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2023 Warden Stamp

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 2023 Warden Stamp, available for purchase online, features the lingcod, a member of the greenling family and an important native marine species in the state’s recreational and commercial fisheries.

These fisheries support tens of thousands of jobs within the state and are essential to California’s coastal communities.

For more than a decade, the stamp has celebrated a native California species, and members of the hunting, fishing and outdoor community have shown their support by buying the stamp for $5. Funds go toward better equipment and training for wildlife officers.

The lingcod image was digitally hand painted by CDFW staff member, Sarah Guerere, using digital watercolor brushes. The fish resembles those found off California’s coast, with gray and purple markings.

Since 1871, CDFW’s wildlife officers, also known as wardens, have been the department’s “boots on the ground” when it comes to protecting the state’s many plants and animal species, like the lingcod. They patrol on foot, by plane, boats, horseback and in a variety of vehicles. “The 2023 Warden Stamp celebrates Californians’ commitment to helping CDFW manage California’s diverse fish, wildlife and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend,” said David Bess, CDFW deputy director and chief of the Law Enforcement Division. n •••

To buy the stamp, visit www. ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales. Scroll to bottom and click “Continue as Guest.” Then click on “2022 Warden Stamps” under the Menu tab. Add stamps from the line that reads “Warden Stamp Decal — 2022 Edition” and follow prompts.

SCC Business Council Taps Zoë Carter

On Dec. 12, the Santa Cruz County Business Council announced Zoë Carter as the new executive, succeeding Emily Ham, who left after a year and half to relocate to Maine. Carter garnered much of her experience in Monterey County, where she worked at the Panetta Institute, Monterey Prices On Michelin Prices On Michelin County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Naval Postgraduate School and most recently director of operations at the Mon& BF Goodrich Tires & BF Goodrich Tires terey County Business Council. She was a candidate for the Monterey City Council in 2020 and in 2022, the 30th State Assembly District which now spans from Live Oak in Santa Cruz County to San Luis Obispo County. In 2011, while working on her master’s degree, she was an intern for First Lady Michelle Obama. Carter is “highly experienced in government affairs and economic development in Monterey Bay,” said Melissa Whatley, SCCBC board chair and executive director of government and community relations for UC Santa Cruz. “The Santa Cruz County Business Council is fortunate to have found a leader with such skill, foresight and commitment to her community.” Jesse Bristow of Swenson Builders, which is building Aptos Village, is vice chair.

Zoë Carter

The Santa Cruz County Business Council represents employers sharing the mission of making Santa Cruz County a better place to live, work and do business.

Key issue areas include housing, transportation, workforce, water infrastructure, and broadband. n •••

To learn more, contact Zoë Carter at zcarter@sccbusinesscouncil.