Fall/Winter 2003:

From The Chair: Mary D. Nichols, Secretary for Resources and CBC Chair, discusses the California Watershed Council inaugural meeting.

Next CBC Meeting to Identify Ways to Promote Watershed Management in California: The CBC will hold a meeting focusing on watershed management in October. Find out about the exciting field trip and meeting!

Bay-Delta Authority Assumes Oversight of CALFED Program: Regional efforts will continue to address water supply and ecosystem problems.

Atlas of the Biodiversity of California: A new book for those interested in California's biological resources.

Communications Coordinator Award: Presented to Erin Klaesius, the California Biodiversity Council's 3-year Communications Coordinator. Congratulations!

Seafood Watch: As conscious consumers, there are some easy choices we can make to support this program of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

New DWR Director: Read about Mike Spear's recent appointment.

Redwood Region Forest Science Symposium: An upcoming event focused on what's happening in one of California's most beautiful regions...

Member Spotlight - National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Region: Find out how NOAA's programs protect marine biodiversity in California!

California Legacy Project Update: Nine conservation workshops later, this project is still going strong.

Watershed Watch

Watershed Planning a State Priority: California Resources Agency Deputy Secretary speaks about the recent California Watershed Council meeting.

Cosumnes River Task Force: Learn a little bit about the river and what the task force does for watershed health and flood management.

New Focus on Watershed Programs: A recent MOU between Cal/EPA and the California Resources Agency and the establishment of the California Watershed Council.

Gary Snyder: A biodiversity-inspired poet with some very eloquent things to say about watersheds...

Environmental Justice Meeting Review: Find out how this new issue affects you!

Environmental Justice Update from the Office of Planning and Research: Find out what the Governor's office is doing for Environmental Justice.

Water Meeting Review: The CBC's most recent meeting focused on water issues-- click here to find out what we learned.

Eyes & Ears: Recent publications and websites focusing on environmental and biodiversity issues.

Upcoming Events: This calendar provides a look at upcoming biodiversity-related events.