STOCKTON, Calif. – The health, management and conservation of the four rivers that provide water toSan Joaquin County residents will be the topic of a public meeting on April 19, 2012. Conservation organizations, government agencies, policymakers, public-interest groups, the media and concerned citizens are invited to attend the symposium free of charge.

WHAT: Friends of the Lower Calaveras River is hosting a “State of Our Rivers” symposium in partnership with a coalition of non-profit organizations and government agencies. The event will provide an opportunity for concerned citizens, policymakers and the media tolearn more about what’s happening to San Joaquin County’s four rivers: the San Joaquin,Calaveras, Mokelumne and Stanislaus.

WHERE: San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) Regional Building, 555 East WeberAvenue, Stockton CA, 95202. Parking for the event is available Garage located at 330 E. Channel St. ($2 per hour fee).The event is free and open to the public.

WHEN: April 19, 2012: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

WHO: University of the Pacific, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sierra Club, San Joaquin Councilof Governments, Cort Company, the University Neighborhood Renaissance Program,Friends of the Calaveras River, Defenders of Wildlife, San Joaquin County ResourceConservation District , San Joaquin County and Delta Water Quality Coalition.

Click Here to see the Draft 2012 State of Our Rivers Program

Directions to the Symposium:


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