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Bioassessment Training Course (County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez CA 94553, from April 14, 2007 09:00 to April 14, 2007 17:00)

This is a full day workshop for new volunteers interested in participating in the 2007 bioassessment surveys. Join Jim Harrington (CA Dept. of Fish and Game) and Michelle Luebke (CCWF Watershed Monitoring Coordinator) for the day to understand why we monitor aquatic insects, learn the new bioassessment protocol and get out in the creek to practice using the protocol. (lunch provided, RSVP necessary)

Bioassessment Refresher Training (County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez CA 94553, from April 15, 2007 13:00 to April 15, 2007 17:00)

This is a refresher training for returning volunteers who are interested in participating in the 2007 bioassessment surveys. The protocols for the surveys have changed, so it is important that participants attend either the full day training on April 14th, or the half day refresher on April 15th. (RSVP Required)

Bioassessment - Marsh - Brian C., John A., and friends! (, from April 20, 2007 09:00 to April 20, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Dannielle H, Anne K, RiYanto D. (, from April 19, 2007 13:00 to April 19, 2007 17:00)

 

Bioassessment - Antioch Yolanda R, Lori G, Stephanie C. (, from April 21, 2007 09:00 to April 21, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Antioch Chris R, Riyanto D, *need 1* (, from April 22, 2007 09:00 to April 22, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - San Ramon Michael G. Dave G. Gary S. (, from April 24, 2007 09:00 to April 24, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - San Pablo Janine M. Martha B. Doug T (, from April 26, 2007 09:00 to April 26, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - San Pablo Linda S. Janine M. Juliana G. (, from April 27, 2007 09:00 to April 27, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Las Trampas Dicksons, Carl P. (, from April 28, 2007 09:00 to April 28, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - San Ramon Michael G. Dave G. Gary S (, from May 01, 2007 09:00 to May 01, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Alhambra Shirley & Igor S. Bob B. (, from May 03, 2007 09:00 to May 03, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Richmond Martha B. Linda S. (, from May 04, 2007 09:00 to May 04, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Antioch Lori G. Stephanie C. Yolanda R. (, from May 09, 2007 14:00 to May 09, 2007 17:00)

 

Bioassessment - Richmond Doug T. (, from May 10, 2007 09:00 to May 10, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Richmond Linda S. Lawrie M. (, from May 11, 2007 09:00 to May 11, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Alhambra Elaine J. Shirley & Igor S. (, from May 11, 2007 09:00 to May 11, 2007 13:00)

 

Bioassessment - Antioch Riyanto D., Anne K., Danielle H. (, from May 11, 2007 14:00 to May 11, 2007 17:00)

 

Bioassessment - Pinole Bill V. Rosemarie C. Alfredo C (, from May 12, 2007 09:00 to May 12, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Marsh Shirley & Igor S. *need 1 more* (, from May 15, 2007 09:00 to May 15, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Pinole Bert M. Roger G. Doug T. (, from May 17, 2007 09:00 to May 17, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Richmond Laurie M. (, from May 17, 2007 09:00 to May 17, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Kirker Saven R. Carla K. (, from May 18, 2007 14:00 to May 18, 2007 17:00)

 

Bioassessment - Alhambra Lisa G. Jamie M. *need another 1* (, from May 20, 2007 09:00 to May 20, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Pinole Gary S. Martha B. Doug T. (, from May 22, 2007 09:00 to May 22, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Richmond Doug T. Roger G. (, from May 24, 2007 09:00 to May 24, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Mt. Diablo Elaine J. Polly B. Roger W. Lisa A. (, from May 25, 2007 09:00 to May 25, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Pinole Bill V. Jamie M. Doug T. (, from May 26, 2007 09:00 to May 26, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Richmond Roger G. (, from May 31, 2007 09:00 to May 31, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - San Pablo Sandra C. Linda S. Juliana (, from June 01, 2007 09:00 to June 01, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Las Trampas Jan W. Marianne G. (, from June 03, 2007 09:00 to June 03, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Las Trampas Carl P. William H. Martha B. (, from June 05, 2007 09:00 to June 05, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment Richmond/Wildcat Daniel S. RHS (, from May 12, 2007 09:00 to May 12, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Antioch/Kirker Steve Saven Chris R. (, from April 29, 2007 09:00 to April 29, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Antioch/Kirker Steve Saven Chris R. (, from May 13, 2007 09:00 to May 13, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Las Trampas Dicksons Carl P. (, from May 19, 2007 09:00 to May 19, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Richmond/Wildcat Daniel S. (, from May 19, 2007 09:00 to May 19, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - Kirker (, from April 17, 2007 11:37 to April 17, 2007 11:37)

 

Bioassessment - San Ramon Gary S. Linda B. Linda S. (, from May 23, 2007 09:00 to May 23, 2007 18:00)

 

Bioassessment - San Pablo Reg B. ??? (, from June 02, 2007 09:00 to June 02, 2007 14:00)

 

GPS training with SPAWNERS (Boys and Girls Club, 4660 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA, from August 22, 2007 19:00 to August 22, 2007 21:00)

The San Pablo Watershed Neighbors Education and Restoration Society (SPAWNERS) is hosting a GPS training event in El Sobrante from 7-9 pm. Contra Costa County Volunteer Creek Monitoring Program will provide a short training on the use of the county’s GPS units to map features of the creek such as bank composition and slope, vegetation and canopy, and natural and man made structures. The training will be followed by two survey field days.

GPS Survey at Castro Creek in Richmond with SPAWNERS (Castro Creek-Directions to meeting point given at registration, from August 25, 2007 09:00 to August 25, 2007 13:30)

Spend a fun day out on the creek putting your new survey techniques into practice and help map the San Pablo Creek. We will use the county’s GPS units to map features of the creek such as bank composition and slope, vegetation and canopy, and natural and man made structures. Come prepared to get wet and dirty and meet fellow creek enthusiasts. Attendance at the training session is recommended. Register today for the August 22 training. Team of 10 people required for the protocol.

August Re-leaf of the San Pablo creek with SPAWNERS (Grounds of the El Sobrante Library on 4191 Appian Way, EL Sobrante CA 94803, from September 08, 2007 09:30 to September 08, 2007 12:00)

Come out, enjoy the fresh air and join forces with SPAWNERS to remove invasive vegetation and plant natives along the creek banks of San Pablo Creek. SPAWNERS, is working to restore the natural habitat along the creek banks of the San Pablo Creek and inspire local residents to do the same in their private backyards. SPAWNERS current main re-vegetation project is in the grounds of the El Sobrante Public Library. This event is educational as well as actively improves the native habitat for local wildlife and protects the creek. We will be placing erosion controls and mulching the lower slopes of the restoration area. We will also have some ivy removal and weeding. Tools, gloves and snacks provided.

Bees...What is the buzz? Sponsored by SPAWNERS (Back room of the El Sobrante Library on 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante CA 94803, from October 03, 2007 19:00 to October 03, 2007 21:00)

The population of social bees has been reported to be diminishing. Scientist speculate about possible causes. But what about our local native bees? Are those populations also diminishing due to environmental changes or habitat destruction? Come and listen to what Dr. Gordon Frankie has to say about ways to protect our native bees. Dr. Frankie holds a Ph.D. in Entomology and is an expert on native bees. He teaches at the University of California at Berkeley and is also the leader of the Urban Bees Research Project. Come out for this unique learning opportunity. No registration required, open to the general public. Snacks, coffee and tea will be offered.

GPS Survey in Mt. Diablo Creek in Clayton (Clayton, CA; from Zinfindel Circle to the Clayton Road near the Clayton Library, from October 06, 2007 08:30 to October 06, 2007 14:00)

Spend a fun day out on the creek putting your new survey techniques into practice and help map Mt. Diablo Creek. We will use the county’s GPS units to map features of the creek such as bank composition and slope, vegetation and canopy, and natural and man made structures. Come prepared to get wet and dirty and meet fellow creek enthusiasts.

