The Open Fish Science Journal
February 28, 2011
This is a Call for Papers to invite you to submit research articles, letters and reviews to The Open Fish Science Journal. This is an Open Access online journal which publishes research articles, letters and reviews in all areas of fish science, including shellfish, molluscs, crustaceans and fisheries research. Please visit the journal's homepage and Instructions for Authors, for article submission, at the following website http://www.benthameditorial.org/tofishsj or alternatively contact us by e-mail at editorial@tofishsj.org for submission guidelines.
Bentham OPEN is one of the leading international publishers for Open Access journals in various disciplines. Please refer to Bentham OPEN’s website at http://www.benthameditorial.org/AllOpenTitles for a current list of publications.
The benefits of publishing in an open access journal as compared to traditional subscription journals are:
• Your article will have the potential to obtain more citations.
• You own the copyright to your published article.
• Your article will be peer-reviewed and published very fast.
• Your article can be read by a potentially much larger audience compared with traditional subscription journals.
• Lower than average article processing fees with discounts to authors from developing countries.
• Open Access journals are FREE to view, download and to print.
• Members of Bentham OPEN are entitled to discounts on the Standard Open Access charges; details are at www.benthameditorial.org/membership
Open access journals are freely available online for immediate worldwide open access to the full text of published articles. There are no subscription fees for open access journals. The modest open access publication costs are usually covered by the author's institution or research funds. Open access journals are no different from traditional subscription-based journals; they undergo the same peer-review and quality control as any other scholarly journal.
Thank you in advance for your consideration to submit an article to The Open Fish Science Journal.
Any queries should be addressed to editorial@tofishsj.org
Monday, February 28, 2011
Research Associate @ LSUAgCenter Iberia
I am at the LSUAgCenter Iberia Research Station. I am looking for a Research Associate to work in my Program. If you don’t mind I would like you to forward the attached file to students that might be interested or Faculty members that can identify a possible candidate for the position.
Guillermo Scaglia. PhD, PAS
LSU Agricultural Center
Iberia Research Station
603 LSU Bridge Rd
PO Box 466
Jeanerette, LA 70544-0466
Phone: 337-276-5527
Fax: 337-276-9088
gscaglia@agcenter.lsu.edu
Guillermo Scaglia. PhD, PAS
LSU Agricultural Center
Iberia Research Station
603 LSU Bridge Rd
PO Box 466
Jeanerette, LA 70544-0466
Phone: 337-276-5527
Fax: 337-276-9088
gscaglia@agcenter.lsu.edu
Friday, February 25, 2011
Environmental Education internships
Posted: Feb 21, 2011
Internship/Co-op
Salary Level $20,000 - $25,000
Duration 1 year
Approximate Hours Per Week 40
Travel Percentage No Travel
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
Employer Profile
Description
*If this internship is to be used to fulfill your McNeese academic curriculum requirements, you MUST contact and have prior approval by your academic department head.
Two positions for full time, temporary (6/1/2011 - 5/31/2012) Environmental Education Interns, $961/bi-weekly ($25,000 annual equivalent.
SHANGRI LA BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTER is a non-profit program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. We are a Platinum LEED-NC Certified facility! Having just opened our doors to the public in March 2008, there are many opportunities to help us design and offer programs to school groups and the general public. During your tenure here, you will teach programs to school groups and the general public in our organic garden, or in the 200+ acres of bayou, cypress-tupelo swamp, upland forest, or meadows. This is a demanding position that requires initiative, self-direction, organizational skills, a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. For more information about our organization, check out our website at www.shangrilagardens.org
DUTIES:
•Teach educational field trip programs for pre-K through 8th grade students
•Plan, develop and offer educational/interpretive programs to the general public
•Lead interpretive boat tours to the general public
•Assist with summer day camps
•Maintain hands-on exhibits in our Nature Discovery Center
•Maintain terrariums and freshwater aquariums in our Nature Discovery Center and Exhibit Hall
•Assist with planning and implementation of community events such as Community Trash-Off, Earth Week, Eco-Fest, Autumn Fair, and more
•Assist with training and coordination of over 200 volunteers
•AND SO MUCH MORE!
Location Orange, Texas
Desired Major(s)
Natural Resource Conservation Management - BS, Environmental & Chemical Sciences - MS - (conc in Agricultural Sciences), Biology Education - (Grades 6-12), Environmental Science Educ - (Grades 6-12), Environmental & Chemical Sciences - MS - (conc in Chem/Environmental Sci Edu)
Work Authorization
Green Card - Permanent Resident (U.S.)
Job Function
Education - Teaching, Environmental
Qualifications
-Undergraduate degree required in environmental education, environmental science, or similar degree
-Certification in First Aid and CPR valid through May 31, 2012
-working knowledge of MS office programs on a PC (not a MAC)
-excellent interpersonal skills
-written and oral communication skills a must
-knoweldge of upkeep and maintenance of reptiles and amphibians in terrariums and freshwater aquariums a plus
-criminal background check and drug screening required before employment
-must be eligible to work in the United States
Additional Information
Work week runs Tuesday - Saturday, some work on evenings and weekends
Contact Information
Kathleen Hardey
P O Box 909
Orange, Texas 77631-0909
Internship/Co-op
Salary Level $20,000 - $25,000
Duration 1 year
Approximate Hours Per Week 40
Travel Percentage No Travel
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
Employer Profile
Description
*If this internship is to be used to fulfill your McNeese academic curriculum requirements, you MUST contact and have prior approval by your academic department head.
Two positions for full time, temporary (6/1/2011 - 5/31/2012) Environmental Education Interns, $961/bi-weekly ($25,000 annual equivalent.
SHANGRI LA BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTER is a non-profit program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. We are a Platinum LEED-NC Certified facility! Having just opened our doors to the public in March 2008, there are many opportunities to help us design and offer programs to school groups and the general public. During your tenure here, you will teach programs to school groups and the general public in our organic garden, or in the 200+ acres of bayou, cypress-tupelo swamp, upland forest, or meadows. This is a demanding position that requires initiative, self-direction, organizational skills, a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. For more information about our organization, check out our website at www.shangrilagardens.org
DUTIES:
•Teach educational field trip programs for pre-K through 8th grade students
•Plan, develop and offer educational/interpretive programs to the general public
•Lead interpretive boat tours to the general public
•Assist with summer day camps
•Maintain hands-on exhibits in our Nature Discovery Center
•Maintain terrariums and freshwater aquariums in our Nature Discovery Center and Exhibit Hall
•Assist with planning and implementation of community events such as Community Trash-Off, Earth Week, Eco-Fest, Autumn Fair, and more
•Assist with training and coordination of over 200 volunteers
•AND SO MUCH MORE!
