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Jennifer K Vaccaro
Capstone Planning Form for Behavior Change
Use this form to plan your Behavior Change capstone project.
added a new Resource in Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy
Posted January 15, 2014
Rainscaping Homework Assignment
If you would like to practice your design skills, you can complete this design exercise.
added a new Resource in Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy
Posted January 8, 2014
Rainscaping Budget Form
An excel sheet for tabulating expenses associated with a rain garden or conservation landscape planting.
added a new Resource in Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy
Posted January 8, 2014
added a new Resource in Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy
Posted January 8, 2014
Seasonal Interest Chart
A template for creating your own seasonal interest chart using Microsoft Word.
added a new Resource in Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy
Posted January 8, 2014
Jennifer’s Presentation on Planting Design
The presentation given by Jennifer on Planting Design and using a graphic scale.
Jennifer’s Presentation on Planting Design
The presentation given by Jennifer on Planting Design and using a graphic scale.
Rainscaping Homework Assignment
Directions and base map for rainscaping homework assignment.
Rainscaping Budget Form
An excel sheet for tabulating expenses associated with a rain garden or conservation landscape planting.
Seasonal Interest Chart
A template for creating your own seasonal interest chart using Microsoft Word.
Clean Water Communities
Jennifer’s presentation on the new certification program that WSA is piloting in Hillsmere.
Video of Session 2 Presentations with power points
Video of Session 2 presentations with power points.
added a new Resource in Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy
Posted September 25, 2013
Institutional Assessment Form
Use this form to assess commercial properties, schools, churches, etc.
June 2013 Invitees
A list of everyone invited, RSVP’s and actual attendees for the June 10, 2013 tour.
Invitees for 2014 tours
List of people who did NOT attend previous tours, for use when inviting people to the next tour.
September 2013 Invitees
List of people who we invited to the tour, who RSVP’d, who actually attended.
Steward List
This list includes all certified stewards, inactive stewards, steward volunteers, and steward candidates.
Blank Funder Research Information Sheet
Fill this sheet out when researching a potential new Funder.
Rainscaping Budget Form
Use this form to calculate the cost of your project and request funding from WSA.
Available Grants
A spreadsheet outlining different grant sources for funding your projects.
Link to Picasa Photo Album of Conference Photos
View the photos taken at the conference! Upload any photos that you took!
Planning for Success
Christina and Bonnie’s presentation on proper planning for successful steward projects.
Stormwater Utility and YOU
Erik and Chris’s presentation on the AACo Stormwater Utility Fee.
Shrinking the Lawn: Lara Mulvaney
Lara’s presentation on helping your neighbors to shrink their lawns.
Honey I Shrunk the Lawn: Nancy Moitrier
Nancy Moitrier’s presentation on shrinking the lawn.
Twin Harbors Neighborhood Assessment
Juliet Page’s presentation on her assessment of the Twin Harbors neighborhood in Arnold.
Talking When Talk is Tough
Sharon Schroer’s presentation on how to talk to people who don’t share your point of view.
What is Your Rain Gauge? Clean Water Communities
Jennifer Vaccaro’s presentation on the new Clean Water Communities neighborhood certification program.
Hold Harmless Sign In Sheet
Use this sign in sheet anytime you have volunteers working on a project you are leading.
Rain Barrel Receipt Form
Use these receipts when you are taking orders from residents in your neighborhood.
How Many Rain Barrels Will I Need?
Use this form to calculate how many rain barrels you need.
Rain Barrel Bulk Order Form
Use this form when you are ordering 10 or more rain barrels to receive the discount.
What If – Project Management Powerpoint Presentation
Lara’s presentation during the project management rotation.
High Point Park Capstone Project
An example of a well-run capstone project,shown during the project management rotation.
Capstone Reflection Form – Rainscaping Groups
Submit this form by email once you have completed your capstone project.
Capstone Project Reflection Form – Behavior Change Groups
Submit this form by email after you have completed your capstone project.
Steward Activity Log
Use this log to record your activities during the 2013 year. We will be asking you to summarize the data in an excel sheet later, and also to record your activities on the Restoration Activity Data Form.
Suzanne’s Presentation on the Requirements for your Capstone Project
Requirements for your capstone projects.
Sample Capstone Poster Layout
A sample containing the necessary information for your capstone project poster.
How to fund your project
A presentation given to last year’s class by Master Watershed Stewards Kim and John Boris.
Invasives removal/replacement sign
For use near an invasives removal and replacement planting.