GPS Creek survey at San Pablo Creek in San Pablo with SPAWNERS (San Pablo Creek behind McArthur Fellowship Church in San Pablo, from September 01, 2007 09:00 to September 01, 2007 13:30)

Spend a fun day out on the creek putting your new survey techniques into practice and help map the San Pablo Creek. We will use the county’s GPS units to map features of the creek such as bank composition and slope, vegetation and canopy, and natural and man made structures. Come prepared to get wet and dirty and meet fellow creek enthusiasts. Attendance at the training session is recommended. Register today for the August 22 training. Team of 10 people required for the protocol.

GPS training with Friends of Pleasant Hill Creeks (City of Pleasant Hill, 100 Gregory Lane, large conference room, Pleasant Hill, CA, from October 03, 2007 19:00 to October 03, 2007 21:00)

There will be a training session for the Friends of Pleasant Hill Creeks at their meeting from 7-9. Contra Costa County Volunteer Creek Monitoring Program will provide a short training on the use of the county’s GPS units to map features of the creek such as bank composition and slope, vegetation and canopy, and natural and man made structures. The training will be followed by survey field days on Ellinwood Creek in Pleasant Hill.

GPS Survey at Ellinwood Creek in Pleasant Hill (Ellinwood Creek in Pleasant Hill, from October 07, 2007 09:00 to October 07, 2007 16:00)

Spend a fun day out on the creek putting your new survey techniques into practice and help map Ellinwood Creek. We will use the county’s GPS units to map features of the creek such as bank composition and slope, vegetation and canopy, and natural and man made structures. Come prepared to get wet and dirty and meet fellow creek enthusiasts.

GPS Survey in Marsh Creek (, from October 20, 2007 00:00 to October 20, 2007 00:00)

Spend a fun day out on the creek putting your new survey techniques into practice and help map Marsh Creek. We will use the county’s GPS units to map features of the creek such as bank composition and slope, vegetation and canopy, and natural and man made structures. Come prepared to get wet and dirty and meet fellow creek enthusiasts.

GPS Survey in Marsh Creek (, from October 21, 2007 00:00 to October 21, 2007 00:00)

Spend a fun day out on the creek putting your new survey techniques into practice and help map Marsh Creek. We will use the county’s GPS units to map features of the creek such as bank composition and slope, vegetation and canopy, and natural and man made structures. Come prepared to get wet and dirty and meet fellow creek enthusiasts.

No GPS Surveying this weekend - Happy Birthday, Michelle (, from October 13, 2007 00:00 to October 14, 2007 23:55)

 

No GPS Surveying this weekend (, from September 29, 2007 00:00 to September 30, 2007 23:55)

 

GPS Survey at Alhambra Creek in Martinez (Alhambra Creek, Martinez, CA, from October 28, 2007 09:00 to October 28, 2007 16:00)

Spend a fun day out on the creek putting your new survey techniques into practice and help map Alhambra Creek. We will use the county’s GPS units to map features of the creek such as bank composition and slope, vegetation and canopy, and natural and man made structures. Come prepared to get wet and dirty and meet fellow creek enthusiasts.

GPS Survey at Ellinwood Creek in Pleasant Hill (, from October 27, 2007 09:00 to October 27, 2007 16:00)

Spend a fun day out on the creek putting your new survey techniques into practice and help map Ellinwood Creek. We will use the county’s GPS units to map features of the creek such as bank composition and slope, vegetation and canopy, and natural and man made structures. Come prepared to get wet and dirty and meet fellow creek enthusiasts.

GPS Survey in Pinole Creek (, from November 03, 2007 09:00 to November 03, 2007 16:00)

Spend a fun day out on the creek putting your new survey techniques into practice and help map Pinole Creek. We will use the county’s GPS units to map features of the creek such as bank composition and slope, vegetation and canopy, and natural and man made structures. Come prepared to get wet and dirty and meet fellow creek enthusiasts.

GPS Follow-up with Shell (Shell refinery, Martinez, CA, from December 13, 2007 11:00 to December 13, 2007 12:00)

Following our great field day with employees of Shell, we will present some maps of the data and photos from the day.

Bioassessment - Aqua Team, Danny S., Trisha A. (, from April 12, 2008 09:30 to April 12, 2008 14:30)

Baxter Creek (BAX030) - Booker T. Anderson Park. - 960 South 47th Street, Richmond CA - Let's meet in the parking lot there.

Bioassessment - Marsh - Brian C. *need 2 more* (, from May 01, 2009 09:00 to May 01, 2009 18:00)

Please bring a lunch. We are far away from anything, so there will not be an opportunity to purchase any food near either of the sites. - Marsh Creek (MSH130 and MSH140) - County Detention Center – Take Marsh Creek Road past the intersection with Morgan Territory Road. Sign for the Detention Center is very obvious and on your R. Park at first pull out before detention center (upstream of center). The creek comes close to the road at this point. Let's meet there in the morning. *In the afternoon, we'll take Marsh Creek Road to Morgan Territory Road. Turn L on Morgan Territory and L onto Tumbleweed Ct (before Curry Canyon Creek and Road). Park at the end of the cul-de-sac. (MSH140) *Note* All directions are given from the County Building in Martinez.

Bioassessment - Wildcat - John K., Abby F., and Doug T. (, from April 08, 2008 12:00 to April 08, 2008 18:00)

Wildcat Creek (WIL180) - Big Springs, Tilden Regional Park – *Take 680 S to 24 W to the Orinda exit (9). Keep R at the fork for Orinda Village/Richmond and merge onto Camino Pablo. Turn L at Wildcat Canyon Road. Turn L onto South Park Drive and turn right. Because of the newts on the road, we will have to hike in, so park here and we will meet here. *Note* All directions are from the County Building in Martinez.

Bioassessment - Kirker - Anne K., Bryan B., and Mitch S. (, from April 18, 2008 12:00 to April 18, 2008 18:00)

Kirker Creek (KIR115) - *Kirker Creek Apartments – From CA-4 E, take the Railroad Avenue exit. Follow Railroad Avenue past Buchanan Road, when RR Ave turns into Kirker Pass Rd. The next left will be Pheasant Drive. Take a Left at the stoplight onto Pheasant Drive at the large Kirker Creek Apartments sign in front of complex. Go through “visitors” side of guard station, then Right at the stop sign all the way back to the right. Park near the set of dumpsters after you pass the creek. Park by curb or in spaces. We'll meet either there or at the entrance if you had trouble having them let you in. *Note* All directions are from the County Building in Martinez.

Bioassessment - San Ramon - Brad H., Linda J., and Lesley H. (, from April 20, 2009 09:00 to April 20, 2009 18:00)

San Ramon (WAL730 and WAL500) - *Take 680 S to the Crow Canyon Rd. exit toward San Ramon. Turn R at Crow Canyon Rd. Turn R at Bollinger Canyon Rd. On the R, there is a flat pull out spot before 18501 Bollinger Canyon Road. Look for my gold Camry. (WAL730) To WAL500 - Take 680 north to the South Main St. exit. Turn R on Newell Ave. Turn R on Maria Lane. Park in the apartment complex parking lot at 1440 Maria Lane, being sure not to park in a numbered space. We'll meet in the parking lot and walk down by the chain-link fence to creek. There is a Whole Foods near here if you want to get food there for lunch. I probably will! *Note* All directions are from the County Building in Martinez.

Bioassessment - Pine - Brad H., Lesley H., and Linda J. (, from May 15, 2009 09:00 to May 15, 2009 13:00)

Pine Creek (WAL200) - Let's meet in the morning at WAL200, which is by the Concord Asphalt Plant located at 2000 Via de Mercados. It is located between 680 and 242, so if you take the Concord Ave. exit, turn onto Via de Mercados. Go down to the end of the street, and before you get to the asphalt plant, turn into the parking lot on your left and park in the spaces marked Galaxy Press. *Note* All directions are given from the County Building in Martinez.

