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This position serves as program coordinator for the Stewardship Goal Implementation Team and facilitates coordination and engagement among non-governmental organizations and local, state and federal agencies to achieve goals and outcomes set through the Chesapeake Bay Program’s (CBP) 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement and Executive Order 13508 — Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration. The CBP…
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This is a full-time TERM position located in the National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office. The primary focus of the position is to initiate an educational and programmatic outreach project benefiting the NPS Chesapeake Gateways & WaterTrails Network and the Chesapeake Bay Program. The incumbent will be responsible for: assessing current Chesapeake stewardship-related curriculum and…
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Citizens and local officials work on developing an action plan for conserving and increasing urban trees in Cumberland MD, part of an on-going city initiative to set a tree canopy goal and take steps toward achieving it.
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This spreadsheet displays responses to an on-line survey evaluating the effectiveness of the 011509 Forest Conservation on-line conference.
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Draft status report using common template for January 15 web conference
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Draft status update for January 15 web conference
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Use this powerpoint format as a template for producing your Work Group status reports. Save the file with a new name for your work group and upload that new file to the January 15 Web Conference folder.
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A great presentation on why Generation Y is not engaged with NASA and what to do about it. The principles may be very germane to engagement with watershed conservation & restoration.
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This is a communications strategy planning tool produced by Spitfires Strategies
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Various working drafts on a common story or theme for forest conservation.
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This is a draft document for conveying the Forest Campaign Work Group’s suggested approach on developing stories to motivate forest conservation.
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Story: Because of NASA, we can calculate roughly how many trees we have on Earth. Trees, both leafy and otherwise, reflect sunshine in very particular patterns, making it possible for satellites to map and computers to count strips of land where trees are. Biologists can then sample those places — forests, suburbs, city parks, even…
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Powerpoint file of materials for group conference call.
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Powerpoint file of materials for group conference call
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Meeting materials for 12-05-08 Campaign WG Call
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Includes description and various materials from 2008 Forest Conservation Summit. Hosted by The Conservation Fund
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An extensive on-line searchable research library for practical and scholarly explorations of innovative land use laws, regulations, and practices. Gaining Ground Information Database is a project of the Land Use Law Center’s Joint Program of Land Use Studies through which it conducts programs outside New York State in conjunction with institutional partners such as university…
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Powerpoint file of meeting materials for group conference call
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During the plenary session of the Chesapeake Forest Conservation Summit, participants identified six initiatives and associated work groups for follow-up action. This document sets out the charge for each of the six groups and provides additional guidance for the group conveners.
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Dummy template for illustrative area descriptions in prospectus.
Initial rough notes from May 9/10 working session on concepts for draft prospectus.
This is the text of an email to focus group attendees that also includes a brief summary of key themes from the sessions.
Current schedule and task list for James segment planning process
Two page background sheet on segment planning process.
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Initial briefing paper outlining background, methodology and issues for citizen stewardship tracking.
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Initial briefing paper outlining background, methodology and issues for land conservation tracking.
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Initial paper outlining background, methodology and issues for tracking the public access outcome.
Prospectus for the Watershed Land Conservation Priority System developed through 11/8/10 Action Team meeting.
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Presentation used for final briefings on action plan
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Provides a summary of the ratings and comments for the workshop overall and each session.
People attend the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States on the National Mall January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) Source: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_inauguration_of_president.html.
Civilian Conservation Corps at an experimental farm in Beltsville, Maryland in 1933.
Presentations for workshop are included in the group’s resources, but are accessible through this link.
This is the mountaintop removal website described by Mary Anne Hitt during her keynote at the 2008 CWF.
Presentation on capital campaigns by Vollie Melson, director of major gifts for CBF.
Aimee Weldon on Conservation Registry
A pdf of Eric Eckl’s CWF presentation
Presentation for Organizing a Campaign. Prepared by Midwest Academy.
Presentation for Organizing a Campaign. Prepared by Midwest Academy.
Presentation for session 4C. Prepared & copyrighted by Midwest Academy
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Link to Google Docs site for accessing financial assistance programs spreadsheet.
