GOMF-NOAA Community-based Restoration ProgramFunding Opportunity

The Gulf of Mexico Community-based Restoration Partnership (GCRP) with NOAA's Restoration Center has released the 2011 RFP to fund on-the-ground projects to restore marine, estuarine, and riparian habitats to benefit living marine resources and to provide educational and social benefits by significantly involving the community.

Due date for the proposal is September 15, 2011.  Project funding levels typically fall within the range of $50,000 - $100,000.  I know many of you already have good project ideas and I'd like to encourage you to put a proposal together for this funding round.

Please see the attached RFP and please feel free to contact me with any questions or project ideas. 

Thanks,
Meg

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Meg Goecker

NOAA Restoration Center

101 Bienville Blvd.

Dauphin Island, AL 36528;

Cell: 251-243-2200

Office: 251-861-2141 ext7509

Email: meg.goecker@noaa.gov

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Science Director, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana

Science Director Job Description

The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) is currently seeking a applications for the position of Science Director.  The Science Director is responsible for providing a clear understanding and unbiased interpretation of the latest scientific and technical information for use by CRCL.  The Science Director must be a motivated, broad-thinking scientist who has the ability to engage scientists and engineers in a broad range of expertise, such as hydrology, ecology, modeling, engineering, geology, etc.  The Science Director is also responsible for collaboration between science and technical expertise and policy makers. 

The Science Director reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for providing the Executive Director and other staff with accurate and reliable scientific and technical information, to help establish CRCL advocacy positions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of master’s degree, preferably in an ecological or engineering field, and/or five years of experience in scientific research, coastal restoration, or other relevant field.  A doctorate’s degree is preferred. 
• Must have a knowledge of scientific and engineering principles and statistics
• Knowledge of coastal restoration planning and programs (CWPPRA, Coast2050, LCA, State Master Plan, LaCPR, CIAP)
• Knowledge of regulatory programs (NEPA, Section 404 of CWA, Coastal Use Permits, etc)
• Must be able to develop raw data, synthesize information, draw conclusions and communicate scientific findings for public consumption.
• Excellent people skills, written and verbal communication.

Duties:

• Assist the Executive Director and partner organizations with policy issues and legislative affairs by providing scientific information and data as requested.
• Participate, critique and comment on coastal planning and implementation initiatives by the State of Louisiana, federal agencies and local governments
• Monitor regulatory programs and NEPA compliance for important coastal projects and large-scale wetland impacts
• Develop avenues and events to facilitate the exchange of information and work with CRCL staff to plan workshops and conferences.
• Develop relationship with leading experts to provide facts and expert opinions when needed

·         Collaborate with scientists and universities to facilitate the development of science and technology and incorporate into the planning and implementation of projects

• Work with CRCL staff and Board of Directors to incorporate the latest science and technology into position papers and communicate this information to the public

·         Developing restoration or science-based proposals and applying for funding and grants
·         Conduct scientific research on specific topics affecting the coast, as needed or requested by the Executive Director
·         Work with partners to incorporate the latest science and technology into the planning process
·         Developing reports and presentations

• Recruit, train and manage science interns

Qualified candidates can submit a resume and cover letter to Amy at amyt@crcl.org.

Stormwater Treatment workshop

***Please share this workshop announcement with others who may be interested in attending.***

Workshop Announcement!

Beyond Pipe & Pond

A Research Based Approach to Stormwater Treatment Selection

Mississippi

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

GRAND BAY NERR, 6005 BAYOU HERON RD., MOSS POINT, MS 39562

~OR~

Alabama

Thursday, August 25, 2011

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WEEKS BAY NERR, 11525 US HIGHWAY 98, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532

Overview

This one-day workshop features science based, technical information and research results related to the design and performance of stormwater treatment systems. It was developed for engineers and other professionals involved in the development or review of stormwater treatment designs, such as individuals from private consulting firms, public works departments, and planning offices.

Workshop Goal

Improve your ability to choose the stormwater treatment system or combination of systems that can achieve water quality targets in compliance with current and impending regulations, while at the same time effectively matching peak flows and reducing runoff volume.

What You'll Learn

Participation in this workshop will help you to....

aUnderstand the latest stormwater treatment system performance data from the University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center;

aUse this information to overcome technical barriers to effective design;

aUse understanding of system performance to address both water quality and quantity;

aCritique existing stormwater site designs for their ability to maximize performance.

You will explore how differences in the design and function of stormwater treatment systems can impact their ability to meet common engineering targets for stormwater management. The efficacy of connecting systems in treatment trains for targeted pollutant removal will be covered. You will have a chance to apply what you learn about system design and performance as you critically assess three professional site designs.

