Christine J
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Christine J
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Lover of Mother Earth and every living thing on this beautiful blue planet. Posts only represent me, not the Department.
5 Seasonal Biological Science Technicians (Fish) in Lodi Fish & Wildlife Office.

Filing deadline is December 12, 2025.

Positions will be working primarily in the field on both the Delta Juvenile Fish & Monitoring Program and Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring Program.

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<p>These positions are <strong>Biological Science Technician (Fish)</strong>, GS- 0404-5.<br> <br> Salary: The salary for each location may vary depending on locality. Locality tables may be found <a ...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
California Council on Science & Technology has up to 15 Science & Technology Policy Fellowship positions available.

Applications due March 2.

Fellows spend 1 year in Sacramento working as staff in state government learning the craft & process of policymaking.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Very sad to hear of Dr. Jim Cloern's passing November 3, 2025. The Delta Independent Science Board (DISB) will be commemorating his life and legacy at their Dec. 5 DISB meeting. deltacouncil.ca.gov/pdf/isb/meet...
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The Delta Science Council's Delta Science Program's has a Call for Input on the Winter-run Chinook Salmon Annual Loss Independent Peer Review.

Relevant comments must be submitted by December 15, 2025. Visit their announcement page for more information.
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Water Year 2024 and 2025 Winter-run Chinook Salmon Annual Loss Independent Peer Review
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November 25, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Floodplain inundation and lateral connectivity promote productivity in a managed river ecosystem - Khanna - 2025 - Ecological Applications - Wiley Online Library esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Floodplain inundation and lateral connectivity promote productivity in a managed river ecosystem
River-floodplain ecosystems near urban centers are heavily engineered for flood protection and water delivery, which has led to a loss of lateral hydrologic connectivity between rivers and their floo...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Planning Branch's Lake and Streambed Alteration Program has an opening for a Lake and Streambed Alteration Program Policy Lead. Final filing date is 11/29/2025.
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Lake and Streambed Alteration Program Policy Lead
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November 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Office (Lodi, CA) has 2 temp, full-time vacancies for Small Craft Operators to run vessels that support the Delta Juvenile Fish Monitoring Program & the Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring Program.

Closing application date is 12/05/2025.
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This position is a <strong>Small Craft Operator</strong>, WG- 5786-9 working in<strong> Lodi, California</strong> for the R8-Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office. <p>The Small Craft Operator and Marine Mecha...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Water Rights Program is looking for a Water Rights Coordinator. Final application filing date is 12/3/2025.
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Water Rights Coordinator
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November 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The California Water Data Consortium is hiring a Groundwater Project Manager to help lead their groundwater initiatives. Applications are due by January 5, 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fisheries Branch Anadromous Fisheries Program is looking to fill a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position.
Final Filing date is 12/13/2025.
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Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
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November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Job Opp: Executive Director Yolo Basin Foundation
Closes 10/24/25
Provides strategic & financial leadership to advance YB Foundation’s mission: fostering appreciation &
stewardship of wetlands & wildlife through education/resource development/innovative partnerships.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM
GIS & Data Manager Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Be responsible for building/documenting/managing whole data lifecycles; enhance/build integrated nat resources data storage strategies & systems; assist w/Info Services on software admin. Closes 10/12.
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Careers | Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy staff members work with the National Park Service to manage park improvement projects, habitat restoration efforts, and education and interpretive programs.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Job Opportunity: Water Quality Scientist w/CA Dept Water Resources collecting water quality data & bio samples (phtyo, zoops, benthic inverts) in SF Bay-Delta Estuary. Represent EMP & DWR on project work teams for the Interagency Ecological Program! Closes 10/14/25.
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Water Quality Scientist
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October 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
New study found microbiome in our guts, including the helpful bacteria needed to digest food, can be infiltrated with different kinds of microplastics & may contribute to a diverse number of ailments (e.g., depression to colorectal cancer) due to their presence. mavensnotebook.com/2025/10/07/c...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Microplastics invade the gut and change its chemistry
A new study shows microplastics in the gut could be linked to an array of health issues such as depression and colorectal cancer. By Carly Nairn Microplastics are seemingly everywhere now: in soil, fo...
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October 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Reposted by Christine J
California's #forests can't outrun #climatechange, so scientists are helping them adapt. The new strategy: plant seeds from warmer, lower elevations at higher altitudes, using climate-smart tools to predict which trees will thrive under future conditions. #Reforestation

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October 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Cal-Neva AFS Chapter announces its next Biennial Meeting.

59th Cal-Neva AFS 2026 Meeting

When: February 10-13, 2026
Where: Hotel Katerina, Chico, CA

More information coming soon on abstract call.

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Biennial Meeting - Cal-Neva AFS Chapter
Cal-Neva Biennial Meeting 59th Cal-Neva AFS 2026 Meeting We are excited to announce the dates of Cal-Neva’s 2026 Biennial Meeting!  When: February 10 – 13, 2026 Where: Hotel Katerina, Chico, CA Hold Y...
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September 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Reposted by Christine J
US House proposes 40 percent cut to NOAA Fisheries’ budget | Once again thinking of the senior scientists in my field who told me not to speak out during the election and to stick to science…
US House proposes 40 percent cut to NOAA Fisheries’ budget
The U.S. House has proposed slashing NOAA Fisheries funding by 40 percent
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September 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It was only a matter of time. Not "if" it will happen, but "when" will it happen.
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Invasive Golden Mussel Detected at Silverwood Lake and Pyramid Lake
The Department of Water Resources (DWR), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and California State Parks have confirmed presence of the invasive golden mussel at Pyramid Lake in Los Ange...
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September 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Job Opp: Principal Water Resources Specialist with Contra Costa Water District. Help them protect their water supply & review potential benefits or impacts of projects by CCWD & others.
App deadline 8/29/25.
Visit job app site for more info & how to apply. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ccwa...
Principal Water Resources Specialist
The Principal Water Resources Specialist, under management direction, plans, organizes, directs, and implements activities within the Water Resources Department, including project management, strategi...
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August 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Job Opp: Metropolitan Water District is looking for a Senior Resource Specialist to serve as tech expert rep'ing for them in science & management forums for SF Bay-Delta.
App deadline 9/4/25.
Visit their job site for more info & how to apply. careers-mwdh2o.icims.com/jobs/3097/se...
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August 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
CDFW Fisheries Genetics Research Lab is looking to hire a Research Scientist III (Microbiological Sciences) - a fisheries geneticist to help them lead complex projects using current genetic techniques & bioinformatics. Closes 9/13/25. Visit CalCareers for more info. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Research Scientist III (Microbiological Sciences)
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August 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
CDFW Habitat Conservation Program has 2 Banking, Environmental Review & Permitting positions available. Help us to conserve sensitive species & habitats across our magnificent SF Bay Delta region. Visit CalCareers for more info & how to apply. Deadline is 9/2/25. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Banking, Environmental Review, and Permitting
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August 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
CDFW Water Branch-Water Storage Investment Program has opening for an Aquatic ecologist/quantitative ecologist to work in fast paced environment on State's highest profile water infrastructure projects. Deadline to apply 8/27/25. Visit CalCareers for more info. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Data Scientist
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August 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
CDFW IEP is looking for 3 Mates, Fish and Game Vessel operators to pilot a fleet of diesel-powered & gas-powered research vessels (~42 ft length) to help us monitor the SF Bay Delta. Visit the CalCareers job announcement for more info & apply. Deadline 8/22/2025. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Mate, Fish and Game Vessel
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August 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM