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SONAR
(School of Natural Resources)

Organization Type:
School

Mission:
SONAR is Mendocino High School's fusion of marine biology, communication and fine arts, and career opportunities in resource management.

Contact:
Robert Jamgochian
SONAR
P.O. Box 226
Mendocino, CA 95460
Phone: (707) 937-5871
Fax: (707) 937-5629
rjamgoch@mcn.org

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
Mendocino

Activities:
Research, Education, Resource Management

Topic:
Wetlands, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Newsletter, Brochures, Guidebooks

Education Programs:
•  Mendocino Coast Marine Tidepool Guide
•  The SONAR brochure, gives an overview of program
•  Newsletter, published once each quarter
•  Curriculum on large woody debris (collection of data)
•  Stream cross-section curriculum
•  Seed collection of native plant curriculum
•  Water temperature (collection of data) HOBO temps

Target Audiences:
10th-12th Grades, University Students

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Naturalists, Students/Interns, General Public:
We can provide guided tours of local watersheds or on projects we are doing in the field.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Student Mentor
  Description:
Help students in the field on various projects
  When Needed:
September-May
  Qualifications:
Knowledge of specific areas of resource management
  Commitment Required:
1-2 weeks
  Application/Training:
Contact Robert Jamgochian
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Robert Jamgochian
(707) 937-5871


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Assist students on field study projects.
  When Needed:
September-May
  Qualifications:
Interest in working with high school students in natural settings on a variety of projects
  Application:
Call Robert Jamgochian
  Number of Interns:
2
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
Depends
  Credit:
Depends
  Contact Name:
Robert Jamgochian
(707) 937-5871
rjamgoch@mcn.org


Slideshows:
For use on site
•  SONAR PowerPoint presentation


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