Cost

The workshop fee is $150.00 and includes all course materials and lunch.

Pre-Registration Required

To register for the Mississippi workshop,  visit us online at: https://www.events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=8654

To register for the Alabama workshop,  visit us online at: https://www.events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=8655

Questions? Please contact:

For the workshop in Mississippi: Avia Huisman, avia.huisman@dmr.ms.gov

For the workshop in Alabama: Michael Shelton, michael.shelton@dcnr.alabama.gov 

Avia Huisman

Coastal Training Program Coordinator

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

6005 Bayou Heron Road

Moss Point, MS 39562-8097

(w) 228.475.7047

(f) 228.475.8097

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force meeting

On Tuesday, August 30, 2011, the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task
Force will hold a meeting in Biloxi, MS. The meeting will further the
task force’s ongoing commitment to supporting the conservation and
restoration of resilient and healthy ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico.
It will be held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT and is open to the public.

On October 5, 2010, President Obama issued Executive Order 13554 to
create the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, continuing the
administration's ongoing commitment to the Gulf region. The task force
works to integrate federal restoration efforts with those of local
stakeholders and state and tribal governments, and to facilitate
accountability and support throughout the restoration process. View the
President’s executive order:
www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2010/10/05/executive-order-gulf-coast-ecosystem-restoration-task-force
.

     WHO:       Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force

     WHAT:     Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Meeting

     WHEN:     August 30, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT

     WHERE:   Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
                     2350 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39531-4914

To pre-register for this meeting; please go to this link,
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e4aekwljefe91ecc&llr=lpkzsjfab
Pre-registration will close on August 27, 2011.  On-site registration
will be available on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 starting at 7 a.m. CT.

The meeting space is fully accessible.  If you have special needs or
require translation, please let us know. For more information on the
task force or to pre-register for this meeting, please visit
www.epa.gov/gulfcoasttaskforce.  We will continue to update this website
with future announcements and important information.

To receive automatic updates, email the task force at
GulfCoastTaskForce@epa.gov.

Meeting agenda to follow.

SEA GRANT EXTENSION COASTAL PROCESSES SPECIALIST

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

S.C. SEA GRANT EXTENSION COASTAL PROCESSES SPECIALIST

The Coastal Carolina University Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland and Wetland Studies and the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium are seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as their Coastal Processes Extension Specialist, a joint position headquartered on the campus of Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

The S.C. Sea Grant Coastal Processes Extension Specialist will design, plan and implement extension education programs for coastal communities on topics including coastal erosion, sand resources, storm surge, sea level rise, rip currents, coastal and marine spatial mapping, off-shore energy development, and other non-living coastal and marine resources management issues.

The Coastal Processes Extension Specialist will also collaborate with Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies faculty on community-focused research related to the issues above. The specialist will translate and extend the results of this research for the use of non-scientists in decision making processes.

Specific Duties

• Design, plan, implement and evaluate Extension programming on topics as listed above.
• Assess the needs of client groups and develops solutions.
• Work with research faculty at BCCMWS and other Consortium institutions to develop and implement interdisciplinary community-focused research and extension projects.
• Plan, promote and conduct seminars, workshops and meetings.
• Give formal and informal presentations to business and community groups, and at conferences and workshops.
• Develop grant proposals to fund applied research and extension projects.
• Prepare and submit performance reports, statistical analyses and financial data.
• Travel throughout the S.C. coastal zone to meet and interact with client groups.
• Work as a member of the S.C. Sea Grant Extension Program team, performing team and other related duties as required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Master of Science or equivalent in Coastal Engineering, Coastal Geology, Geological or Physical Oceanography, or related field. Strong computer and communication skills (written and oral) required. Community-focused research and/or Extension experience preferred. Must possess working, technical and practical knowledge of coastal erosion, storm surge, sea level rise, rip currents, coastal and marine spatial mapping, off-shore energy development, and/or other non-living coastal and marine resources management issues.

Key Job Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in grant writing;
• High level of analytical, organizational and planning skills;
• Ability to work independently, and as a part of a team;
• Ability to interpret research-based information for non-science audiences;
• Effective oral and written communication skills; and
• Fluency in computer and communications technology (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database, web, GIS, visualization, and presentation applications).

Reporting

The Coastal Processes Extension Specialist is employed by Coastal Carolina University, and reports to the Director of the Center for Marine and Wetland Studies and to the Sea Grant Extension Program Leader. Annual plans of work and formal job evaluations are developed and conducted jointly.