No Bioassessment sampling today (, from May 04, 2008 00:00 to May 04, 2008 23:55)

Sorry guys, I have a concert today. You are more than welcome to come see the Oakland Symphony Chorus perform Carmina Burana with the California Symphony at 4 in the Hofmann Theater in the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek! For more information, please visit: http://www.californiasymphony.org/ (We also have another performance on Tuesday, May 6th at 7:30 at the same place.)

No Bioassessment sampling today (, from May 18, 2008 00:00 to May 18, 2008 23:55)

Sorry guys, I have a concert today. You are more than welcome to come see the Oakland Symphony Chorus perform Carmina Burana with the Young People's Symphony Orchestra at the First Congregational Church of Berkeley at 7:30! For more information, visit: http://www.ypsomusic.net/

Bioassessment - Pine - David Hicks, Lesley H., and Brad H. (, from April 22, 2009 09:00 to April 22, 2009 18:00)

Pine Creek (WAL290 and WAL220) *From 680 S, take exit 48 for Geary Rd toward Treat Blvd. Keep right at the fork to continue toward Sunnyvale Ave,turn right at Sunnyvale Ave and left at N Main St. Turn left at Geary Rd and continue on Treat Blvd. Turn right at Bancroft Rd. Turn left at Bancroft Rd/Ygnacio Valley Rd. Follow Ygnacio Valley Rd and turn right at Oak Grove Rd. and keep following signs for Mt Diablo SP. Take a soft left to get on North Gate Road and follow all the way to the Northwest Entrance sign. Park here. (WAL290) In the afternoon we will do WAL220, which is near the intersection of Systron Drive and Trailside Cir. *Take 680 S to the Monument Blvd exit (49). Turn L at Monument Blvd. Turn R at Systron Drive. Turn L into the Systron Business Park parking lot and park. *Note* All directions are given from the County Building in Martinez. *Note* All directions are given from the County Building in Martinez.

Bioassessment - San Pablo (Orinda) (, from May 25, 2008 09:00 to May 25, 2008 18:00)

Please let me know who will be working on which days.

Bioassessment - San Pablo (Orinda) (, from May 24, 2008 09:00 to May 24, 2008 18:00)

Please let me know who will be working which days.

Bioassessment - Las Trampas - David Hicks, Fred G. *need 1 more* (, from May 06, 2009 09:00 to May 06, 2009 18:00)

We'll be in downtown Lafayette today. Let's meet at Leigh Creekside Park (WAL365), located at 4th St and Moraga BLVD., not ROAD, in Lafayette. Directions: Starting at center of downtown Lafayette, Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga ROAD, go one long block south (toward Moraga) to stop light (Moraga Blvd.) turn left, proceed 4 blocks east to Park, between 3rd and 4th streets. There are plenty of places to buy lunch if you want. In the afternoon we will go to the Village Center (WAL375). Continue west on Mt. Diablo Blvd. and turn left onto Village Center. There is a parking lot or street parking right there at the intersection.

Bioassessment - Pinole - Lisa L., Doug T., and Janine M. (, from May 17, 2008 09:00 to May 17, 2008 13:00)

Pinole Creek - PNL030 - Take 80 to Pinole Valley Road. The library is located at 2935 Pinole Valley Road. We will park and meet there.

Bioassessment - Marsh - Brian C., John A. *need 1 more* (, from April 19, 2009 09:00 to April 19, 2009 18:00)

Marsh Creek - MSH045 and MSH061 - From Highway 4 East coming from Concord/Martinez take the Highway 4 bypass which now starts east of Hillcrest Avenue in Antioch. Stay in the left lanes of HW4 and you will go straight on to the bypass. Stay on the bypass past the Laurel Rd. and Lonetree exits. Turn left at Sand Creek Rd. Follow Sand Creek for about 1 mile past Fairview and take the next right at Minnesota. Turn left at Central Ave. Stay to the left at the first stop and then turn left into the Marsh Creek trail parking area after just after crossing the creek. We'll park and meet here. Afternoon (MSH061): From MSH045, take Central Ave. back to Minnestora Ave. and take a left. Follow Minnesota Ave. past Balfour Rd. to Claremont Dr. Turn left onto Crescent Dr. and park on the right side near the rust colored pedestrian bridge which crosses Marsh Creek at Creekside Park.

Bioassessment - Rheem - Fred G., Charmaine B., and Lisa G. (, from April 29, 2008 09:00 to April 29, 2008 18:00)

Rheem Creek (RHM005 and RHM030) - Let's meet in the parking lot of Contra Costa College off Mission Bell Drive near the roundabout past the tennis courts. The creek is in the Northeast corner of the parking lot.

Bioassessment - Alhambra - Victoria B., Betty B., and another (, from May 10, 2008 09:00 to May 10, 2008 18:00)

Alhambra and Franklin Canyon Creeks - (ALH080 and ALH170) Let's meet in the morning at the intersection of Alhambra Valley Road and Wanda Way (~5100 Alhambra Valley Road). We'll do Franklin Canyon in the afternoon.

Bioassessment - Alhambra - Igor S., Shirley S., and Roger G. (, from May 02, 2008 09:00 to May 02, 2008 18:00)

Alhambra and Arroyo del Hambre Creeks (ALH050 and ALH140) - Let's meet in the morning at the Martinez Adult School at 600 F Street. We'll sample Arroyo del Hambre in the afternoon.

Bioassessment - San Ramon - Stephanie C., Lori G., and Megan M. (, from April 27, 2008 09:00 to April 27, 2008 18:00)

San Ramon Creek (WAL670 and WAL700) - *WAL670 – Zephyr Circle – Take 680 S to the Sycamore Valley Rd exit. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Sycamore Valley Rd. East and merge onto Sycamore Valley Rd West. Turn R at Camino Ramon. Turn L at El Capitan Dr. Turn R at Brookside Dr. Turn L at Zephyr Cir. Park at end of road and we'll meet here. In the afternoon we will go to WAL700 – Playa Court – Take 680 S to the Crow Canyon Rd. exit toward San Ramon. Turn R at Crow Canyon Rd. Turn R into 2821 Crow Canyon Road. Park around the back to where the parking lot abuts the creek. There is a mall across the street from here where we can get lunch or use the bathroom. *Note* All directions given are from the County Administration Building in Martinez.

Bioassessment - Mt Diablo - Polly B., Bryan B., Mitch S., and Anne K. (, from April 25, 2008 10:00 to April 25, 2008 18:00)

Polly and I will meet at Clayton Library (MTD060) at 10 and start with the BMI collection. Please join us when you can. From Martinez, take 680 S to Willow Pass Road exit (51) toward Taylor Blvd. Turn L at Willow Pass Rd., R at Fry Way, then L on Clayton Rd. From Clayton Rd, turn in at 6125 Clayton Rd, the Community Library. Drive northwest (down and to left) through parking lot, then over the second bridge (stone, not metal) on the right. Turn left and park by the side of the trail (George Cardinet Path), just in front of a cement retaining wall and past the carved wooden bunny. Walk up trail until you see the fences of the golf course on the right. Chances are high that we will still be there. When we finish, we will head over to the golf course (MTD020). From CA-4E, take Port Chicago Hwy exit north toward Diablo Creek Golf Course (4050 Port Chicago Hwy, Concord) on right. From Port Chicago Hwy, enter golf course opposite Industrial Way, park in lot and go to clubhouse to get a key for a golf cart.

Bioassessment - Marsh - John A., Roger W., and Brad H. (, from April 15, 2008 09:00 to April 15, 2008 18:00)

Marsh Creek (MSH061 and MSH070) - From Highway 4 East coming from Concord/Martinez take the Highway 4 bypass which now starts east of Hillcrest Avenue in Antioch. Stay in the left lanes of HW4 and you will go straight on to the bypass. Stay on the bypass past the Laurel Rd. and Lonetree exits. Turn left at Balfour Rd. Follow Balfour past Fairview and turn right at the second light at Claremont Dr. Turn left onto Crescent Dr. and park on the right side near the rust colored pedestrian bridge which crosses Marsh Creek at Creekside Park.