Location Orange, Texas
Desired Major(s)
Natural Resource Conservation Management - BS, Environmental & Chemical Sciences - MS - (conc in Agricultural Sciences), Biology Education - (Grades 6-12), Environmental Science Educ - (Grades 6-12), Environmental & Chemical Sciences - MS - (conc in Chem/Environmental Sci Edu)
Work Authorization
Green Card - Permanent Resident (U.S.)
Job Function
Education - Teaching, Environmental
Qualifications
-Undergraduate degree required in environmental education, environmental science, or similar degree
-Certification in First Aid and CPR valid through May 31, 2012
-working knowledge of MS office programs on a PC (not a MAC)
-excellent interpersonal skills
-written and oral communication skills a must
-knoweldge of upkeep and maintenance of reptiles and amphibians in terrariums and freshwater aquariums a plus
-criminal background check and drug screening required before employment
-must be eligible to work in the United States
Additional Information
Work week runs Tuesday - Saturday, some work on evenings and weekends
Contact Information
Kathleen Hardey
P O Box 909
Orange, Texas 77631-0909
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars Program for Undergraduates
Oregon Sea Grant is now accepting applications from undergraduates for the Summer Scholars program.
The program prepares undergraduate students for graduate school and careers in marine science, policy, management, and outreach. This ten week program places high caliber junior and senior undergraduate students from around the country with federal, state, and local public agencies to provide students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional.
The goal of the program is to provide students with professional skills, agency workplace experience and real life practice in marine resource science, policy, management, and outreach and support agency programs and initiatives.
Ultimately, the Summer Scholars program will increase the number of graduates who are work ready, trained in public agency marine program areas and able to apply marine science, policy, management and outreach skills to the most pressing coastal and ocean issues facing Oregon and the Nation.
The 2011 cohort of students will be placed in Oregon in Lincoln, Coos, and Benton Counties. Student scholars will assist host agencies with field work, lab work, analysis, natural resource policy research, public education, outreach and community engagement efforts.
Any undergraduate student who will have completed two years of study and is currently enrolled in any U.S. college or university may apply. Students of color, from first nations, non-traditional students, and those from other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This opportunity seeks students with a variety of interests including marine science, biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, journalism, education, political science, or economics.
Selected students will be awarded a stipend during the ten week fellowship and housing will be provided to those students who need it.
The application deadline is April 1. For more information, see:
http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/funding/fellowships/undergrad_fellows.html
Contact
Eric Dickey
Oregon Sea Grant
(541) 737 2715
eric.dickey@oregonstate.edu
The program prepares undergraduate students for graduate school and careers in marine science, policy, management, and outreach. This ten week program places high caliber junior and senior undergraduate students from around the country with federal, state, and local public agencies to provide students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional.
The goal of the program is to provide students with professional skills, agency workplace experience and real life practice in marine resource science, policy, management, and outreach and support agency programs and initiatives.
Ultimately, the Summer Scholars program will increase the number of graduates who are work ready, trained in public agency marine program areas and able to apply marine science, policy, management and outreach skills to the most pressing coastal and ocean issues facing Oregon and the Nation.
The 2011 cohort of students will be placed in Oregon in Lincoln, Coos, and Benton Counties. Student scholars will assist host agencies with field work, lab work, analysis, natural resource policy research, public education, outreach and community engagement efforts.
Any undergraduate student who will have completed two years of study and is currently enrolled in any U.S. college or university may apply. Students of color, from first nations, non-traditional students, and those from other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This opportunity seeks students with a variety of interests including marine science, biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, journalism, education, political science, or economics.
Selected students will be awarded a stipend during the ten week fellowship and housing will be provided to those students who need it.
The application deadline is April 1. For more information, see:
http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/funding/fellowships/undergrad_fellows.html
Contact
Eric Dickey
Oregon Sea Grant
(541) 737 2715
eric.dickey@oregonstate.edu
Fwd: [SGRFP-L] Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars Program for Undergraduates
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David L Nieland <dniela@lsu.edu>
Date: Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Subject: [SGRFP-L] Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars Program for Undergraduates
To: SGRFP-L@listserv.lsu.edu
From: David L Nieland <dniela@lsu.edu>
Date: Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Subject: [SGRFP-L] Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars Program for Undergraduates
To: SGRFP-L@listserv.lsu.edu
Oregon Sea Grant is now accepting applications from undergraduates for the Summer Scholars program.
The program prepares undergraduate students for graduate school and careers in marine science, policy, management, and outreach. This ten week program places high caliber junior and senior undergraduate students from around the country with federal, state, and local public agencies to provide students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional.
The goal of the program is to provide students with professional skills, agency workplace experience and real life practice in marine resource science, policy, management, and outreach and support agency programs and initiatives.
Ultimately, the Summer Scholars program will increase the number of graduates who are work ready, trained in public agency marine program areas and able to apply marine science, policy, management and outreach skills to the most pressing coastal and ocean issues facing Oregon and the Nation.
The 2011 cohort of students will be placed in Oregon in Lincoln, Coos, and Benton Counties. Student scholars will assist host agencies with field work, lab work, analysis, natural resource policy research, public education, outreach and community engagement efforts.
Any undergraduate student who will have completed two years of study and is currently enrolled in any U.S. college or university may apply. Students of color, from first nations, non-traditional students, and those from other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This opportunity seeks students with a variety of interests including marine science, biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, journalism, education, political science, or economics.
Selected students will be awarded a stipend during the ten week fellowship and housing will be provided to those students who need it.
The application deadline is April 1. For more information, see:
Contact
Eric Dickey
Oregon Sea Grant
(541) 737 2715
Restoration Scoping for BP Oil Spill Begins
[SGRFP-L] Restoration Scoping for BP Oil Spill Begins
David L Nieland Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 8:56 AM
Reply-To: David L Nieland To: SGRFP-L@listserv.lsu.edu
NOAA and other federal and state agencies announced that they are initiating a restoration scoping process for the Deepwater BP oil spill. This is a key step in the ongoing Natural Resource Damage Assessment for the spill.
The restoration scoping process will allow NOAA and other federal and state agencies to take a comprehensive look at the types of restoration that may be required to offset potential impacts from the spill on habitat, fish, wildlife, and human use of those resources.
To organize the restoration scoping process and satisfy various legal mandates, the agencies will use a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, or PEIS. The PEIS will serve as the core restoration planning document to offset impacts from the BP spill. It will also analyze potential environmental effects associated with implementation of the proposed restoration alternatives.
