By: Chris Yohannan, Director of Agricultural Conservation In California’s Central Valley, stewardship on working lands is a daily practice shaped by farmers who rely on the land for both livelihood and legacy. Across the valley, farmers balance productivity with long-term…
By: Madison Taylor Environmental education allows for a connection between everyday people and the environment in several ways. For starters, the environment is something that everyone can see, feel, hear, and touch; it is a hands-on experience everywhere people go…
By: Gabriela Cervantes, Sr. Project Manager, Conservation & Restoration This past December, our restoration team removed an infestation of invasive Yellow starthistle along a path over at the Stanley Wakefield Wilderness Area. This plant had created a dense monoculture of…
This past week, we gathered at the SOILS Education Center in Ceres to honor the life and legacy of Sherman Boone. Sherman served on the ESRCD Board for over 20 years, contributing to the growth and direction of conservation efforts…
By: Victor Jacobs, Ag Research Manager, Conservation & Restoration Groundwater is one of the most important water sources for agriculture and rural communities in California. In many areas of the Central Valley, groundwater has been pumped faster than it can…
By: Chanin Eredia, Director of Education Students from Central Valley High School recently participated in a SLEWS (Student and Landowner Education and Watershed Stewardship) field day focused on water conservation and water quality. The hands-on event connected soil science and…
By: Gabriela Cervantes, Sr. Project Manager, Conservation & Restoration Over the past 30 years, conservation efforts along the Stanislaus River have evolved to include restoring the health of the river and the watersheds that connect to it. Early conservation efforts…
By: Alix Clausen To highlight our Agricultural Conservation Program and its focus on community and partnerships, I recently connected with local farmer and former board member Darrel Cordova to talk about his experience working with the East Stanislaus Resource Conservation…
By: Rocko A. Brown, PhD, PE, Cramer Fish Sciences At Cramer Fish Sciences, we've been privileged to partner with the East Stanislaus RCD on vital river restoration efforts along the Stanislaus River. This work exemplifies what conservation partnerships should be: bringing together…
