Earthquakes can strike any time--even on a holiday weekend. A damaging #earthquake could cause severe damage to infrastructure, resulting in injuries, fatalities. Update your emergency plan, share emergency prep lists with friends & family. Read about the 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence that struck over the 4th of July weekend (blog linked below). https://lnkd.in/g9nwWWqj California Natural Resources Agency California Governor's Office of Emergency Services U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Dr. Wendy Bohon
California Department of Conservation
Government Administration
Sacramento, CA 7,223 followers
Scientists, engineers & dedicated professionals conserving California's energy, agricultural land, & minerals.
About us
The Department of Conservation provides services and information that promote environmental health, economic vitality, informed land-use decisions and sound management of our state's natural resources. With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land and mineral resources. Division of Land Resource Protection (DLRP) The Department of Conservation administers or supports a number of programs designed to promote orderly growth in coordination with agricultural endeavors. Key DOC tools include conservation easement grants, land tax incentives, and farmland mapping and monitoring. Division of Mine Reclamation (DMR) The reclamation of mining land through The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act. Balancing the regulation of mineral production important to California with protecting the environment. California Geological Survey (CGS) Scientists from DOC gather data on earthquakes and map earthquake faults and related hazards. This information is used to make buildings and structures that are better able to withstand earthquakes, minimizing loss of life and property damage. California Geologic Energy Management (CalGEM) CalGEM prioritizes protecting public health, safety, and the environment in its oversight of the oil, natural gas, and geothermal industries, while working to help California achieve its climate change and clean energy goals. State Mining & Geology Board (SMGB) The board serves as a regulatory, policy and appeals body representing the state's interest in geology, geologic and seismologic hazards, conservation of mineral resources, and reclamation following surface mining activities.
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http://www.conservation.ca.gov
External link for California Department of Conservation
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- Sacramento, CA
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- 1965
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- Environmental Protection, Natural Resources, Geology, Geography, Mine Reclamation, Land Conservation, Oil, Gas, Geothermal, Earthquake hazard, Tsunami, Science, Energy, agriculture, california, minerals, maps, GIS, data, engineers, food security, teachers, education, and earth science
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Sacramento, CA 95814, US
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Five years ago (tomorrow), a M6.4 earthquake struck near #Ridgecrest, CA. Check out our new blog highlighting action taken by geologists, damage from the quake, how earthquakes are researched, and why this information is important. https://lnkd.in/gzkgzEQ8 These events remind us that CA is earthquake country and it’s always a good time to prepare. California Natural Resources Agency U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) California Governor's Office of Emergency Services #CaliforniaGeologicalSurvey #EarthquakePreparedness #EarthquakePrep #BePrepared #EarthquakeWarningCA #MyShakeApp
The 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
conservation.ca.gov
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Important news! A new interactive blog recapping the M6.4 earthquake that struck near #Ridgecrest on July 4, 2019, is now live! Read about action taken by #geologists, damage from the quake, how #earthquakes are researched, and why this information is important. https://lnkd.in/gzkgzEQ8 #californiageologicalsurvey California Natural Resources Agency California Governor's Office of Emergency Services U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) #earthquakepreparedness #EarthquakeWarning
The 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
conservation.ca.gov
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Join California Energy Commission in celebrating the young visionaries who are making extraordinary strides to meet CA's clean energy goals by nominating a Youth Game-Changer for the Clean Energy Hall of Fame Awards. 🌎✨ This award honors exceptional young leaders driving significant advancements in clean energy. Nominate a deserving young individual by June 21, 2024, through the Clean Energy Hall of Fame Awards form: https://lnkd.in/g47iQJk5
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A special thank you to California Air Resources Board Deputy Executive Officer Chanell Fletcher, Deldi Reyes, Kevin Olp & team for hosting the Race and Equity-Focused Public Engagement Model training. This in-person training, led by @CalConservation Outreach and Engagement Advisor, Sarah Rubin and Jamie Lynn Fong, aimed to empower individuals responsible for or interested in organizing impactful engagement initiatives. Participants acquired valuable skills and strategies to foster inclusivity and significance in their engagement efforts. . . #CommunityEngagement #Equity #EnvironmentalJustice
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Exciting opportunity alert! CalConservation is seeking talented attorneys to join our team and support our diverse programs and divisions. If you're passionate about environmental conservation and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Visit calcareers.ca.gov to learn more about the positions.
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Join our team at the Office of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs and help write the rules that manage our natural resources! Strong writing skills and policy experience required. Learn more about these positions and apply at calcareers.ca.gov. Closing Date for both applications May 30, 2024 Working Title: Regulatory Coordinator Classification: Associate Governmental Program Analyst Job Code: 433043 Salary Range: $5,684-7,114 Working Title: Regulations Specialist Classification: Staff Services Manager I Job Code: JC-433011 Salary Range: $6,760-8,398
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📢 BREAKING GOOD NEWS!!! Today, as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s #InfrastructureWeek, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced a $35.2 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to continue reclaiming and restoring orphaned #oilandgas #wells in #California. Read the article through this link: ➡ https://www.doi.gov/news U.S. Department of the Interior 👏 California Natural Resources Agency 👏
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California's history is intricately woven w/the stories of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, whose contributions have shaped the cultural, economic, and social landscape of the Golden State. Celebrate #AAPIMonth w/a webinar: "Preserving Heritage - Unveiling the Narrative of Asian American + Pacific Islanders in CA." Learn about early immigrants on farms & railroads to the communities that thrive today - May 29; 12-1 pm. Register here: bit.ly/44FBhXG
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Exciting opportunities at Cal Conservation! We're looking for two grant managers to join our team. These roles will support the Transformative Climate Communities Program and land conservation programs such as Sustainable Agricultural Land Conservation. If you're passionate about protecting California's important agricultural lands for food production, climate resilience, economic growth, and the ecosystem, we'd love to hear from you! Working Title: GRANT MANAGER Classification: ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER Job Code: 426805 & 427495 Final Filing Date: 5/6/2024 Salary: $6,908.00 - $8,651.00/ mo. For more information visit: calcareers.ca.gov
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