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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Pulling Weeds for Pollinators! |
VCRCD NEEDS YOUR HELP PULLING WEEDS! Why? To make room for a hedgerow that will provide nectar for pollinators and habitat for wildlife,
all while protecting the Santa Clara River and reconnecting the river to the adjacent wildlife corridor.
To RSVP, please sign up HERE.
WHERE: 684 E Guiberson Rd, Fillmore, CA 93015 (34.38133, -118.88233)
WHEN: 9am-2pm Saturday June 12 - Please arrive early, 8:30-8:45am
CONTACT: Jamie Whiteford, 805-764-5132 (Office) or 951-334-4097 (Mobile)
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Southern California Monarch and Milkweed Conference |
On Saturday, June 5th VCRCD, Santa Monica Mountains Foundation team, NPS, CA Fish and Wildlife and the Xerces Society are partnering to lead a free virtual conference featuring educational workshops covering the latest information on local monarchs and California native milkweeds! Don't miss out on this opportunity to have the most up-to-date information!
For more information click HERE
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Saturday, June 19th
Fire Prevention Workshop
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Our next FREE outdoor wildfire prevention educational workshop will be Saturday, June 19th for the community of Ventura County! Click to learn more and sign up!
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FREE Wildfire Prevention Workshops & Virtual Speaker Series |
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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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REMINDER! Wildfire Recovery Funding Available!
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VCRCD is looking for landowners impacted by the 2018 (including Thomas Fire), 2019, and 2020 wildfires. If your property was burned during one of these wildfires and has resulted in environmental degradation, please contact the Resource Conservation Specialist Andy Spyrka at andyspyrka.vcrcd@gmail.com, or call (805) 764-5135.
We have funding to assist with Private and Public landscape restoration and soil stabilization efforts. NO PROJECT IS TOO SMALL!
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FREE residential Removal and Replacement Program
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VCRCD is conducting a pilot tree removal and replacement program to battle the Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) in the Ojai Valley, which is a vector for Huanglongbing, a devastating disease of citrus trees. Learn more here: vcrcd.org/acp. Sign-up to have your citrus tree removed and replaced here: Sign-up form.
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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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Ventura River Watershed Council
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 5th, 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, July 29th, 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 June 16, 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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