Calendar

The acwForum Calendar list includes a variety of acwForum events that are sponsored by or posted by acwForum Members (signatories), and may include volunteer or stewardship opportunities in the watershed, upcoming meetings, workgroup activities, field trips, seminars, etc. All events are oriented to fulfilling the overarching acwForum mission – to improve water-related beneficial issues and resources within the Alameda Creek Watershed. Scroll through the Calendar list for upcoming events or to view completed acwForum Calendar items.

 
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Watershed Day at the Capitol!

Date: 2016-04-27
Location: Cal-EPA, Sacramento

Watershed Day is a great opportunity to learn about the political climate regarding the future of watershed restoration in California. It also provides a forum for watershed practitioners and restorationists to meet with their Legislators and let them know that it pays to invest in community-based watershed management.

http://www.watershednetwork.org/nodes/programs/watershedday/2016.html

Watershed_Day_at_Capital_Flyer

For more information:
California Watershed Network


Community Stewardship Grant Program

Date: 2016-04-14
Location: Alameda County

Alameda County, CA—The Clean Water Program is seeking applications for the 2016 Community Stewardship Grant (CSG) program. Deadline for submissions is April 14, 2016. The application packet can be downloaded at www cleanwaterprogram.org/grants.

 
The Community Stewardship Grant program facilitates community-based actions that enhance and protect the health of local waterways. Proposed projects must be aimed at stormwater pollution prevention in Alameda County and contain a community or public outreach element. Grants are awarded between $1,000 and $5,000 per project. Total available budget is $25,000.
 
Contact: Jim Scanlin, Clean Water Program

 

Clean Water Program, (510) 670-6548

For more information:
Clean Water Program

(510) 670-6548

Technical Symposium – Grant Funding for Alameda Creek Watershed

Date: 2016-01-26
Location: Castro Valley Library

acwForum Winter Technical Symposium:

Synchronizing watches: Working smarter—together—to bring grant dollars to Alameda Creek Watershed

Join us for a discussion and working meeting on funding opportunities and partnerships, including Prop 1 grant programs.

Download the flyer for details!

Register early at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acwforum-technical-symposium-grant-funding-for-alameda-creek-watershed-tickets-19664249299

 

Download Flyer

 

Downloads:

acwForum Technical Symposium Funding Slides

San Francisco Bay Program – Coastal Conservancy

Funding Programs Review – C.Morrison

Tips to Great Grant-Writing – SFEP

Additional Grant Docs – C.Morrison

Power Session Notes

 

Open House: Be Flood-Prepared!

Date: 2015-10-20
Location: 100 North Canyons Parkway, Livermore

Come and learn about how to prepare for the upcoming rainy season!

Download event flyer

For more information:
Zone 7 Water Agency

(925) 454-5000

Union City Coastal Cleanup Day 2015

Date: 2015-09-20
Location: Union City Civic Center

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Come and help improve the health of your local creek and protect wildlife habitat!

We will pick up trash along the creekside trail to Alameda Creek, and around the pond in the park. We will tally the types of trash that we find as part of California Coastal Cleanup Day. We will learn about the impact of trash on water quality in the creek and on the wildlife that lives there.
Wear work clothes and sturdy shoes that can get dirty (please no sandals), and bring gloves if you have them. We will provide trash bags, gloves to loan and litter grabbers. Snacks will also be provided.
Please bring your own re-fillable water bottle.
ALL VOLUNTEERS WELCOME! Kids 12 and under need to be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Youth groups welcome!
LIABILITY WAIVERS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION. See PDF attachments to download and complete these required forms.
Event Flyer
ACRCD Liability Waiver
Coastal Cleanup Day 2015 Liability Form

For more information:
Union City - Coastal Cleanup Day 2015
Amy.Evans@acrcd.org

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