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Position Description
We are seeking a Project Manager to coordinate activities in the Napa River watershed and other areas, including implementation of the FFF program, and to assist with the implementation of stream restoration projects. The Project Manager will work with other staff to coordinate and administer other programs and projects run by the California Land Stewardship Institute. The Project Manager will be an integral part of a small and collaborative staff who work together closely.
Responsibilities
• Completion of outreach and site assessments for the Fish Friendly Farming Program.
• Assistance with design and implementation of a major restoration program on the Napa River Oakville to Oak Knoll reach.
• Coordinate workshops on invasive plant removal, native plant revegetation, demonstration projects, and other topics as needed.
• Process various types of monitoring data and Draft Summary Reports; analyze for various features and trends.
• Contribute to a monthly or quarterly newsletter produced by CLSI.
• Develop and manage other restoration projects as needed, including seeking permits and landowner approval.
This position reports to the Executive Director.
Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner with private landowners
• Educational background and experience in hydrology, geomorphology, aquatic or riparian ecology. Minimum requirements are a B.A. or B.S.; M.A. or M.S a plus
• Demonstrated experience in managing environmental projects
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Maturity, integrity, and experience to gain the trust and confidence of private landowners, farmers, colleagues, and partners
• Results orientation, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within budget and deadlines
• Strong sense of ethics and respect for confidentiality of information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to working in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate with flexibility in times of change
• Confident public speaker
• Strategic thinker and planner
• Understanding of non-profit organizations and the flexibility required to effectively participate in an inclusive model of decision-making
• Familiarity with North Bay and/or farming communities a plus
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with a variety of constituencies
• Proficient with GIS, particularly ArcGIS 9 or later
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop preferred
• Own a car with valid driver’s license and insurance with ability to travel when necessary: driving is required throughout the North Bay
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time position with medical and dental benefits. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.
To apply:
Please submit a resume via e-mail to Laurel Marcus, Executive Director at laurelm@fishfriendlyfarming.org by 1/31/12. Phone calls are discouraged.
The California Land Stewardship Institute is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We are committed to diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.
events
Upcoming Events
More invasive plant eradication and riparian revegetation workshops will be held in the next several months.
Past Events
House & Garden Green Audit Workshop
  
Find out how to calculate and reduce your environmental impact at this FREE House & Garden Audit workshop. Speakers and exhibitors will be showcasing green practices you can use at home and in your garden. All attendees will receive a FREE 135-page full-color guidebook on all of the topics covered in the workshop and a FREE Welcome to the Watershed kit!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
6:00-7:30pm
Fairfield-Cordelia Library
5050 Business Center Drive
Fairfield, CA 94534
Fish Screening Workshop
 
March 29, 2011
1-3pm
Community Reading Room, Rm. 1731
McCarthy Library, Napa Valley College
Presenters:
- Steve Thomas, Hydraulic Engineer, National Marine Fisheries Service
- Gail Seymour, Senior Biologist, Department of Fish & Game
- Dave Weems, Yardney Water Management Systems
- Russ Berry, founder, Intake Screens, Inc.
This workshop covered the NOAA-National Marine Fisheries Service fish screening criteria for anadromous salmonids.
These criteria apply to all diversion systems on creeks and rivers in Napa County. Several examples of typical diversions and how to install compliant screens were covered.
Steve Thomas' presentation is available here.
Resource packet is available here.
Frost Water Conservation Workshop
 
August 25, 2009
1-3pm
Mendocino Farm Bureau
303 Talmage Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
Presenters: Glenn McGourty, UC Cooperative Extension Program
Laurel Marcus, Fish Friendly Farming Environmental Certification Program
This workshop presented Best Management Practices (BMPs) to conserve water in frost operations and presented a draft of the newly developed frost water conservation portion of the Fish Friendly Farming Environmental Certification Program. At the workshop, presenters worked with growers to review a draft of the Fish Friendly Farming Program template so we can quantify water savings and have results to present to the State Water Resources Control Board. We need to demonstrate to the State Water Board that growers in the Upper Russian River are conserving water during frost operations. This is a critical issue for every grower in the Upper Russian River and we strongly encourage participation. This additional section of frost water conservation BMPs will be required for all Fish Friendly Farming participants. Over 40 growers from the upper Russian River attended.
Road Erosion Control for Vineyards, Farms, and Ranches
  
November 5, 2008
10am-2pm
Roederer Estate Winery
4501 Highway 128
Philo, CA 95466
Presenters: Danny Hagans and John Green, Pacific Watershed Associates, Inc.
Laurel Marcus, Fish Friendly Farming Environmental Certification Program
Vineyards, farms, and ranches often have extensive road networks that are susceptible to erosion. Accelerated erosion can lead to damaged roads and sediment-filled streams. The morning workshop reviewed common road erosion problems and presented sustainable road designs that minimize maintenance needs. The afternoon field trip provided a chance to see examples of a recently completed outsloped road with rolling dips and large culverts with critical dips to show how these designs improve road drainage and reduce maintenance.
Funding provided by the State Water Resources Control Board.
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Management and Restoration of Alluvial Fans: A Unique Type of Creek
 
March 19, 2008
1-4pm
Chateau Hotel and Conference Center
4195 Solano Avenue
Napa, CA 94558
Presenters: Dr. G. Mathias Kondolf, Fluvial Geomorphologist at University of California, Berkeley
Laurel Marcus, Executive Director, California Land Stewardship Institute
The Napa and Russian River watersheds have a large number of alluvial fans. Alluvial fans are different in form and function from streams on the valley floor. Restoration projects in alluvial fan channels often fail due to a lack of understanding of these unique streams. This workshop described alluvial fan processes using local examples from Ukiah, Knights, Napa, and Cotati valleys. Appropriate management and revegetation practices were presented.
Funding provided by the State Water Resources Control Board.
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Transitioning Farm Operations to Biofuels
January 8, 2008
1-4pm
Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office
133 Aviation Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Presenters: Ray Newkirk, President and Co-Founder, Pacific Biofuels, Inc.
David Graves, Co-Founder and Co-Owner, Saintsbury Winery
Ryan Lamberg, Director of Communications and Logistics, Community Fuels
The California Land Stewardship Institute presented a half-day workshop for growers in Mendocino, Sonoma and Napa on the details of switching farm equipment such as tractors and irrigation pumps to biodiesel. The following topics were addressed:
- Mechanics/Know-How/Technical Information
- Laws/Regulations of Air Resources Board
- Costs associated with switching to biodiesel
- Availability of products and technical support in the region
- Cautions and limitations associated with such a switch
- Other options for energy efficiency in farm management
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