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Friends of San Leandro Creek

www.fslc.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
The mission of FSLC is to restore and enhance San Leandro Creek to increase its potential as a visual and recreational amenity; to preserve its cultural and natural history and to make San Leandro Creek an economically attractive resource; and to promote a healthy environment for its native flora and fauna.

Contact:
Laurey Hemenway, Watershed Awareness Coordinator
Friends of San Leandro Creek
P.O. Box 202
San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: (510) 577-6069
laureyh@fslc.org

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
Alameda, Contra Costa

Activities:
Education, Conservation, Recreation, Restoration, Water Monitoring, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats

Educational Resources:
Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Field Trips, San Leandro Watershed Interactive CD-ROM

Education Programs:
•  Creek field trips for local schools.
•  Annual Watershed Art, Writing and Photography Contests for K-12 students.
•  Watershed Festival table displays of Learning Projects

Target Audiences:
K-12, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

In-Service Training:
Docents/Volunteers
We train volunteers to participate in our San Leandro Creek Ecological Survey, monitoring water quality, vegetation, fish, and bird populations.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
•  Creek Clean-ups twice per year
•  Water Quality Monitoring (Saturdays, Spring, and Summer)
•  Wildlife Monitoring of fish, birds, aquatic insects (spring, variable)
  Qualifications:
Interest in creeks and watershed issues
  Commitment Required:
Flexible
  Application/Training:
Contact FSLC by phone
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Laurey Hemenway
(510) 577-6069


Parking Availability:
Parking avaliable at Root Park, creek access point for field trips.



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