2008 Frequently Asked Questions

When do the field tours depart and from where?
All field tours depart from the Hutchins Street Square located at 125 South Hutchins Street in the center of Lodi. If you are going on a field tour please arrive early so you can pack a lunch and be ready to depart at 9am. Tours will return by 5 pm. Please come prepared with a water bottle, rain gear and hiking boots.

How can I apply for a scholarship or work-trade position at the conference?

SRF has limited of scholarship and work trade opportunities. Please write a paragraph describing why you would like to attend the conference and submit it to srf@calsalmon.org . Work trade positions require 10 volunteer hours for SRF members and 12 hours for non-members. Both scholarships and work trade positions only cover the conference fees and Proceedings. Field tours, workshops, and the banquet are separate. All scholarship and work trade recipients must fill out a registration form and send it to SRF, PO Box 784, Redway, CA 95560.

How do I arrange to present at the poster session?

To arrange to present at the Poster Session, please email jgeppert@waterboards.ca.gov Please bring your own display board if possible. If you are interested in presenting at the "Restoration Recruitment Center" please bring job announcements to post and contact the poster session coordinator to arrange a time slot when you can provide info to prospective restoration employees.

How can I get to Lodi?
Airports:
The closest major airport is Sacramento International (www.sacairports.org/int/index.html) that is serviced by most major airlines.

Airport Shuttle Service :

SuperShuttle , www.supershuttle.com/ , (800) 258-3826 , is the official shuttle service for the Sacramento Airport.

Rail:

Amtrak, www.amtrak.com/ , 1-800-USA-RAIL. It might be more economical to take the San Joaquins Route from Sacramento to Lodi. The Sacramento Amtrak Station: 401 I Street, Sacramento, 95814 Lodi Amtrak Station: 24 South Sacramento Street, Lodi, 95240

Car Rental:

Sacramento Airport hosts several of the major car rental companies. Please see their webpage (above) for details

Bussing It:

The Greyhound ( www.greyhound.com ) travels three times daily between Sacramento to Lodi, and costs $12.50 one way. Sacramento Greyhound Station: 715 L Street, Sacramento, 95814 Lodi Greyhound Station: 24 South Sacramento Street, Lodi, 95240