Restoration Planting
Through the process, you will have the chance to give us your ideas on what types of projects are important to restore the affected resources after the spill. You can make your voice heard by attending public meetings, or by submitting a comment or project idea. Comments can be submitted in person at a meeting, online, or by mail. All of your comments will be reviewed by NOAA and the other agencies as we develop a restoration plan for the Gulf.
Meeting dates and cities have been announced, with information about venues and times to come soon. Stay up-to-date with the latest on the NRDA process by joining our online mailing list and subscribing to our RSS feed.
Got this e-mail as a forward? Subscribe to our e-mail list and directly receive updates about the Natural Resource Damage Assessment process.
See http://www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/
David L Nieland
Reply-To: David L Nieland
NOAA and other federal and state agencies announced that they are initiating a restoration scoping process for the Deepwater BP oil spill. This is a key step in the ongoing Natural Resource Damage Assessment for the spill.
The restoration scoping process will allow NOAA and other federal and state agencies to take a comprehensive look at the types of restoration that may be required to offset potential impacts from the spill on habitat, fish, wildlife, and human use of those resources.
To organize the restoration scoping process and satisfy various legal mandates, the agencies will use a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, or PEIS. The PEIS will serve as the core restoration planning document to offset impacts from the BP spill. It will also analyze potential environmental effects associated with implementation of the proposed restoration alternatives.
Restoration Planting
Through the process, you will have the chance to give us your ideas on what types of projects are important to restore the affected resources after the spill. You can make your voice heard by attending public meetings, or by submitting a comment or project idea. Comments can be submitted in person at a meeting, online, or by mail. All of your comments will be reviewed by NOAA and the other agencies as we develop a restoration plan for the Gulf.
Meeting dates and cities have been announced, with information about venues and times to come soon. Stay up-to-date with the latest on the NRDA process by joining our online mailing list and subscribing to our RSS feed.
Got this e-mail as a forward? Subscribe to our e-mail list and directly receive updates about the Natural Resource Damage Assessment process.
See http://www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/
Friday, February 18, 2011
Fwd: Study Wildland Conservation in Montana - please forward to students
The University of Montana's Wilderness Institute invites your students to participate in the fall 2011 Wilderness and Civilization Program, based in Missoula. For more than 30 years, the Wilderness Institute has been offering this innovative immersion program focused on conservation and environment in the Northern Rockies. Out-of-state students can participate as exchange students for the fall semester only or for an entire academic year. _____________________________________
The Wilderness and Civilization Program
Explore Wildland Conservation in Montana
Offering a Minor in Wilderness Studies in just over one semester |
Field Ecology and Conservation
In Wilderness and Civilization, a small community of 25 students gets the best of both worlds: campus and field learning. Students spend 30 days in the field throughout the program, learning firsthand how the ecology, politics, history, and culture of a place shape conservation efforts. Field trips include a ten-day backpack into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area and shorter trips to Yellowstone National Park, the Flathead Reservation, and the Blackfoot, Bitterroot and Mission Valleys. Field trips complement campus-based classes by exploring the specific ways that managers, community activists, tribal members, and landowners meet today's conservation challenges.
Small Learning Community
Program courses at the University of Montana campus are limited to Wilderness and Civilization students to encourage critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Students study wilderness and conservation issues from a variety of perspectives including literature, policy, art, ecology, economics, and Native American studies. Classes are taught by faculty from across campus, teachers who bring unique experience and expertise to the program and share a remarkable dedication to student learning. Program faculty include award-winning teachers, internationally-renowned scientists, and inspiring artists and writers. Students earn a Wilderness Studies Minor upon successful completion of the program.
Practical Experience through Internships
Students learn practical skills and build their resumes through internships specifically focused on an area of their interest. Wilderness and Civilization students are placed with one of hundreds of educational, agency, and non-profit organizations in the Missoula area.
Apply Now
Because the Wilderness and Civilization Program is limited to 25 students, interested students need to apply soon. Applications can be obtained online at www.cfc.umt.edu/wc. The program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors of any major with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. We encourage participation of out-of-state students through National Student Exchange and other similar programs. ^ The general application deadline is April 1st.
For more information visit www.cfc.umt.edu/wc or email wi@cfc.umt.edu. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need additional information.
* Wilderness and Civilization Program Courses and schedule:
Fall Semester 2011 (17 credits)
- Wilderness and Civilization, RSCN 373, 3 credits
- Literature and the Environment/Honors, LIT 373L (meets upper division writing requirement), 3 credits
- Ecological Perspectives of Native Americans, NAS 303EX, 3 credits
- Conservation Ecology/Honors; RSCN 271N, 3 credits
- Wildland Conservation Policy and Governance, RSCN 370S, 3 credits
- Wilderness and Civilization Field Studies I, RSCN 273, 2 credits
Wintersession 2012 ^ (one week intensive in late January) (3 credits)
- Environmental Drawing Seminar, ART 324A, 3 credits
Spring Semester 2012 ^ (4 credits)
- Wilderness and Civilization Field Studies II, RSCN 273, 1 credit
- Internship/Service Learning, RSCN 398, 2 credits
- Wilderness Issues Lecture Series, RECM/EVST 371, 1 credit
^ While exchange students are encouraged to remain in residency at UM during the spring semester, program requirements can be completed from their home college or university. Please contact us to learn more about options for exchange students.
***********************
Sarah Potenza
Instructor and Program Manager
Wilderness Institute
College of Forestry and Conservation
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
ph: 406.243.6956
fax: 406.243.4845
http://www.cfc.umt.edu/wi
Thursday, February 17, 2011
NOAA Restoration Center - Habitat RestorationFunding Opportunities
Subject: | NOAA Restoration Center - Habitat Restoration Funding Opportunities |
Date: | Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:57:30 -0600 |
From: | Meg Goecker <Meg.Goecker@noaa.gov> |
Organization: | NOAA Restoration Center |
Good Morning All,
Just wanted to send a reminder about the following three funding opportunities available for fisheries habitat restoration projects.
More information on all three can be found on the Funding Opportunities section of our website at: http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/funding/crp.html
Please note that the FishAmerica partnership highlighted below has not been posted yet, but should be open February 28th.
Please feel free to forward this funding information on to your restoration partners.In addition, you can contact me anytime to brainstorm project ideas, project plans or proposals.
Thanks,
MegMeg Goecker
NOAA Restoration Center101 Bienville Blvd.Dauphin Island, AL 36528;Cell: 251-243-2200 Office: 251-861-2141 ext7509Email: meg.goecker@noaa.gov
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
The Sevilleta LTER is seeking applicants for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU). Application deadline is February 27, 2011.