Bioassessment - San Ramon - Linda J., Brad H., and Roger W. (, from April 23, 2008 09:00 to April 23, 2008 18:00)

San Ramon Creek (WAL500 and WAL520) - *WAL520 – Paseo Nogales – Take 680 S to the South Main St. exit. Turn right at South Main St. Continue on Danville Blvd. Turn L on Paseo Nogales Rd. and we'll meet there. From WAL520 to WAL500 - Take Danville Blvd back until it becomes South Main St. Turn R on Newell Ave. Turn R on Maria Lane. Park in the apartment complex parking lot at 1440 Maria Lane, being sure not to park in a numbered space. We'll meet in the parking lot and walk down by the chain-link fence to creek. There is a Whole Foods near here if you want to get food there for lunch. I probably will!

Bioassessment - West County creeks - Doria R., Brad H., and Doug T. (, from May 07, 2008 09:00 to May 07, 2008 18:00)

Cerrito and Baxter Creeks - (CER040 and BAX045) - Let's meet at the Gateway project on Baxter Creek in the morning and we'll do the Contra Costa College site in the afternoon. From I-80E, take San Pablo Ave. exit, and turn right onto San Pablo Ave. (From I-80W, take San Pablo/Barrett Ave. exit. Turn left onto Barrett, go under overpass, then turn right onto San Pablo Ave.) After 3 blocks, turn left onto MacDonald Ave. After 1 block, turn right onto Key Blvd. and continue to Conlon St. Gateway Park is on the right side of Key at the end of the Ohlone Greenway. In the afternoon, we will go over to Cerrito. Cerrito 040 El Cerrito Plaza, behind 9800 San Pablo Avenue closest cross street Carlson Blvd. Take I-80 to Central Avenue Exit. Head east six blocks, turn right onto Carlson Blvd. Continue down Carlson. Go through the stoplight at San Pablo Avenue and into El Cerrito Plaza. Turn right in front of the Longs and head south through the parking lot. There will be another stop sign at the corner sushi restaurant and the Creek will be in front of you to the south of the parking lot. Creek is runs on the south side boundary of the Plaza’s parking lot. There is a trail on the right hand bank. My understanding is the bottom of the reach is where it goes into the culvert just east of property 9800 San Pablo Avenue. The creek is here divided into two sections with street crossing and culvert.

No Bioassessment sampling this weekend! (, from May 30, 2008 00:00 to June 02, 2008 23:55)

My friend is getting married, so I will be in Chicago this weekend.

Bioassessment - San Pablo - Janine M., Bonnie R., and Lawrie M. (, from April 26, 2008 09:00 to April 26, 2008 18:00)

San Pablo Creek (SPA130 and SPA134) - *SPA130 – Castro Creek – Take I-80 to the San Pablo Dam Road exit. Take San Pablo Dam Rd to Castro Ranch Road. Turn left on Castro Ranch. Park off to the side of Castro Ranch Rd near curvy road sign in the southeast intersection of Castro Ranch Road and Olinda Road (Hillside). Access at the end of the metal guardrail on CR Rd. The downstream end of the reach is at approximately the 35 mph sign on CR Rd. In the afternoon we will go to SPA134 – *Take I-80 to the San Pablo Dam Road exit. Take San Pablo Dam Rd. to Stanley Lane. At curve in the road, stay straight. Park by 620 Stanley Lane. Go to the end of the cul de sac and park. Walk right to the corner of the house with the dog kennel. Watch your feet! *Note* All directions are given from the County Building in Martinez.

Bioassessment - San Pablo - Elizabeth O., Martha B., and Juliana G. (, from May 03, 2008 09:00 to May 03, 2008 18:00)

San Pablo Creek (SPA110 and SPA124) - SPA124 – Eco-Village Farm – From Martinez, take I-80 to the Appian Way exit. Curve to the right to stay on Appian, then turn left onto San Pablo Dam Road. From Berkeley, take I-80 to the San Pablo Dam Road exit. Take SPD Rd to May Road. Take a left on May Road. Take May Road until just before Sheldon School at Laurel Lane. Take left into Laurel Lane by school and “Do not enter” sign. Let's meet back by the fence entrance at the end of Laurel Lane. In the afternoon we will go to SPA110 – Wilkie Creek – From Martinez, take I-80 to the Appian Way exit. Curve to the right to stay on Appian, then turn left onto San Pablo Dam Road. From Berkeley, take I-80 to the San Pablo Dam Road exit. Take SPD Rd to May Road. Take a left on May Road to Santa Rita Rd. Take a right onto Santa Rita (two blocks east of May Rd.). Park along road on south side of De Anza High School.

Bioassessment - San Pablo - Lawrie M., Martha B., and another (, from May 11, 2008 09:00 to May 11, 2008 13:00)

San Pablo Creek (SPA070) - From I-80 take El Portal exit and go west. Park on the side of El Portal between Fordham and Church Lane. Access on south side of El Portal at large concrete flat with railing by large willow tree adjacent to sidewalk above grate. Let's meet there and walk down together.

Bioassessment - Wildcat - Karineh S., Brad H., and Jodi C. (, from May 20, 2008 09:00 to May 20, 2008 18:00)

Wildcat Creek (WIL050 and WIL060) - WIL050 – Davis Park, San Pablo – *Take I-80 to the San Pablo Dam Road exit. Take San Pablo Dam Road west to San Pablo Avenue. Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue. Pass the Medical Center and then turn left onto Church Lane. Follow Church Lane as it curves to the right and becomes Market Avenue. Stay on Market Ave. to Rumrill Boulevard. Turn right onto Rumrill Blvd. Drive 3 blocks and turn right onto Folsom Avenue. Drive ~4 blocks to 17th Street and turn left into the parking lot at Davis Park. Park here and we will meet here in the morning. In the afternoon we will go to WIL060 - Vale Road, San Pablo – Take I-80 to the San Pablo Dam Road exit and follow it to the R. Turn R on Evans Ave. and then R on San Pablo Ave. Turn L on Vale Road.

Bioassessment - Cerrito - Fred G., Doug T., and another (, from May 06, 2008 09:00 to May 06, 2008 18:00)

Cerrito Creek (CER010 and CER020) - Cerrito 010 Pacific East Mall, 3254 Pierce St closest cross street Central Ave. Take I-80 to Central Avenue Exit. Head east one block, turn right onto Pierce Street. Creek is located on the south side of Pacific East Mall. Take the last driveway into the Mall and head to the back parking lot. Park in the southeast section of the parking lot. The top of the reach is the Richmond border which is parallel to the east boundary of the Mall’s parking lot. On the bank you will see a rock wall and in the creek you will see a man-made rock bottom. Start the top of the reach from the west side of that structure. The bottom of the reach is 150 meters west/downstream. There is a straight trail alongside the reach. We easily leapfrog the tapes along the trail to determine the point of entry. We marked the trail with construction tape as well as the vegetation at the creek side. Cerrito 020 upstream of Creekside Park (3448 Belmont Avenue) Santa Clara Avenue side closest cross street Lassen St. Take I-80 to Central Avenue Exit. Head east four blocks, turn right onto Santa Clara Avenue. Three blocks down street dead ends into Creekside park. Creek is located on the south side of trail heading east from Creekside Park to El Cerrito Plaza. If you are parked at Cerrito 010, walk east through the park about 400 ft.. The bottom of the reach is east side of the park just up from the confluence of Middle Creek.

Bioassessment - Wildcat - Adam H., Doug T., Juliana G. (, from April 23, 2009 09:00 to April 23, 2009 18:00)

Wildcat Creek (WIL070 and WIL060) - Morning: WIL070 – Alvarado Park, Richmond – Take I-80 or San Pablo Avenue to McBryde Ave. Follow McBryde to Alvarado Park. Where McBryde veers off to the right, go straight to follow Park Avenue. Park in front of the kiddie day school and we'll meet there. To access the creek, walk through the park gate down the road to stone bridge, turn left, cross lawn and walk down stairs to creek. Picnic tables are to your left and upstream of sample site. Sample at upstream side of pool at base of rocks in stream. Please bring a picnic lunch to eat at the park before we begin our second site. Afternoon: WIL060 - Vale Road, San Pablo – Take I-80 to the San Pablo Dam Road exit and follow it to the R. Turn R on Evans Ave. and then R on San Pablo Ave. Turn L on Vale Road.