Location: Center for Marine and Wetland Studies, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C.

For more information

South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium www.scseagrant.org

Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies http://bcmw.coastal.edu/

To Apply:

Interested applicants must complete an on-line application http://jobs.coastal.edu which will include submitting a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin in August, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Green Collar Association

Good one to keep an eye on.

Education Coordinator

GTM National Estuarine Research Reserve is currently accepting applications for its vacant Education Coordinator position (position# 37020557). The job announcement and application process can be found online at peoplefirst.myflorida.com

HOW TO APPLY:  All interested applicants must submit a State of Florida job Application online at peoplefirst.myflorida.com . In addition to applying online, applicants must submit a resume and letter of interest, which clearly demonstrates how the applicants previous work experience and training is applicable to the major duties of this position, postmarked by the deadline date to Janet Zimmerman, Assistant Manager, GTMNERR, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications is July 20, 2011.

Gulf of Mexico Alliance & Hypoxia Task Force

REGISTRATION REMINDER!

Joint Meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance   &   Hypoxia Task Force August 2 - 4, 2011  The Westin Canal Place New Orleans, LA

Please take a moment to register for the Joint Meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance & Hypoxia Task Force (a.k.a., All Hands Meeting)!  Links to online event registration and hotel reservations are located at the website below as well as a Schedule of Events and conference agenda.  

Online registration:  Gulf of Mexico Alliance website

Louisiana's 2012 Coastal Master Plan

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has announced a series of regional community meetings to share information about Louisiana's 2012 Coastal Master Plan. Over the next few months, we will be developing the draft plan. So now is the time to come offer your ideas and learn about the state's work. Join us as we make hard choices to secure our coast's future.

AUGUST 31 - Wednesday
Lake Charles Civic Center, Contraband Room
900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA
5:00pm Open House
5:30pm Meeting

Basics of the Basin Research Symposium

Announcement and Call for Papers
BASICS OF THE BASIN RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Commemorating 10 Years of Research!

A special session with be held to discuss the 2011 Bonnet Carre Spillway opening and the Mississippi River flood,  Co-sponsored by OCPR

Research Summary deadline is July 22, 2011 More information: http://www2.selu.edu/orgs/pbrp/BasicsoftheBasin2011.html
John Lopez 504 421-7348 johnlopez@pobox.com   or Nick Norton 985  549-2923 nnorton@selu.edu

Meeting Date:   October 27-29, 2011
Location: Southeastern Louisiana University Campus in Hammond, LA
Co-Hosted by:
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF) University of Southeastern Louisiana - Pontchartrain Basin Research Program (PBRP) Pontchartrain Restoration Program (PRP) United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pontchartrain Research Committee (PRC) US Geological Survey Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration (OCPR) Tulane University

Natural Resource Specialist I-II-III/Hatchery Biologist

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department invites qualified applicants for the Natural Resource Specialist I-II-III/Hatchery Biologist position at our Sea Center Texas Hatchery in Lake Jackson, TX. For more information on Sea Center Texas, please see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/ .

We are accepting applications and other required documents from candidates for this position until further notice (Note: this position is open until further notice, meaning it could close at any time). This position is open as the incumbent has been promoted. Please find the abridged job description immediately following. Please forward this to others as you see fit. Interested folks may contact Mr. Shane Bonnot, hiring manager, with any questions.

Technician I-II/Hatchery Technician

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department invites qualified applicants for the Fish and Wildlife Technician I-II/Hatchery Technician position at our Perry R. Bass Research Center near Palacios. For more information on the Bass Research Center, please see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/management/hatcheries/prb.phtml

We are accepting applications and other required documents from candidates for this position until further notice (Note: this position is open until further notice, meaning it could close at any time). Please find the abridged job description immediately following. While we have shared this information with Dr. Allyse Ferrara, please forward this to others as you see fit. Interested folks may contact Mr. Paul Cason, hiring manager, with any questions.

Science Director, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana

In order to further our mission to restore and protect a sustainable coastal Louisiana, the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) is currently seeking a dynamic, experienced professional to serve as the Science Director. The Science Director is responsible for providing a clear understanding and unbiased interpretation of the latest scientific and technical information for use by CRCL.  The Science Director must be a motivated, broad-thinking scientist who has the ability to engage scientists and engineers in a broad range of expertise, such as hydrology, ecology, modeling, engineering, geology, etc.  The Science Director is also responsible for collaboration between science and technical expertise and policy makers.  Click here for more information.  Qualified candidates can submit a resume and cover letter to amyt@crcl.org.