Announcements
Webinar: Restoring a Watershed Top to Bottom
In a webinar hosted by San Mateo County Parks and the RCD, Kellyx Nelson (RCD Executive Director) takes us on a virtual tour of Pescadero, dropping in to visit restoration projects from the redwoods to the sea, through forests and creeks, across public and private...
The RCD stands in solidarity with AAPI Communities: #StopAsianHate
In the wake of violent acts against members of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities here in California and across the country, San Mateo RCD stands in solidarity with AAPI communities and the AAPI members of our RCD family. We join in calls to...
CEQA Notice of Exemption for the San Mateo County Parks Water Distribution and Infrastructure Projects
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD), as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), issued a Notice of Exemption for the San Mateo County Parks Water Distribution and Infrastructure Projects. The project is exempt under CEQA...
(CLOSED) Job Opportunity: Conservation Project Manager
A PDF of this posting is available here. BACKGROUNDLocated in beautiful coastal San Mateo County, the San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) seeks to fill a full-time position for a Conservation Project Manager to join the team working to enhance habitat and...
Request for Proposals: Madonna Creek Fish Passage Phase I
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) seeks a qualified contractor for the Madonna Creek Fish Passage Project Phase I (project). The project will assess Madonna Creek Ranch for fish passage feasibility and habitat restoration opportunities to benefit...
(CLOSED) Job Opportunity: Conservation Project Coordinator, Climate and Agriculture Programs
The RCD seeks to fill the part-time position of Conservation Project Coordinator to support the RCD’s climate and agriculture programs, working on projects to build agricultural resiliency and mitigate climate change. Current...
CEQA Notice of Exemption for Butano Creek Channel Stabilization and Habitat Enhancement at Cloverdale Road Bridge
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD), as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), issued a Notice of Exemption for the Butano Creek Channel Stabilization and Habitat Enhancement at Cloverdale Road Bridge. This project is exempt...
Request for Proposals: Butano Creek Streamflow Improvement Projects
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) is searching for an experienced team of engineers and technical experts to develop complete designs for four water storage reservoirs and associated water distribution systems in the Butano Watershed. This work will...
Free Webinar Series: Protecting Your Land After A Wildfire
Check out this free series of recorded webinars of experts providing an understanding of the effects of wildfire on the landscape and best practices for aiding the recovery process.
CEQA Notice of Exemption for Mindego Creek Fish Passage Project
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD), as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), issued a Notice of Exemption for the Mindego Creek Fish Passage Project. This project is exempt under CEQA according to Class 33, Section 15333:...
(CLOSED) Job Opportunity: Conservation Project Manager, Forest Health and Fire Resiliency
Download this job posting here: Conservation Project Manager, Forest Health and Fire Resiliency (PDF) BACKGROUND Located in beautiful coastal San Mateo County, the San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) seeks to fill a full-time position for a Conservation...
(CLOSED) Job Opportunity: Seasonal Botanist, Vegetation Map Project
PDF: Job Opportunity - Seasonal Botanist - Santa Cruz / Santa Clara Countywide Vegetation Map Project BACKGROUND The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) is a special district that acts as a focal point for local conservation efforts on private and public...
Dark Gulch
October 2020: Dark Gulch creek crossing repair on Old Haul Road in Pescadero Creek County Park is complete on schedule (in spite of the 2-week hiatus while the construction crew helped fight the CZU Lightning Complex Fires) Project Overview (Presented to RCD Board...
In Solidarity, In Service
The San Mateo RCD stands in solidarity with the Black community against systemic racism and injustice. Racism and inequality are antithetical to our mission to help people - all people - help the land. We are committed to solidarity and to supporting Black...
CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration for Butano Farms San Francisco Garter Snake Habitat Enhancement Project
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD), as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), approved the Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopted the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Butano Farms San Francisco Garter...
Covid-19 Field Protocol
During the current global pandemic, our lives are changing day-by-day as new information comes to light. The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) is dedicated to the health and safety of our community, workers, and the environment. To ensure the health and...
Request for Bids: Slender False Brome Program
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District seeks an outstanding team of professionals to implement integrated pest management projects, including control of slender false brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) and hanging sedge (Carex pendula) throughout San Mateo County,...
Request for Bids: Butano Farms SF Garter Snake Habitat Enhancement Project
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) seeks qualified contractors to bid on the Butano Farms San Francisco Garter Snake Enhancement Project (project). The project will enhance habitat for San Francisco garter snake (SFGS) and California red-legged frog...
Healthy Soils Grant Assistance Available
The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Healthy Soils grant program is now open. The San Mateo RCD provides free assistance. We can tell you more about the program, scope your project ideas, assist you with your application and help you with...
Request for Qualifications: Creek Habitat Enhancement
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) seeks contractors to support the RCD’s creek habitat enhancement projects throughout San Mateo County. The overall goals of the program include restoring fish passage by removing barriers, increasing creek complexity...