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This is the Google Docs spreadsheet used for producing the final action plan published in 093010.
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Final set of slides for briefing on action plan
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Go to this link to access and use the on-line version of the action plan spreadsheet.
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Briefing paper and detailed schedule for action plan development
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Final document May 12 2010
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Gatekeeper final edits incorporating agency comments
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A short set of DOT actions which need distribution to appropriate location
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Current draft of land conservation and public access actions in narrative format.
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Outlines proposed approach to organize for the February 1-5 Summit at NCTC
This is the final November 23, 2009 version of the 2023e report.
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This is the final November 23, 2009 version of the 2023e report.
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These are consolidated slides for use by presenters at the November 4 DoD sponsored colloquium. Contact Amy Alton if questions.
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Revised draft version of 202e report provided to OMB on 10/27/09.
Revised draft version of 202e report provided to OMB on 10/27/09.
Spreadsheet of budget information for submission to OMB on 10/26/2009. Prepared by EPA – Tim Fontaine
Spreadsheet of budget information for submission to OMB on 10/26/2009. Prepared by EPA – Tim Fontaine
Spreadsheet of budget information for submission to OMB on 10/26/2009. Prepared by EPA – Tim Fontaine
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Spreadsheet of budget information for submission to OMB on 10/26/2009. Prepared by EPA – Tim Fontaine
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Build It and They Will Come: Engaging Communities in Environmental Action.
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This is part 4 of a 4 part ppt file (converted to pdf) used by Peter Mitchell for the Social Marketing sessions.
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This is part 3 of a 4 part ppt file (converted to pdf) used by Peter Mitchell for the Social Marketing sessions.
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This is part 2 of a 4 part ppt file (converted to pdf) used by Peter Mitchell for the Social Marketing sessions.
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This is part 1 of a 4 part ppt file (converted to pdf) used by Peter Mitchell for the Social Marketing sessions.
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This is one portion of the 4C social marketing session.
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Powerpoint file of session 4b on communications planning. Travis Loop, presenter.
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One of three presentations for session 4A
List of next steps for revising 202e report and implementing certain actions.
This is the Word version of the draft 202e report (formated and final). Use pdf version for distribution; not this file.
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This is the draft version of the report, finalized and formatted for public release on 09-09-09.
This is the draft version of the report, finalized and formatted for public release on 09-09-09.
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Contains final version of 202e draft prior to formatting (5:30 pm 9/4/09)
Contains final version of 202e draft prior to formatting and OMB review(5:30 pm 9/4/09)
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Drafted by Aileen Smith at request of Editorial Board.
Drafted by Aileen Smith at request of Editorial Board.
Drafted by Aileen Smith at request of Editorial Board.
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Drafted by Aileen Smith at request of Editorial Board.
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This draft version of the 202e report is for internal review by report team members and FOD members only.
This draft version of the 202e report is for internal review by report team members and FOD members only. The draft will continue to be revised.
Includes many comments and suggested revisions.
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Agenda and Briefing Materials for 082109 FLC Meeting
Agenda for Our Valuable Resources session in September.
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This is a suggested format for providing the short summaries on each report for pre-briefing.
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Proposed agenda for FLC meeting, with notes for FOD members.
Draft detailed narrative of presentation. Drafted by Bev McMillan
John M’s version of 8/10 with JLD edits as of 9:30 PM on 8/11
Includes both recommendations from workshop, ELI and other suggestions. Use for master sorting and amending.
Excel file containing transcripts of recommendations developed at the July 29 workshop.
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Detailed schedule developed by Aileen Smith for tracking key dates associated with section 203 report schedule.
Final CEQ Briefing Agenda and Advance Materials approved at 7/23/09 FOD Meeting
Final CEQ Briefing Agenda and Advance Materials approved at 7/23/09 FOD Meeting
Final CEQ Briefing Agenda and Advance Materials approved at 7/23/09 FOD Meeting
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Final CEQ Briefing Agenda and Advance Materials approved at 7/23/09 FOD Meeting
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Summary of PSC comments compiled by Carin Bisland based on discussion at 7/22/09 meeting. Not for public distribution.
