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Goal 3 Objectives
Enhance the abilities of Program managers and staff dedicated to the
development, management, and implementation of the OHMVR Program.
3.1 By 2012, develop and implement a system to capture institutional
knowledge and ensure staff is knowledgeable with the skill sets
necessary to be successful.
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Since 2013, the
OHMVR Division
and Districts have
held annual training
and collaborative
workshops for
environmental
scientists. These
workshops cover topics
on monitoring design,
data capture, statutory compliance, and other pertinent issues. The ability to have
all OHMVR Division resource staff in one location has been very beneficial in the
development of WHPP plans for each SVRA. These meetings have resulted in a
well-vetted process of discussion and design focused on implementing the needs at
the SVRA level with the requirements at the programmatic level.
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Prairie City SVRA environmental scientists provide training to all permanent and
seasonal staff. The training includes an overview of environmental laws and
regulations, best practices for managing wildlife and special status species, and
highlights the unique natural resources in the SVRA.
Annual training and collaborative workshops for environmental scientists
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The OHMVR Division and Districts collaborated with the State Parks’ Cultural
Resource Division and the Native American Heritage Commission to provide an
in-depth training for staff on Assembly Bill (AB) 52 requirements, which made
changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regarding Native
American Consultation. The training was offered to all OHMVR Division and
District staff and was open to cultural resource managers in State Parks. Over
30 managers, supervisors, tribal liaisons, and interested staff participated at the
William Penn Mott Jr. Training Center in Pacific Grove and from remote locations
around the state using video conferencing technology. Two open sessions allowed
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