until May.

 

3.     Paul Riai from the CYO is moving ahead on plans to integrate creek monitoring into his curriculum. The Bishop's approval of a conservation easement from Sonoma County Agricultural and Open Space will allow them to move living quarters away from the creek and begin restoration of the riparian zone. 

 

4.     Darlene LaMont expects the long-overdue Kleinfelder report to the Board of Supervisors on ground water along the Joy Road ridge to say that the problem is so severe that action is needed, not more study.  To back up the report with specific examples of diminishing ground water and to move the board to action a large vocal turnout is needed when this comes up at the BOS, probably some time in April.  Notices will be sent. 

 

5.     The plan to keep ocean outfall (thought to involve a 5-foot diameter pipe likely to run down Salmon Creek Road and into sea off of Salmon Creek Beach) as an option for Santa Rosa has been resurrected as toxic rules and the now-protected Tiger salamander make other alternatives less viable.  It is due to be discussed by the Board of Public Utilities in the Santa Rosa City Council Chamber Thursday, March 20 at 1:30 PM.  Concerned citizens are needed at this meeting and, should the proposal move on to the City Council, there also.

 

6.     Richard Retecki from the California State Coastal Conservancy, described his agency that now has three projects planned in our watershed:

a.     A Coastal Prairie Stewardship Study that is funded for 4 years, $90,000.

b.     Proposal that is being developed by SCWC for a comprehensive inventory of Salmon Creek Estuary and other problems in the watershed that he is due to present to his board in June for ~$400,000. 

c.     A GoldRidge  Resource Conservation District grant to look at roads, sedimentation and such and to develop best management plans for ranges in the area. ($250,000).

 

Using these funds to analyze watershed problem areas should position us well to return to his agency in 3-4 years for implementation grants.

 

He noted that his agency's bond-funded budget is going to remain stable through 2006-7.  He also has the ability to increase funding on approved grants by 15% with just a letter and a budget page without going back to the full board.  His board is now looking favorably on supporting environmental education programs throughout coastal watersheds.

 

7.     Funds must be received through a 501 3C organization.  In addition to the OAEC and Bodega Land Trust, Learning Waters (Abby Myers at Chanslor Ranch) and the CYO have such designation.

 

8.     David Shatkin reports that all is on track for Watershed Day 2003, May 17.  Much help will be needed that day. To volunteer contact David at 876-9329 or dshatkin@sonic.net .

 

 

9.     Kurt Erickson reports that help is available for hedge row planting to cut wind and erosion from California  Family Farmers,  CAFF.  E-mail him at watershed@freestone.com for more information.

 

10.  An interim meeting is planned for 7 pm Tuesday, March 25th at Ann and Alistair's house in Bodega (710 Salmon Creek Rd.) to obtain more input into the grant being prepared for the Coastal Conservancy.  An outline of thoughts generated so far will be sent out beforehand.


Notes from Salmon Creek Watershed Council meeting 

February 18, 2003; 7:00 - 9:15 PM, 10 members present

1.     Discussion focused on the recently funded GRRCD (Gold Ridge Rural Conservation District) grant for Salmon Creek whose purpose is to initiate a dialogue between all landowners about this common resource with the goal of restoring coho. Questions arose about implementation, some of which may be answered on Feb. 19th when Kathleen and others from our group meet with Dee at the RCD.

a.     As the RCD will want a contract to be signed and SCWC people held accountable for their responsibilities under grant, should SCWC have a more formal leadership or is a 'steering committee' sufficient?

b.     To set up the proposed water monitoring to be overseen by PCI (Prunuske Chatham, Inc.), an early meeting was thought necessary to decide what data to collect, how to go about it, how to use it and how to store it. Some degree of confidentiality will be necessary and a nondisclosure agreement to encourage compliance was suggested. Interested parties include Salmon Creek Highlanders and Abby from Chanslor Ranch (both now collecting creek data), hydrologists Lauren Hammock and Brian Cluer, representatives from Salmon Creek School and the CYO. There are a number of known sites with good access.

c.     Assessment consisting of gathering of existing information and land use history will likely fall to the SCWC. A meeting may be devoted to how to accomplish this task..

d.     The steering committee that will oversee the grant will consist of 2 from the watershed, 2 from GRRCD, the project director (who may be one of RCD staff or a new hire), PCI rep and Gail Seymour from Fish and Game.

e.     Outreach meetings, likely to fall to SCWC, should dovetail with those planned by Janet Moore with UCCE, who has funding for such and the Bodega Land Trust that has mentioned an interest in joint sponsorship. 

2.     Watershed Day plans were updated by David Shatkin.

a.     Date is May 17, 2003 at Salmon Creek School

b.     $3,000 grant has been obtained for publicity and others are in the works along with a general appeal to cover permits, facility fees and such. PLEASE RESPOND IF POSSIBLE.

c.     Speakers so far: Mike Riley and Gary Holtzman, environmental attorney. Suggestions for speakers: (1) someone who could describe Miwok environmental impacts (2) The great-granddaughter of Steven Smith, original owner of the ranchero in this area.

d.     Suggestions for tables: (1) a watershed history table, possibly including long term residents. (2) grant information table to explain grant and seek volunteers.

e.     The next meeting on Watershed Day ,at which volunteers for specific tasks will be recruited ,will be at Pastoral, Thursday, Feb. 27, 7:00 PM.