Summary of PSC comments compiled by Carin Bisland based on discussion at 7/22/09 meeting. Not for public distribution.
Summary of PSC comments compiled by Carin Bisland based on discussion at 7/22/09 meeting. Not for public distribution.
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Summary of PSC comments compiled by Carin Bisland based on discussion at 7/22/09 meeting. Not for public distribution.
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Includes principles and framework developed for June FLC meeting.
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Contains questions and comments posted during 7/17/09 PSC Pre-brief call
Contains questions and comments posted during 7/17/09 PSC Pre-brief call
Contains questions and comments posted during 7/17/09 PSC Pre-brief call
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Contains questions and comments posted during 7/17/09 PSC Pre-brief call
Includes all updated slides from 202 report teams as of 6:30 PM 7/16.
Includes all updated slides from 202 report teams as of 6:30 PM 7/16.
Includes all updated slides from 202 report teams as of 6:30 PM 7/16.
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Includes all updated slides from 202 report teams as of 6:30 PM 7/16.
This table of state consultation contacts was generated from PSC member responses to the recent request for contacts.
This table of state consultation contacts was generated from PSC member responses to the recent request for contacts.
This table of state consultation contacts was generated from PSC member responses to the recent request for contacts.
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This table of state consultation contacts was generated from PSC member responses to the recent request for contacts.
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Working presentation outline drafted by Bev McMillan.
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Ppt version of final management structure and schedule for development of 203 strategy. Approved at 070909 FOD Meeting.
Final management structure and schedule for development of 203 strategy. Approved at 070809 FOD Meeting.
Final management structure and schedule for development of 203 strategy. Approved at 070809 FOD Meeting.
Final management structure and schedule for development of 203 strategy. Approved at 070809 FOD Meeting.
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Final management structure and schedule for development of 203 strategy. Approved at 070909 FOD Meeting.
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Use this template (by modifying 202e entries) for submitting your 202 PSC pre-brief material by COB 7/15 to Matt Robinson.
Use this template (by modifying 202e entries) for submitting your 202 PSC pre-brief material by COB 7/15 to Matt Robinson.
Use this template (by modifying 202e entries) for submitting your 202 PSC pre-brief material by COB 7/15 to Matt Robinson.
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Use this template (by modifying 202e entries) for submitting your 202 PSC pre-brief material by COB 7/15 to Matt Robinson.
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Agenda and all linked pre-read materials for 070609 team meeting
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Proposed schedule and process for 203 strategy.
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Outlines options for how to address comments on 202 reports.
Definition of audience and objectives for aquaculture presentation.
Text and graphics compiled by Sumia Ahmad to support development of climate change presentation.
Link to example of overall strategy document from Great Lakes.
Link to example of overall strategy document from Great Lakes.
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Link to example of overall strategy document from Great Lakes.
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Diagram drafted by Peyton Robertson, Jim Edward, Aileen Smith and Jonathan Doherty to outline structure for managing 203 drafting process. It will be supplemented by a proposed schedule and process for 203 strategy drafting.
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Describes report and provides initial general outline of major components.
Describes report and provides initial general outline of major components.
Agenda, charge, draft report components and major steps for landscape part of report.
This is a table of landscape and ecosystem categories, definitions and prioritization/recognition schemes.
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Powerpoint to be used by Jim Edwards and Jeff Lape during 062509 FLC Meeting
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Includes: (1) Principles for Section 202 Reports; (2)Straw Conceptual Framework for Section 203 Coordinated Implementation Strategy and (3) Generalized Timeline for Executive Order
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Names for the FLC, Senior Executive Group and Federal Office Directors
This table provides team member contact information for all agencies for each of the 202 reports.
This table provides team member contact information for all agencies for each of the 202 reports.
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This table provides team member contact information for all agencies for each of the 202 reports.
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This template is to be used for collecting public access information as outlined in the public access information request.
This template is to be used for collecting public access information as outlined in the public access information request.
This file outlines the information request to federal agencies for meeting the requirements of 202e on public access.
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This file outlines the information request to federal agencies for meeting the requirements of 202e on public access.