Bioassessment - San Pablo - SPAWNERS (, from May 22, 2008 09:00 to May 22, 2008 18:00)

Castro and San Pablo Creeks - (SPA and SPA134) - In the morning, we will meet at the corner of Conestoga Way and Castro Ranch Rd. Parking is available on Conestoga Way. We could access the creek from the Sobrante Ridge Regional Park main trail and perform our sampling just below the convergence of the main sub-tributaries. In the afternoon we will go to SPA134 – *Take I-80 to the San Pablo Dam Road exit. Take San Pablo Dam Rd. to Stanley Lane. At curve in the road, stay straight. Park by 620 Stanley Lane. Go to the end of the cul de sac and park. Walk right to the corner of the house with the dog kennel. Watch your feet! *Note* All directions are given from the County Building in Martinez.

No GPS Surveying this weekend - Happy Birthday, Michelle (, from October 10, 2008 00:00 to October 12, 2008 23:55)

 

GPS Creek Surveys in Marsh Creek (, from September 27, 2008 09:00 to September 27, 2008 15:00)

We will be conducting GPS Creek Surveys in Marsh Creek this weekend up near the Morgan Territory Regional Preserve. More details to follow.

GPS Creek Surveys in Marsh Creek (, from September 28, 2008 09:00 to September 28, 2008 15:00)

We will be conducting GPS Creek Surveys in Marsh Creek this weekend up near the Morgan Territory Regional Preserve. More details to follow.

No GPS Sampling this weekend (, from August 15, 2008 00:00 to August 17, 2008 23:55)

I will be out of town this weekend.

No GPS Surveys this weekend (, from September 19, 2008 00:00 to September 21, 2008 23:55)

I will be at a wedding this weekend.

No GPS Surveying this weekend (, from August 29, 2008 00:00 to September 01, 2008 23:55)

I will be out of town this weekend.

GPS Surveys in San Pablo with SPAWNERS (, from August 23, 2008 09:00 to August 23, 2008 15:00)

 

GPS Creek Survey Training (Boys & Girls Club, 4660 Appian Way, El Sobrante, from August 21, 2008 19:00 to August 21, 2008 20:30)

Please join us tonight for a training session on the GPS Survey protocols. The training will be held at the Boys and Girls Club at 4660 Appian Way in El Sobrante.

GPS Creek Surveys in Alhambra Creek (, from September 14, 2008 09:00 to September 14, 2008 15:00)

We will be surveying in Alhambra Creek, downstream from E Street in downtown Martinez.

GPS Creek Survey in Pinole Creek (, from September 13, 2008 09:00 to September 13, 2008 15:00)

Let's meet at the last parking lot in Pinole Valley Park near the intersection of Wright Ave. and Pinole Valley Road.

GPS Creek Surveys in Pinole Creek (, from October 04, 2008 09:00 to October 04, 2008 15:00)

Let's park and meet at the first parking lot for Pinole Valley Park at the intersection of Pinole Valley Road and Savage Ave. We'll enter at the bridge near the dog park and survey down to Amber Swartz Park to meet up with where we started in 2006.

GPS Creek Surveys in Rodeo Creek (, from October 18, 2008 09:00 to October 18, 2008 13:00)

Come join us for a GPS Creek Survey event in Rodeo Creek. More details to follow.

GPS Creek Survey training in Rodeo (Lefty Gomez Community Center, 470 Parker Ave, Rodeo, CA, from October 16, 2008 19:00 to October 16, 2008 21:00)

We will have a training session this evening at the Lefty Gomez Community Center in preparation for our survey on Saturday. If you are interested in attending, please contact Heidi directly.

GPS and Trash Assessment training at Los Medanos College (, from September 16, 2008 09:00 to September 16, 2008 11:00)

There will be a training for GPS Creek Survey and Trash Assessment protocol

GPS Creek Survey training with Aqua Team (Richmond High School, 1250 23rd St., Richmond, CA, from October 15, 2008 15:00 to October 15, 2008 17:00)

This will be a training in the GPS Creek Survey protocols for Aqua Team at Richmond High School.

GPS Creek Survey in Wildcat Creek with Aqua Team (, from October 22, 2008 14:00 to October 22, 2008 17:30)

We will survey in Wildcat Creek with Aqua Team. We will meet in Davis Park by the bridge by all the play equipment. Davis Park is at: 1661 Folsom Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806

GPS Creek Survey in Wildcat Creek with Aqua Team (, from October 29, 2008 15:00 to October 29, 2008 17:30)

We will continue from where we left off on the 22nd. More details to follow.

SENCER Center for Innovation-West Symposium (Benson Memorial Center, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, from October 25, 2008 07:30 to October 25, 2008 17:00)

Science Education for New Civic Engagments and Responsibilities (SENCER) Center of Innovation - West is presenting a Symposium on Teaching Science and Engineering through Civic Engagement, with a special emphasis on Water and the West.

GPS Creek Surveys in Wilkie Creek with SPAWNERS (, from November 02, 2008 09:00 to November 02, 2008 15:00)

We need more volunteers for this event, so if you are interested, please contact Lawrie! We will be meeting at the back of the Hope Lutheran Church parking lot on 2830 May Road in El Sobrante. Here is a map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=hope+lutheran+church,+el+sobrante,+ca&fb=1&cid=0,0,628729725329076787&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image

GPS Creek Survey in Kirker Creek with LMC students (, from September 30, 2008 08:00 to September 30, 2008 11:00)

 

Trash Assessment in Kirker Creek with LMC students (, from October 02, 2008 08:00 to October 02, 2008 11:00)

 

GPS Creek Survey in Kirker Creek with LMC students (, from October 07, 2008 08:00 to October 07, 2008 11:00)

 

Trash Assessment in Kirker Creek with LMC students (, from October 09, 2008 08:00 to October 09, 2008 11:00)

 

GPS Creek Survey in Kirker Creek with LMC students (, from October 14, 2008 08:00 to October 14, 2008 11:00)

 

Trash Assessment in Kirker Creek with LMC students (, from October 16, 2008 08:00 to October 16, 2008 11:00)

 

Urban Creeks Council UCC-tober Fest (Joaquin Miller Community Center, 3594 Sanborn Drive, Oakland, CA, from October 26, 2008 13:00 to October 26, 2008 17:00)

Urban Creeks Council's annual UCC-tober Fest in the Joaquin Miller Community Center in Oakland. Pre-registration is required. Please see the website for more details.

GPS Creek Survey in Kirker Creek with LMC students (, from October 21, 2008 08:00 to October 21, 2008 11:00)

 

GPS Creek Survey in Ellinwood Creek with Friends of Pleasant Hill Creeks (, from October 19, 2008 09:00 to October 19, 2008 15:00)

We will be meeting at the end of Santa Monica Dr. To get there, you turn onto Santa Monica Dr. from Willow Pass Rd., across from the Sun Valley Mall and next to the mattress store. We may be short on numbers of people, so please bring your friends!

Bioassessment - Pinole - Lisa L., Kevin S., and Aline F. (, from April 16, 2009 09:00 to April 16, 2009 18:00)

PNL029 – Pinole Library and Demonstration Garden – From I-80, take the Pinole Valley Road exit south. The library is on the left at 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. Site is back by tennis courts. We'll eat lunch there. Trader Joe's is just down the street, but feel free to bring your lunch. In the afternoon we'll go to PNL100, which is on Pereira Creek. PNL100 – Pereira Creek – From the library, follow Pinole Valley Road out of Pinole, at the triangular 3-way intersection, take curve to the left and the road becomes Alhambra Valley Road (Pinole Valley Rd. continues to the right.) Continue on Alhambra Valley Rd. to the intersection with Bear Creek Road (on right) and Pereira Road (on left). Park off to side of road near sign. We'll meet there and walk back to the reach.

