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California Department of
Fish and Game
Central Coast Region

www.dfg.ca.gov

Organization Type:
Government Agency

Mission:
Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Contact:
Rob Floerke, Regional Manager
California Department of Fish and Game, Central Coast Region
P.O. Box 47
Yountville, CA 94599
Phone: (707) 944-5500
Fax: (707) 944-5563

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma, and part of Solano

Activities:
Research, Education, Enforcement, Policy, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration, Regulation, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Wetlands, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Bay & Estuary Habitats

Educational Resources:
Maps, Guided Walks, Nature Trails, Publications, Guidebooks

Education Programs:
•  Fishing and hunting publications
•  State listed endangered species checklist
•  Where to fish and hunt guides
•  Learn to fish clinic brochures

Target Audiences:
4-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Students, General Public

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers
Annual volunteer naturalist training at Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve and wetland/estuary teacher workshops biannually

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Naturalist Docent, Elkhorn Slough Reserve
  Description:
•  Staff reserve center
•  Lead guided naturalist walks
•  Habitat restoration projects
•  Administrative and computer support services
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Interest in wildlife conservation
  Commitment Required:
8 hours per month
  Application/Training:
9 week mandatory training Wednesday evenings and all day Saturdays
  Community Service Documentation:
No
  Contact:
Jacqueline Kourassis, Volunteer Coordinator
(831) 728-2822


Service Fee:
Day use fee $2.50 per parson at Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve

General Services:
Restrooms, Telephone

Parking Availability:
Business Parking

Disabled Access:
ADA accessible building from parking lot



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