Christine J
@cj-earth.bsky.social
Lover of Mother Earth and every living thing on this beautiful blue planet. Posts only represent me, not the Department.
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The world’s ocean absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any other year on record
Ocean Temperatures Just Hit a Dire New Record
The world’s ocean absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any other year on record
www.scientificamerican.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The world’s ocean absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any other year on record
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Wow. Looks like shrimp are real party animals....
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Study Finds England's Freshwater Shrimp Testing Positive For Cocaine, Ketamine, Xanax, And Valium
In addition to cocaine, researchers found banned pesticides and other harmful consumer products.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Wow. Looks like shrimp are real party animals....
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California Department of Water Resources is hiring an Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) as their Lead Biometrician & Population Modeler. Closes 1/30/26. Serves as primary tech expert in pop modeling, stats analysis & ecological monitoring for salmonids.
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Lead Biometrician
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January 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
California Department of Water Resources is hiring an Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) as their Lead Biometrician & Population Modeler. Closes 1/30/26. Serves as primary tech expert in pop modeling, stats analysis & ecological monitoring for salmonids.
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5 Seasonal Biological Science Technicians (Fish) in Lodi Fish & Wildlife Office.
Filing deadline is December 12, 2025.
Positions will be working primarily in the field on both the Delta Juvenile Fish & Monitoring Program and Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring Program.
www.usajobs.gov/job/851514200
Filing deadline is December 12, 2025.
Positions will be working primarily in the field on both the Delta Juvenile Fish & Monitoring Program and Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring Program.
www.usajobs.gov/job/851514200
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<p>These positions are <strong>Biological Science Technician (Fish)</strong>, GS- 0404-5.<br>
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Salary: The salary for each location may vary depending on locality. Locality tables may be found <a ...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
5 Seasonal Biological Science Technicians (Fish) in Lodi Fish & Wildlife Office.
Filing deadline is December 12, 2025.
Positions will be working primarily in the field on both the Delta Juvenile Fish & Monitoring Program and Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring Program.
www.usajobs.gov/job/851514200
Filing deadline is December 12, 2025.
Positions will be working primarily in the field on both the Delta Juvenile Fish & Monitoring Program and Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring Program.
www.usajobs.gov/job/851514200
California Council on Science & Technology has up to 15 Science & Technology Policy Fellowship positions available.
Applications due March 2.
Fellows spend 1 year in Sacramento working as staff in state government learning the craft & process of policymaking.
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Applications due March 2.
Fellows spend 1 year in Sacramento working as staff in state government learning the craft & process of policymaking.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
California Council on Science & Technology has up to 15 Science & Technology Policy Fellowship positions available.
Applications due March 2.
Fellows spend 1 year in Sacramento working as staff in state government learning the craft & process of policymaking.
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Applications due March 2.
Fellows spend 1 year in Sacramento working as staff in state government learning the craft & process of policymaking.
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Very sad to hear of Dr. Jim Cloern's passing November 3, 2025. The Delta Independent Science Board (DISB) will be commemorating his life and legacy at their Dec. 5 DISB meeting. deltacouncil.ca.gov/pdf/isb/meet...
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Very sad to hear of Dr. Jim Cloern's passing November 3, 2025. The Delta Independent Science Board (DISB) will be commemorating his life and legacy at their Dec. 5 DISB meeting. deltacouncil.ca.gov/pdf/isb/meet...
The Delta Science Council's Delta Science Program's has a Call for Input on the Winter-run Chinook Salmon Annual Loss Independent Peer Review.
Relevant comments must be submitted by December 15, 2025. Visit their announcement page for more information.
deltacouncil.ca.gov/delta-scienc...
Relevant comments must be submitted by December 15, 2025. Visit their announcement page for more information.
deltacouncil.ca.gov/delta-scienc...
Water Year 2024 and 2025 Winter-run Chinook Salmon Annual Loss Independent Peer Review
deltacouncil.ca.gov
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The Delta Science Council's Delta Science Program's has a Call for Input on the Winter-run Chinook Salmon Annual Loss Independent Peer Review.
