Join us on April 17, 2025 at 7pm for an update on the Bushy Lake Restoration Project presented by Dr. Michelle Stevens, Dereck Goodwin-Martinez, and Joel Craven. The meeting will be held in-person at Effie Yeaw Nature Center and online via Zoom (hybrid meeting). If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom, registration is required. You do not need to register to attend the meeting at Effie Yeaw.
About the Presentation
Western Pond Turtle at Bushy Lake (photo by Alexandra von Ehrenkrook)
Bushy Lake is located within the Cal Expo Area of the 2008 American River Parkway Plan (Sacramento County). The area is part of an ongoing eco-cultural restoration project, providing wildlife habitat, culturally significant plants, recreation, and education opportunities. This project seeks to contribute to the conservation of the lower American River Parkway and the development of an inclusive “Sense of Place” for California communities. The Bushy Lake project highlights the value of interconnection between community interests and interdisciplinary research. Together, these elements work to enhance, protect, and preserve the lower American River Parkway as a critical ecological and cultural resource for Sacramento.
More About Our Presenters
Dr. Michelle Stevens
Dr. Michelle Stevens is currently an Emerita Professor at Sacramento State University, teaching courses in environmental studies. She has more than 30 years experience as a restoration ecologist working with research institutions, state and local governments, and private sector (consulting and Non-Government Organization non-profit) on riparian and wetland restoration. This includes expertise in California environmental regulations (Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, NEPA, and CEQA), environmental policy, watershed planning and community groups, public outreach/education, and restoration planning and implementation.
Dereck Goodwin-Martinez has conducted avian surveys at Bushy Lake for five years.
Joel Craven, participates in Bushy Lake avian surveys and works for California Fish and Wildlife.
Attend the Meeting and Presentation
This meeting will be a hybrid session. Participants can join the meeting on-site at Effie Yeaw Nature Center or from the comfort of their home via Zoom.
Attend the Meeting in Person
Aaron will be giving his presentation live at Effie Yeaw. Registration is not necessary to attend the meeting at Effie Yeaw.
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
2850 San Lorenzo Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
Attend the Meeting Online via Zoom
The presentation will be streamed in real time on ZOOM from Effie Yeaw. To attend the meeting via Zoom you will need to register for the meeting.
You do not need a ZOOM account to join the meeting. Registration is required due to space limitations set by Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting. You may also receive email reminders about this event.