O-fish-ally Made It
CCC Director JP Patton addresses attendees gathering to celebrate the conclusion of WSP Year 31 at NatureBridge in Marin County.
The more than 40 participants in the Year 31 edition of the Watershed Stewards Program said a fond farewell after ten-plus months working with industry experts in improving California’s waterways and ecosystems.
WSP Corpsmembers, CCC staff, and partner organizations gathered to celebrate another successful year at the NatureBridge Golden Gate Conference and Retreat Center in Sausalito on Thursday, August 14.
In the course of the year, the Corpsmembers made a signficiant impact at their assigned placement sites and corresponding communities. In total, Corpsmembers contributed the following restoration activites:
- 1,717 native plants planted
- 2,463 pounds of litter removed
- 5,448 acres surveyed
- 4.4 acres of riparian habitat restored
- 34.2 acres of upslope wetlands restored
WSP In Action
WSP Corpsmembers assigned to the Los Padres Center in San Luis Obispo conduct a flow monitoring survey in San Luis Obispo County.
In addition to working in the field, another key component of the WSP experience is engaging with the community and educating younger generations on the impact of conservation and watershed protection.
Corpsmembers engaged these communities at volunter events and educational outreach, including:
- 35 Watershed Awareness Volunteer Events (WAVE) completed
- 1,390 community volunteers recruited
- 28 unique schools reached
- 1,141 Title 1 students engaged in Wonders of Watershed (WOW!) curriculum
The ripple effects of this season will undoubtedly benefit California’s waters, people, and salmonids well into the future.