Relevant comments must be submitted by December 15, 2025. Visit their announcement page for more information.
deltacouncil.ca.gov/delta-scienc...
Relevant comments must be submitted by December 15, 2025. Visit their announcement page for more information.
deltacouncil.ca.gov/delta-scienc...
Floodplain inundation and lateral connectivity promote productivity in a managed river ecosystem - Khanna - 2025 - Ecological Applications - Wiley Online Library esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Floodplain inundation and lateral connectivity promote productivity in a managed river ecosystem
River-floodplain ecosystems near urban centers are heavily engineered for flood protection and water delivery, which has led to a loss of lateral hydrologic connectivity between rivers and their floo...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Floodplain inundation and lateral connectivity promote productivity in a managed river ecosystem - Khanna - 2025 - Ecological Applications - Wiley Online Library esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Planning Branch's Lake and Streambed Alteration Program has an opening for a Lake and Streambed Alteration Program Policy Lead. Final filing date is 11/29/2025.
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Lake and Streambed Alteration Program Policy Lead
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November 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Planning Branch's Lake and Streambed Alteration Program has an opening for a Lake and Streambed Alteration Program Policy Lead. Final filing date is 11/29/2025.
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Office (Lodi, CA) has 2 temp, full-time vacancies for Small Craft Operators to run vessels that support the Delta Juvenile Fish Monitoring Program & the Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring Program.
Closing application date is 12/05/2025.
www.usajobs.gov/job/850138300
Closing application date is 12/05/2025.
www.usajobs.gov/job/850138300
USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal jobs across the United States and around the world as the official employment site for the federal government
This position is a <strong>Small Craft Operator</strong>, WG- 5786-9 working in<strong> Lodi, California</strong> for the R8-Lodi Fish and Wildlife Office.
<p>The Small Craft Operator and Marine Mecha...
www.usajobs.gov
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Office (Lodi, CA) has 2 temp, full-time vacancies for Small Craft Operators to run vessels that support the Delta Juvenile Fish Monitoring Program & the Enhanced Delta Smelt Monitoring Program.
Closing application date is 12/05/2025.
www.usajobs.gov/job/850138300
Closing application date is 12/05/2025.
www.usajobs.gov/job/850138300
California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Water Rights Program is looking for a Water Rights Coordinator. Final application filing date is 12/3/2025.
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Water Rights Coordinator
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November 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Water Rights Program is looking for a Water Rights Coordinator. Final application filing date is 12/3/2025.
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The California Water Data Consortium is hiring a Groundwater Project Manager to help lead their groundwater initiatives. Applications are due by January 5, 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The California Water Data Consortium is hiring a Groundwater Project Manager to help lead their groundwater initiatives. Applications are due by January 5, 2026.
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fisheries Branch Anadromous Fisheries Program is looking to fill a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position.
Final Filing date is 12/13/2025.
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Final Filing date is 12/13/2025.
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Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
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November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fisheries Branch Anadromous Fisheries Program is looking to fill a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position.
Final Filing date is 12/13/2025.
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Final Filing date is 12/13/2025.
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Job Opp: Executive Director Yolo Basin Foundation
Closes 10/24/25
Provides strategic & financial leadership to advance YB Foundation’s mission: fostering appreciation &
stewardship of wetlands & wildlife through education/resource development/innovative partnerships.
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Closes 10/24/25
Provides strategic & financial leadership to advance YB Foundation’s mission: fostering appreciation &
stewardship of wetlands & wildlife through education/resource development/innovative partnerships.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Job Opp: Executive Director Yolo Basin Foundation
Closes 10/24/25
Provides strategic & financial leadership to advance YB Foundation’s mission: fostering appreciation &
stewardship of wetlands & wildlife through education/resource development/innovative partnerships.
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Closes 10/24/25
Provides strategic & financial leadership to advance YB Foundation’s mission: fostering appreciation &
stewardship of wetlands & wildlife through education/resource development/innovative partnerships.
