Overview
The Stream Team volunteer assists park staff in improving fish habitat for federally listed coho salmon and steelhead trout through streamside restoration.

Duties

• Plant native plants
• Construct, remove and maintain fences along creek habitat
• Remove non-native plants
• Perform habitat monitoring

Skills, knowledge, experience
Ability to perform moderate physical labor

Special requirements

• Work may involve hiking over uneven terrain, bending, pulling, and lifting.
• Proper field attire is required (close-toed shoes, long pants, and layers) as work may involve exposure to poison oak, ticks, temperature extremes, wind, rain, and fog.

Schedule and Time Commitment
Stream Team work days are generally scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month November 21 through March 6. There will be an additional workday on January 23. Work days last four hours from 10 am until 2 pm.

The Stream Team is a drop-in program where volunteers are not required to work more than one day at a time. However, volunteers are welcome to work as many of the Stream Team days as desired.

Currently scheduled workdays include:

November 21, 2009
December 5, 2009
December 19, 2009
January 2, 2009
January 16, 2009
January 23, 2009
February 6, 2009
February 20, 2009
March 6, 2009

Please contact us (see below) to confirm workdays.

Training
Training on the safe and proper use of tools will be provided on-the-job.

Benefits to the Volunteer

• Satisfaction in helping to enhance habitat for federally endangered and threatened species of coho salmon and steelhead trout
• Knowledge of habitat restoration techniques

Group Type
Individuals and groups up to 15 people are welcome. Larger groups may schedule work days for the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.

Minimum Age
All ages are encouraged to attend, however, children under 14 will need adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 must have a signed parental consent form. Please contact us (see below) for more information.

Accommodations
Housing and camping/RV sites are unavailable.

Application and Contact Information
Please apply under the "Current Opportunities" listing. You may also confirm your participation or request more information by contacting Angie Rodoni at 415-464-5206 or by email.

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