Conservation Project Opportunities
Technical Assistance for Project Development
The North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP) is pleased to offer Technical Assistance for project development, prioritizing Tribes and economically disadvantaged communities, to support grant applications to the CAL FIRE Forest Health Pilot Program.
Direct technical assistance for project development will be made available via this request for proposals solicitation. The Technical Assistance will support grant applications for the NCRP CAL FIRE Forest Health Pilot grant program and will target the development of large, multi-benefit forest resiliency projects in priority project areas identified by the North Coast Forest Health screening assessment. Technical assistance may include activities such as:
- preliminary project design/planning,
- site assessment,
- mapping and GIS analysis,
- permitting,
- environmental compliance,
- project benefits quantification, and
- cost estimates.
All projects must include activities supported by the Forest Health Program:
- Forest Fuels Reduction
- Prescribed Fire
- Pest Management
- Reforestation
- Biomass Utilization
Proposals Accepted on a Rolling Basis Through May 1, 2024. Quarterly deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.
If you are interested, please read more and apply here.
Board | Staff | Contractors
Job Announcements
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District (RCD) is seeking a Bookkeeper to join our stellar staff doing interesting and rewarding work in support of local conservation efforts.
This position will work closely with a four-person administrative team, including the Finance & Administrative Manager, Executive Director, and Deputy Director. The Bookkeeper plays a key role in supporting the District’s financial operations and day-to-day administrative functions.
Status: Part-Time, Hourly, Nonexempt (20 hours per week, flexible), Hybrid
Annual Salary Range: $28 – $35/hour (dependent on experience)
Application Timeline
- Closing Date: Open until filled
- First screening deadline: February 13, 2026
To Apply and read Full Application: Click Here
Board Vacancies
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District (RCD) is currently accepting applications for one open Director position. This is a volunteer role with a term through December 2026.
Interested candidates should review the application institutions to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements based on the California Public Resource Code Division 9.
Fellowship Opportunities
There are no current fellowship opportunities available at this time. Please check back with us soon.
Request for Qualifications, Proposals, and Bids
The Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District has two bidding opportunities for construction of the Lower Green Valley Creek Off-Channel Habitat Enhancement Project – Confluence Reach. Bids are requested from licensed and qualified contractors for habitat enhancement work as two components, that can be bid on singularly or in tandem: 1) construction including earthwork, large wood structure placement, and erosion control, and 2) revegetation installation with plant procurement and two years of plant maintenance.
The engineer’s cost estimate for construction is $2,467,100; the engineer’s cost estimate for revegetation installation and two years of maintenance is $827,150.
Contractors wishing to attend the mandatory pre-bid tour must submit a Letter of Intent via email or delivered by mail no later than 5 PM on Monday, February 23.
The mandatory pre-bid tour is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, with the construction bid tour at 10 AM and the revegetation bid tour at 1 pm, meeting at the Gold Ridge RCD office at 2776 Sullivan Road near Sebastopol, CA.
Sealed bids must be received by 5 PM on Tuesday, March 31.
The Request for Bids and associated documents are available for download at the links below:
Construction (including earthwork, wood structures, and erosion control)
Construction RFB
Construction Plans (Revised 2026.03.06)
Construction Specifications
Construction Addendum 1 – Revised Bid Form (Revised 2026.03.06)
Construction Addendum 2 – Revised Schedule and Bid Form (Revised 2026.03.16)
Construction RFI Responses (Dated 2026.03.06)
CAD files for existing and finish grade surfaces: Google Drive Download or Microsoft SharePoint Download
Revegetation (including installation, plant procurement, and two years of plant maintenance)
Reveg RFB
Reveg Plans
Reveg Specifications
Reveg Addendum 1 – Revised Bid Form (Revised 2026.03.06)
Reveg Addendum 2 – Revised Schedule (Revised 2026.03.16)
Reveg RFI Responses (Dated 2026.03.06)
Additional Documents
Archaeological Survey Report
Labor Compliance Packet
Santa Rosa Junior College nursery option contact info
Bid Tour Attendee List – Construction
Bid Tour Attendee List – Revegetation
Upcoming Construction Projects
We will be constructing the Confluence Reach of the Lower Green Valley Creek Off-Channel Habitat Enhancement Project on two private properties in summer 2026. The project will contribute to coho salmon and steelhead trout recovery in the Russian River watershed by creating and connecting off-channel habitat along Green Valley Creek to provide a refuge from high flows and serve as winter foraging habitat for juvenile fish. You can learn more about the project here: Confluence Reach of the Lower Green Valley Creek Off-Channel Habitat Enhancement Project – Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District. A Request for Bids for construction and a Request for Bids for revegetation installation and maintenance are currently posted above under Requests for Qualifications, Proposals, and Bids.
Civil Rights Notice
The Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs or activities.