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GIS & Data Manager Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Be responsible for building/documenting/managing whole data lifecycles; enhance/build integrated nat resources data storage strategies & systems; assist w/Info Services on software admin. Closes 10/12.
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Be responsible for building/documenting/managing whole data lifecycles; enhance/build integrated nat resources data storage strategies & systems; assist w/Info Services on software admin. Closes 10/12.
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Careers | Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy staff members work with the National Park Service to manage park improvement projects, habitat restoration efforts, and education and interpretive programs.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
GIS & Data Manager Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Be responsible for building/documenting/managing whole data lifecycles; enhance/build integrated nat resources data storage strategies & systems; assist w/Info Services on software admin. Closes 10/12.
www.parksconservancy.org/careers?gnk=...
Be responsible for building/documenting/managing whole data lifecycles; enhance/build integrated nat resources data storage strategies & systems; assist w/Info Services on software admin. Closes 10/12.
www.parksconservancy.org/careers?gnk=...
Job Opportunity: Water Quality Scientist w/CA Dept Water Resources collecting water quality data & bio samples (phtyo, zoops, benthic inverts) in SF Bay-Delta Estuary. Represent EMP & DWR on project work teams for the Interagency Ecological Program! Closes 10/14/25.
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Water Quality Scientist
Looking to make a difference? Join our strong and mighty workforce. We offer benefits and growth opportunities and impact the lives of millions of Californians.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Job Opportunity: Water Quality Scientist w/CA Dept Water Resources collecting water quality data & bio samples (phtyo, zoops, benthic inverts) in SF Bay-Delta Estuary. Represent EMP & DWR on project work teams for the Interagency Ecological Program! Closes 10/14/25.
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
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New study found microbiome in our guts, including the helpful bacteria needed to digest food, can be infiltrated with different kinds of microplastics & may contribute to a diverse number of ailments (e.g., depression to colorectal cancer) due to their presence. mavensnotebook.com/2025/10/07/c...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Microplastics invade the gut and change its chemistry
A new study shows microplastics in the gut could be linked to an array of health issues such as depression and colorectal cancer. By Carly Nairn Microplastics are seemingly everywhere now: in soil, fo...
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October 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
New study found microbiome in our guts, including the helpful bacteria needed to digest food, can be infiltrated with different kinds of microplastics & may contribute to a diverse number of ailments (e.g., depression to colorectal cancer) due to their presence. mavensnotebook.com/2025/10/07/c...
Reposted by Christine J
California's #forests can't outrun #climatechange, so scientists are helping them adapt. The new strategy: plant seeds from warmer, lower elevations at higher altitudes, using climate-smart tools to predict which trees will thrive under future conditions. #Reforestation
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October 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
California's #forests can't outrun #climatechange, so scientists are helping them adapt. The new strategy: plant seeds from warmer, lower elevations at higher altitudes, using climate-smart tools to predict which trees will thrive under future conditions. #Reforestation
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Cal-Neva AFS Chapter announces its next Biennial Meeting.
59th Cal-Neva AFS 2026 Meeting
When: February 10-13, 2026
Where: Hotel Katerina, Chico, CA
More information coming soon on abstract call.
Visit the afs-calneva.org/meetingsandt... page for more information.
59th Cal-Neva AFS 2026 Meeting
When: February 10-13, 2026
Where: Hotel Katerina, Chico, CA
More information coming soon on abstract call.
Visit the afs-calneva.org/meetingsandt... page for more information.
Biennial Meeting - Cal-Neva AFS Chapter
Cal-Neva Biennial Meeting 59th Cal-Neva AFS 2026 Meeting We are excited to announce the dates of Cal-Neva’s 2026 Biennial Meeting! When: February 10 – 13, 2026 Where: Hotel Katerina, Chico, CA Hold Y...
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September 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Cal-Neva AFS Chapter announces its next Biennial Meeting.
59th Cal-Neva AFS 2026 Meeting
When: February 10-13, 2026
Where: Hotel Katerina, Chico, CA
More information coming soon on abstract call.
Visit the afs-calneva.org/meetingsandt... page for more information.
