March 2020 Bulletin

Alpine Watershed Group works to preserve and enhance the natural system functions in Alpine County's watersheds for future generations through collaboration, education, and proactively implementing stewardship projects.

Kicking Off the 2020 River Monitoring Season!

Please join us for a presentation of our 2019 river water quality data collection efforts for the Upper Carson River watershed. Following the presentation, we'll host a refresher training for new and returning river monitors. All are welcome!

Tuesday, March 10, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Woodfords Indian Education Center in Hung-A-Lel-Ti
96 Washo Blvd #B
Markleeville, CA, 96120

For more information, contact Helen at (530) 694-2327 or awg.helen@gmail.com.

FLYER

Artwork by Diane Campbell

Healthy Floodplains for a
Healthy Flood Plan
Alpine Watershed Group's Submission to Alpine Threads
Spring 2020 Issue

Flooding is a natural part of all riparian systems. Like wildland fires, floods are a necessary disturbance in Alpine County. Their natural regimes are important, as they contribute to nutrient cycling and support healthy ecosystems for plants and animals. Healthy floods, however, require healthy floodplains. Floodplains are the lands adjacent to rivers and streams that flood during high flows from snowmelt and following heavy rains. They are necessary for improving water quality, for recharging groundwater aquifers, and for providing wildlife habitat.

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Community Event: Carson River Coalition
Carson River Watershed Management Forum

The forum will focus on water quality, watershed health, and project implementation within the Carson River watershed. Register by noon on Friday, March 6 to get free lunch.

Tuesday & Wednesday, March 10-11, 2020
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., doors open 8:30 a.m.

Click Here for the Registration Form

Open to the public - please share!

CALMS Student Scholarship

The California Lake Management Society (CALMS) is offering scholarships to support students studying areas related to lake and reservoir limnology, ecology, or management. Applications are due April 1, 2020. Click here to learn more.

Contact Mo Loden at awg.mo.loden@gmail.com if you're interested in learning more about or studying harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Alpine County waters.

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