3.     All were urged to join Kathleen in attending the Gold Ridge RCD monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the month in Sebastopol at 7:00 PM.

4.     Kurt has contacted the Coastal Conservancy with a proposal for a grant dealing with the Salmon Creek estuary and received positive feedback.

5.     Craig Anderson of Land Paths has money for a study of a trail system they hope will go from Salmon Creek beach, over the ridge, down into Willow Creek and the Russian River and out to Shell Beach. It was hoped that they would stick to ridgelines and stay out of creeks. Concern was expressed about an open space easement on the Collis property that includes trails and how this would be implemented.

6.     The existence of a West Sonoma County Working Group that is making plans for our area has come to light. Curiously, it includes State Parks, the Coastal Conservancy, Land Paths, Open Space District, and Sonoma Land Trust, but no resident groups. Individuals from these agencies may be invited to our meetings in hopes of providing resident input.

Next meeting will be Tuesday, March 18th, 7pm at the Pastoral building in Freestone.



Salmon Creek Watershed Council Minutes of Mtg. 1/21/03

1.Janet Moore of Bodega Marine Lab reported that they have a UCCE grant for a series of outreach programs/workshops which include info about fish, monitoring, funding, roads etc. 300 people have done these in the Russian River watershed, and now they will do this in salmon Creek watershed probably in 2004. In addition they have enough money to do 5 small restoration projects. There will be a one on one process with landowners to identify problems and help them fix them. Gail Seymour of DFG will be working with them. They target willing riparian property owners and prefer not to have more than 40 folks per workshop. Discussion of the need to finda way to reassure landowners who are resistant and afraid they will have problems with regulatory agencies. Contact: jkmoore@ucdavis.edu 707-876-1908

2. Watershed day 2003 is May 17th. We have received a grant for $3000 for publicity, and will be sending out a fundraising letter for additional funding. Now looking for speakers etc. Suggestions include: Mike Reilly about Coastal Commission. There will be a workshop on eco-friendly projects by Laurel Marcus. There has been more outreach to other public schools this year. It would be great to have some theater, like King Salmon by the Mattole watershed group. Next WSD committee mtg. is Thurs. 1/23 at David Shatkinís house. Contact: dshatkin@sonic.net 707-876-9329

3. Salmon Creek School is just getting going on their curriculum re: watershed and environmental study. They will be building a viewing platform for watching fish swim up the stream at the school. They also are selling redwood from a tree that fell at the school. 4x6 $3/ft, 6x6 $5/ft, 2x12 $2.65/ft. Contact: Victoria at: 874-2546

3.5. Planning continues for a walk on the Freestone reach of Salmon Creek. Liza Prunuske and Steve Chatham will be participating.

4. The Water Quality Monitoring Committee met with 16 folks. They are seeing that flow may be more important than chemistry of the water, and wish to put in some flow gauges. They have hydrology experts to look at appropriate spots for meters, and are soliciting riparian landowners who have good locations. They feel that monitoring is a good way for residents to form a relationship with their stretch of the creek. Janet suggests talking to Gail Seymour or others who may already be doing some of this work. The Sonoma County Water Agency may have Flow Meters to loan.

5. The DFG grant submitted through the RCD was accepted! The assessment of Salmon Creek got the full amount of funds requested. Final version of the grant will be distributed when we have it.

6. There is an Instream Habitat Typing Class being offered in Ft. Bragg by DFG. Sign up soon if interested.

7. Tom Grey, with Ross and Taylor, is conducting an ongoing culvert study regarding fish passage in the watershed.

8. Michael Stusser of Osmosis says he and his staff are very interested in creek restoration, and look forward to helping with hands on projects.

9. Diane Masura and Noel Bouck are collecting rainfall data and working on mapping the differences in various locations within the watershed. Contact: Noel Bouck at: 874-2767

10. The Salmon Creek Highlanders group continues to meet 2nd Tues, of the month. Contact: Darlene Lamont at: 874-3958

The next Salmon Creek Watershed Committee Mtg. is Feb 18th at 7pm at the Pastoral building in Freestone.




Salmon Creek Watershed Council

 

November 17, 2002 at Pastorale (courtesy of Phelps)

 

 

Attendance:       about 45 people from every relevant group.  Remarkable!

                                    They will try to keep in touch via www.bodeganet.com/SalmonCreek

                                     or get on E-mailing list by contacting watershed@bodeganet.com.

 

Reports:

 

First flush:  Samples were collected at around 1:00 AM, Nov. 7; data not yet available. (Darlene LaMont).

 

Fish and Game Department:

Last summer Fish and Game managed to complete habitat typing work on Finley, Coleman Valley, Fay and Tannery Creeks, a monumental task as they progress at only 3/4 to 1 mile/day.  Next year they will tackle Thurston and Nolan and then issue their report on the Salmon Creek Watershed. 

Coho salmon have been added to the state endangered species list.  This triggers immediate work on a recovery plan at Fish and Game and Salmon Creek is included in this planning, among other watersheds that historically hosted coho.  (Gail Seymour)

 

Environmental education at Salmon School is in the planning stages as they implement two new grants that will support staff and enable them to bring in experts to facilitate monitoring and restoration.  They hope to have kids out on the creek in January. (Laurel  Anderson 829-3404).

