Grades 2-4:
3^rd: Sydney Jane Camera, Phoenix Charter Academy, Palo Cedro

June 1, 2019 - The sixth annual California Invasive Species Action Week runs from Saturday, June 1 through Sunday, June 9. Sponsored by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the Action Week is a statewide event that promotes public participation in the fight against invasive species that harm our environment and native species.

Numerous agencies, non-profit organizations and volunteer groups across the state have teamed up to host events this year. The week’s opportunities range from a raft trip in Humboldt County, to an identification workshop at Lake Tahoe, to online webinars, to invasive plant removals. To view the Schedule of Events and Map, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/cisaw.

Want to stop the spread of invasive species year-round? Citizens can also contribute to a healthy environment by taking small, everyday actions, including selecting native plants for landscaping, not releasing unwanted pets into the wild, reporting invasive species findings, and taking precautions to clean, drain and dry gear after recreating in waterbodies.

This year’s winners of the CISAW Youth Art Contest have also been announced. The contest was open to students in grades 2-12, focused on the theme “Say No to Nutria.” Contest winners will be displayed at the State Capitol, on the third floor of the Capitol Annex, from June 3 to June 14.

Congratulations to our Youth Art Contest Winners!

Invasive Species Program Choice Award:

• Cara Lee, Woodside Priory School, Menlo Park

Grades 2-4:

• 1^st: Mrs. DeMoss’ Fourth Grade Class, Charleston Elementary, Los Banos
• 2^nd: Jude Dellinger, Sutter Peak Charter School, Orangevale
• 3^rd: Sydney Jane Camera, Phoenix Charter Academy, Palo Cedro

Grades 5-8:

• 1^st: Edison Jun, Capital Innovations Academy, Sacramento

• 2^nd: Claire Gonzales, Washington Middle School, Salinas
• 3^rd: Isabella Grant, El Portal Middle School, Escalon

Grades 9-12:

• 1^st: Shreya Dhanala, Folsom High School, Folsom

For questions or more information about the Action Week, please contact invasives@wildlife.ca.gov.
Source: CDFW