This has created some very good district conservation partnerships and a number of new projects are being developed within the San Joaquin Valley Region. To assist districts in this self-help task the focus of the Sixth quarter was upon increasing resource conservation district's awareness and ability to access funding. Also, during the Sixth Quarter, the Team did extensive outreach at the regional level for partnership development and public relations. Additionally, the Team wrote a draft Coordinator Guide and video. The Team attended a number of resource conservation district meetings, keeping track of district progress and bringing informational materials, grant opportunities and legislative news to the directors.
Districts continue to show increased levels of activity.
The improved communications is encouraging districts to engage their constituents in conservation activities. The Districts are demonstrating initiative in their planning and projects. District assessment and progress evaluation process is ongoing. Team member Bill Saffell continues to visit districts in a circuit rider fashion. This enables him to observe the individual districts during their meetings and to evaluate their overall progress as well as track district projects.