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Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Brock Dolman and Kate Lundquist explain how one furry critter can help us restore wetlands, protect biodiversity and deal with both floods and fires.
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We're pleased to announce that the Tule River Tribe welcomed seven beavers into the South Fork Tule River watershed on the Tule River Indian Reservation on June 12 as part of a historic beaver reintroduction effort in partnership with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. We were honored to have WATER Institute Co-Director Kate Lundquist and our close collaborator, Kevin Swift of Swift Water Design, present for the release. Read more here: oaec.org/beaver-welcomed-home-on-tule-river-tribe-lands-in-the-southern-sierra-nevada/
We are excited to share this event hosted by Placer Earth Care Action! If you're in Auburn, CA, catch WATER Institute Co-Director Kate Lundquist speaking about the Bring Back the Beaver Campaign on July 7th at 1:15pm at the 1st Congregational Church of Auburn. If you're not, scan the QR code for information about how to watch virtually.
People Over Plastic, a fiscally sponsored project of OAEC, is now Counterstream Media!![]()
From the Counterstream team: āOur new name reflects our mission to center the stories and perspectives that mainstream media often miss. While our look may be different, our values and our commitment to Media for Environmental Justice remains the same. Our media projects will continue to focus on the connections between racial, social and climate justice ā and personal narratives that spark meaningful conversations and shift power from extractors to justice.ā![]()
Follow @counterstream_media on Instagram and visit their new website counterstream.org. ![]()
OAEC couldnāt be more honored to support Counterstream with administrative help behind the scenes to make this transition happen. Congrats, Counterstream!
Slow it. Spread it. Sink it. Drink it!![]()
We are so excited to introduce our newest merch: the WATER bottle. A 20 oz vacuum insulated, classic style water bottle by Klean Kanteen. All proceeds benefit OAECās WATER Institute.![]()
To purchase, visit nursery.oaec.org/product/water-institute-klean-kanteen-water-bottle/
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Upcoming WATER Institute Events
Upcoming events in watershed, beaver, and process-based restoration.
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It’s OAEC’s 30th Anniversary!
Celebrating OAEC’s 30th Anniversary! Thirty years ago this summer, a group of friends who knew each other from activist circles came together to form the intentional community known as Sowing … Read more
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