CSU East Bay - Concord Campus - Galindo Creek Field Station

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Organization Description

The Galindo Creek Field Station is a 54 acre site on the southeast corner of the Cal State East Bay Concord Campus. Located within a rural/urban interface, the site is comprised of both cattle grazed land and open space with a diverse riparian habitat.

Program Information

The mission of the field station steward is to assist with creek restoration, promote and participate in citizen science, and develop environmental awareness within the campus community and the local communities in Contra Costa County. Duties will include: • Assist with establishing and performing a survey of the pedestrians and campus community about the field station • Assist with establishing and creating photographic archives of the site and the restoration process • Assist with establishing and performing data collection for carbon sequestration • Participate in the physical component of creek restoration during group work days (planting, weeding, watering) • Attend County meetings which pertain to the watershed (optional) • Other duties as assigned

Health & Safety

This work is performed out of doors in a natural habitat, and in all weather. Student must be able to provide their own clothing (boots, hats, rain gear).
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
  • RISK: Landscaping/gardening/habitat restoration - risk includes but not limited to: sun exposure, cuts, lifting falls, environmental exposure such as heat, moisture, and other outdoor elements, etc.
Address 
4700 Ygnacio Valley Road
Concord, CA 94521
United States
General Phone 
(925) 602-6706 Ext. 92560
Website:
http://csueastbay.edu/galindocreek
Student Contact 
Name
Kathy Cutting
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Program(s) 
Center for Community Engagement
Internships
Organization type 
Education - College or University (Private/For-profit)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Education, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems