Announcements/News:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!

FIRE SAFE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
for
Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County

ANNOUNCING...The Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County (RCD) invites local high school seniors from our service area to apply for the 2012 RCD Conservation Scholarship. Five scholarships of $1,000 each will be directly awarded by the RCD Scholarship Committee to students pursuing further education in the fields of resource conservation or agriculture. These scholarship recipients will collect their prizes at their school’s Senior Awards Night. RCD Conservation Scholarship applications must be received IN FULL by Friday, April 6, 2012.

You may click this link to the RCD Conservation Scholarship page for application packet.

BURN IT WHERE YOU BUY IT. Help stop the spread of invasive pests and diseases.

you may view flyer by clicking on logo below

What You Can Do

Don't risk starting a new infestation of an invasive insect or disease.

You have the power to save trees.

Don't take firewood with you on your camping trip, RV adventure, or up to your hunting camp. Don't bring firewood back from your second home to your place in the suburbs. Don't bring it with you on your scout's camping trip. Instead, buy it where you'll burn it.

You can still have a roaring campfire, or a cozy night in front of the fireplace, if you just know how to burn safe.

VOLUNTARY OAK WOOD QUARANTINE REQUESTED!!!

Please. . .DO NOT MOVE, GIVE OR SELL ANY OAK WOOD FROM YOUR PROPERTY. Please CLICK HERE to learn how to stop the spread of the Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) infestation. For further information contact the RCD of Greater San Diego County at:
619.749.4232 or D3info@rcdsandiego.org

Click on the apple below for the:
San Diego Regional School Garden Resource Center

Child learning about watershed pollution issues Storm Water Pollution Prevention -Keeping San Diego Bay Clean

For grades 2, 5, and 6. Using posters and a watershed model, children are introduced to the concepts of a watershed and water pollution. Students will "pollute" the watershed, and predict the effects of various pollutants on the environment. Students then discuss how we can change our behaviors to help stop water pollution.

Each program meets the state science standards, and includes classroom materials and hands-on interactive science activities for all grade levels. Fees are $150 per program, and $75 per program for additional classes at the same school on the same day.

PROGRAM FLYER

Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance. Book early in the year to guarantee availability. Open dates and reservation forms are available by calling 619-562-0096 ext. 105, or click icon for reservation form

Fees will be waived if your school falls within the San Diego Bay Watershed boundary. The San Diego Unified Port District is funding watershed programs for 2nd, 5th and 6th grade classes within qualifying school districts. Please call (619) 562-0096 ext 105 to see if your school falls within this geographical area, or contact Diana Bergman, Education Coordinator, at diana.bergman@rcdsandiego.org.

To learn more about watersheds in San Diego County, click here