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Ppt briefing covering CBP, EO and NPS roles and actions.
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This powerpoint includes slides providing background on the CBP and basic elements of the Chesapeake Bay Executive order
Completed table of contact information for NPS
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Completed table of contact information for NPS
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Completed table of basic information on 202e report
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This document outlines proposed approach to section 203 implementation strategy and roles and responsibilities.
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061109 Memo from Preston Bryant and Bill Early to PSC Members re Consultation on Executive Order
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Draft work plan for monitoring team for developing 202 report.
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Template for providing key basic information on each section 202 report. After completing send file and/or load to appropriate 202 report folder.
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Template for providing agency contact information for the Executive Order. When completed, send or upload as a new document listing agency name in file name.
Draft agenda (detailed version) for July 6 Planning the Direction of your Community
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Copy of June 5 2009 memo from EPA Administrator to Cabinet Secretaries to designate a senior representative for implementing Executive Order.
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Document outlining initial plan of work for accomplishing 202b report and coordinating on other reports
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Contains agenda and all meeting materials for 060409 conference call in powerpoint format.
Initial list of proposed sessions for communications, advocacy and engagement track
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Summary Notes of 052809 FOD Meeting. Distributed by email 052909.
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Word file of Federal Office Directors Group Membership and contact information
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Draft Common Outline for 202 reports; prepared by EPA
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USACE Civil Works Program (that includes such things as baywide oyster restoration, ecosystem restoration, Poplar Island, sediment mgmt, etc) falls within the Directorate of Civil Works (MG Bo Temple) who in turn reports to the Chief of Engineers (Office of the Commander, CECG – LTG Robert L. Van Antwerp). Civil Works Program has a direct…
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This link shows a breakout of the Military Departments. Very important to understand that the USACE and the DoD installations report through different Assistant Secretaries. Under the Secretary of the Army, USACE reports up through the Assistant Secretary for Civil Works (Mr. Woodley). Army installations report through the Assistant Secretary of Installations and Environment (Mr….
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Shows the entire Department of Defense Organization headed by Secretary Gates; Note the various Departments (Army, Navy, Air Force, etc). Under Department of Army, USACE is one of many Army Major Commands.
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Powerpoint with agenda and all materials for 05-28-09 FOD Meeting.
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Powerpoint graphic showing proposed agency roles in the different section 202 reports, as determined at 5/20 FOD meeting
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Published version of Chesapeake Bay Restoration Executive Order
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Listing of positions, individuals and phone numbers for upper level USDA management
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This document is a draft proposal for a civic engagement strategy as part of the Richmond County Comprehensive Planning Process.
This document is a draft proposal for a civic engagement strategy as part of the Richmond County Comprehensive Planning Process.
March 2009 presentation to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on recommendations to address sea level rise.
March 2009 presentation to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on recommendations to address sea level rise.
March 2009 presentation to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on recommendations to address sea level rise.
By ANDREW C. REVKIN Published: April 15, 2009 Evidence from fossil coral reefs in Mexico underlines the potential for a sudden jump in sea levels because of global warming, scientists report in a new study.
By ANDREW C. REVKIN Published: April 15, 2009 Evidence from fossil coral reefs in Mexico underlines the potential for a sudden jump in sea levels because of global warming, scientists report in a new study.
Sarah Newkirk, Zach Ferdaña, Mike Beck presentation on climate change planning for Long Island NY; Delivered to NOAA 4/16/09 by Beck (TNC)
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Here’s a new resource that may be useful to those working on or with green roofs. It is described by the publisher as follows: “The designer’s one-stop resource to green roofs that merges landscape and architecture. Green Roof Systems offers substantive and technical information on living green roofs, and landscapes over structure. It goes beyond…
Notes in this file capture key points made during the group’s 90 minute discussion.
The Limitations to Cost of Community Services Studies by Steven C. Deller, Center for Community Economic Development, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Community Economics Newsletter, February 1999
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The Limitations to Cost of Community Services Studies by Steven C. Deller, Center for Community Economic Development, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Community Economics Newsletter, February 1999
1996 Article from Journal of the Community Development Society, Timothy W. Kelsey. This paper uses information from six PA municipalities to critique a popular method of calculating fiscal impacts of alternative land uses.