59th Cal-Neva AFS 2026 Meeting
When: February 10-13, 2026
Where: Hotel Katerina, Chico, CA
More information coming soon on abstract call.
Visit the afs-calneva.org/meetingsandt... page for more information.
Reposted by Christine J
US House proposes 40 percent cut to NOAA Fisheries’ budget | Once again thinking of the senior scientists in my field who told me not to speak out during the election and to stick to science…
US House proposes 40 percent cut to NOAA Fisheries’ budget
The U.S. House has proposed slashing NOAA Fisheries funding by 40 percent
www.seafoodsource.com
September 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
US House proposes 40 percent cut to NOAA Fisheries’ budget | Once again thinking of the senior scientists in my field who told me not to speak out during the election and to stick to science…
It was only a matter of time. Not "if" it will happen, but "when" will it happen.
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Invasive Golden Mussel Detected at Silverwood Lake and Pyramid Lake
The Department of Water Resources (DWR), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and California State Parks have confirmed presence of the invasive golden mussel at Pyramid Lake in Los Ange...
water.ca.gov
September 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
It was only a matter of time. Not "if" it will happen, but "when" will it happen.
water.ca.gov/News/News-Re...
water.ca.gov/News/News-Re...
Here's a good read ... insideclimatenews.org/news/2408202...
The Trump Administration Dismisses the Endangered Species List as ‘Hotel California.’ But There’s Far More to the Story - Inside Climate News
A small percentage of species protected by the law have ever recovered, but an even smaller fraction have gone extinct. With all the threats they face, including long-shrinking federal support, that’s...
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August 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Here's a good read ... insideclimatenews.org/news/2408202...
Job Opp: Principal Water Resources Specialist with Contra Costa Water District. Help them protect their water supply & review potential benefits or impacts of projects by CCWD & others.
App deadline 8/29/25.
Visit job app site for more info & how to apply. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ccwa...
App deadline 8/29/25.
Visit job app site for more info & how to apply. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ccwa...
Principal Water Resources Specialist
The Principal Water Resources Specialist, under management direction, plans, organizes, directs, and implements activities within the Water Resources Department, including project management, strategi...
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August 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Job Opp: Principal Water Resources Specialist with Contra Costa Water District. Help them protect their water supply & review potential benefits or impacts of projects by CCWD & others.
App deadline 8/29/25.
Visit job app site for more info & how to apply. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ccwa...
App deadline 8/29/25.
Visit job app site for more info & how to apply. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ccwa...
Job Opp: Metropolitan Water District is looking for a Senior Resource Specialist to serve as tech expert rep'ing for them in science & management forums for SF Bay-Delta.
App deadline 9/4/25.
Visit their job site for more info & how to apply. careers-mwdh2o.icims.com/jobs/3097/se...
App deadline 9/4/25.
Visit their job site for more info & how to apply. careers-mwdh2o.icims.com/jobs/3097/se...
MWD
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August 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Job Opp: Metropolitan Water District is looking for a Senior Resource Specialist to serve as tech expert rep'ing for them in science & management forums for SF Bay-Delta.
App deadline 9/4/25.
Visit their job site for more info & how to apply. careers-mwdh2o.icims.com/jobs/3097/se...
App deadline 9/4/25.
Visit their job site for more info & how to apply. careers-mwdh2o.icims.com/jobs/3097/se...
CDFW Fisheries Genetics Research Lab is looking to hire a Research Scientist III (Microbiological Sciences) - a fisheries geneticist to help them lead complex projects using current genetic techniques & bioinformatics. Closes 9/13/25. Visit CalCareers for more info. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Research Scientist III (Microbiological Sciences)
Looking to make a difference? Join our strong and mighty workforce. We offer benefits and growth opportunities and impact the lives of millions of Californians.
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August 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
CDFW Fisheries Genetics Research Lab is looking to hire a Research Scientist III (Microbiological Sciences) - a fisheries geneticist to help them lead complex projects using current genetic techniques & bioinformatics. Closes 9/13/25. Visit CalCareers for more info. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...