 

A view area is planned for the waterfall by Salmon Creek School.  Funding from Windsor and Kelly among others is in place, planning is going on now, and construction is planned for next summer. (Jennifer Melman;  874-1658).

 

A water quality-monitoring program is being planned throughout west county watersheds.  In three weeks those interested will have their first meeting.  (Jennifer Melman, 874-1658).

 

Creek monitoring has been going on in the upper reaches of the creeks feeding into Salmon Creek by the Salmon Creek Highlanders who obtain training and equipment from the Clean Water Institute in Occidental.  Water is monitored monthly and habitat quarterly.  Highlanders are seeking own equipment and lab space and are willing to help others get started on monitoring. (Darlene LaMont; 874-3958).

 

A west county bird-monitoring network is being set up in conjunction with the Institute for Bird Populations at Point Reyes and seeks grants and ideas.  (Heather Howitt, 695-3109).

 

The CYO that offers environmental education to thousands of students each year is planning a construction project to renew its aging camp facilities and wants it to be as 'green' as possible.  They are also negotiating for a conservation easement with the Sonoma County Open Space District that would cover the vast majority of their over 200 acres and are interested in learning about and implementing creek restoration on their land. (Paul Raia, 874-0203).)

 

A group is forming that is interested in restoration of the entire reach of Salmon Creek running through Freestone.  A walking tour is planned for those who live along the creek.  (Kathleen Kraft, 874-2014--leave message when she should call back).

 

The Gold Ridge RCD has obtained a large (>$400,000) Prop 13 grant that will support ranch management plans, riparian fencing, erosion control and such on the Estero Americano, Salmon Creek and Cheney Gulch.  Approved money may be several years in coming. (Dee Sampson,; 823-4662)

 

Several grants are pending with various agencies.  Gail reported that implementation grants have the highest priority at Fish and Game where one third of about 400 proposals are funded (assuming no state budget cutbacks). 

 

Chanslor Ranch's environmental education program, Learning Waters, is well under way and starting water quality monitoring while applying for grants for education and transportation for city kids.  Michael Fawcett (875-2721) does sophisticated research there that they hope to make accessible to everyone.  (Abby Myers,  875-2721)

 

Ocean Song is also involved in environmental education for underprivileged children of Santa Rosa and in grassland restoration and environmental stewardship of the 240 acre Finley Preserve (Kathleen Kraft; 874-2014)

 

A newsletter is put out periodically by the Bodega Land Trust.  See Ann Cassidy for a subscription (Ann Cassidy; 876-1806).

 

A West County Fire Safe Council is just starting to develop and hopes eventually to tap into the 3.8 million in federal funds allocated for California to support good forestry work (thinning, chipping, brush control, etc.) leading to fire resistance.  (Kathleen Kraft; 874-2014)

 

Ground water issues are being studied for the Board of Supervisors by Peter Dellavalle of Kleinfelder who is preparing a preliminary planning analysis of water problems in three areas: Joy Road, Bennett Valley and Dry Creek.  It appears that Joy Road has by far the most serious problem and Peter may recommend skipping the long-term study and suggest that the Board of Supes act now on this problem.  He is tentatively scheduled to report to them on December 19th and it is crucial that a body of concerned citizens be there to emphasize the seriousness of the problem.  It is hoped that Peter will give a public presentation locally covering general information on the structure of local aquifers on Dec. 10th.  (Darlene LaMont; 874-3958)

 

Future meetings of the Salmon Creek Watershed Council will be on the third Tuesday of the month.  Next one is December 17th, place to be announced.  Larger quarterly meetings interspersed with monthly working meetings were favored.

 

Summer Morlock presented the Klamath Resource Information System (KRIS) (see www.krisweb.com ).  It is a non-profit group organized to assemble and make available on line and for free watershed data that relates to water quality and to identifying limiting factors for salmon.  They are currently gathering information for a new data set to consist of information about watersheds from the Muir headlands north to include Salmon Creek.  Entitled 'Kris West Marin/Sonoma', it should go on line by May, 2003.  Any data, photos, reports, information you can contribute should be sent to Summer (415-759-6175; summermmorlock@yahoo.com). 

 



Meeting Notes: Salmon Creek Watershed Council

February 17, 2002

 Present: Ann Cassidy, Alistair Bleifuss, Kurt Erickson, Gail Seymour, Kathleen Kraft, Diane Masura, Steve Killey

Most of the meeting was spent on next steps for Salmon Creek.
( I didn't take close notes so this is a synopsis.)

Gail felt the top priority was getting a basin plan for S.Crk. and that was what she would be pushing for in her capacity with DFG. Felt we should go after any and all funding we could. Ann has begun to draw up a list potential funders using the list that Jennifer Michaud sent out and will continue that project by writing a draft of a letter of inquiry to send around.

