Clear Lake Environmental Research Center: A Year in Review |
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We serve as a steward for environmental and economic sustainability of Clear Lake, its neighboring lands and waters, local communities, and beyond. |
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Letter from the Executive Director |
Dear Friends,
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we've embarked upon together at CLERC. Our collective efforts have not only made a tangible impact on the environment but have also fostered a sense of hope and possibility. Amid challenges, our community’s passion and commitment has been the driving force behind every CLERC success story, reminding us that positive change is indeed possible when we work together.
As we celebrate this festive season, let's also celebrate the victories we've achieved together. Let's cherish the progress made, the skills learned, the habitats preserved, and the countless lives positively impacted. Highlights of 2023: Building Capacity for our Community and Environment -
Tree-Planting Triumph: Thanks to our partners at CAL FIRE and the US Forest Service, CLERC has secured funding for 232,000 trees to be planted across 1,065 acres of the Mendocino National Forest, contributing to the restoration of the land following the 2018 Ranch Fire which will provide essential habitats for countless species.
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Community Empowerment: Our initiatives have empowered communities to achieve many of their wildfire resilience goals, fostering a sense of environmental stewardship that will continue to flourish for generations to come.
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Laboratory Technical Services: Through CLERC’s accredited analytical lab, we've completed 616 wastewater tests and 672 drinking water test for both regulatory and processing-improvement purposes, helping contribute to the overall public health and safety of our environment and all the living beings that depend on it to survive.
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Innovative Partnerships: CLERC has forged new partnerships across the government, business, and nonprofit sectors, amplifying our collective impact and accelerating progress towards our shared goals.
Looking ahead, our journey continues, and your continued support remains pivotal. As we approach the end of 2023, let's celebrate the strides we've made and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead. None of our achievements would be possible without our community’s commitment, passion, and belief in CLERC’s mission and purpose. On behalf of the entire CLERC team, I extend our warmest wishes to you. May this holiday season be filled with joy, peace, and a renewed commitment to safeguarding our environment.
Warm regards, Will Evans CLERC Co-Founder and Executive Director |
It's been a dynamic year for CLERC! We successfully completed our first strategic plan, providing insights into our past and charting our future direction. This initiative prompted the redesign of our logo and the development of a new website to better represent CLERC's evolving identity. We expanded our team by hiring new staff and welcoming three new board members. The Fire and Forestry Program has significantly intensified, necessitating increased "boots on the ground" efforts, and we initiated a new county-wide chipping program. To cap it off, our executive director was invited to participate in a panel discussion at the inaugural California Wildfire Conference. To find out more please visit our most recent Blog post.
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CLERC is making a positive impact in our community find out how you can make a difference too! Stay tuned.... |
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Livingston Stone Monthly Observations |
This year we celebrate 150 years since Livingston Stone visited Clear Lake and documented the seasons of the lake, the fish species and their abundant populations. This year we will share Stones' observation by month in each of our E-Newsletters. (Understand, these statements are framed in the context of 1873 and the perspectives of that era, and the phrasing and descriptions used at that time.)
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"In October the water begins to cool a little, but as yet there have been no rains, and there is no other improvement in the water except the cooling of it. There is no more fishing done this mouth than in September." - Livingston Stone October Observations 1873 |
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"The water is colder this month. The wind and rain clear off the stagnant scum which collects on the surface in the summer. The fish are better, but there is no fishing done." - Livingston Stone November Observations 1873 |
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"The lake is clear again on the surface, and begins to rise with the rains. The water continues to grow cooler, and the fish improve; but there is no fishing of any consequence done before the new year." - Livingston Stone December Observations 1873 |
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