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San Mateo County Resource Conservation District

www.sanmateorcd.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit California Special District

Mission:
"Partners Conserving Natural Resources Since 1939"
The SMC RCD is a Special District organized exclusively for natural resource conservation including soil and erosion control, water supply and water quality, riparian corridors, protection and enhancement of native species, control of non-natives, open space, and education. The SMC RCD promotes the conservation of natural resources while maintaining the economic vitality of our region through the development of land stewardship ethics that result in long term sustainability of the state's rich and diverse natural resource heritage. The SMC RCD is non-regulatory and works voluntarily in partnership on both an individual and watershed basis with public and private land owners and managers, farmers, funders, technical advisors, and agencies. The role of the district in conservation is established in both state and federal law with services delivered through an agreement with the State Department of Conservation and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Contact:
Kellyx Nelson
San Mateo County Resource Conservation District
625 Miramontes Street, Suite 103
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-1942
Phone: (650) 712-7765
Fax: (650) 726-0494
kellyx@sanmateorcd.org

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
Western San Mateo County

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

Topic:
Bay & Estuary Habitats, Coastal Processes, Cultural History, Endangered Species, Fisheries, Habitat Restoration, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Santuaries, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Maps, Outreach Programs, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Website, Library/Lending Materials

Speaker/Lecture Series:
We have a number of speakers from current and past board members, staff, and technical staff provided by NRCS that are available for programs. We put on a number of workshops annually and maintain materials of past workshops for interested parties. We are also the host RCD for the annual Range Camp.

Education Programs:
List of available publications is on our website.

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adults, Teachers, Non-Formal Educators, General Public
We have authority to provide conservation education to all ages.

Other Languages:
Limited number of publications in Spanish; see website

In-Service Training:
We can offer training for teachers but have not to date.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
•  General Office Assistance
•  Associate Director
•  Student Volunteer (college or grad school, may be project specific)
•  STEP, federal program operated by NRCS for undergraduate college students
  Description:
•  General Office: Minute taker at board meetings; general office work filling info requests; computer work; mail lists; organization and filing.
•  Associate Directors must have a demonstrated interest in conservation and willingness to work on projects. They apply directly to the RCD Board of Directors.
•  Students: Try to fit a project or opportunity to fit student's needs or expertise.
•  STEP: Inquire for latest information and deadlines of who and where to apply.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Interest in non-regulatory conservation, proactive, getting the on-the-ground work completed
  Commitment Required:
Varies to individual volunteer's desires and schedule
  Application/Training:
No application, make appointment to meet with the person below
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
kellyx@sanmateorcd.org


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
See STEP program above.
Work under District Conservationist learning natural resource conservation practices and programs. Both office and field work. Idea is to expose student to conservation work to see if the student may be interested in pursuing a career in conservation.
  When Needed:
Summer
  Qualifications:
Undergraduate college student, must have transportation
  Application:
Contact RCD for info
  Number of Interns:
Typically up to one
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
Yes
  Credit:
No


Videos:
For use on-site or for loan
See website

Slideshows:
For use on-site or for loan, free-of-charge
•  Composting Horse Manure (working title)

Service Fee:
Postage for printed materials is helpful.
We can charge for services, rates range from $40 to $55 per hour, but project cost can be negotiated.

General Services:
Restrooms, Telephone

Parking Availability:
Parking lot or across the street

Public Transit Access:
San Mateo bus, SamTrans, to Half Moon Bay

Disabled Access:
Handicapped accessible parking and door (ramp to office) and handicapped bathrooms


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