Discussed what to apply for with SB271--a roads project or try again for an assessment--will they fund assessment without implementation?? Also discussed at length whether and how to collaborate with GRRCD. Makes sense, but is difficult given difference in priorities, style and culture. We brainstormed about getting together a meeting with DFG, RCD, and core folks from the SCWC to discuss how to move toward a basin plan. Could also include Nancy Scoleri, Leandra Swent, Liza Prunske, David Lewis, Janet Blake (or someone from the RWQCB). Kathleen and Gail will begin calling people to put that together (trying for some Tues, Wed, Thurs from 2-4)

Issues to be discussed:
  • 1. Working with landowners
  • 2. Confidentiality
  • 3. Making watershed issues relevant to residents
  • 4. How to overcome barriers to working together
  • 5. Water quality reporting--agreements and protocol

    We also discused what we could do for the initial stages of creating a watershed management plan such as pulling together all the existing information that would go into a plan. We have the 1987 Circuit Riders study, the information that SLT put together, the Joy Ridge study, and possibility of some data from the Nature Conservancy North Coast Regional Plan. Steve said he could begin to put some of the 1987 Study into the computer. We will also try to get in touch with TNC again to see if they can help us (and we them) since we are listed as one of their "portfolios".

    Thanks to Kathleen Kraft for Feb minutes.



    Salmon Creek Watershed Meeting Minutes Jaunary 20, 2002

    Weather: Sunny and beautiful, sat outside and looked at great view!

    Present on the great day: Alisdair Bleifuss, Ann Cassidy, Kurt Erickson, Kathleen Kraft, Dee Sampson (RCD), David Shatkin, Jennifer Melman

    I. Proposition 13 grant discussion

    -Preproposal is due February 1st. Ann and Kathleen will work on it.

    -Plan to ask for fundraising to reduce sediment by targeting

    ranch and rural residential roads in partnership with RCD.

    -Will meet with Joe & Dee on Tuesday. We would use Circuit

    Riders survey from the 80’s as basis for planning.

    II. Watershed Day discussion

    -David Shatkin is working on school’s involvement and would like help.

    -Potential speaks? If anyone has ideas for good speakers please call Kathleen. Kraft 874-2014.

    Thanks to Heather Howitt for Jan minutes.



    Salmon Creek Watershed Council

    Meeting Minutes

    September 16, 2001

     

    1. Fish & Wildlife Coho sampling

      2. -Conducted by Morgan Knecktle, will tour Salmon, Finley and Coleman

      creeks week of September 26th.

    2. Watershed Issues

      3. -Torres Property: defacing property, wants to meet with community. They are

      fencing perimeter to CYO property-we need to talk to them.

      -Ballistery Vineyard: Kurt researched take permits-found none.

      -Keissler Vineyard: along Bodega Hwy-no vineyard permit yet, but have

      grading permit.

    3. Future

    -Gail Seymour-regional board, still wants to tour Salmon Creek.

    -Fish passage barrier-Brock says money is available for restoration.

    -Watson School: not useable for our monthly meetings. Let’s post Salmon

    Creek info there anyway.

    -Welcome packet: let’s try to receive grant to make west-county wide.

    -Heather will investigate non-profit status.

    Basins of Relations Watershed Workshop Notes

    I. Watershed Assessment

    • More Grant Efforts! NOAA-Leah works for community-based grants for salmon habitat monitoring and restoration.

    • Identifying and finding historical data-collect & map

    • Focus on roads inventory. Multi-landowner projects: fuel loal reduction, road assessment/repair, invasives control & education.

     

    II. Outreach

    • SCW Day-Work whoever is going to do it next

    • Meetings-Change time & spot-Watson School

    • Continue signs & displays

    • Video History-Kurt

    • Website & Communications-Kurt improve

    • Produce Resident/Landowner welcome packet

    • Support RCD effort to establish Landowner data base

    • WCWN meetings-support

    • Watershed activities-Hikes & Kayak

    III. Office Space

    • Clean, Reorganize

    • Figure out how to use it more

    IV. Library/Resource Center

    • Sort/Inventory/Catalogue-software to Diane

    card or computer?

    • Acquisition list

    • Sign out system

    • Participate in RCD/WCWN equipment/acquistions

    • Get aerial photo of watershed (Brock)

    • Let people know its there



    July 15, 2001

    Salmon Creek Watershed Council Meeting Minutes



    Salmon Creek Watershed Meeting Minutes July 15, 2001

    I. Basins of Relations Workshop


    II. Grant Status


    III. Signs


    IV. Watershed Day


    V. Property News Alerts




    Salmon Creek Watershed Meeting Minutes

    June 17, 2001

    Individuals Present: Donna Chinley, Heather Howitt, Diane Masurea, Alisdair Bleifuss, Kurt Ericson, Kathleen Kraft, Ann Cassidy

    1. Watershed Day Overview
    1. DFG Grant

    III Future Grants

    1. Triennial Review of Basin Plan
    1. Groundwater Plan Phase I




    March 18, 2001

    Salmon Creek Watershed Council Meeting Minutes

     

    1. SCW Day Report
    1. Signs
    1. Freestone Meeting at Michael Stusser last weekend


    1/24/01 Salmon Creek Watershed Council Minutes

    Proposition 13 update...

    Ann reprted the draft had been sent to Janet Blake. There hadn't been a

    response from Janet, but Gail Seymour answwered with 3 pages of valuable

    suggestions we could incoporate into the Grant Application. She said she'd

    meet with teh grant writing group alonmg with Liza Prunuske early this

    coming week.

    To be included in the application, there was a question to Steve about The

    Bodega Land Trust's history of easments and projects. We need similar

    infoamtion from the NRCS, Coastal Conservancy and The Gold Ridge RCD.

