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California Sea Urchin Commission

www.calurchin.org

Organization Type:
Government Agency

Mission:
The Commission seeks to support strong local coastal communities, fair levels of income for the thousands of persons engaged in sea urchin commercial fishing enterprises, and historically significant cultural and community resources within California's coastal areas.

Contact:
Vern Goehring, Executive Director
California Sea Urchin Commission
1621-B 13th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 444-8194
Fax: (916) 444-8195
vern@cal.net

Geographical Focus:
State

Counties Served:
Los Angeles, Mendocino, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Sonoma, Ventura

Activities:
Research, Policy, Conservation, Commercial, Restoration, Regulation, Water Monitoring, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention, Economic Sustainability

Topic:
Aquaculture, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Coastal Processes, Endangered Species, Fisheries, Habitat Restoration, Islands, Kelp Forest, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff

Educational Resources:
On-Site Programs, Newsletter, Website, Public/Mass Media Promotional Outreach

Target Audiences:
General Public

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Commission Public Member
  Description:
One available position. Serve as researcher, advocate, and liaison to the public, representing the Commission and the sea urchin industry in general.
  When Needed:
Throughout the year
  Qualifications:
Must not hold direct economic interest in the sea urchin industry (i.e., licensed commercial urchin diver or processor).
  Commitment Required:
Two year position, five-ten hours per week or month. Varies.
  Application/Training:
Candidates are screened by Executive Committee, which sends its recommendations to the Department of Food & Agriculture, whose Director makes the appointment.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Vern Goehring, Executive Director
(916) 444-8194


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