Ventura County Resource Conservation District |
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We Collaborate with Landowners, Government Agencies, and Willing Partners to Facilitate the Conservation and Restoration of Ventura County's Natural Resources for Current and Future Generations. |
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In an effort to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 to our staff and our constituents, our office is currently closed to the public. We are working remotely and are available to assist you! Please contact 805-764-5130 or email us for additional information. Field visits may be conducted but we will follow social distancing and other preventative measures. |
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NOTEWORTHY | UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Wildfire Prevention Workshop |
Our next FREE outdoor wildfire prevention educational workshop will be Saturday, November 27th for the community of Ventura County! Due to COVID, 30 minute private tours will be held outside from 9am - 3pm. Click to learn more and sign up!
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VCRCD Is A Technical Service Provider for CDFA SWEEP!
(State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program)
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These programs are now open and provides cost-share to farmers and ranchers to invest in irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and on farm water-use. As technical service providers, VCRCD will provide application and post project implementation assistance for FREE.
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Ventura County Wildfire Collaborative (VC-WC) Project - $2.7 million
VCRCD, in partnership with Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council, Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council, Bell Canyon Fire Safe Council, Ventu Park Fire Safe Council, and Jensen Hughes has been awarded $2.7 million by Cal Fire for the Ventura County Wildfire Collaborative (VC-WC) Project. The collaborative's mission is to “Establish a countywide, collaborative approach to design, implement and maintain a holistic, wildfire resiliency strategy that builds individual, local and regional capacities to better prepare for, prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from potential wildfire threats for Ventura County neighborhoods and communities located in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), now and into the future.”
Oak Park Unified School District Monarch & Pollinator Habitat Restoration - $122,000
The VCRCD recently won an $85,000 grant from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy as well as $37,000 in match funding provided by the United States Fish & Wildlife service to partner with the Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD), located within the Santa Monica Mountains, to restore approximately 2 acres of pollinator habitat at three school sites. The project will create a robust youth engagement and educational program around monarch butterflies and pollinators for the students to assist with site preparation, implementation, and maintenance. Outdoor classroom sessions will be offered with some of the students chosen to help to educate the public on implementing butterfly-friendly stewardship techniques in their own yards!
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FREE Wildfire Prevention Workshops & Virtual Speaker Series
Ventura RCD is offering FREE wildfire prevention educational workshops and virtual speaker series throughout 2021 and 2022. Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to better prepare. Workshops will be in Spanish and English and will occur in small groups at the RCD's Fire prevention demonstration garden, hosted by the RCD.
Wildfire is coming, are you PREPARED?!
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! If you're farming in the lower Calleguas Creek Watershed, between Moorpark and the coast, and need help with irrigation, nutrient, and sediment management projects
VCRCD can cover 60-90% of the cost! Applications are still being accepted! To download an application, click HERE o AQUI.
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Do you LIVE FOR MONARCH BUTTERFLIES?
The RCD does, so come join us and help save the dwindling population! We have upcoming opportunities to get involved with on the ground restoration, WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! If you are interested in spending some time outdoors, getting your hands dirty, learning a thing or two, socially distant of course, and want to make an impact on your community sign-up to our Monarch volunteer group by clicking here or contact the Resource Conservation Specialist Andy Spyrka at andyspyrka.vcrcd@gmail.com.
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Come check out our Fire-Wise Education Garden! We have installed new infographic signs and many plants are blooming! |
Take a stroll through the garden at the VCRCD office and watch for hummingbirds and ladybugs. Also, the VCRCD is always looking for
enthusiastic volunteers to join our team and assist in caring for this and other gardens we manage; we'd love some extra hands! Please sign-up here if you are interested in volunteering and becoming an Eco-Warrior!
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Please consider donating to VCRCD!
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Your tax-deductible donation will be greatly appreciated! Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for our easy donation link. You can also donate via Amazon! We can accept donations through AmazonSmile under Fund for Resource Conservation. Be sure to shop via the link smile.amazon.com to make a donation.
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FOLLOW VCRCD'S INSTAGRAM! |
Follow to stay up to date on upcoming events and program opportunities!
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Ventura River Watershed Council
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 2nd, 2021, from 9 am - 12pm
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Monarch Regional Advisory Committee (MRAC)
The next MRAC ( vcrcd.org/mrac) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 3rd, 2021, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Agendas and zoom links will be sent out one week prior to the meetings, please contact Andy Spyrka at andyspyrka.vcrcd@gmail.com to be added to these announcements.
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VCRCD Board of Directors' Meeting |
The next meeting will occur on December 15th, 2021. Currently, meetings are held remotely. Agendas and the website will provide information on accessing the meetings via an application or on your telephone. Check www.vcrcd.org for more information.
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Did you know VCRCD operates on grants and donations? Supporting VCRCD means supporting your local community and helping conserve soil, water, and wildlife.
Make a donation now by clicking the button below. All donations are tax-deductible and a receipt will be provided.
Thank you for your support!
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Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please contact us before stopping by the office. VCRCD staff may be out doing field work and we'd hate to miss you!
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Ventura County Resource Conservation District | [vcrcd.org] |
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3380 Somis Road, PO Box 147, Somis, CA 93066
phone: 805-764-5130
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