    Also from Gold Ridge (either Joe Pozzi, or more likely, in a timely

    fashion, Jeff Sharp) we need theLandowner data-base to help Fish & Game

    with the instream habitat typing work. Kathleen wil call Joe, again for

    the umpteenth time, to pry out the information.

    Important reminder to hold through all discussions: One of the stated goals

    in the Salmon Creek assessment that it remains a "wild creek".

    Watershed Day...

    Next Watershed Day meeting Feb 1st at Kathleen Brennen's. Brock made three

    presentations at Salmon Creeek School and Harmony School for the poster

    project. They were video-taped for future use. A video history project was

    suggested. Saving stories and memories from long-time residents. David

    Shatkin is working with the school's science and environmental teachers on

    projects. Mike Jenson canhelp with High school mentors. Surfrider

    Foundation gave $200 for Wateshed Day. Ben will make T-shirts with a

    winning student poster. Speakers are being narrowed down. ONe speaker at a

    time, not two at once as last time. Hydrologists and geo-morphologists

    sound mighty popular. Check with The Occidental Community Council, contact

    person, Dave Hamilton.No money available from River Network. The mailings

    for solicitations from Businesses and Sponsors will happen soon. Joy Road

    Neighborhood Association, Rural Alliance lists possible as data-base.

    Bodega Land Trust Letter of Affiliation...

    "Memberships" will be from the Salmon Creek Watershed Council as an

    organization, not from individuals.

    Question? Will the BLT administer ALL funds? Micro-managing or easily

    pass-through. BLT shouldn't have to do everything. Tax identity, interest

    incurred, W-2, insurance,1099's for subcontractors, etc... Linda, Alistair,

    Steve, Kathleen re-writng the letter.

    Watershed Coordinator...

    Looking into the Water Agency funding contract.

    Wrap-up...

    Data-base and Mailings need RCD info.

    Events...

    Laurel Marcus Workshops:

    Feb. 10 th - 9-12pm Palo Alto... Urban nad Residential developmnet effects

    on Watersheds, specifically San Fransquito creek.

    Feb. 26 th - 9 -12 Oakland... Creeks daylighted out from earlier

    undergrounding into culverts.

    March 14 th - 6 - 9 pm Vallejo... Agricultural & Residential effects on

    Watersheds.


    Thanks To Kurt Erickson for these minutes

    Salmon Creek Watershed Meeting Minutes

    January 21, 2001

    I. Proposal 13

    -Sent on January 10th, reply from Gail Seymour-sent comments 3 pages-looks good!

    -Rewrite: applicants capability and commitment, long-standing organization. A. has documents

    -Have list of 5 NRCS projects (mostly equip.), need RCD, C. Conservancy, Joe

    -Will meet about grant, Sunday PM

    II. Watershed Day Meeting Last Week

    -Speakers: Feb 1st 7pm at Kathleen's

    -David S. working on posters with schools

    -Brock made presentation to school classes 3 times

    -Can use video, plus other for W.S. day

    -Lauri Ford will help with art projects

    -Surfrider will make school presentation

    -Will have t-shirts

    -No grant money for W.S. day

    -Sent mailing list in order to send out solicitations

    -Need community outreach at W.S. day

    III. Affiliate Agreement

    -Rewrote contract and policy: voted to accept changes

    IV. Gold Ridge

    -Jeff will build database from Salmon Creek outreach grant

    -Will help get more people involved through newsletter

    Thanks to Heather Howitt for the typing.

    Special report from David Shatkin:

    A short report on my meeting with the Team Leaders


    Each grade grouping has an annual plan of study composed of many topics. Each grade on the elementary level is going to find a topic which will fit into some aspect of "watershed." The second grade studies plants and animals, the fourth grade studies salmon, the fifth ­ water treatment, and has taken a tour of the Dutch Bill watershed. Jane McDonough, the principal\superintendent at Harmony will work with the teachers there to develop the list of topics. Hopefully, then we can find resources to assist them.

    Mike Heffernon, the math/science team leader at Salmon Creek, suggested that it was too difficult to take a whole classroom of students to the creek at one time and perhaps we could find someone with particular knowledge/skills to take groups of kids, at a time, down to the creek to work on a specific experiment or project. The principal at Salmon Creek, Sue Simon, will work with the other teams there to develop a set of topics that we can assist with.

    There was some discussion as to whether the poster project should have winners or some other form of recognition in each class and\or grade level. The consensus was that prizes, etc. should not be part of the project. At Harmony, it seems that parent volunteers do art projects with the classes. I will try to reach these volunteers to see if we can enlist them in this effort. I¹m not sure how it was left with Salmon Creek. I will pursue this with Sue Simon.

    The people at Harmony did not seem to know anything about the "Harmony Dragon". Salmon Creek however, does have a salmon costume.

