On May 14 and 15, 2013, the California Society for Ecological Restoration held their annual conference in Santa Barbara. The Ventura River Parkway efforts were presented in a technical session as well as an all day field tour. SERCAL is dedicated to the following objectives:
- To advance the science, art and practice of ecological restoration.
- To educate our members and the public on sound scientific strategies and techniques of protecting, restoring and monitoring native habitat.
- To develop and promote ethical standards for practitioners in the field of ecological restoration.
- To facilitate communication among professionals and others with an interest in ecological restoration.
- To advise and consult with public agencies and appropriate entities regarding the improvement of standards and criteria for ecological restoration.
Ventura River Parkway—Reconnecting People with the River
Chair: Paul Jenkin, Surfrider Foundation
Wednesday 15 May 10:30A–12:00P
Ventura River Parkway—Reconnecting People With the River.
A. Paul Jenkin,Ventura Campaign Coordinator, Surfrider Foundation
It Takes a Community to Clean a River. Derek Poultney,Ventura Hillsides Conservancy
Habitat Restoration, Public Recreation, and Flood Control — Making the Most out of Conservation Properties in the Ventura River Watershed. Brian B. Stark, Conservation / Operations
Wednesday 15 May 10:30A–12:00P
Ventura River Parkway—Reconnecting People With the River.
A. Paul Jenkin,Ventura Campaign Coordinator, Surfrider Foundation
It Takes a Community to Clean a River. Derek Poultney,Ventura Hillsides Conservancy
Habitat Restoration, Public Recreation, and Flood Control — Making the Most out of Conservation Properties in the Ventura River Watershed. Brian B. Stark, Conservation / Operations
Director – Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
Managed Retreat: Restoring Habitat, Resiliency, and Recreation at Surfers’ Point. Louis A. White, PE*1, Bob Battalio, PE1, David M. Hubbard2, and Paul Jenkin3. 1ESA PWA, 550 Kearny Street, Suite 800, San Francisco CA 94108.
Managed Retreat: Restoring Habitat, Resiliency, and Recreation at Surfers’ Point. Louis A. White, PE*1, Bob Battalio, PE1, David M. Hubbard2, and Paul Jenkin3. 1ESA PWA, 550 Kearny Street, Suite 800, San Francisco CA 94108.
Tuesday May 14 - Full Day Field Tour
The field tour included site visits to Surfers' Point, Ventura Hillsides Conservancy 'Willoughby property,' Ojai Valley Land Conservancy preserves, and Matilija Dam.
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| SERCAL Field Tour at Matilija Dam, May 14, 2013 |