This interdisciplinary REU Site Program at the Sevilleta LTER in central New Mexico will train up to 12 undergraduate students who will conduct independent research under the guidance of UNM faculty in Biology and Earth and Planetary Sciences. The summer program includes a seminar series, a journal club, an annual symposium, professional development workshops, ethics training, and fieldtrips. Students will conduct independent research at the Sevilleta, and present results at the annual research symposium.
They will also attend a weekly seminar and journal club, and interact with visiting speakers. The program includes faculty in ecology, the geosciences, and meteorology. Working at the LTER site invites close interactions among students, faculty, and graduate students. Students will have numerous opportunities to share ideas and explore issues within and across disciplines. A goal is to increase the number of students, particularly underrepresented minorities, pursuing careers in bio-geosciences. The program will provide exposure to a large, multidisciplinary research program, inspire students to continue into professional careers, and prepare students for the rigors of graduate school, professional research, and responsible citizenship. The program exemplifies the integration of research and education. As students conduct research, they will learn how to be a scientist, along with many technical, methodological and ethical issues that arise in scientific research.
Lodging and laboratory space for REU students will be provided by the UNM Sevilleta Field Station at NO COST.
In addition, candidates chosen will receive a stipend of $4500 during the 11-week summer program (May 23 - August 7). We will also refund travel costs to and from the UNM Sevilleta Field Station up to $500.
Applications will be accepted from students at any stage of their undergraduate program (freshman to senior) and any discipline, so long as the applicant is interested in conservation biology and ecology. Students are not eligible if they have completed an undergraduate degree by Summer 2011. We welcome applications from students at four year colleges, students that are the first member of their family to attend college, non-traditional students, and students from traditionally underrepresented groups. Students must be U.S. Citizens.
Application information can be found at: tierra.unm.edu
or you can contact Jennifer Johnson at jjohnson@sevilleta.unm.edu (575) 838-3015.
Application information can be found by visiting http://sev.lternet.edu/REU
Check out our page on Facebook search for Sevilleta LTER REU you ll find more photos of the Sevilleta LTER and Past Students!
This interdisciplinary REU Site Program at the Sevilleta LTER in central New Mexico will train up to 12 undergraduate students who will conduct independent research under the guidance of UNM faculty in Biology and Earth and Planetary Sciences. The summer program includes a seminar series, a journal club, an annual symposium, professional development workshops, ethics training, and fieldtrips. Students will conduct independent research at the Sevilleta, and present results at the annual research symposium.
They will also attend a weekly seminar and journal club, and interact with visiting speakers. The program includes faculty in ecology, the geosciences, and meteorology. Working at the LTER site invites close interactions among students, faculty, and graduate students. Students will have numerous opportunities to share ideas and explore issues within and across disciplines. A goal is to increase the number of students, particularly underrepresented minorities, pursuing careers in bio-geosciences. The program will provide exposure to a large, multidisciplinary research program, inspire students to continue into professional careers, and prepare students for the rigors of graduate school, professional research, and responsible citizenship. The program exemplifies the integration of research and education. As students conduct research, they will learn how to be a scientist, along with many technical, methodological and ethical issues that arise in scientific research.
Lodging and laboratory space for REU students will be provided by the UNM Sevilleta Field Station at NO COST.
In addition, candidates chosen will receive a stipend of $4500 during the 11-week summer program (May 23 - August 7). We will also refund travel costs to and from the UNM Sevilleta Field Station up to $500.
Applications will be accepted from students at any stage of their undergraduate program (freshman to senior) and any discipline, so long as the applicant is interested in conservation biology and ecology. Students are not eligible if they have completed an undergraduate degree by Summer 2011. We welcome applications from students at four year colleges, students that are the first member of their family to attend college, non-traditional students, and students from traditionally underrepresented groups. Students must be U.S. Citizens.
Application information can be found at: tierra.unm.edu
or you can contact Jennifer Johnson at jjohnson@sevilleta.unm.edu (575) 838-3015.
Application information can be found by visiting http://sev.lternet.edu/REU
Check out our page on Facebook search for Sevilleta LTER REU you ll find more photos of the Sevilleta LTER and Past Students!
| Last Date to apply: | February 27, 2011 | |
| Website: | http://sev.lternet.edu/REU | |
| Contact: | Jennifer Johnson E-mail: jjohnson@sevilleta.unm.edu (Preferred) Phone: (575) 838-3015 | |
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Fwd: [SGRFP-L] Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Conference, April 13, 2011 - Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, RI
From: David L Nieland <dniela@lsu.edu>
Date: Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Subject: [SGRFP-L] Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Conference, April 13, 2011 - Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, RI
To: SGRFP-L@listserv.lsu.edu
Subject: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Conference, April 13, 2011 - Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, RI
Date: Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Subject: [SGRFP-L] Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Conference, April 13, 2011 - Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, RI
To: SGRFP-L@listserv.lsu.edu
Subject: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Conference, April 13, 2011 - Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, RI
BLOWOUT: LEGAL LEGACY OF THE DEEPWATER HORIZON CATASTROPHE
APRIL 13, 2011
Roger Williams University School of Law
Bristol, Rhode Island
One of our nation's worst environmental and human disasters began on April 20, 2010 when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, killing 11 people and injuring 17 others, and spilling millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. What is the state of the law one year later as the human and environmental toll rises? This conference will convene national leaders, elected officials and legal experts to examine the law's response to this calamity to date and consider the future legal legacy. We will consider issues of tort liability, natural resource damages, and changes to law and regulation contemplated by Congress and the President's National Commission.
An agenda, registration and additional information is available at http://law.rwu.edu/academics/institutes-programs/marine-affairs-institute/symposia/april-2011-deepwater-horizon-catastr.
Contact marineaffairs@rwu.edu if you have any questions or need additional information.
Charlotte M. Ferris
Program Coordinator
Marine Affairs Institute
Roger Williams University School of Law
10 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-254-5392
Fax: 401-254-5735
cferris@rwu.edu
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Summer Internships
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department may still have a paid Summer Student Internship for Wildlife undergraduate/Master’s students at our J. D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area (WMA) –
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=40 - just on the other side of Sabine Lake from y’all there at McNeese.
Paperwork required of applicants interested in this Internship may be found at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/summer_internships/program_info.phtml under “Application Requirements.” This Internship job description may be found at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/summer_internships/interns_wildlife.phtml and scroll down to “Job Reference Number WL-5”.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=40 - just on the other side of Sabine Lake from y’all there at McNeese.
Paperwork required of applicants interested in this Internship may be found at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/summer_internships/program_info.phtml under “Application Requirements.” This Internship job description may be found at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/summer_internships/interns_wildlife.phtml and scroll down to “Job Reference Number WL-5”.
