Tuolumne River Trust

Green on the Stream Festival (May 22)

Karlha — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:41:10 -0700

Volunteer and join the
Green Team

We need your help!! By volunteering, you become part of a warm, lively community that's connected to Green on the Stream in a special way, allowing you to share and celebrate our work for the river.

Canoe during Paddle to the Sea

Don't miss the boat! Join us as we paddle from the Sierra's to Sea. Paddling starts on the upper watershed on May 7 and ends in the San Francisco Bay on June 5, 2010. Canoe with us one day or the entire journey. More details coming soon!

Become a Vendor

All organizations, schools, handcrafters, nature artists/photographers, or anyone with an environmental focus and also those dedicated to making a difference in our community are encouraged to join us at this year's Green on the Stream.

Become a Sponsor

The success of this event is credited largely to the heart and spirit of our community and sponsors, who lend their names and financial support to the event.

Directions to the Tuolumne River Regional Park (1200 Tioga Drive-Modesto)

Earth Day Work Day (April 24)

Karlha — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:26:00 -0700

Saturday, April 24th at the Ceres River Bluff Regional Park (9am to noon)

Register for Paddle to the Sea Today!!

Karlha — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:17:00 -0700

PADDLE TO THE SEA REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

REGISTER TO PADDLE: http://paddletothesea.dojiggy.com/

WHEN: May 7 � June 5, 2010

WHY: This is a paddle with a purpose. Paddlers will be raising money to support the work of the Tuolumne River Trust and talking with friends, family, reporters and decision makers to raise awareness about the need to restore the Tuolumne to her full grandeur. All of the funds raised will go directly to supporting the Tuolumne River Trust to:

Save the salmon;

Promote water conservation; and

Take kids out to learn about the River, training the next generation of river stewards.

WHO: The Tuolumne River Trust is the voice for the river; ensuring that it is healthy, vibrant, and teeming with fish and wildlife. We seek to hold it safely in trust as a refuge for our children and grandchildren to enjoy. Founded in 1981, the Trust won Wild and Scenic designation for 83 miles of the Tuolumne in 1984, saved the Clavey from being dammed in 1994, and won higher flows for salmon in 1995. In 2008, we organized thousands of citizens to defeat a plan by San Francisco to divert 25 million gallons of water per day from the River.

2nd Annual Silicon Valley Water Awards

Karyn Carr — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:55:16 -0800

Do you know water conservation greatness?
The 2nd Annual Silicon Valley Water Conservation Awards will be presented on World Water Day - March 22, 2010.

This year 7 categories will be considered:

Governement Agency/Water Utility
Business
Organization
Agriculture
Greenscape Management
Education
Multiple Benefit.

Nominations will be accetped from January 4 through February 26, 2010. Please go to http://www.waterawards.org for more information or to submit a nomination.

For additional information please contact Peter Drekmeier at (415) 882-7252 or peter@tuolumne.org.

Tuolumne River In The News

Karyn Carr — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:11:13 -0700

Do you know where your water comes from?
Paddle To The Sea draws attention to the Tuolumne River
Bay Area Green
July/August/September 2009

photo courtesy of Ken Mendoza

Click here for the full story...

Paddle to the Sea

Jessie Raeder — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:37:00 -0700

Join us for Paddle To The Sea 2010!
After the great successes of our inaugural year, we'll be including more paddling options, shorter day trips, bigger parties, and a have a few other surprises in the works for this year. We're getting ready to announce open registration and all of the details in the coming weeks, but one thing is for sure - Paddle To The Sea 2010 is sure to be another epic journey from the Sierra to the Sea, uniting and inspiring our communities to protect the Tuolumne River for future generations.

Don't miss the boat!
Mark your calendars for May 7 -June 5, 2010
(View the paddling and party schedule by clicking here)
Registration begins in February

If you'd like to be kept informed of all the details for Paddle To The Sea 2010, please send your email and contact information to Karyn at karyn@tuolumne.org Once you're on our email list you'll get the insider information on Paddle To The Sea including early registration announcements, and paddling and party details.

BECOME A PARTNER OR SPONSOR
Market your company and product to thousands of conservation-oriented outdoor enthusiasts throughout the United States! Click here for more details or contact Karyn Barnes at karyn@tuolumne.org or (415) 882-7252 ext. 304.

T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION
Do you like to draw? Would you like to see your artwork featured on our official Paddle To The Sea 2010 t-shirt? Click here to find out how you can submit your artwork today.

PADDLE TO THE SEA INTERNSHIPS
Gain valuable experience all while having fun by becoming an intern with Tuolumne River Trust this spring. We're looking for 3 interns to help with event promotion and planning, marketing and communications, and river guiding. Click here for more information - resumes are being accepted now!

Paddle To The Sea 2009

For 3-weeks and 234 miles, 250 paddlers, 100 paddle-a-thon sponsors, and hundreds more party-goers came together to raise awareness and foster better stewardship for the Tuolumne and Clavey Rivers. After high River flows threatened to postpone the first two whitewater legs of the journey, our paddlers tackled the Clavey and Wild & Scenic Tuolumne River with bravado, kicking off the first ever Tuolumne River Trust Paddle To The Sea!

The journey began May 15 with a kick-off concert at Mountain Sage in Groveland; coursed through the Central Valley where there was a welcome party in Waterford, paddler dinners hosted by Royal Robbins, and Green on the Stream in Modesto; and concluded with great fanfare at the Grand Finale party at Aquatic Park in San Francisco on June 6. Old and new Tuolumne River Trust members alike gained a renewed zest for protecting and restoring this beautiful River, and helped to raise over $10,000 for Tuolumne River Trust program work!

Whether you paddled, volunteered, were a sponsor, or came to a party, thank you for participating in this great success for the Tuolumne River! We hope to see you all next time...

Scroll down to view photos and press from the event

Tuolumne River Field Class

Karyn Carr — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:50:03 -0700

The Tuolumne River: Ecology, Resource Management and Whitewater
A field course through UC Davis Extension

Dos Rios Ranch Aquisition

Karyn Carr — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:25:15 -0800

The Dos Rios Ranch aquisition and restoration project in Modesto includes over 1,600 acres of strategically located land where the Tuolumne and San Joaquin Rivers meet. Tuolumne River Trust is working to aquire this gem of a plot of land which, when the project is complete, will link the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge to the Lower Tuolumne River Parkway parks.

CLICK HERE to read more about this very important central valley project.

Photo courtesy of Douglas Steakley Photography.

Watch the "Clavey Reflections" Documentary on YouTube

Rebecca Cremeen — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:58:00 -0700

Watch the "Clavey Reflections" documentary to learn about the Clavey River and why TRT is working to protect this major tributary to the Tuolumne River:

Clavey Reflections Part 1.1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqSFt6znLEs&feature=related

Clavey Reflections Part 1.2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgjvT59iQsY

Clavey Reflections Part 2 "The Watershed Assessment":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-geHQgIyO0&feature=related

Job Openings at the Trust!

Anonymous — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:00:00 -0700

The Trust currently has 1 job opening: