Deadline to register April 20, Course runs May 18-19.

Who: Expert Barry Nickel will teach the workshop. Barry Nickel serves as the Director of the Center for Integrated Spatial Research at UCSC and teaches GIS at several universities in the region. For over 14 years, Barry has been applying geospatial methods to a variety of ecological and urban developments. His research interests are primarily concerned with spatial and movement ecology, in particular the spatial and foraging ecology of vertebrates in relation to heterogeneity in the environment. To address these questions he is engaged in the development of spatially explicit ecological models and the integration of statistical methods with geospatial tools.

How: Cost is $500; the fee includes refreshments, lunch, and materials.

For more information, to register for the workshop, or to see the agenda, please visit: website

This course covers the essential concepts of the geodatabase, the native data storage format for ArcGIS, and explores its advanced functionality that allows for more realistic representation of spatial data. The course will focus on geodatabase design concepts and will explore the creation and editing of advanced geodatabase elements used for maintaining spatial and attribute relationships, in particular, attribute domains, subtypes, topology, relationship classes, and annotation. Basic data modeling using networks and data migration will also be covered.

Participants should have introductory knowledge of Geographic Information Systems before attending this course.

Workshop format: approximately 50% lecture, 50% hands on training via guided lab exercises completed individually on computers.

University of California Cooperative Extension has announced a three-series web based educational program is to provide governmental and non-governmental personnel involved with road management with a comprehensive understanding of issues, design considerations and best management practices associated with rural roads in California. The webinars are set for May 7, 14 and 21, 2012 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. For more information visit website

This set of workshops are in response to CCVT's water-specific self-assessment and may involve a variety of topics such as soil/plant water relations, system uniformity and performance, and irrigation scheduling.

Free for CCVT members and $20.00 for non-members.

RSVP today by visiting website

Water Board staff will be presenting information to help explain the requirements of the Agricultural Order, which became effective March 15, 2012 (Agricultural Waiver for Irrigated Lands # R3-2012-0011). Staff will present an overview of the general requirements; timeframes; Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 requirements; and a Q&A Session. Note: Staff will also be available to help growers submit and/or review the eNOI form.

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El personal de la Junta de Control va a presentar y explicar los nuevos requisitos de la Orden Agrícola, aprobados el 15 de Marzo 15, 2012 (Agricultural Waiver for Irrigated Lands # R3- 2012-0011). Se van a explicar los Requisitos Generales, Fechas de Vencimiento, y Requisitos de los Ranchos en los Niveles 1, 2 y 3. Sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Nota: El personal va a estar disponible para ayudar con el envío del formulario NOI.

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Partnering organizations: California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, Wine Institute, and the California Association of Winegrape Growers

Attend the workshop to learn:
* What are performance metrics?
* What are the benefits to using metrics?
* How can you use the new user-friendly online tools to calculate Water, Energy, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions related to Energy, and Applied Nitrogen metrics?

The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance is integrating performance metrics into the Sustainable Winegrowing Program to further promote, measure, and communicate continuous improvement for sustainable winegrowing. Performance metrics can help growers and vintners measure, track and manage their use of natural resources to optimize operational efficiency and decrease costs, especially in regards to total energy use, water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen applied.

Collect your water, nitrogen and energy data before the webinar and start calculating your sustainability metrics using the new online tools at this hands-on workshop webinar.

RSVP to Jodi Wilson (415-356-7544 or jwilson@wineinstitute.org) and reserve your Webinar Seat: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/248528714.

*After you register, you will be sent more information on how to collect and bring the data needed to start using the online tools. If you do not have a username and password for the SWP Online System or have forgotten your user details, please contact Jodi Wilson for an Online Participation Form by May 15.

Water Board staff will be presenting information to help explain the requirements of the Agricultural Order, which became effective March 15, 2012 (Agricultural Waiver for Irrigated Lands # R3-2012-0011). Staff will present an overview of the general requirements; timeframes; Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 requirements; and a Q&A Session. Note: Staff will also be available to help growers submit and/or review the eNOI form.

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**Simultaneous Cantonese**
Water Board staff will be presenting information to help explain the requirements of the Agricultural Order, which became effective March 15, 2012 (Agricultural Waiver for Irrigated Lands # R3-2012-0011). Staff will present an overview of the general requirements; timeframes; Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 requirements; and a Q&A Session. Note: Staff will also be available to help growers submit and/or review the eNOI form.

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Water Board staff will be presenting information to help explain the requirements of the Agricultural Order, which became effective March 15, 2012 (Agricultural Waiver for Irrigated Lands # R3-2012-0011). Staff will present an overview of the general requirements; timeframes; Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 requirements; and a Q&A Session. Note: Staff will also be available to help growers submit and/or review the eNOI form.

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El personal de la Junta de Control va a presentar y explicar los nuevos requisitos de la Orden Agrícola, aprobados el 15 de Marzo 15, 2012 (Agricultural Waiver for Irrigated Lands # R3- 2012-0011). Se van a explicar los Requisitos Generales, Fechas de Vencimiento, y Requisitos de los Ranchos en los Niveles 1, 2 y 3. Sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Nota: El personal va a estar disponible para ayudar con el envío del formulario NOI.

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Ag Order informational meeting specifically for PCAs, CCAs, labs, and other technical service providers. Cost $50, including Lunch and Beverages.