Request For Proposals to the TNC-NOAA Community-based Restoration Program Partnership
The Partnership between TNC and NOAA's Community-based Restoration Program typically provides funds in the range of $25,000 to $85,000 that will result in tangible and measurable restoration of living marine resources and involve significant community engagement and support that is tied to the restoration activities. Proposals are due by April 1st.
I am happy to discuss ideas and I strongly encourage you to contact me for feedback. You should also consult your state or regional TNC representative (listed in Appendix II).
For a summary of the partnership and the kind of projects funded previously, please refer to http://www.nature.org/initiatives/marine/strategies/community.html or the NOAA RC website at http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/restoration/programs/crp.html . Please feel free to pass this RFP on to others that you feel may be interested.
I am happy to discuss ideas and I strongly encourage you to contact me for feedback. You should also consult your state or regional TNC representative (listed in Appendix II).
For a summary of the partnership and the kind of projects funded previously, please refer to http://www.nature.org/initiatives/marine/strategies/community.html or the NOAA RC website at http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/restoration/programs/crp.html . Please feel free to pass this RFP on to others that you feel may be interested.
Draft national aquaculture policies for public comment
Commerce and NOAA to Release Draft Aquaculture Policies on Feb. 9; Informational Briefings for the Public Set for Feb. 9, 16, and 23
The U.S. Department of Commerce and NOAA are releasing complementary draft national aquaculture policies for public comment on Feb 9, after 9 a.m. (Eastern). The policies and online comment forms will be available via the NOAA Aquaculture Program website on Feb. 9 at: http://aquaculture.noaa.gov. NOAA will be seeking public comment on the draft policies for the next 60 days.
Also, at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) on Feb. 9, NOAA is hosting a national constituent call-in. The call is free and open to the public. Please pass this information along to your colleagues and others in your network. The call-in number and pass code for the Feb. 9th call are:
Call-in number: 800-779-1537
Passcode: Aquaculture
NOAA will also host additional national call-ins to brief the public on the two policies on Feb. 16 and Feb. 23. More information on those call-ins will be available on the website along with copies of the draft policies and online comment forms: http://aquaculture.noaa.gov.
The draft policies respond to public input submitted to NOAA during 2010 - e.g., by emphasizing the protection of wild species, and acknowledging the importance of sound science for management decisions.
The draft Commerce policy focuses on sustainable aquaculture within the context of the key Commerce goals of encouraging economic growth and employment opportunities in the United States and of enhancing U.S. competitiveness in, and exports to, global markets.
The intent of NOAA's draft policy is to guide NOAA's actions and decisions on aquaculture and to provide a national approach for supporting sustainable commercial production, expanding restoration aquaculture, and researching and developing new technologies.
For more information, contact Kate Naughten at Kate.Naughten@noaa.gov or go to the website, http://aquaculture.noaa.gov.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and NOAA are releasing complementary draft national aquaculture policies for public comment on Feb 9, after 9 a.m. (Eastern). The policies and online comment forms will be available via the NOAA Aquaculture Program website on Feb. 9 at: http://aquaculture.noaa.gov. NOAA will be seeking public comment on the draft policies for the next 60 days.
Also, at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) on Feb. 9, NOAA is hosting a national constituent call-in. The call is free and open to the public. Please pass this information along to your colleagues and others in your network. The call-in number and pass code for the Feb. 9th call are:
Call-in number: 800-779-1537
Passcode: Aquaculture
NOAA will also host additional national call-ins to brief the public on the two policies on Feb. 16 and Feb. 23. More information on those call-ins will be available on the website along with copies of the draft policies and online comment forms: http://aquaculture.noaa.gov.
The draft policies respond to public input submitted to NOAA during 2010 - e.g., by emphasizing the protection of wild species, and acknowledging the importance of sound science for management decisions.
The draft Commerce policy focuses on sustainable aquaculture within the context of the key Commerce goals of encouraging economic growth and employment opportunities in the United States and of enhancing U.S. competitiveness in, and exports to, global markets.
The intent of NOAA's draft policy is to guide NOAA's actions and decisions on aquaculture and to provide a national approach for supporting sustainable commercial production, expanding restoration aquaculture, and researching and developing new technologies.
For more information, contact Kate Naughten at Kate.Naughten@noaa.gov or go to the website, http://aquaculture.noaa.gov.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Avian Field Technicians
TEMPORARY/SEASONAL POSITIONS – Title : Avian Field Technicians.
Agency : University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Website (URL: http://ulceet.com/site86.php ).
Description : Avian Field Technicians (2) needed from mid-Apr through Jul to assist MS student researching the nesting ecology of Painted Buntings in south Louisiana. Duties will include target mist-netting, mapping color-banded birds, nest searching and monitoring, vegetation surveys, and data entry. Additional support will include setting up video surveillance equipment which will be used to monitor certain nest sites. Gain hands-on experience with one of the most beautiful songbirds in North America. The study site is located in the Atchafalaya Basin, the largest swamp in the U.S., so there are numerous options for canoeing or kayaking, as well as nearby hiking and biking. You'll be able to experience Cajun culture while living in the heart of Acadiana, and New Orleans is only a 2-hour drive from Lafayette.
Location : Lafayette, LA.
Salary : $1000-1375/month.
Qualification : Previous nest searching experience and the ability to work well independently is preferred. Applicants must be willing to work 5-6 days a week beginning before sunrise, and be prepared for various field conditions. The weather will be extremely hot and humid at times. There are venomous snakes, alligators, biting insects, and poison ivy to contend with. Serious applicants that can maintain a positive attitude under these conditions for the length of the project should apply. Salary: $1000-1375/mo and housing may be provided.
Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for 3 references to PHILLIP VASSEUR (EM: plv3449 AT louisiana.edu).
Deadline for applications is 31 Mar 2011 or until positions are filled. Start Date : 11 Apr 2011. Application Deadline : 31 Mar 2011. Contact Person : PHILLIP VASSEUR. (PH : 337.356.1653, EM: plv3449 AT louisiana.edu).
Joe Beach, PHR | HR Specialist IV-TPWD, Austin
512-389-4485 | 800-792-1112, ext. 4485
fax: 512-389-4947 | LinkedIn: joebeach
joe.beach@tpwd.state.tx.us | www.tpwd.state.tx.us/jobs
Agency : University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Website (URL: http://ulceet.com/site86.php ).
