VOLUNTEER APPLICATION TO ASSIST DFG/EID TRANSFER FISH FROM CAPLES LAKE TO SILVER LAKE PRIOR TO REPAIR OF CAPLES LAKE DAM

On August 26^th the California Department of Fish and Game will begin a 72-hour rescue effort for fish in Caples Lake.  Fish will be collected and moved via truck to Silver Lake. Work will be conducted in six 12-hour shifts.  Approximately 10-20 volunteers per shift will be needed to assist in this effort.  To provide efficient and continuous assistance to DFG, volunteers will be asked to work complete 8 to 12 hour shifts, depending on assignment.

Plans are still being formulated. DFG believes that volunteers will be needed to assist in electro-fishing in boats, to help move fish from holding pens to trucks, and to provide general support.

To apply, use the form below or the cut-and-paste at the bottom of the page.

Name: E-mail address:

Age (In years): Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone  (Include area code) - Day:  Evening:    

Cell: Emergency Contact Phone Number:

If you have special skills that would assist in this effort, such as commercial fishing experience removing fish from nets or electro-fishing, please describe them briefly:

Please indicate what type of work you would prefer.

Electro-fishing

Moving Fish

Counting and Recording Fish

General Support

I am available to work the following shifts. No one will be allowed to work 2 shifts in a row.

Shift 1: 12 Noon - 10PM, Tuesday, August 26 

Shift 2: 6PM - 6AM, Tuesday, August 26 - Wednesday, August 27 (Electro-fishing) 

Shift 3: 6AM - 2PM, Wednesday, August 27 

Shift 4: 2PM - 10PM, Wednesday, August 27 

Shift 5: 6PM - 6AM, Wednesday, August 27 - Thursday, August 28 (Electro-fishing) 

Shift 6: 6AM - 2PM, Thursday, August 28

Shift 7: 2PM - 10PM, Thursday, August 28

Shift 8: 6PM - 6AM, Thursday, August 28 - Friday, August 29 (Electro-fishing)

Shift 9: 6AM - Until Area Cleaned, Friday, August 29

I will bring all my own supplies for the duration of my involvement (food, bedding if working more than one shift, etc). I will furnish my own rain gear including a sturdy top and either waders or rain pants and boots. I will furnish my own personal flotation device.

I understand that the rescue will be performed as a command-type operation. I agree to do what I am asked to do by DFG if able, and understand that I may be asked to switch tasks based on needs as determined by DFG. I will show up on time so that I can receive safety training, and will sign a waiver of liability. I agree to use lines of communications as established by DFG and volunteer coordinators.

By checking this box I agree to the above.

Please type your name here as an electronic signature.

You will be sending this form by e-mail. Make sure your e-mail program is running before pressing the send button! You will not be allowed to press the button twice.

WARNING! If you use an on-line mail program rather than computer resident, this form WILL NOT WORK. Please cut and paste the list below into a regular e-mail, add your information and send it to me at

Cut-and-paste 

Name:
Email address:
Age:
Street:
City:
State:
Zip:
Day phone:
Home phone:
Cell phone:
Emergency contact number:
Experience:

Indicate Jobs and Shifts with x's:
Electrofishing:
Moving fish:
Counting and recording fish:
General support:
Shifts
Shift 1: 12 Noon - 10PM, Tuesday, August 26:
Shift 2: 6PM - 6AM, Tuesday, August 26 - Wednesday, August 27 (Electro-fishing):
Shift 3: 6AM - 2PM, Wednesday, August 27:
Shift 4: 2PM - 10PM, Wednesday, August 27:
Shift 5: 6PM - 6AM, Wednesday, August 27 - Thursday, August 28 (Electro-fishing)
Shift 6: 6AM - 2PM, Thursday, August 28:
Shift 7: 2PM - 10PM, Thursday, August 28:
Shift 8: 6PM - 6AM, Thursday, August 28 - Friday, August 29 (Electro-fishing):
Shift 9: 6AM - Until Area Cleaned, Friday, August 29:

I agree to the above:

Typed Signature:

 
Thank you!

If you do not receive a confirmation that your application has been received within 24 hours, please contact Jerry Neuburger at or 209-369-5752. (E-mail contact preferred)