It's never too late to learn something new! The Living River Speaker Series is an opportunity to expand your knowledge about the San Joaquin River. In partnership with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, this season the program will celebrate Coexist With Wildlife California. Through four panel discussions, you’ll learn about local and statewide land, water and wildlife conservation efforts, and several ambitious plans supporting these natural resources along the San Joaquin River. Grab dinner from the food truck on-site, sip a beverage (included with ticket) at cocktail hour, and enjoy the presentation held in the River Center Barn.
2024 Season
Coexist with Wildlife
Thursday, September 5th, 2024 - 6:00 pm
- Join panelists from the wildlife conservation and education efforts throughout the region for a conversation on local conservation efforts, organizational roles in wildlife protection, and the statewide Coexist with Wildlife Campaign. Confirmed panelists: Rory Telemeco: Director of Conservation Science, Fresno Chaffee Zoo
- Amy Avery: Director of Community Partnerships, Fresno Chaffee Zoo
- Mandy Breuer: Founding Principal, Golden Charter Academy
- Moderator: Bricken Sparacino: Director of Learning, Fresno Chaffee Zoo
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Coexist with Water
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 - 6:00 pm
Join panelists from throughout the water resource management profession for a discussion on current water use, the state of California's water supply, and trends in water resiliency.
Confirmed panelists:
Laura Ramos: Interim Director of Research Education, California Water Institute
Bart Bohn: Retired, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Caltrans District 6 Director
Kassy Chauhan: Executive Officer, North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Moderator:
Tom Holyoke, Professor of Political Science, CSU Fresno
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Coexist with Land
Thursday, November 7th, 2024 - 6:00 pm
Join panelists representing a variety of land-management backgrounds for a conversation about land use, conservation, biodiversity, and the growth and development of cities in the Central Valley.
Confirmed Panelists:
Sharon Weaver: Executive Director, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust
Roman Rain Tree: Chief Impact Officer, Seeds of Sovereignty
Rebecca Burgess: Executive Director of Fibershed
Moderator:
Bart Bohn: Retired, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Caltrans District 6 Director
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Coexist for the Future
Thursday, December 5th, 2024 – 6:00 PM
Join us for presentations from local organizations working for a future that includes our wildlife and wild spaces to learn about the long term goals of local conservation efforts in the region.
Confirmed Panelists:
Jon Forrest Dohlin: Chief Executive Officer, Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Ashley Swearengin: President and CEO, Central Valley Community Foundation
Donald Portz Ph.D: Program Manager, San Joaquin River Restoration Program
Moderator:
Sharon Weaver: Executive Director, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust
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