Description : Avian Field Technicians (2) needed from mid-Apr through Jul to assist MS student researching the nesting ecology of Painted Buntings in south Louisiana. Duties will include target mist-netting, mapping color-banded birds, nest searching and monitoring, vegetation surveys, and data entry. Additional support will include setting up video surveillance equipment which will be used to monitor certain nest sites. Gain hands-on experience with one of the most beautiful songbirds in North America. The study site is located in the Atchafalaya Basin, the largest swamp in the U.S., so there are numerous options for canoeing or kayaking, as well as nearby hiking and biking. You'll be able to experience Cajun culture while living in the heart of Acadiana, and New Orleans is only a 2-hour drive from Lafayette.
Location : Lafayette, LA.
Salary : $1000-1375/month.
Qualification : Previous nest searching experience and the ability to work well independently is preferred. Applicants must be willing to work 5-6 days a week beginning before sunrise, and be prepared for various field conditions. The weather will be extremely hot and humid at times. There are venomous snakes, alligators, biting insects, and poison ivy to contend with. Serious applicants that can maintain a positive attitude under these conditions for the length of the project should apply. Salary: $1000-1375/mo and housing may be provided.
Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for 3 references to PHILLIP VASSEUR (EM: plv3449 AT louisiana.edu).
Deadline for applications is 31 Mar 2011 or until positions are filled. Start Date : 11 Apr 2011. Application Deadline : 31 Mar 2011. Contact Person : PHILLIP VASSEUR. (PH : 337.356.1653, EM: plv3449 AT louisiana.edu).
Joe Beach, PHR | HR Specialist IV-TPWD, Austin
512-389-4485 | 800-792-1112, ext. 4485
fax: 512-389-4947 | LinkedIn: joebeach
joe.beach@tpwd.state.tx.us | www.tpwd.state.tx.us/jobs
Monday, February 7, 2011
Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute
Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute
Camp Wildlife Job Description
Title: Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports Instructor / Counselor
Work Dates: May 22 – August 7, 2011
Location: Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, South Carolina
Description:
The camp is located on YLI’s Camp Bob Cooper directly on Lake Marion (South Carolina’s largest lake). A majority of the camp week will focus on hunting techniques, wildlife ecology, ATV riding, outdoor survival skills, shotgun training, rifle training, and archery training. Instructors will be trained and certified in these areas. In addition to these activities we will also utilize other components such as swimming, teams courses, night hikes and sporting clays. We have partnered with Back Woods Quail Club, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and South Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports. For more information you can check out our website at www.ylicamps.com and click on “Camp Wildlife.”
Principle Duties:
Teach components of the Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports curriculum (training provided).
Lead students in daily program classes and activities (wake-up, meals, canteen, campfire, and wrap-up).
Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening recreational and instructional times as scheduled.
Perform direct supervision of children while involved in classes and activities.
Perform camp counselor duties including staying and attending to campers over night while they are at camp.
Qualifications:
BA or BS in Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries, Natural Resources, or related field is preferred –Juniors, Seniors, and Graduates should apply.
Experience with hunting and shooting sports preferred but not necessary (we will train those without experience).
Residential camp experience preferred.
Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work and live with campers and staff.
Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt, and work hard as part of a team.
Salary:
$440 - $550 twice a month plus room and board and a sickness/accidental insurance plan. EOE.
Contact:
If you are interested in the position please send your resume and three references to Chelsey Repokis at ccalzad@clemson.edu.
Camp Wildlife Job Description
Title: Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports Instructor / Counselor
Work Dates: May 22 – August 7, 2011
Location: Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, South Carolina
Description:
The camp is located on YLI’s Camp Bob Cooper directly on Lake Marion (South Carolina’s largest lake). A majority of the camp week will focus on hunting techniques, wildlife ecology, ATV riding, outdoor survival skills, shotgun training, rifle training, and archery training. Instructors will be trained and certified in these areas. In addition to these activities we will also utilize other components such as swimming, teams courses, night hikes and sporting clays. We have partnered with Back Woods Quail Club, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and South Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports. For more information you can check out our website at www.ylicamps.com and click on “Camp Wildlife.”
Principle Duties:
Teach components of the Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports curriculum (training provided).
Lead students in daily program classes and activities (wake-up, meals, canteen, campfire, and wrap-up).
Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening recreational and instructional times as scheduled.
Perform direct supervision of children while involved in classes and activities.
Perform camp counselor duties including staying and attending to campers over night while they are at camp.
Qualifications:
BA or BS in Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries, Natural Resources, or related field is preferred –Juniors, Seniors, and Graduates should apply.
Experience with hunting and shooting sports preferred but not necessary (we will train those without experience).
Residential camp experience preferred.
Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work and live with campers and staff.
Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt, and work hard as part of a team.
Salary:
$440 - $550 twice a month plus room and board and a sickness/accidental insurance plan. EOE.
Contact:
If you are interested in the position please send your resume and three references to Chelsey Repokis at ccalzad@clemson.edu.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Air & Waste Management Association scholarship
The Louisiana Section of the Air & Waste Management Association is searching for candidates for up to two or more $1000 or more one-time cash scholarship awards. The award also includes a one year student membership in the Air & Waste Management Association.
Eligibility: Individuals must meet the following minimum requirements to be eligible for award consideration:
1. Must be a full time student attending a college or university or law school located within the geographical region of the section. (Louisiana and the Sabine River Region of Eastern Texas)
2. Must be at least a Junior and no higher than Master's level graduate student during the year of the scholarship award (Fall 2011 and Spring 2012).
3. Must have at least two semesters (or three quarters) of schooling remaining at the time of the award (Minimum Fall 2011 and Spring 2012).
4. Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with the major in engineering, physical or natural science, or public health. (Note: Those pursuing a degree in computer science are not eligible.)
5. Must show through course work, projects, personal interest, etc., a desire to promote air pollution control and/or solid or hazardous waste management.
6. Must have at least an overall 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 including all coursework through the last completed semester.
7. Must be interviewed by Louisiana Section representatives. The interview will be scheduled by the Section after the application deadline.
8. The winning applicant should attend the meeting in May to receive the scholarship award.
Application: Application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 25, 2011 to be considered. Only complete applications received on or before the deadline will be considered. Applications sent via e-mail to the contact listed below are acceptable if all application components are submitted in Portable Document Format (PDF). Receipt of electronic submittals cannot be guaranteed should technical difficulties arise. Facsimile transmittals are not acceptable. The following application components should be submitted:
Section 1: General Application Information Sheet
Complete the attached general application information sheet.
Section 2: Résumé
Enclose a one to two page resume emphasizing career interests and goals.
Section 3: Interest and Award Statement
Provide a one to two page statement of your interest in the environmental field. Describe how the award will be applied.
Section 4: Transcript
Supply a current official copy of your college or law school transcript.
