On March 4th, The Sierra Fund celebrated their Annual Winter Reception by honoring the 10th Year Anniversary of the creation of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Over 250 attendees, including leaders of Sierra Nevada organizations, legislators, agency heads, and many more, gathered in Sacramento to support and toast to the momentous occasion. The Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s Governing Board, staff and past board members were also in attendance.
The Sierra Fund CEO Elizabeth Martin and Science Director Dr. Carrie Monohan testified at the California Assembly Natural Resources Committee oversight hearing “Mercury Contamination: Toxic Legacy of the Gold Rush” on Monday, March 24.
Every year, leaders of Sierra Nevada organizations, legislators, agency heads, and many more gather for The Sierra Fund’s annual winter legislative reception in Sacramento. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the Sierra, and the event’s honorees. The 2014 Winter Legislative Reception will be Tuesday, January 21, from 6-8pm Honorees and location TBA, details will be […]
Dr. Monohan’s Presentation, Assm. Natural Resources Committee
On March 24, 2014, Dr. Carrie Monohan, Science Director at The Sierra Fund, testified on mercury in the Sierra to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee as part of a Special Hearing on Mercury and Abandoned Mine Lands.