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1996 Article from Journal of the Community Development Society, Timothy W. Kelsey. This paper uses information from six PA municipalities to critique a popular method of calculating fiscal impacts of alternative land uses.
PA Land Trust Association collection of articles, case studies and other information on the topic.
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PA Land Trust Association collection of articles, case studies and other information on the topic.
American Farmland Trust, Farmland Information Center fact sheet on cost of community services studies.
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American Farmland Trust, Farmland Information Center fact sheet on cost of community services studies.
By BONNIE ERBE, Scripps Howard News Service, April 12, 2005
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By BONNIE ERBE, Scripps Howard News Service, April 12, 2005
Publication by Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension. This bulletin is intended to help you understand COCS studies and teach you how to conduct a COCS study in your own community. It reviews the results from several Pennsylvania COCS studies and then details the steps involved in conducting such a study. The steps…
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Publication by Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension. This bulletin is intended to help you understand COCS studies and teach you how to conduct a COCS study in your own community. It reviews the results from several Pennsylvania COCS studies and then details the steps involved in conducting such a study. The steps…
Outlines the agenda and discussion materials for the group’s 041509 conference call
Presentation by Zoe Johnson MD DNR Office for a Sustainable Future
Joel Dunn presentation on climate change and the Chesapeake Bay. Note that many of the images require permission for use from The Climate Project.
DNR Presentation to NOAA on coastal priorities, including sections on climate change. 3/20/09
Evaluation results from first VNEMO Webinar.
This is a recorded webinar that provides an introduction to Virginia NEMO. The webinar took place on April 8, 2009.
Changing Oceans,Changing World: Ocean priorities for the Obama Administration and Congress Recommendations from the Joint Ocean Commission initiative April 2009
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Changing Oceans,Changing World: Ocean priorities for the Obama Administration and Congress Recommendations from the Joint Ocean Commission initiative April 2009
New Data Show Rapid Arctic Ice Decline Proportion of Thicker, More Persistent Winter Cover Is the Lowest on Record By Juliet Eilperin and Mary Beth Sheridan Washington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, April 7, 2009; Page A03
New Data Show Rapid Arctic Ice Decline Proportion of Thicker, More Persistent Winter Cover Is the Lowest on Record By Juliet Eilperin and Mary Beth Sheridan Washington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, April 7, 2009; Page A03
New Data Show Rapid Arctic Ice Decline Proportion of Thicker, More Persistent Winter Cover Is the Lowest on Record By Juliet Eilperin and Mary Beth Sheridan Washington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, April 7, 2009; Page A03
Jackie’s original draft as reformatted and revised by JD
This is an outline providing a first broad definition of flow and content of a presentation intended to help prepare local and public land decision-makers for initiating planning and decision-making processes to address the potential impacts of climate change.
This is an outline providing a first broad definition of flow and content of a presentation intended to help prepare local and public land decision-makers for initiating planning and decision-making processes to address the potential impacts of climate change.
This is an outline providing a first broad definition of flow and content of a presentation intended to help prepare local and public land decision-makers for initiating planning and decision-making processes to address the potential impacts of climate change.
Presentation on report – U.S. Climate Change Science Program, Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.1, February 13, 2009, EPA/USGS/NOAA
Presentation on report – U.S. Climate Change Science Program, Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.1, February 13, 2009, EPA/USGS/NOAA
Washingtonpost.com video on Abbott family, and a way of life (waterman life) lost.
Wetlands Protection in the Face of Sea Level Rise: Developing a Local Land Use Tool Kit
Wetlands Protection in the Face of Sea Level Rise: Developing a Local Land Use Tool Kit
Summarizes notes from 12/11 meeting and outlines process, timeline and tasks for project
Inventory: Coastal Communities taking action to Preserve and Sustain Working Waterfronts, Commercial Fishing Operations and Aquaculture Enterprises.
Inventory: Coastal Communities taking action to Preserve and Sustain Working Waterfronts, Commercial Fishing Operations and Aquaculture Enterprises.