Water Board staff will present and discuss the updated Central Coast Ag Order requirements, areas of impairments in the region, services that may be most helpful to the growers, and will answer technical questions. Also, other speakers will provide information regarding: current laws and regulations; safe and efficient pesticide use; protect the public health, environment and property; and encourage safe working conditions for agricultural and pest control workers.
For conference agenda, visit www.pesticidesafetyconf.com

PCAs and CCAs Continuing Educational hours have been approved

Water Board staff will be presenting information to help explain the requirements of the Agricultural Order, which became effective March 15, 2012 (Agricultural Waiver for Irrigated Lands # R3-2012-0011). Staff will present an overview of the general requirements; timeframes; Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 requirements; and a Q&A Session. Note: Staff will also be available to help growers submit and/or review the eNOI form.

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El personal de la Junta de Control va a presentar y explicar los nuevos requisitos de la Orden Agrícola, aprobados el 15 de Marzo 15, 2012 (Agricultural Waiver for Irrigated Lands # R3- 2012-0011). Se van a explicar los Requisitos Generales, Fechas de Vencimiento, y Requisitos de los Ranchos en los Niveles 1, 2 y 3. Sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Nota: El personal va a estar disponible para ayudar con el envío del formulario NOI.

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The Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training Program is pleased to announce the 2012 California Tiger Salamander Workshop on June 7, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve; there is an accompanying field practicum on either the evening of June 7, 4:30-8 p.m. or in the morning of June 8, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at a pond on Ft. Ord.

Registration for the entire workshop is $350, which includes materials and lunch; any additional expenses for equipment (waders/boots) and transport to the field site are the responsibility of the attendees.

Dr. Pete Trenham received his Ph.D. in Population Biology from the University of California, Davis. His specialty is amphibian conservation and his research and numerous publications have focused on upland habitat requirements and meta-population biology of the California tiger salamander. Dr. Trenham has presented this popular workshop on several occasions. During this one day workshop Dr. Trenham will present comprehensive materials introducing in detail the biology and conservation of the California tiger salamander (CTS). The workshop will consist of a daytime classroom session and a choice of a field session either the night of the classroom session or the following morning.

Workshop Objectives: To provide participants a working understanding of the complex biology of California tiger salamanders, including discussion of research studies focused on this species. Participants should also gain an appreciation for how this information can be applied to habitat management for this species. The information conveyed will be useful in large- scale and local conservation planning efforts.

Topics: The geographic distribution of California tiger salamanders and hybrid populations, upland and aquatic habitats and their management, movements, population and community ecology, survey methods, and methods for assessing potential project impacts and approaches for avoidance and minimization. Participants will receive field training in species identification, sampling techniques, and habitat requirements of the California tiger salamander.

For more information and to pre-register, see:
website

Field Training Practicum: Your registration includes attendance at one of the two field training practicum on either the evening of June 7, 4:30-8 p.m. or in the morning of June 8, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at Ft. Ord. In order to reduce the teacher:student ratio, we are limiting these sessions to 16 participants. After pre-registering, please email us your preferred date of attendance; include a note if you are not flexible in the date you are requesting. We cannot guarantee your preferred date, but we will do what we can to accommodate your preference.

SAVE THE DATE: Pajaro River Watershed Council Meeting. Agenda to follow

Who: Barry Nickel serves as the Director of the Center for Integrated Spatial Research at UCSC and teaches GIS at several universities in the region. For over 14 years, Barry has been applying geospatial methods to a variety of ecological and urban developments. His research interests are primarily concerned with spatial and movement ecology, in particular the spatial and foraging ecology of vertebrates in relation to heterogeneity in the environment. To address these questions he is engaged in the development of spatially explicit ecological models and the integration of statistical methods with geospatial tools.

How: Cost is $500; the fee includes materials, refreshments, and lunch

For more information, to register for the workshop, or to see the agenda, please visit: website

With the advance of web mapping services and Web technology, creating and publishing high-performing, modern-looking Web maps has become easier and rich with options. This workshop teaches the basics of how to build attractive, sophisticated internet mapping applications using the lightweight, browser based ArcGIS Server JavaScript API. Topics include designing and publishing web mapping services using ArcGIS Server; consuming ArcGIS map services using the ArcGIS Server REST API and Dojo Javascript library; integrating functionality (queries, geoprocessing, etc.) for more interactive applications; and tools and techniques for rapid application development. This Workshop is geared toward GIS analysts and others who want to create rich internet mapping applications to publish GIS content throughout an organization or to the public via the Internet.

Attendees do not need to be highly experienced programmers but a basic understanding of HTML and familiarity with JavaScript are recommended.

Workshop format: Approximately 50% lecture, 50% application development.

The Central Coast is fortunate that the State Water Resources Control Board is funding three 2-day workshops in our region to promote better understanding of watershed processes, coordination, restoration, assessment and monitoring. We encourage diverse participation in order to better reflect the many challenges and perspectives related to watershed protection.

Please review the attached document and consider registering for the workshops. The first workshop will take place at the Moss Landing Marine Lab on June 18th and 19th for a total cost of $35. The workshops are limited to 40 people and participants will be selected to ensure a broad diversity of backgrounds and interests. A local group of folks are working with the workshop organizers to ensure the agendas are tailored to Central Coast specific issues and efforts.

Now accepting applications for all workshop series in all regions. To apply, visit: website or contact Dennis Bowker, (707) 253-8295, mailto:dennisbowker@volcano.net

This is an excellent opportunity to learn from watershed experts, network, and hear about new programs and tools.

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Save the Date!
Hosted by the Center for Produce Safety.

Registration and symposium details will be available March 15, 2012. Check the CPS website for details, website