In this episode, we visit with the State Lands Commission about their behind-the-scenes role in conserving public lands, regulating maritime activity, and preventing invasive species from entering our waterways. Discover how this agency helps balance global trade with environmental protection.

Resources: https://www.slc.ca.gov/misp/

https://westernregionalpanel.org/

https://www.westernais.org/ballast-water

Previous Dockside Episode, The Golden Mussel: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9r6qx-18be560

In this episode, we will be joined by Kathi George, Director of Cetacean Conservation Biology and Adam Ratner, Director of Conservation Engagement with The Marine Mammal Center. We are going to dive deep into the Center’s history, mission, and services; species rescued, rehabilitated and released; and common reasons marine mammals are admitted to the center. We will also learn about data collected by the Center and the tools and proper steps you can use to report marine mammals that are in distress, sick or injured.

Resources

• Marinemammalcenter.org
• To report sick, injured or abandoned marine mammals, call our hotline: 415-289-7325 (SEAL)
• California Wildlife Reporting Hotlines
• Sharing the Road with Whales & All Marine Mammals

In this episode, we will be joined by Cyril Derreumaux, a kayaker, extreme athlete, three times world record holder and the first person to complete solo kayak crossings of both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. We will discuss his preparation, experiences, challenges faced, and how he ensured his safety on such challenging journeys. Advocating to “live life to the fullest,” Cyril hopes his adventures inspire others to find their own dream and go after it.

In this bilingual episode (Spanish starting at 26:42), we will be joined by Jose Gonzalez the founder of Latino Outdoors in 2013, and current Boating and Waterways Commission Commissioner and Equity Officer for the East Bay Regional Park District, who will be sharing with us information about inclusive outdoor recreation through his work on Latino Outdoors and some clean and safe boating recommendations.

In this episode, we will be joined by Joanna Andrade (California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways Boating Safety Unit Manager), Sgt. Steve Barber (California State Parks), and Sgt. Travis Vessells (San Bernardino County Sheriff) who will be sharing with us information on California recreational boating incidents. Learn how to report an incident, what’s the most common type and cause of boating incidents in our state, how to be safe on the water, and much more.

https://www.boatcalifornia.com/

In this episode, we will be joined by Jonathan Thompson (California State Lands Commission), Thomas Jabusch (California Department of Fish and Wildlife), Drew Gantner (Solano County Water Agency), and Cara Roderick (California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways). These experts will be talking about the Golden Mussels (GM), the new freshwater invasive mussel for California. We are going to learn about the GM’s natural habitat, when and where it got here and where it is currently found in the state. We are also going to learn about the mussel’s biology, characteristics and its potential environmental and economic impacts. In addition, we will be learning about the state’s efforts to prevent its further spread, and best management practices for water users.

Important Websites:

• Golden Mussel Information: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Species/Golden-Mussel https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28996

• Watercraft Inspections in California and Vessel Restrictions: dbw.parks.ca.gov/inspections
• Report Golden Mussels https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/716f884fb2b34bd8a905bff392719e12
• Mussel Fee Sticker www.dmv.ca.gov/musselfee

In this episode, we will be joined by Don Anderson (District Captain for the District 11 Northern Region) and Susan Webb (Commander for the Greater Sacramento America's Boating Club-US Power Squadrons) and we’ll be talking about the origin of each of these organizations, their mission, roles and services they provided to recreational boaters and water enthusiasts.

Websites America's Boating Club (US Power Squadrons) www.usps.org US Coast Guard Auxiliary: https://www.cgaux.org/

In this episode we talk with Weston Boyles, the Founder and Executive Director of Rios to Rivers and Danielle Rey Frank, the Director of Development and Community Relations of Rios to Rivers. Rios to Rivers inspires the protection of rivers worldwide by investing in underserved and Indigenous youth who are intimately connected to their local waters and supporting their development as the next generation of environmental stewards. Today we will learn about the largest dam removal in history and the Indigenous Youth who will make the first descent down the newly freed river.