Staff Welcomes!
Welcome, Emily! Emily Williamson joined Siskiyou Land Trust mid-March to fill in for Conservation Coordinator, Hannah Link while on maternity leave (read below for baby updates!). She quickly jumped in to hold the reins and is already such a vital asset to coordinating SLT’s Friends of the Sisson Meadow and Wherrit Forest Neighborhood Stewards groups! Emily is excited to join the Siskiyou Land Trust after leaving Montana and moving back to the area. As Scott Valley is her favorite place in this big, beautiful world, she is thrilled to be working to protect the local ranches and wild landscapes that make far northern California so magical. Emily lives on a property with an SLT conservation easement and is always happy to chat about what that looks like day to day. She is always looking to connect with landowners and volunteers that share her mission of stewarding the land and rivers she holds so dearly.
Welcome, Seth! Seth Bleazard volunteered for SLT through Mt. Shasta High School’s Sustainability Club. He is now attending BYU and joins Siskiyou Land Trust as a Summer Intern Steward. You’re likely to find Seth working in Sisson Meadow, say hello if you do! He will also be providing support for other stewardship and CE monitoring activities.
Baby News!
SLT Conservation Coordinator, Hannah Link and husband, Dan brought baby Hyatt into the world in February! Hannah is doing well and they are loving introducing Hyatt to mountain living! Hannah will return to work in upcoming weeks.
Staff Farewell
Conservation Project Manager, Ed Stanton moved to work for Ducks Unlimited in Sacramento. His last day with SLT was January 31. We are thankful for all Ed’s work and accomplishments while working with SLT. While on staff, Ed helped secure grant funding for key SLT projects and was instrumental in the acquisition of LuginBuhl Ranch Preserve. We are glad to be distant partners in conservation!
Coming soon…!
With a full slate of acquisition and stewardship projects underway, we interviewed candidates to fill the open Conservation Project Manager position and a new part-time Administrative Assistant position. We look forward to introducing two new staff members soon!
CA Climate Action Corps Opportunities at Siskiyou Land Trust!
California Climate Action Corps is now accepting applications for the 11-month program starting in September 2024. SLT is excited to represent the far north state as a host site for up to three CCAC Fellows! Fellows will work with Siskiyou Land Trust to engage communities in climate action and education.
As AmeriCorps members, selected fellows serve 1700+ hours and learn real-world climate action skills through community projects, while being part of this unique program and statewide force of emerging leaders. Projects include urban greening, organic waste and edible food recovery, wildfire resiliency and more!
California Climate Action Corps Fellows earn up to $33,000 in living stipends plus money for school to pay educational expenses at eligible schools and training programs or repay qualified student loans.
Apply today and thank you for sharing this message with others! The position description and information about program eligibly can be found directly on the CCAC website, or also on SLT’s Job Opportunities page.
