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Our Mission:

Formed in 1996, the Friends recognize that citizen participation—from residents to decision-makers, teachers, and students—is critical to protect the Sausal Creek Watershed as a natural resource.
 

We conserve, restore, and enhance the Sausal Creek Watershed by educating future generations, involving the community in environmental stewardship, and collaborating with agencies and nonprofits. We support Oakland's biodiversity and are working toward a climate-resilient future.

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8,840

annual volunteer hours

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70,000

native plants propagated and outplanted in the watershed

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1,397

linear feet of creek restored

Impact:

Meet the Friends of Sausal Creek.

We are the dedicated team working to restore and protect the Sausal Creek Watershed through education and community engagement.

Staff

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Nicki Alexander

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kate Berlin

DEVELOPMENT + ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Ella Matsuda

NURSERY MANAGER

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Noé Romo Loera

RESTORATION MANAGER

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Elena Stenger

EDUCATION MANAGER

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Eliana Thompson

COMMUNICATIONS + OUTREACH COORDINATOR

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Laila Robinson

DALE BOWYER FELLOW

Sausal Creek History:

Board of Directors

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Robert Leidy, PhD

PRESIDENT

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Kristy Brady

VICE PRESIDENT

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Barry Stenger

TREASURER

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Richelle "Ricky" Jacobs

SECRETARY

Eleanor Dunn

AT LARGE

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Russell Huddleston

AT LARGE

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Renata Robles

MEMBER

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Dee Rosario

MEMBER

Tim Vendlinski

MEMBER

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Mark Rauzon

EMERITUS

Harry Schrauth

EMERITUS

Sean Welch

EMERITUS

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Oliver Hopkins

STUDENT BOARD MEMBER

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