Section 5: Recommendation
Supply a letter of recommendation from your major professor or department head which should be returned to you in a sealed envelope. The envelope should be signed across the seal by the person submitting the recommendation. As an alternative, an e-mail can be sent from the major professor or department head directly to the contact listed below. A recommendation letter in PDF may also be sent from the person providing the recommendation directly to the contact listed below.
Section 6: Current Financial Awards
Provide a list of all financial awards, including their amounts and basis for selection (need or merit), currently being received or expected to be received during the year of the scholarship award (Fall 2011 and Spring 2012). The amount of tuition for a full year of school should also be included.
Selection Process: Awards will be made on the basis of academic record, plan of study, career goals, recommendations, and financial status without consideration of sex, race, national origin, age, or physical disability. The Scholarship Awards Committee reviews all applications received and its decision is final. Announcement of the scholarship awards will be made in May.
Mailing Instructions:
1. Attach the sealed envelope with the Letter of Recommendation to your packet.
2. Send the completed package to:
Louisiana Section Scholarship Award c/o Karen J. Blakemore Phelps Dunbar, LLP PO Box 4412 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-4412
3. If you would like a written confirmation that your complete package was received on time, please provide an e-mail address or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Electronic Instructions:
1. Have your major professor or department head e-mail your letter of recommendation in PDF directly to the e-mail address below.
2. E-mail the completed package with all application components in PDF to:
Karen J. Blakemore Phelps Dunbar, LLP
Karen.blakemore@phelps.com
3. A reply e-mail will be sent upon receipt.
Eligibility: Individuals must meet the following minimum requirements to be eligible for award consideration:
1. Must be a full time student attending a college or university or law school located within the geographical region of the section. (Louisiana and the Sabine River Region of Eastern Texas)
2. Must be at least a Junior and no higher than Master's level graduate student during the year of the scholarship award (Fall 2011 and Spring 2012).
3. Must have at least two semesters (or three quarters) of schooling remaining at the time of the award (Minimum Fall 2011 and Spring 2012).
4. Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with the major in engineering, physical or natural science, or public health. (Note: Those pursuing a degree in computer science are not eligible.)
5. Must show through course work, projects, personal interest, etc., a desire to promote air pollution control and/or solid or hazardous waste management.
6. Must have at least an overall 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 including all coursework through the last completed semester.
7. Must be interviewed by Louisiana Section representatives. The interview will be scheduled by the Section after the application deadline.
8. The winning applicant should attend the meeting in May to receive the scholarship award.
Application: Application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 25, 2011 to be considered. Only complete applications received on or before the deadline will be considered. Applications sent via e-mail to the contact listed below are acceptable if all application components are submitted in Portable Document Format (PDF). Receipt of electronic submittals cannot be guaranteed should technical difficulties arise. Facsimile transmittals are not acceptable. The following application components should be submitted:
Section 1: General Application Information Sheet
Complete the attached general application information sheet.
Section 2: Résumé
Enclose a one to two page resume emphasizing career interests and goals.
Section 3: Interest and Award Statement
Provide a one to two page statement of your interest in the environmental field. Describe how the award will be applied.
Section 4: Transcript
Supply a current official copy of your college or law school transcript.
Section 5: Recommendation
Supply a letter of recommendation from your major professor or department head which should be returned to you in a sealed envelope. The envelope should be signed across the seal by the person submitting the recommendation. As an alternative, an e-mail can be sent from the major professor or department head directly to the contact listed below. A recommendation letter in PDF may also be sent from the person providing the recommendation directly to the contact listed below.
Section 6: Current Financial Awards
Provide a list of all financial awards, including their amounts and basis for selection (need or merit), currently being received or expected to be received during the year of the scholarship award (Fall 2011 and Spring 2012). The amount of tuition for a full year of school should also be included.
Selection Process: Awards will be made on the basis of academic record, plan of study, career goals, recommendations, and financial status without consideration of sex, race, national origin, age, or physical disability. The Scholarship Awards Committee reviews all applications received and its decision is final. Announcement of the scholarship awards will be made in May.
Mailing Instructions:
1. Attach the sealed envelope with the Letter of Recommendation to your packet.
2. Send the completed package to:
Louisiana Section Scholarship Award c/o Karen J. Blakemore Phelps Dunbar, LLP PO Box 4412 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-4412
3. If you would like a written confirmation that your complete package was received on time, please provide an e-mail address or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Electronic Instructions:
1. Have your major professor or department head e-mail your letter of recommendation in PDF directly to the e-mail address below.
2. E-mail the completed package with all application components in PDF to:
Karen J. Blakemore Phelps Dunbar, LLP
Karen.blakemore@phelps.com
3. A reply e-mail will be sent upon receipt.
Temporary Fishery Technician Positions - Annapolis, MD
Position Title: Biological Science Technician - Fisheries
Agency/Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Maryland Fishery Resources Office - Annapolis, MD
Number of Vacancies: 4
Position Start Date: April 1, 2011 (April is mandatory start, we are not able to delay start date for students to finish school in May)
Duration: Not To Exceed 6 Months
Responsibilities: This position provides technical assistance to staff biologists with collecting American shad eggs during the spring spawning run on the Potomac River and conducting fish survey work in the Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries. Field work may include gillnetting adult American shad, seining and electrofishing for snakehead fish, and radio tracking sturgeon.
Other Information: No housing is provided with this position; frequent evening work will be required
Qualifications: see job posting on www.usajobs.opm.gov
Salary: $14.59/hr (GS-04)
Closing Date: 2/17/11
Need more information? Contact: Sheila_Eyler@fws.gov
How to apply: www.usajobs.opm.gov, job announcement number: PH-NM-11-429415
Agency/Location: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Maryland Fishery Resources Office - Annapolis, MD
Number of Vacancies: 4
Position Start Date: April 1, 2011 (April is mandatory start, we are not able to delay start date for students to finish school in May)
Duration: Not To Exceed 6 Months
Responsibilities: This position provides technical assistance to staff biologists with collecting American shad eggs during the spring spawning run on the Potomac River and conducting fish survey work in the Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries. Field work may include gillnetting adult American shad, seining and electrofishing for snakehead fish, and radio tracking sturgeon.
Other Information: No housing is provided with this position; frequent evening work will be required
Qualifications: see job posting on www.usajobs.opm.gov
Salary: $14.59/hr (GS-04)
Closing Date: 2/17/11
Need more information? Contact: Sheila_Eyler@fws.gov
How to apply: www.usajobs.opm.gov, job announcement number: PH-NM-11-429415
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Environmental Justice Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting grant applications for $1.2 million in funding to support projects designed to research, educate, empower and enable communities to understand and address local health and environmental issues. Eligible applicants from non-profit, faith-based and tribal organizations working in the community of the proposed project are encouraged to apply.
