Cache Creek Conservancy

www.cachecreekconservancy.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
The Cache Creek Conservancy’s mission is to promote restoration, enhancement and prudent management of the stream environment along Cache Creek from the Capay Dam to the Settling Basin.

Contact:
Jan Lowrey, Executive Director
Cache Creek Conservancy
34199 CR 20
Woodland, CA 95695
Phone: (530) 661-1070
Fax: (530) 661-1757
ccnp@yolo.com

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Yolo

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

Topic:
Mining and Reclamation, Arundo and Tamarisk Removal, Wetlands, Cultural History, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Newsletter, Brochures, Website

Speaker/Lecture Series:
Upon request

Education Programs:

Wetlands: Function, value, and stewardship;

Wildlife: a) Migratory birds; b) Comparing and contrasting muskrats, river otters, and beavers; c) Coyotes and raccoons; d) Food chains and webs;

Watersheds and Habitats: Topographical orientation to the Cache Creek watershed and its various habitats and resources;

Mining and Recalmation: Historical overview of local aggregate mining practices, successive land use, habitat restoration, etc.;

Biomonitoring: Rapid assessment for benthic macroinvertebrates and their significance in determining water quality in our watershed;

Life in the Valley Oaks: Comparing and contrasting life in oak trees from the gigantic tree itself to the tiny cynipid wasp;

Irrigation and Pioneering History: Historical overview of Yolo County’s gravity feed system and its interrelation to Cache Creek;

Agriculture and Technology: The technical advances made in Yolo County and the effects it has had on Yolo County’s development, growth, and resources.

There are several other projects underway including a Basketweaver’s Tending and Gathering Garden.

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

Group Size Accommodated:
up to 30

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers, Students/Interns, General Public
Training is on-going and year round.

Volunteer Opportunities

Internship Opportunities

Application:
Contact the Education Coordinator

Disabled Access:
Disabled parking spaces and ramp to handicap restroom; about 50% of trails are handicap accessible.