The Vallejo Watershed Alliance is a partnership of public agencies
and interested individuals working together to improve the greater Vallejo
watershed. Our mission is to raise awareness, create local partnerships
and promote sustainable management of Vallejo’s watersheds.
Volunteer Opportunities & Activities
HANNS PARK RESTORATION
Saturday, July 18 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Join us at lovely Hanns Park off Redwood Parkway (at Skyline) in Vallejo for a June morning of habitat restoration along Blue Rock Springs Creek. Wear comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreen. In July, we'll meet at the Hanns Park picnic area near the parking lot and build bird houses. FREE refreshments.
ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOP
Saturday, August 15 9 a.m. to Noon
Each year, the Alliance meets to plan its upcoming work focus and activities. This year, the Planning Meeting will take place in the Boardroom at Vallejo Sanitation & Flood Control District (450 Ryder Street off Sonoma Blvd.) We are pleased to welcome a guest speaker from the California Native Grass Association as well. FREE refreshments. More info to come.
COASTAL CLEANUP DAY
Saturday, September 19 9 a.m. to Noon
Join more than 400 volunteers spread across 15 cleanup sites in Vallejo! Register at www.ValcoreRecycling.org.
2009 MEETING SCHEDULE
We meet the third Thursday of each month at the offices of the Vallejo Sanitation & Flood Control District, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
The District offices are located at 450 Ryder Street in Vallejo. For meeting information, contact: Jennifer Kaiser jkaiser@vsfcd.com
Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m.
No December meeting.
WATERSHED MAP
Visit the Vallejo Sanitation & Flood Control website at www.vsfcd.com and follow the links to the watershed map, which shows how water moves across our local landscape.
OTHER LINKS
The Weed Workers' Handbook: A Guide to Techniques for Removing Bay Area Invasive Plants. This helpful document was produced by The Watershed Project and the California Invasive Plant Council. You can find it at http://www.cal-ipc.org/ip/management/wwh/index.php
DriWater is a gel product that waters newly planted shrubs and trees for up to two months when irrigation is unavailable. Check it out at www.DriWater.com
RainBird also sells gel packs and perforated tubes to water newly planted natives. http://store.rainbird.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=32&cat=Irrigation+Supplement
Vallejo Watershed Alliance
(707) 648-9764
P.O. Box 1548
Vallejo, CA 94590
www.VallejoWatershedAlliance.com