Location of pdf containing 2008 National Wildlife Federation report
Location of pdf containing 2008 National Wildlife Federation report
Draft Agenda for “Discovering Links between Richmond County and Chesapeake and Virginia NEMO Technical Modeling Meeting” – Tuesday, 27 January, 2009
Part 2 of the report to the county commission
A Report to the Madison County Planning Commission on county assets. October 2008. Part 1
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Green buildings, as represented by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, are an undisputed market success. In the eight years since the launch of LEED, green has firmly established itself among mainstream leaders in the building sector, representing tens of billions of dollars in value…
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This spreadsheet displays responses to an on-line survey evaluating the effectiveness of the 011509 Forest Conservation on-line conference.
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People attend the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States on the National Mall January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) Source: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_inauguration_of_president.html.
Article by Shep Moon
Article by Shep Moon
Ppt by Ruth Ann Lowery, Attorney-Advisor NOAA GCF on legal authorities and climate change.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), collaborated on this report that discusses the impacts of sea-level rise on the physical characteristics of the coast, on coastal communities, and the habitats that depend on them. The report, Coastal Sensitivity to…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), collaborated on this report that discusses the impacts of sea-level rise on the physical characteristics of the coast, on coastal communities, and the habitats that depend on them. The report, Coastal Sensitivity to…
Also includes separate sheets denoting watermen from mathers. Mathews has 5.5% of the state share of licenses etc.
In Mathews there are 865 permits issued. These 865 permits have income generating potential, but we can’t call each one a “job” or “employment”.
Notes for follow-up actions from meeting. Drafted by Laura Grape.
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Draft status update for January 15 web conference
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Draft status report using common template for January 15 web conference
Copy of on-line dialog that occurred in early December and led to the Rockfish meeting on 12/1708. Prepared by Ed Brandt
The Resilient Coast: Policy frameworks for adapting The Built Environment to climate change and growth in coastal areas of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico
Article from Sea Grant Law & Policy Journal v 1.1 June 2008. Showalter.
DRAFT (internal OCRM) white paper written by a Sea Grant fellow entitled, “Information and Guidelines for Coastal States Adaptation to Climate Change”.
Article from APA website on hazard mitigation planning and comprehensive planning.
Website with links to pdfs containing MD’s climate change strategy. See Chapter 5: “Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Maryland’s Vulnerability to Climate Change Phase I: Sea-level rise and coastal storms”
Series of articles on workshops among journalists and scientists on how better to communicate about climate change
Initial Draft of Elements For Possible Consideration in Presentation on Dealing with Climate Change at the Local Level
Series of articles on workshops among journalists and scientists on how better to communicate about climate change
Website with links to pdfs containing MD’s climate change strategy. See Chapter 5: “Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Maryland’s Vulnerability to Climate Change Phase I: Sea-level rise and coastal storms”
Article from APA website on hazard mitigation planning and comprehensive planning.
DRAFT (internal OCRM) white paper written by a Sea Grant fellow entitled, “Information and Guidelines for Coastal States Adaptation to Climate Change”.
An initial summary of adaptation principles. In the first section, attempts to outline concepts that we may wish to include in our presentation.
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A great presentation on why Generation Y is not engaged with NASA and what to do about it. The principles may be very germane to engagement with watershed conservation & restoration.
Original description of NVRC shoreline and sea level rise project in focal area proposal
Excel spreadsheet with overall NEMO projects for 2009.
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Citizens and local officials work on developing an action plan for conserving and increasing urban trees in Cumberland MD, part of an on-going city initiative to set a tree canopy goal and take steps toward achieving it.
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Citizens and local officials work on developing an action plan for conserving and increasing urban trees in Cumberland MD, part of an on-going city initiative to set a tree canopy goal and take steps toward achieving it.
Summarizes notes from 12/11 meeting and outlines process, timeline and tasks for project
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Use this powerpoint format as a template for producing your Work Group status reports. Save the file with a new name for your work group and upload that new file to the January 15 Web Conference folder.
Article from Sea Grant Law & Policy Journal v 1.1 June 2008. Showalter.