Environmental Justice Small Grants funding is available for two categories of projects:
40 grants of up to $25,000 each to support projects that address a community’s local environmental issues through collaborative partnerships, and;
four grants of up to $50,000 each to gather better science on the environmental and health impacts of exposure to multiple sources of pollution in communities.
Environmental justice means the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race or income, in the environmental decision-making process. Environmental justice issues often involve multiple sources of contamination, like pollution from several industrial facilities within one neighborhood, environmental hazards at the workplace or home, or contamination resulting from the consumption of fish or other subsistence food.
Environmental contamination can lead to costly health risks and can discourage investments and development in low-income, minority, and indigenous communities disproportionately impacted by pollution. Understanding the impacts of multiple environmental risks can help communities develop more effective solutions to their environmental and health concerns.
More information on eligibility and how to apply: http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/resources/publications/grants/ej-smgrants-rfp-2011.pdf
More information on the Environmental Justice Small Grant program: http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/grants/ej-smgrants.html
Environmental Justice Small Grants funding is available for two categories of projects:
40 grants of up to $25,000 each to support projects that address a community’s local environmental issues through collaborative partnerships, and;
four grants of up to $50,000 each to gather better science on the environmental and health impacts of exposure to multiple sources of pollution in communities.
Environmental justice means the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race or income, in the environmental decision-making process. Environmental justice issues often involve multiple sources of contamination, like pollution from several industrial facilities within one neighborhood, environmental hazards at the workplace or home, or contamination resulting from the consumption of fish or other subsistence food.
Environmental contamination can lead to costly health risks and can discourage investments and development in low-income, minority, and indigenous communities disproportionately impacted by pollution. Understanding the impacts of multiple environmental risks can help communities develop more effective solutions to their environmental and health concerns.
More information on eligibility and how to apply: http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/resources/publications/grants/ej-smgrants-rfp-2011.pdf
More information on the Environmental Justice Small Grant program: http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/grants/ej-smgrants.html
Research related to native vegetation
Research Services is currently putting together an appropriation request for funding. Although the federal government has announced no funding for federal appropriations for the next 5 year, this has happened before and only lasted one year. If the ban is lifted early, we would like to have this request already submitted. We are soliciting projects from the agriculture and natural resource areas to include as part of the appropriation request. This request would be for funding for research related to native vegetation, but would not have to be exclusive to native vegetation. Janet is very open and interested in involving as many different people and ideas as possible. The larger the number of angles approaching the central issue (native vegetation) the better the chance of funding and funding at higher levels. Budgets could include funding for costs of labor, supplies, equipment, sample analysis, travel for data collection and professional meetings, etc. For the current appropriation request, Janet would only need a brief (about 1 page) project description, preferably in laymen terms (it will be read by congressional delegation, probably not scientist/agriculture related folks). She will also need an approximate total dollar amount requested for the individual project(not a full budget). If selected, more in depth project descriptions and budgets would be needed in the future. Janet would need the one page project description and total budget estimate by February 12th. Janet and/or I would be happy to talk or meet with anyone that would like more information or would like to submit a project proposal. Feel free to e-mail me at crichmond@mcneese.edu, or call me at 475-3059 or 764-4822. Janet's e-mail address is jwoolman@mcneese.edu. Her phone number is 475-5125.
Volunteer opportunities on fish trapping/videosurvey-NOAA
The SouthEast Fishery-Independent Survey (SEFIS; based in Beaufort, NC) is gearing up for its second field season and is looking for volunteers. SEFIS works closely with another fishery-independent survey out of South Carolina (MARMAP) to index the abundance of a variety of economically important reef species ('snapper-grouper complex') using baited chevron traps and underwater video. The survey area is broad, extending from Cape Hatteras, NC, to the north and Port St. Lucie, FL, to the south. We primarily sample hardbottom habitats between 20 and 70 m depth - continental shelf and slope habitats.
Our cruises are a great opportunity to add marine experience to your resume. Cruises are typically 8 - 12 days in duration, and occur aboard the R/V Savannah based out of the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography in Savannah, Georgia. Work days are typically 12 hours, and primary work duties include baiting and rigging chevron traps, deploying and retrieving cameras and traps, sorting, measuring, and counting fish caught in traps, and removing biological samples (otoliths, reproductive tissues) from priority species. Food and berth space will be provided. No prior experience is necessary – all that’s needed is an ability to work hard in sometimes difficult working conditions (rough seas, rain, etc.).
Our tentative cruise schedule aboard the R/V Savannah for 2011 is as follows:
1. 26 April - 5 May (10 days)
2. 24 June - 1 July (8 days)
3. 18 July - 29 July (12 days)
4. 16 August - 25 August (10 days)
5. 13 September - 22 September (10 days)
If you are interested in any of these cruises, please email me (nate.bacheler@noaa.gov) with your contact information and cruise choice(s). We can only accommodate 1–2 volunteers per cruise, so those contacting me first will have top priority.
We also may have research cruises aboard a NOAA ship, but that schedule is still being developed – I will send another message once that schedule is finalized.
Please email or call me with any questions. Thanks,
Nate Bacheler
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nate bacheler
research fish biologist
noaa fisheries
101 pivers island road
beaufort, nc 28516
252.838.0825
nate.bacheler@noaa.gov
Our cruises are a great opportunity to add marine experience to your resume. Cruises are typically 8 - 12 days in duration, and occur aboard the R/V Savannah based out of the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography in Savannah, Georgia. Work days are typically 12 hours, and primary work duties include baiting and rigging chevron traps, deploying and retrieving cameras and traps, sorting, measuring, and counting fish caught in traps, and removing biological samples (otoliths, reproductive tissues) from priority species. Food and berth space will be provided. No prior experience is necessary – all that’s needed is an ability to work hard in sometimes difficult working conditions (rough seas, rain, etc.).
Our tentative cruise schedule aboard the R/V Savannah for 2011 is as follows:
1. 26 April - 5 May (10 days)
2. 24 June - 1 July (8 days)
3. 18 July - 29 July (12 days)
4. 16 August - 25 August (10 days)
5. 13 September - 22 September (10 days)
If you are interested in any of these cruises, please email me (nate.bacheler@noaa.gov) with your contact information and cruise choice(s). We can only accommodate 1–2 volunteers per cruise, so those contacting me first will have top priority.
We also may have research cruises aboard a NOAA ship, but that schedule is still being developed – I will send another message once that schedule is finalized.
Please email or call me with any questions. Thanks,
Nate Bacheler
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nate bacheler
research fish biologist
noaa fisheries
101 pivers island road
beaufort, nc 28516
252.838.0825
nate.bacheler@noaa.gov
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