    David Shatkin


    Salmon Creek Watershed Council minutes, November 19, 2000

     

    Salmon Creek Watershed Day

    The next meeting of the Salmon Creek Watershed Day Committee will be held at Kathleen Brennan's house on Burnside Road on Tuesday, November 25 at 7 PM. Harmony Elementary School and Salmon Creek Middle School are interested in working with us but not in taking on extra work. On November 29, David will meet with teams of teachers from both schools. The teachers want to integrate their participation with their annual plan and they would welcome resource people. There is interest in the "River of Words" program. Partial list of resource people to contact:

    • David Berman might have time in December
    • Lisa Baiter
    • Liza Prunuske
    • Mike Heffernon
    • Patricia Canfield
    • Surfriders - Mike Jensen - coliform monitoring
    • Janet Greene - music
    • Elizabeth Heron - poetry
    • Amy Hill - history
    • Rancho Bodega Historical Society - Roberta Paskos
    • Anna Maria Cuneo -journalist
    • Janet Costello - Bodega - science teacher

    We need to get a commitment from Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District for support. Alistair will check. Kurt will put out a call for artists. Could tie in art to kids enrichment program. Kurt is following up on the historical aspect - to get videos etc. through a grant. Steve has a contact for digital video. Liza wants to take the watershed mural to schools. People should keep their eyes open for photos to put on the mural. Kathleen Brennan wants to work on a grant for the educational aspects of the Watershed Day. PG&E is another source for educational grants.

     

    Goldridge Resource Conservation District report

    The November 16 meeting was well attended by watershed groups and various agencies. Joe is considering hiring Jeff Sharp (who has a master's degree in environmental economics) for RCD staff; the Board will consider this in December. Ann will meet with Joe next week about Salmon Creek grants. Need to identify projects. There is money available from the state for a watershed coordinator (75K) to set up an office and to coordinate and centralize RCD activities. The watershed coordinator will most likely be for the Russian River watershed, which encompasses most of the district but does not include Salmon Creek watershed. We might look at Tomales job description for watershed coordinator.

    Proposition 13 watershed assessment proposal

    Brock, Ann, Kathleen, Kurt, and David Berman met with Liza Prunuske and Martha Neumann about Proposition 13 funding. Funds that are available now are for watershed planning and assessment. Individual watersheds should take the lead on assessments of watersheds (there is a 200K cap) and can work with Prunuske-Chatham. Janet Blake of North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board supports this approach. Much more money will be available next year. Liza will help with grant-writing for free. In their proposals, the individual watersheds need to convey that although they are applying separately they are working together on regional planning. Everyone should read the RFP before the December 18 meeting with Carol Mandel of NRCS. The RFP can be downloaded (?) from the web at http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/prop13/index.html The meeting will be held at 7 PM at Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. Janet will offer 2 workshops locally to help with grant writing; dates have not been announced. The deadline for the proposals is February 1, 2001. Work can begin next fall. Salmon Creek will need a project coordinator.

    Office Supplies

    Kathleen will buy supplies for the office: oil heater; teapot and mister coffee.

    Next meeting

    The next meeting of SCWC will be held at 10 am December 10 at the Ocean Song green barn.

    Thanks to Kathleen Kraft and Linda Esposito for the minutes and typing.


    Salmon Creek Watershed Day Planning Meeting

    October 24, 2000
    (notes from Kathleen Brennan)

    Committee members present reviewed budget which was prepared for the WAG grant, and revised to reflect items deemed necessary. Total amount came to $4050. For detail on revisions see Kathleen Brennan.

    Kathleen Brennan opined that the most important item to fund soon is the $1500 for education (15 classrooms @ $100). She will look into funding opportunities for the $1500. She has identified potential sponsors from the list of previous sponsors, and has a draft letter which will be circulated.

    Diane Masura reported that she spoke with Janet Green, who agreed to organize music for the event. Since she now lives in Cazadero, she will try to attend occasional meetings, including the next one. She also thought one opportunity for improvement is with press releases, which should be earlier, and more frequent. Janet also gave some ideas for funding opportunities.

    Diane and David Shatkin will meet with Harmony Scholl principal and teachers. David contacted David Berman regarding education.

    Amy Hill would be interested in telling stories about the area , and possibly doing a book signing.

    Kurt spoke with Janet Moore, who may not be able to help, but does have some ideas she is willing to share for recruiting artists. He is also working on a History project, similar (or adjunct) to the one done in Bodega. He notes we should put the call for entries out for the poster contests soon.

    Zeno agreed at a previous meeting to look into poetry. He was unable to attend this meeting, but Jillian brought a report from him. He was able to get firm commitments from Elizabeth Herron and Fred Euphrat. He has calls in to several other poets/writers, and had a few people he was unable to track down.

    All in attendance agreed to continue to move forward on their respective tasks, and meet back Tuesday, November 28 at 7pm.


    SCWC MINUTES SYNOPSIS_10/00

    (Thanks to Diane Masura)
    In the absence of Kathleen Kraft, David Shatkin acted as moderator. Also attending were Diane Masura, Steve Killey, Kurt Erickson, Sandy Sharp, Linda Esposito. David reported the events at the last Watershed Day meeting. He has contacted David Berman from Dutch Bill Creek about working with the school program. Reciprocally we were asked to provide a representative for the upcoming Dutch Bill Creek meeting October 25th. Kurt Erickson volunteered.

    Diane had passed out a compilation list from the survey taken at the first public Council meeting in order to assist in the volunteer outreach for Watershed Day. She and David will be meeting with the principal at Salmon Creek School in order to prepare a presentation at a staff meeting involving teachers in preparing students for the event. Representatives from Atascadero Creek and Ebabias Creek attended and expressed an interest in working with us on Salmon Creek Watershed Day.