Bioassessment - Kirker - Zach B., Mark A., and Joseph B. (, from April 24, 2009 09:00 to April 24, 2009 18:00)

KIR085 – Industrial Park – *From Martinez, take I-80 to the Loveridge exit. Turn Right on East Leland Road, then Right on Piedmont Way and Left onto Garcia Ave. Park by the curb near 941 Garcia Ave near the intersection with Martin Way. We'll park and meet here. Walk through fence ~50’. Look to the left to see the yellow tag on walnut tree on RB. This is the upstream end of the reach and photo point. In the afternoon, we'll go to KIR095 - KIR095 – Fox Creek Apartments – From CA-4 E, take the Railroad Avenue exit. From Railroad Avenue, turn Left onto E Leland Road. Turn Right on Harbor Street. The Fox Creek Apartments are at 3225 Harbor Street. Park wherever possible, then walk straight back and to right by 22F. Walk through the fence and you will see a footbridge and 3 large EBMUD water pipes crossing the creek. Turn to the right and walk (upstream) along fence to downed cottonwood tree. The yellow tag is on another cottonwood on LB. We had a trash assessment here. *Note: Directions are from Martinez. Please modify accordingly.

No Bioassessment sampling this weekend (, from April 25, 2009 00:00 to April 26, 2009 23:55)

Sorry, but I will be unavailable for Bioassessment sampling this weekend.

Bioassessment - Baxter and Cerrito - Lynne S., Doug T., and Brad H. (, from April 30, 2009 09:00 to April 30, 2009 18:00)

In the morning, we'll meet at Baxter Creek (BAX030) at Booker T. Anderson Park. It is located at 960 South 47th Street. In the afternoon, we'll go to Cerrito Creek (CER010) at the Pacific East Mall. There is plenty of food at the Pacific East Mall and a nice, shady spot to eat lunch by the site, so we'll meet there before we start the afternoon site. The site is down by culvert under the bank, near the restoration area. You can park in the parking lot and we'll walk down.

Bioassessment - San Pablo (Castro) - SPAWNERS (, from June 14, 2009 09:00 to June 14, 2009 13:00)

We'll be in Castro Creek in the morning. Take I-80 to the San Pablo Dam Road exit. Take San Pablo Dam Rd to Castro Ranch Road. Turn left on Castro Ranch. Park off to the side of Castro Ranch Rd near curvy road sign (photo) in the southeast intersection of Castro Ranch Road and Olinda Road (Hillside).

Bioassessment - Rodeo - (, from May 31, 2009 09:00 to May 31, 2009 13:00)

RDO010 - *From CA-4W, take the Willow Ave. exit. Turn R on Willow Ave. Turn R on Viewpoint Blvd. and then R onto Coral Drive. Park at the corner there and we'll meet there. *Note, directions are given from the County Administration Building in Martinez.

Bioassessment - Mt. Diablo - Polly B., Cathy C., and Karen C. (, from May 24, 2009 09:00 to May 24, 2009 18:00)

MTD020 and MTD060 - We'll meet at the Clayton Library in the morning. For the afternoon, we'll go to the golf course off Port Chicago Highway.

Bioassessment - San Pablo - Friends of Orinda Creeks (, from May 16, 2009 09:00 to May 16, 2009 18:00)

SPA228 and SPA220 - Let's meet in the morning at the EBMUD Orinda Treatment Plant. We'll go over to Wagner Ranch Nature Area for lunch and do that site in the afternoon. Please bring a picnic lunch.

Bioassessment - San Pablo - Friends of Orinda Creeks (, from May 23, 2009 09:00 to May 23, 2009 18:00)

SPA240 and Moraga Creek site - Let's meet in the morning at the Camino Encinas Road crossing of San Pablo Creek. We'll go to the Moraga site in the afternoon.

Bioassessment - San Pablo - Femke O., Doug T., and Chris L. (, from May 07, 2009 09:00 to May 07, 2009 13:00)

SPA110 - Wilkie Creek - off May Rd. by the DeAnza High School. Let's meet near the intersection of May Rd. and Santa Rita Rd., where the creek crosses under Santa Rita.

Bioassessment - Marsh - Brian C. and friends (, from May 09, 2009 09:00 to May 09, 2009 18:00)

In the morning: MSH140 - Tumbleweed Ct. off Morgan Territory Road off Marsh Creek Road. Park anywhere and we'll meet here. In the afternoon: MSH052 - between Dainty and Balfour *From Antioch follow east bound HW4 until it turns into the HW4 Bypass. Continue on the Bypass past Lonetree Way and Sand Creek Rd. to Balfour Rd. Turn left on Balfour Continue on Balfour past Minnesota and take the next left at Sweetgrass. Follow Sweetgrass until it veers to the left at Darby Dr. Park near the corner of Sweetgrass and Darby.

Bioassessment - San Pablo (Castro) - Bonnie R., Alfredo C., and Liz C. (, from May 10, 2009 09:00 to May 10, 2009 18:00)

Let's meet at SPA133 – In the morning, we will meet at the corner of Conestoga Way and Castro Ranch Rd. Parking is available on Conestoga Way. We'll access the site from here. In the afternoon, we'll go to SPA130, which is at the intersection of Castro Ranch Rd. and Olinda Road (Hillside). Access at the end of the metal guardrail on CR Rd. The downstream end of the reach is at approximately the 35 mph sign on CR Rd.

Bioassessment - Alhambra - Friends of Alhambra Creek (, from May 17, 2009 09:00 to May 17, 2009 18:00)

ALH160 and ALH130 - Let's meet near the intersection of Wanda Way and Alhambra Valley Road in the morning. In the afternoon, we'll go to the site with the old car buried in the creek. That is near (but upstream of) Vaca Creek Road off Alhambra Valley Road. Please bring a lunch and plenty of water. It will be hot!

Bioassessment - Pinole - Kevin S., Lisa L., Doug T. (and others) (, from May 18, 2009 09:00 to May 18, 2009 18:00)

PNL010 and PNL110 - It looks like it won't be too hot, so I'd like to do the upper site in the morning. *PNL010 - Senior Center is located at 2500 Charles Street, near the intersection of Pinole Valley Road and San Pablo Avenue. Park in the lot and we'll meet there. *PNL110 - Let's meet at the intersection of Bear Creek Road and Alhambra Valley Road, at the same spot where we sampled Pereira Creek earlier this season.

Bioassessment - Las Trampas - Fred G. and David Hicks *need 1 more* (, from June 02, 2009 09:00 to June 02, 2009 13:00)

We'll be in downtown Lafayette today TAKE TWO! Let's meet at Leigh Creekside Park (WAL365), located at 4th St and Moraga BLVD., not ROAD, in Lafayette. Directions: Starting at center of downtown Lafayette, Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga ROAD, go one long block south (toward Moraga) to stop light (Moraga Blvd.) turn left, proceed 4 blocks east to Park, between 3rd and 4th streets.

Bioassessment - Rheem - Kevin S. *need 2 people* (, from May 22, 2009 09:00 to May 22, 2009 13:00)

RHM030 - Let's meet in the parking lot of Contra Costa College off Mission Bell Drive near the roundabout past the tennis courts. The creek is in the Northeast corner of the parking lot.

Marsh Creek GPS Survey - CANCELED DUE TO INJURY! (, from August 15, 2009 09:00 to August 15, 2009 15:00)

Michelle injured her foot (strained a ligament) two weeks ago in a freak creek accident, so instead of hobbling down the channel on crutches, in her sweet "rocker boot," we are going to reschedule. Stay tuned! As Brian so aptly put it, "considering how many rocks you scramble over every year one was bound to get you eventually."

