Announcements
Regenerative Ranching 101: for Landowners and Land Managers
Are you a Bay Area based landowner or land manager? Would you like to learn evidence-based strategies for growing the resilience and productivity of your rangelands? Join the San Mateo RCD with partners at TomKat Ranch, Point Blue Conservation Science, California FarmLink, and NRCS for a monthly educational series. Regenerative Ranching 101 begins August 2024. Click for more information.
(CLOSED) Job Opportunity: Conservation Project Manager
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) seeks a Conservation Project Manager to join the team working to improve habitat and protect water resources.
(CLOSED) Job Opportunity: Water Quality Specialist
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) seeks a Water Quality Specialist to protect and improve water quality at creeks and beaches in San Mateo County.
Regenerative Agriculture and Conservation Planning in California Webinar
The San Mateo RCD, along with partners at NRCS and TomKat Ranch, invite you to join us in a webinar and discussion about advancing Regenerative Agriculture and Conservation Planning in California. This webinar will support technical assistance providers from RCDs,...
CEQA Notice of Exemption for Little Butano Creek Fish Passage and Habitat Enhancement Project
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD), as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), issued a Notice of Exemption for the Little Butano Creek Fish Passage and Habitat Enhancement Project (project). This project is exempt under CEQA...
Hot off the presses: Our 15 year impact report!
We are thrilled to release “Helping People Help the Land: a 15 year review (2015-2022).” It highlights the incredible achievements and remarkable impact of the RCD over the last decade and a half of our 85 years protecting the environment and helping ensure...
Free Road Maintenance Workshop
Design and maintenance- even on small private roads- can determine how a road will withstand winter storms and whether a community can evacuate during a disaster. Inadequate design and maintenance can also impact habitat for wildlife. We are hosting a free workshop...
Request for Bids: Vegetation Management at Quiroste Valley Cultural Preserve
Download the complete bid package here. The San Mateo Resource Conservation District, in collaboration with California State Parks Santa Cruz District and Amah Mutsun Land Trust, welcomes contractors to bid on the Vegetation Management at Quiroste Valley Cultural...
(CLOSED) Job Opportunity: Conservation Associate
The RCD seeks a Conservation Associate to join the team working to improve habitat and protect water resources
Request for Bids: Butano Creek Backfield Floodplain and Streamflow Enhancement Project
Download the complete bid package here. The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) welcomes contractors to bid on the Butano Creek Backfield Floodplain and Streamflow Enhancement Project (Project) to implement a floodplain and creek restoration project...
Request for Bids: Peters Creek Stream Flow Enhancement
Download the complete bid package here. The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (SMRCD), in partnership with Trout Unlimited and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks), welcomes contractors to bid on the Peters Creek Stream Flow...
Request for Bids: Butano State Park Forest Health Project
Download the bid package here. Download addendum 1 here. The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD), in partnership with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, is seeking an experienced contractor to implement a 415.1 acre forest health and fuel...
CEQA Notice of Exemption for San Gregorio Creek Habitat Enhancement Phase III
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD), as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), issued a Notice of Exemption for the San Gregorio Creek Habitat Enhancement Phase III (project). This project is exempt under CEQA according to...
Request for Qualifications: Integrated Watershed Restoration Program Services
The RCD seeks contractors to support restoration, water conservation and security, erosion control, assessment and upgrades to rural roads, and other conservation efforts throughout San Mateo County.
Notice of Impending Development: Butano State Park Forest Health Project
The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (SMRCD) Board of Directors approved the Butano State Park Forest Health Project under the “San Mateo County Forest Health and Fire Resilience Public Works Plan” at a public meeting on October 20, 2022. SMRCD submitted a...
Request for Bids: Loma Mar Pipeline Replacement and Water Plant Upgrade
Download the complete bid package here. The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (SMRCD), in partnership with the Loma Mar Mutual Water and Improvement Company (LMMWIC), welcomes contractors to bid on the Loma Mar Pipeline Replacement and Water Plant Upgrade...
Notice of Public Meeting to Consider and Locally Approve One Project of the San Mateo County Forest Health and Fire Resilience Public Works Plan October 20, 2022
Update 10/21/22: The SMRCD Board of Directors approved the proposed project. The subsequent Notice of Impending Development is available here. The California Coastal Commission certified the San Mateo Resource Conservation District’s (SMRCD) “San Mateo County Forest...
(CLOSED) Job Opportunity: Project Manager, Forest Health and Fire Resiliency
Download a PDF of this job posting here. The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) seeks a Project Manager to support the fire resilience and ecological health of local forests and help protect communities at the Wildland Urban Interface. RCDs across...
Request for Qualifications: Forest Health and Fire Resiliency Program Services
Download a PDF of the RFQ here. (Updated 9/21/22) The San Mateo Resource Conservation District (RCD) is seeking contractors to assist the RCD’s forest health and wildfire resilience projects, by providing support with forest management, ecosystem restoration, and fuel...
Help Develop Resource Priorities: Join the 2022 Local Working Group Meeting September 9
Join the RCD and NRCS's Local Partnership Office for the 2022 Local Working Group meeting, September 7, 2022 on Zoom. At this meeting, we'll discuss and set resource priorities for the next calendar year. All are welcome, and your insights into what resource concerns...