    Diane reported having received the requested filing word list from the Town Hall Coalition. She needs to take the next step in setting up the filing system for Salmon Creek Watershed Council. Steve said the next step would be to obtain the software program and the name of the person who helped to set that up. Kurt volunteered to research that and then to help install the system. Diane offered to be trained in maintaining the filing system. Linda expressed an interest in working on the system too.

    David Shatkin offered to combine all the rosters and lists acculumated to date for an updated roster list. Steve Killey will supply him with the materials. Kurt described a meeting he attended of several watershed groups (as yet untitled) which successfully collaborated to discuss funding available. Joe Possi of the Gold Ridge Conservation District is working with watersheds north and east of Santa Rosa to help them attain funds for watershed assessments there.

    The proposed damming and ramifications on Ebabias Creek was discussed. Kurt reported what steps are being taken to address the situation. Kurt also described the Watson School display project which will educate the public on the historic site and showcase the Salmon Creek watershed.

    The next Salmon Creek Watershed Day meeting will be held at the home of Kathleen Brennan, 3470 Burnside Rd. at 7pm. Tuesday, October 24th. The next Salmon Creek Watershed Council meeting will be held at Ocean Song Council office 10am. Sunday, November 19th.


    SC Watershed Day Committee Meeting 9/00

    (synopsis from David Shatkin)
    We had a well attended meeting with representatives from Green Valley\Atascadero, and Ebabias Watersheds in attendence. We focused on specific task oriented committees and people took responsibility for helping to organize most of working committes to help with those specific tasks. Those tasks include: speakers, publicity, food, site\permits\insurance, booths and displays, entertainment, school projects, fun and activities, art show, and fundraising. We are still awaiting word on a grant to help fund the Watershed Day and hope to hear during the month of November. We will need many more volunteers and continue to reach out to surrounding watershed groups.


    SCWC MINUTES SYNOPSIS_9/17/00



    The affiliate agreement between Bodega Land Trust and Salmon Creek Watershed Council was reviewed and approved. The application fee will come from funds for the Council held by BLT. Since Council is an officerless association, Kathleen Kraft volunteered to sign the document.

    Salmon Creek Watershed Day Committee gave its report. Diane Masura and David Shatkin met with Kathleen Brennan and discussed the status of the grant application to WAG of Sonoma. At present we are still awaiting a response. Diane and David did an on-site inspection of the Salmon Creek school campus and talked with some staff members. School site maps were handed out to Council and discussion followed on campus use. Site fees for the various areas on campus were enumerated in preparation for submitting application for site use to the school. The next meeting of this committee will be at Kathleen Brennan's 9/28/00 at 7pm. Meanwhile, David will make contact with other watershed volunteers and the teachers at the staff meetings at both Harmony and Salmon Creek schools.

    Kurt Erickson updated the Council on activities of the Sign Committee. He noted the work of similar nature being done in other watersheds. Mike Reilly advocates county signs at specific sites to identify creek crossings. At present the committee has a listing of 15 to 20 possible sites for signs. Ann Cassidy has a file of costs and sizes available through the county. The final selection of sites and sizes and design finalization are yet to be decided. Reference was made to the sign proposal by Brock Dolman at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center for a collaborative effort with Dutch Bill Creek watershed in downtown Occidental. Kurt also described a plan for display and possible overlook proposed by the County at the Watson School site to which we could contribute visuals about Salmon Creek.

    Liza Prunuske of Prunuske Chatham Inc. spoke to the Council enumerating funding sources and making recommendations for Council application. She offered to work with Council to train volunteers for assessment and monitoring within the watershed. She also offered to help with grant writing. Some of the grant funding available she recommended were:

    Coastal Conservancy bond monies set aside for on-going salmon stream work with Karen Gear as contact person.

    319H EPA Clean Water Act grants worked through the State Water Agency and Goldridge Resource Conservation District

    205J Grants for watershed assessment and management planning due in August

    SB270 Fish and Game grant due in February and April for watershed restoration planning

    EPA funds through the Department of Transportation to mitigate the effects of road building

    County Water Agency Funds which may possibly be available for other watersheds besides the Russian River Watershed.

    The next meeting of the Salmon Creek Watershed Council will be Sunday October 15 at 10 am. at the Ocean Song Barn office.

    Submitted by: Diane Masura

    SCWC MINUTES SYNOPSIS_8/20/00



    Copies of minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and the agenda was set. Kathleen Kraft chaired. David Shatkin made a sign for posting at the Ocean Song entrance on meeting days. Agreements are being forged with Ocean Song as to use of the office space, access, and limitations in exchange for use of copier and computer. Grant applications are in and acceptance is awaited. Salmon Creek Watershed Day proposal was presented to the Harmony School District Board and accepted. The Day will be at the Salmon Creek School campus May 19, 2001. A report was presented by Alistair Bleifuss, Kathleen Kraft and Sandy Sharp who attended a workshop gathering other watershed groups. Filing systems are yet to be set up for the many materials and resources being acquired by the Center. Kathleen Kraft will put Diane Masura in touch with a consultant to get the process started. Gold Ridge RCD newsletter and upcoming 9/16 meeting at Bodega Firehall were discussed. Materials for the Salmon Creek Watershed Office still needed are pens and pencils, file folders, and a vacuum cleaner. A format for our pamplet was suggested. The next meeting will be Sunday, September 17. The Watershed Day committee will meet Wednesday August 30th at 6:30pm at Kathleen Brennan's.