GPS Creek Surveys with SPAWNERS and Fly Fishers Club (, from August 02, 2009 09:00 to August 02, 2009 15:00)

Come out and join us in a creek survey in the San Pablo watershed. More details to follow.

Volunteer Recognition Pot-luck PARTY! (Heather Farms, Walnut Creek, from August 16, 2009 12:00 to August 16, 2009 18:00)

There will be no waders worn (unless you pair them with a party dress). There will be no water tested (unless you don't trust the municipal supply). There will be no equipment involved (unless you count the stuff in the playground). What there will be is a PARTY! This is for you all to meet and mingle and compare funny stories and stories of falling down and eat good food, but most of all for me to say THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MAKES THIS PROGRAM POSSIBLE!

possible GPS Creek survey day (, from August 22, 2009 09:00 to August 22, 2009 15:00)

 

possible GPS Creek survey day (, from September 13, 2009 09:00 to September 13, 2009 15:00)

 

possible GPS Creek survey day (, from September 19, 2009 09:00 to September 19, 2009 15:00)

 

GPS Creek in Pinole Creek - canceled (, from October 17, 2009 09:00 to October 17, 2009 15:00)

Unfortunately we have to cancel this event. Look for it to be rescheduled early next year!

possible GPS Creek survey day (, from October 31, 2009 09:00 to October 31, 2009 15:00)

 

GPS Creek survey with CREEC (, from October 04, 2009 09:00 to October 04, 2009 15:00)

Stay tuned!

GPS Creek survey in Rodeo (, from October 10, 2009 09:00 to October 10, 2009 15:00)

Stay tuned for details!

GPS Creek Survey training in Pinole (Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole CA, from August 19, 2009 18:00 to August 19, 2009 20:00)

Come join us for a GPS Creek Survey training at the Pinole Library!

Bioassessment - Marsh - Mary S., Jane B., and Ray (AM only) (, from June 20, 2010 09:00 to June 20, 2010 18:00)

Marsh Creek - MSH052 and MSH061 - From Highway 4 East coming from Concord/Martinez take the Highway 4 bypass which now starts east of Hillcrest Avenue in Antioch. Stay in the left lanes of HW4 and you will go straight on to the bypass. Continue on the Bypass past Lonetree Way and Sand Creek Rd. to Balfour Rd. Turn left on Balfour Continue on Balfour past Minnesota and take the next left at Sweetgrass. Follow Sweetgrass until it veers to the left at Darby Dr. Park near the corner of Sweetgrass and Darby. Afternoon (MSH061): From MSH052, take Sweetgrass to Balfour Rd. and take a right. Turn left on Claremont Dr. and another left onto Crescent Dr. and park on the right side near the rust colored pedestrian bridge which crosses Marsh Creek at Creekside Park.

Bioassessment - Alhambra - Mary G. and Betty B. (, from June 16, 2010 09:00 to June 16, 2010 13:00)

ALH110 - Follow Alhambra Ave from Hwy 4 north toward downtown. About 1/2 mile on Alhambra Ave, take a right onto J Street and it immediately leads into a set of apartments along Alhambra Creek. Park in the back of the apartments on the north side. Our access to the site is through a gated fence.

Bioassessment - Las Trampas - Brad H., Lesley H., and Erin D. (, from June 21, 2010 09:00 to June 21, 2010 13:00)

WAL410 - From Hwy 24 in Lafayette take Pleasant Hill Road exit and go right (west) on Mt. Diablo Blvd. After about 1 mile take a left onto Moraga Road. Go about 1/2 miloe and turn left onto Saint Mary's Road. Follow about 2 2/3 miles to a community center and day care on the left at the north end of Lafayette Community Park. Park in the parking lot to the rear of the community center.

Bioassessment - San Pablo - Friends of Orinda Creeks (, from June 19, 2010 09:00 to June 19, 2010 13:00)

Morning: SPA190 - EBMUD Orinda Treatment Plant – Take 680 S to 24 W to Orinda exit (9). Merge onto Camino Pablo. Turn right onto Manzanita Drive and into the EBMUD station. Meet at the gate, since they will need to buzz you in and you need to sign in and out as a guest in the facility. Afternoon: SLE208 - From CA-24 W, take the Acalanes Rd exit toward Upper Happy Valley Rd. Take a sharp right at Acalanes Rd. and then turn right at Glorietta Blvd. Turn left at Moraga Way into the Miramonte High School parking lot, located at 750 Moraga Way. Park and meet here.

Bioassessment - Cerrito - Brad H., Lesley H., and Mary G. (, from June 23, 2010 09:00 to June 23, 2010 13:00)

CER040 - El Cerrito Plaza at culvert - Take I-80 to the Central Avenue exit. Follow Central to the stoplight with Carlson. Turn right onto Carlson Blvd. and continue through the stoplight at San Pablo Avenue and into El Cerrito Plaza. Turn right in front of the Longs and head south through the parking lot. There will be another stop sign at the sushi restaurant on the corner. The creek will be in front of you to the south of the parking lot by the Wells Fargo. Park anywhere in the parking lot.

Bioassessment - San Pablo - SPAWNERS (, from June 29, 2010 09:00 to June 29, 2010 14:00)

SPA133 - Coming from Martinez, take I-80 W to exit 22 for Pinole Valley Road. Turn left at Pinole Valley Road and then right at Castro Ranch Road. Follow Castro Ranch Road to the intersection with Conestoga Way and turn around there. Park on the north side of the road by the first guardrail and pull-out. Meet at the pull-out. There is a telephone poll there (and should be yellow flagging if it hasn't been removed) marking the path back to the waterfall. *This site has lots of poison oak - Please bring a change of clothes and Technu - If you are very sensitive, you might want to consider not surveying this site*

Bioassessment - San Pablo - Friends of Orinda Creeks (, from June 27, 2010 09:00 to June 27, 2010 13:00)

SPA175 - Wagner Ranch Nature Area –Take 680 S to 24 W to Orinda exit (9). Merge onto Camino Pablo. Turn right onto Bear Creek Road and then an immediate right onto the frontage road. Meet in the parking lot by the gate to the Nature Area.

Bioassessment - Las Trampas - Polly B. and Aren H. (AM), Jayne and David D. (PM), Lisa G. (all day) (, from June 26, 2010 09:00 to June 26, 2010 18:00)

WAL375 – Leigh Creekside Park – Take 680 S to 24 W to the exit toward Mt. Diablo Blvd. Turn right on Mt. Diablo Blvd. and left on 2nd Street. Turn left on Moraga Blvd. Park, between 3rd and 4th streets. Meet there in the morning. In the afternoon, WAL365 – Village Center – Take 680 S to 24 W to the exit toward Mt. Diablo Blvd. Turn right on Mt. Diablo Blvd. and follow that out to Village Center (toward the reservoir). Turn left on Village Center and park on the street. It may be hot, so please bring plenty of water. I've planned the shadier site for the afternoon.

Bioassessment - Refugio - Brad H., Lesley H., and Mary G. (, from June 28, 2010 09:00 to June 28, 2010 13:00)

To be determined.

GPS Creek Survey with SPAWNERS (San Pablo Creek, from October 10, 2010 09:00 to October 10, 2010 14:00)

Come out and join SPAWNERS in a survey of San Pablo Creek. If you are not a member of SPAWNERS, but would like to participate in the event, please contact Femke directly.

GPS Creek Survey with SPAWNERS (San Pablo Creek, from November 14, 2010 09:00 to November 14, 2010 14:00)

Come out and join SPAWNERS in a survey of San Pablo Creek. If you are not a member of SPAWNERS, but would like to participate in the event, please contact Femke directly. We will meet at 9 at Kennedy Plaza, next to the Grocery Outlet at San Pablo Avenue and 23rd Street. We hope to make it downstream to Brookhaven Ct.