The Resilient Coast: Policy frameworks for adapting The Built Environment to climate change and growth in coastal areas of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico
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Meeting materials for 12-05-08 Campaign WG Call
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This is a communications strategy planning tool produced by Spitfires Strategies
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Story: Because of NASA, we can calculate roughly how many trees we have on Earth. Trees, both leafy and otherwise, reflect sunshine in very particular patterns, making it possible for satellites to map and computers to count strips of land where trees are. Biologists can then sample those places — forests, suburbs, city parks, even…
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This is a draft document for conveying the Forest Campaign Work Group’s suggested approach on developing stories to motivate forest conservation.
This document summarizes the Richmond County scoping meeting held on 11/10/08.
This is a brief summary of the MPPDC Mathews County Aquaculture project and schedule and outlines potential NEMO assistance roles.
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Provides a summary of the ratings and comments for the workshop overall and each session.
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Civilian Conservation Corps at an experimental farm in Beltsville, Maryland in 1933.
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Presentation on capital campaigns by Vollie Melson, director of major gifts for CBF.
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A pdf of Eric Eckl’s CWF presentation
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Presentations for workshop are included in the group’s resources, but are accessible through this link.
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This is the mountaintop removal website described by Mary Anne Hitt during her keynote at the 2008 CWF.
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Provides initial listing of near-term actions for next steps in advancing the CWN.
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Aimee Weldon on Conservation Registry
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Presentation for Organizing a Campaign. Prepared by Midwest Academy.
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Presentation for Organizing a Campaign. Prepared by Midwest Academy.
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Presentation for session 4C. Prepared & copyrighted by Midwest Academy
PowerPoint presentation on land conservation and financing in Adams County PA.
PowerPoint presentation on tools for use in planning for financing initiatives.
Contains the agenda and speaker bios for the Financing Green Initiatives Workshop
The Directory of Watershed Resources is an on-line, searchable database for watershed restoration funding. The database includes information on federal, state, private, and other funding sources and assistance. Users can query the information in a variety of ways including agency sponsor, keyword, or by a detailed search. Please call toll free, (866) 627-9847 for information…
Plan2Fund V 3.0 is a web based Watershed Planning Tool developed by the Environmental Finance Center at Boise State University that helps organizations determine their funding needs to meet the goals and objectives of their Watershed Program Plan. Users walk through estimating the costs of their Watershed Program Plan’s Goals and Objectives, assessing any local…
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This website allows you to explore some Connecticut town and city regulations that have introduced innovative solutions to stormwater management and low impact development
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An extensive on-line searchable research library for practical and scholarly explorations of innovative land use laws, regulations, and practices. Gaining Ground Information Database is a project of the Land Use Law Center’s Joint Program of Land Use Studies through which it conducts programs outside New York State in conjunction with institutional partners such as university…
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An extensive on-line searchable research library for practical and scholarly explorations of innovative land use laws, regulations, and practices. Gaining Ground Information Database is a project of the Land Use Law Center’s Joint Program of Land Use Studies through which it conducts programs outside New York State in conjunction with institutional partners such as university…
An extensive on-line searchable research library for practical and scholarly explorations of innovative land use laws, regulations, and practices. Gaining Ground Information Database is a project of the Land Use Law Center’s Joint Program of Land Use Studies through which it conducts programs outside New York State in conjunction with institutional partners such as university…
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Provides directions, location map, and a map of the NCTC campus
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This is a fifteen minute on-line narrated presentation on the values of urban trees. It was developed and presented as part of an initiative to set a tree canopy goal and implementation strategy in Cumberland Maryland (2008)
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Includes description and various materials from 2008 Forest Conservation Summit. Hosted by The Conservation Fund
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During the plenary session of the Chesapeake Forest Conservation Summit, participants identified six initiatives and associated work groups for follow-up action. This document sets out the charge for each of the six groups and provides additional guidance for the group conveners.
Provides outline and tips for session 3 financing case studies
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Various working drafts on a common story or theme for forest conservation.
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Powerpoint file of materials for group conference call
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Powerpoint file of materials for group conference call.
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Powerpoint file of meeting materials for group conference call
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