    Submitted by: Diane Masura

    SCWC MINUTES 7/23/00



    Present: Diane Masura, Victoria Schmidt, Sandy, Alistair, Sue Marshall, Kathleen Kraft, Kathleen Brennan, Kurt, Steve

    1. Office Access: K.K. will discuss who can use combination lock. For now people will call K.K. or Janine at 874-2077. SCWC may use Ocean Song phone in exchange for their use of copier and computer. K.K. will ask Ron about use of message machine. Steve will make a sheet of guidelines for computer use. Kurt asked if THC could store Franci Gallegos' archives here-could put them on disks. K.K. will talk to John Garn about knowledge map.
    2. Salmon Creek Watershed Day Committee met, propose end of May '01. School Board interested-needs proposal at 8/17 Board meeting. Meeting to draft it, discuss funding, etc. 8/1, 6:30 PM at Kathleen Brennan's, 3470 Burnside Rd. Subcommittees outlined, discussed outreach and funding ideas.
    3. Outreach-reviewed jobs from last meeting's minutes Alistair working for GRRCD, will join Outreach Committee; need to find out deadline for RCD newsletter. Kurt and Kathleen (?) will work on column. Outreach will work to involve other watersheds in watershed day.
    4. Grants/Finance Committee formed: 2 Kathleens, Sandy, Sue, Kurt. First meeting Wed., 7/26, 6:30 PM at Ocean Song office. Bring all the grant stuff you can find.



    Next meeting: 8/20, 10 AM at Ocean Song, 19999 Coleman Valley Rd

    SCWC MINUTES_6/11/00

    Present: Sue Marshall, Sandy, Kurt, Linda Esposito, Rich Hunter, Kathleen Brennan, Kathleen Kraft, Steve Killey, Pat Rothschild, Darlene Lamont

    I. Secretary

    • Kathleen — take notes

    • Sandy — type

    • Steve — post

    II. Outreach committee:

    • David Shatkin, chair* sign at gate

    • Steve email

    • Kurt newspapers

    • email newsletter

    • email info to Sandy or Steve

    • *need to put survey/map/etc.



    III. Logo/sign committee:

    - Steve made several logo variations for sign; may be better for roadside signs.

    - could put maps at key places so people could stop and read them; at, eg., Occidental, O'Farrel Hill, Jonive, and Occidental Rd.
    (watershed border crossings).

    - Sue Head took photos of crossings etc.; should get them from Ann.

    - Committee to do: choose places, choose size, aim of end of July.

    IV. Education, Watershed Day committee:
    Kathleen will arrange 1st meeting, (possibly June 27th, 3470 Burnside Rd.)

    Ann

    Kurt

    Katie

    Kathleen B.

    Diane

    Mike



    V. Joe Pozzi

    - outreach grant:

    salary and costs already using much of grant; could get some $s for outreach, eg. Watershed Day.

    Joe will:

    • - hold 4 meetings

    • - develop owners list

    • - hold short course

    • - write newsletters

    • - write more grant apps.

    • - some money for signs

    We should present specific detailed projects. He felt we could act as advisors.

    VI. Reviewed watershed grant proposal; a few minor changes.

    VII. Sandy suggested additional grants from Sonoma Foundation:

    - Neighborhood Grant for eg. Watershed Day (requires community participation)

    - Capacity Building Grant, $5000, for eg. Center, outreach, Watershed Day

    Contact Sotyome, River Network for their funders?

    Committee: Sandy, Ann, KK, KB, Katy, Sue, (Linda)



    VIII. Computer donated.

    IX. Pat Rothschild, Romancia development:

    • - 1-acre wetland needing to be protected

    • - evacuated, pipes laid, etc., damaged

    • - Permits and Resources said not damaged

    • - should call Army Corps of Engineers or THC or M. Reilly





    SC Watershed Day Committee Meeting 6/27/00



    Present: Ann Cassidy, Diane Masura, Kathleen Brennan

    Discussed previous Watershed day format/events. Some feedback received was that there were so many great speakers that concurrent session format made it difficult to get to hear everyone. Suggested that we try to eliminate this conflict by scheduling speakers in succession.

    Agreed that it would be too much to try to plan for this fall, and that end of May was good timing in 1998. Decided that would be our first choice for dates in 2001.

    Identified the following action items:

    1. Talk to Harmony School Board to determine interest level, and if site would be available again. Kathleen (KB) agreed to call. Update 6/29/00: KB called and spoke with Jane McDounaugh (sp?), Superintendent of Harmony School District. She said they would be happy to work with us on Watershed Day. KB told her we would get back to her once we had more concrete plans.
    2. Following subcommittees need to be developed and filled: Speakers, Entertainment (music/theater groups/poetry), Booths/Exhibits, Food, Permits/Insurance, Artists (art show), Communications/PR, Sponsorship/Fundraising. Agreed to discuss recruitment at next SCWC meeting (7/23). Also need to recruit watershed day chair (person).
    3. Find any info on past watershed day which may prove helpful. Ann & Diane agreed to search their files and pull out any relevant info.
    4. Agreed to proceed with subcommittees filled after 7/23, and to set next meeting at that time.


    Apologies for anything I missed.

    Submitted by: Kathleen Brennan


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