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ABOUT US
| BACKGROUND | PARTICIPANTS | FRCRM STRUCTURE |
| The Feather River Coordinated Resource Management (FRCRM) group is a partnership of 23 public and private sector groups who formed in 1985 to collectively improve watershed health in the upper Feather River Watershed. Over 80 watershed projects have been completed including studies and assessments, stream restoration, monitoring, resource management plans, strategic planning, community outreach and educational activities. Over 30 miles of stream and 2,800 riparian acres have been treated over the last twenty years, at a cost of seven million dollars contributed largely by FRCRM partners. The FRCRM recognizes that restoring watershed function is a major priority in reversing erosional trends and improving environmental and economic resources. Stable, well-vegetated streams with functioning meadows, aquifers and uplands are critical in maintaining good watershed condition. Achieving this state begins with reestablishing |  |
| stability and proper hydrologic function in headwater meadows by reconnecting channels with historic floodplains. This represents the current focus of the FRCRM. Overall, restoration activities play an important role in accelerating improvement in watershed function, the local economy, and downstream uses. Public education is also an essential element to the success of the FRCRM program. |
Office Phone: (530)283-3739
| Jim
Wilcox |
Program
Manager |
ext.
104 |
jim@plumascounty.org |
| Leslie Mink |
Project
Manager |
ext.
108 |
leslie@plumascounty.org |
| Terry Benoit |
Project
Manager |
ext.
109 |
terry@plumascounty.org |
| Gia Martynn |
Watershed
Coordinator |
ext.
106 |
gia@plumascounty.org |
| Jessica
Albietz |
Monitoring
Coordinator |
ext.
109 |
jessica@plumascounty.org |
| California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection |
Plumas Unified School District |
| California Department of
Fish and Game |
Natural Resource Conservation Service, USDA |
| California Department of
Water Resources |
U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers |
| California Regional Water
Quality Control Board |
California Department of Transportation |
| Feather River College | California Department
of Parks and Recreation |
| North Cal-Neva Resource Conservation and Development District | Plumas County Community Development Commission |
| Pacific Gas & Electric | University of California Cooperative Extension |
| Feather River Resource Conservation District | Salmonid Restoration Federation |
| Plumas Corporation | USDA Farm Services Agency |
| Plumas
National Forest USFS, USDA |
Plumas County |
| Trout Unlimited | U.S. Fish
& Wildlife Service |
| Feather River Land Trust |
| The FRCRM consists of four committees that interact to carry out all aspects of restoration projects. The overall program is managed by Plumas Corporation, which maintains full-time staff to provide administrative, coordination and technical support to the FRCRM committees. The committees and their respective roles are listed below. The Executive Committee, a three-member board, provides policy guidance, dispute resolution, and support in the political arena. The Management Committee, composed of a representative from each CRM participant, administers the program, including policy and budget decisions, approving new projects, identifying financial support opportunities, tracking required monitoring, and approving new project design and funding. The Steering Committee, a broader group of CRM participants and interested local landowners, review program status on a quarterly basis, critique new projects, participate in project tours and educational events, troubleshoot issues and interact with landowners. Technical Advisory Committees (TAC), which are interdisciplinary teams composed of interested and qualified FRCRM members, are formed for each project to provide technical guidance and oversight, and develop detailed plans. |
| For more information check Fact Sheet #1 |
