Big Day of Giving for Putah Creek Council

My deep appreciation for Putah Creek, and the community that supports it, began as a research technician studying stream ecology in 2018, and has morphed into admiration and advocacy as a graduate student and PCC board member.  

My first experience with PCC was as a guest speaker during the summer CreekSpeak series hosted by the PCC educational program (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuIo4Qgh8k8). It was then that I realized how impactful stories of nature and stewardship can be in bringing people together. Since this initial interaction, I have had the distinct privilege of engaging with PCC as a scientist, volunteer, board member, and fish-enthusiast to conserve  this novel ecosystem such that we may better learn how to promote salmon reconciliation and climate resiliency within our community. This is why PCC's mission to support  regional ecosystems through advocacy, education, and community-based stewardship is so important to me. 

PCC has not only played a critical role in the history of Putah Creek as one of the primary parties involved in litigation leading to the implementation of improved flow management in the creek (that has helped to see the return of native fishes),  but also in the contemporary care of the creek. PCC is responsible for native plantings that help to restore the riparian corridor, environmental stewardship that helps to keep the creek clean, and educational initiatives that bring awareness to the importance of science-based advocacy. 

So, please, join me in contributing to PCC on this year's Big Day of Giving to protect and restore natural resources in the Putah Creek bioregion for the benefit of the creek's wildlife (and fish!) and our community.