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Initiative for Climate Leadership and Resilience

Climate Solutions Now

Bringing Beavers Back to Coastal California (May 2024)

EVENT: Bringing Beavers Back to Coastal California

Please join us on Saturday May 18th from 10:30-3 for this hybrid event, hosted by the Cal Poly Initiative for Climate Leadership and Resilience, with nonprofit partners SLO Beaver Brigade and the Morro Bay Open Space Alliance. Register today, as there is a capacity of 130!

Event Description

This hybrid in-person and online seminar will focus on the major role beavers can play in improving and maintaining ecosystem health if they are able to return to coastal watersheds in California. Featuring presentations from experts in the field as well as interactive discussions, this seminar aims to inform community members living in coastal California as well as inspire students to research the potential role of beavers as a restoration tool and ally. Speakers are to be announced.

Schedule

10:30: Arrival and opening remarks
10:45-11:30: First presentation
11:30-12:15: Second presentation
12:15-12:30: Breakout discussions
12:30-1:15: Free lunch from Woodstock’s Pizza (for attendees who registered by May 15)
1:15-2: Third presentation
2-2:30: Interactive breakout sessions
- Choose between a student research session and a property-based restoration session
2:30-2:45: Closing remarks

Additional Tour of Local Beaver Habitat

Additionally, please join the SLO Beaver Brigade for one of two tours of local beaver habitat on the Salinas River in Atascadero on Sunday May 19th. Space here is especially limited, so sign up today!

Please register for the event below to secure your spot at the main event and indicate preferences/needs for lunch/tours by Wednesday May 15th. If you do not register in time, you may still come in person to see if there are seats available, but lunch or a spot on the tour will not be guaranteed.

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Register Here!

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If you are unfamiliar with campus:

Please review the map on the left. On the day of the event, you can visit Cal Poly Maps for an interactive look getting to the event and finding free parking. Please park in one of the indicated lots (H-12, H14, H2a, or 06).

If you have any questions, please email Hadley Willman at hwillman@calpoly.edu. Thank you!

College Corps

HELP SAVE THE PLANET — LOWER STUDENT DEBT — EARN COURSE CREDIT

The College Corps program will provide fellowships to over 300 students during AY 2023-2024, and expects to run again in the following years. To apply, or to register your interest as a faculty member or community host organization, please complete the INTEREST FORM at https://serviceinaction.calpoly.edu/college-corps-recruitment.

Program Details:

Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students at Cal Poly, Cuesta College, Allan Hancock College, or CSU Long Beach.
Each fellow is to complete 450 hours of work between Aug 2023 - Jul 2024. Work is not required to occur while school is in session.
Fellows will receive $7,000 stipend through regular disbursements, to be used for living expenses. Upon successful completion of the program, fellows receive an additional $3,000 for educational expenses.
Whenever possible, fellows will be given placements that align with their academic and career goals and help develop 21st century job skills. We will work with faculty to find ways that fellows can earn academic credit through their service.
Fellows can be placed at nonprofits or government agencies to work on programs focused on climate action (also food security and K-12 education), in groups of 2 or more.
DACA recipients (AB-540 eligible Dreamers) are especially encouraged to apply.

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