GPS Creek Survey with Friends of Marsh Creek - CANCELED! (Marsh Creek, from October 24, 2010 09:00 to October 24, 2010 14:00)

Come out and join the Friends of Marsh Creek in a survey of Marsh Creek. If you are not a member but would like to participate in the event, please contact Diane directly. We will meet at 9 AM at the Brentwood Tech Center, located at 101 Sand Creek Road, which is near the intersection of Brentwood Blvd. and Sand Creek Road. Meet in the parking lot behind the Los Medanos satellite campus.

GPS Creek Survey with LMC (, from September 30, 2010 00:00 to September 30, 2010 00:00)

 

No sampling this weekend (, from October 15, 2010 00:00 to October 17, 2010 23:55)

 

GPS Creek Survey with Aqua Team (, from October 30, 2010 09:00 to October 30, 2010 14:00)

 

GPS Creek Survey with LMC (Kirker Creek, from October 28, 2010 11:00 to October 28, 2010 15:30)

 

GPS Creek Survey with Friends of Marsh Creek (Marsh Creek, from November 06, 2010 09:00 to November 06, 2010 15:00)

Please join us for a continuation of our October 24th survey. If you would like to participate in this event, please contact Diane directly. Morning meeting location TBD.

GPS Creek Survey with Friends of Alhambra Creek (Alhambra Creek, from October 31, 2010 09:00 to October 31, 2010 14:00)

Please join us in the Alhambra Creek watershed to help survey some important tributaries. If you are not a member, but would like to participate, please contact Shirley directly. We will meet at Strentzel Meadow at 9. Attached you will find a map to the parking location.

GPS Creek Survey with Partnership for the Rodeo Creek Watershed (Rodeo Creek, from November 13, 2010 10:00 to November 13, 2010 15:00)

Please come out and join us for a creek survey. If you would like to participate, please contact Heidi directly.

map to Strentzel Meadow

 

No Bioassessment sampling this weekend (, from April 29, 2011 00:00 to May 01, 2011 23:55)

 

Bioassessment - Murderers Creek (WAL130) - Melissa, Kathleen, Igor, and Shirley S. (, from April 20, 2011 09:00 to April 20, 2011 13:00)

WAL130 - From 680 S, Take exit 51 for Willow Pass Rd toward Taylor Blvd. Turn right at Sunvalley Blvd. Continue onto Taylor Blvd and turn right at Withers Ave. We will be meeting in Brookwood Park at the lower end near the basketball court.

Bioassessment - Mitchell Creek (MTD100) - Lisa A., Paula W., and Hamid (, from May 06, 2011 09:00 to May 06, 2011 13:00)

MTD100 - Take 680 S to Willow Pass Road exit (51) toward Taylor Blvd. Turn L at Willow Pass Rd., R at Fry Way, then L on Clayton Rd. From Clayton Rd driving southeast, turn off onto Main St. ("the historic district"), then bear right again onto Oak St. Take Oak St. up to Oak Ct., turn right to stay on Oak St., past Douglas Ct. and continue to bridge with "No Trespassing" sign. Meet at the bridge over the creek.

Bioassessment - Wilkie Creek (SPA110) - Femke, Paula, and Marjorie (, from May 16, 2011 09:00 to May 16, 2011 13:00)

SPA110 – Wilkie Creek – From Martinez, take I-80 to the Appian Way exit. Curve to the right to stay on Appian, then turn left onto San Pablo Dam Road. From Berkeley, take I-80 to the San Pablo Dam Road exit. Take SPD Rd to May Road. Take a left on May Road to Santa Rita Rd. Take a right onto Santa Rita (two blocks east of May Rd.). Park along road on south side of De Anza High School. Access is the culvert at Santa Rita Road with stone bridge.

Bioassessment - Marsh Creek (MSH130 & MSH140) - Brian, Kathleen, and Polly *need 1-2 more* (, from May 13, 2011 09:00 to May 13, 2011 18:00)

Morning: MSH130 – County Detention Center – Take Marsh Creek Road east through Clayton. Follow Marsh Creek Road past Morgan Territory Road a few miles. Sign for the Detention Center very obvious. If coming from the east, park at first pull out before detention center (upstream of center). The creek comes close to the road at this point. Park off to the side and we'll meet here. Afternoon: MSH140 - MSH140 – Take Marsh Creek Road to Morgan Territory Road. 210 Tumbleweed Ct. off Morgan Territory Rd. below Curry Canyon Creek (and Road). Access point is through the side and back yard of Brad Howell at 210 Tumbleweed Court in Clayton.

Bioassessment - Kirker Creek (KIR115) - Tomi, Kevin S., and Mark (, from April 24, 2011 09:00 to April 24, 2011 13:00)

Kirker Creek (KIR115) - *Kirker Creek Apartments – From CA-4 E, take the Railroad Avenue exit. Follow Railroad Avenue past Buchanan Road, when RR Ave turns into Kirker Pass Rd. The next left will be Pheasant Drive. Take a Left at the stoplight onto Pheasant Drive at the large Kirker Creek Apartments sign in front of complex. Go through “visitors” side of guard station, then Right at the stop sign all the way back to the right. Park near the set of dumpsters after you pass the creek. Park by curb or in spaces. We'll meet either there or at the entrance if you had trouble having them let you in. *Note* All directions are from the County Building in Martinez.

Bioassessment - Alhambra Creek (ALH030) - Lisa G., Phil, Igor, and Shirley (, from May 04, 2011 09:00 to May 04, 2011 13:00)

ALH030 - Alhambra Creek - In Martinez, take Alhambra Ave./Berrellessa St. to Soto St. If coming from the office, take a left onto Soto from Berrellessa; if coming from CA-4, take a right onto Soto from Alhambra Ave. Park at the end of Soto Street. We’ll meet there.

Bioassessment - Pinole Creek (PNL029) - Donna, Kathleen, and Kevin S. (, from May 05, 2011 09:00 to May 05, 2011 13:00)

PNL040 – Pinole Library Demonstration Garden – From CA-4, take the Pinole Valley Road exit, turn left into the library parking lot. Library is located at 2935 Pinole Valley Road. Park in the back left by the tennis courts.

Bioassessment - San Pablo Creek (SPA070) - Pat F., Donald, Kyle, Adriane, and Lawrie (, from May 07, 2011 09:00 to May 07, 2011 13:00)

SPA070 – From I-80 take El Portal exit and go west. Park on the side of El Portal between Fordham and Church Lane. We'll meet there. Access on south side of El Portal at large concrete flat with railing by large willow tree adjacent to sidewalk above grate. Walk downstream to ~30’ upstream of metal retaining wall structure on RB.

Bioassessment - Grayson Creek (WAL050 & WAL090) - Lisa G., Susan P., and the Dicksons (, from May 14, 2011 09:00 to May 14, 2011 18:00)

Morning: WAL090 - West Fork Grayson Creek - From I-680 S, take exit 49 to merge onto Gregory Ln. Continue onto Grayson Rd, then turn left onto Mohawk Drive off Grayson Road. Mohawk will be immediately after crossing Taylor Blvd and before the hill going up to the right, but the sign is on the left side of Mohawk and is pretty hidden. There is a "No Outlet" sign on the right side of Mohawk that is much more visible. We'll park near that intersection and meet there. Afternoon: WAL050 - Grayson Creek - From WAL090, take Mohawk Drive back to Grayson Road. Turn right at Grayson Rd., then take the 2nd left onto Taylor Blvd. Turn left at Ruth Dr. Follow Ruth Dr. to the intersection with Viking Drive and park on Ruth. We'll meet there. If it's hot on Saturday, please remember a hat and plenty of water. Our afternoon site has no shade (but it'll go super fast!).

Bioassessment - San Ramon Creek (WAL670) - Brad, Lesley, Linda, and Megan H. (, from May 19, 2011 09:00 to May 19, 2011 13:00)

WAL670 – Zephyr Circle – Take 680 S to the Sycamore Valley Rd exit. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Sycamore Valley Rd. East and merge onto Sycamore Valley Rd West. Turn R at Camino Ramon. Turn L at El Capitan Dr. Turn R at Brookside Dr. Turn L at Zephyr Cir. Park at end of road and we'll meet here.