Capstone Project Reflections Form – RAINSCAPING GROUPS
For Rainscaping Track Groups ONLY. Once you have completed your capstone project, download this form and fill it out electronically. Email the completed form to Jennifer Vaccaro.
Capstone Project Reflections Form – BEHAVIOR CHANGE GROUPS
For Behavior Change Track ONLY. Once your capstone project is finished, download this form, fill it out electronically and email it to Jennifer Vaccaro.
Activity Log
Use this log to keep track of all of your stewardship activities for 2013. You will need to report this information to WSA in November using the Capstone Project Reflections Form, also available in this folder.
Volunteer Sign-in sheet for steward activities
Use the sheet for all outreach and rainscaping events where volunteers will be present. The hold-harmless and photo release language must appear on all pages of the sign in sheet.
Barriers and Benefits Survey Analysis
A breakdown of barriers and benefits derived from the open-ended questions on the baseline survey.
Suzanne’s presentation on matching tools with barriers
Information on identifying barriers and matching them with tools to create change.
Plant and Materials Ordering Information Sheet
Instructions for ordering plants and materials for your steward projects.
Materials Order Form
Use this form to order materials other than plants for your Steward projects.
Agenda
The agenda for session 7, including Grace and Matt’s go-to plant list, and links to resources for native plants.
Plants, Plants and More Plants
Grace and Matt’s powerpoint presentation on using native plants.
Graphic Communication Tools
Jennifer’s powerpoint on using seasonal interest charts, architectural scales and creating planting plans.
Class Raingarden
Lara’s powerpoint on next steps for the rain garden and materials ordering.
Plants, Plants and more Plants
Grace Schneider and Matt Rhoderick’s talk on using native plants in your rain garden and conservation landscape designs.
Graphic Communication Tools
Jennifer’s talk on using seasonal interest charts, architectural scales, and creating a planting plan.
Class Rain Garden
Lara’s talk on next steps for the class rain garden, and information on WSA materials ordering procedures.
Nitrogen Reducing Septic Systems
Information from the Bay Restoration Fund on purchasing nitrogen-reducing septic systems.
Seven Seas Solar Energy Slideshow
Information on solar panels from Seven Seas Solar Energy.
Money Saving Tips for Energy Use
Tips on energy savings from the Maryland Department of Energy.
Septic Systems
Presentation given by Rich Piluk on Septic System design, use and how the household items we use affect them.
Energy Use presentation
Presentation given by Phillip Johnson from Infrared Tools Energy Services.
Bacteria Pollution Sources and Monitoring
Sally Horner’s talk on bacteria pollution sources and monitoring.
Septic Systems Talk
Rich Piluk’s talk on Septic systems, how they function, and how the things we put into them affect them.
Alternatives to Toxic Household Cleaners
A video of Robin’s talk on non-toxic household cleaners.
Script for Survey Introduction.
A suggested script for introducing yourself when conducting surveys.
Baseline Survey for Storm Drains
Use this survey to collect your baseline data if you are in the group focusing on leaves in the storm drains.
Steve Raabe’s presentation
Steve’s presentation on the current attitudes toward watershed conservation, and how to conduct surveys.
Suzanne’s presentation
This is Suzanne’s power point presentation on Social Based Marketing Tools.
Agenda for Session 5: Permitting and the Critical Area
Agenda for Session 5: Permitting and the Critical Area.
Permitting Cheat Sheet
Quick reference guide for determining which Anne Arundel County permits your project will require.
John Peacock’s presentation on the Standard Grading Plan Process
John Peacock’s presentation on the county permitting process and the standard grading plan permit.
Right-Of-Way Permit Application
This is the packet that was prepared by Scott Blizzard and handed out during class.
Video recording on the Right-of-Way and Easements
This is a video of Lara’s talk on planning projects in the county right-of-way and easements.
Blank Residential Site Assessment Form
Use this form to complete a residential site assessment.
Sample Rain Garden Design
This is a sample of a rain garden design turned in by a previous Steward Candidate.
Rain Garden Design worksheet with data filled in.
The Rain Garden Design worksheet with the data for Joyce’s rain garden filled in.
Conservation Landscapes Information
Information from the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council on conservation landscapes.
Rain Garden Monitoring Checklist.
A checklist of what to look for when performing maintenance and monitoring of a rain garden.
BioFilter or Dry Swale Checklist for Semi-Annual Maintenance and Monitoring
A checklist for Semi-Annual Maintenance and Monitoring of Dry Swales and BioFilters.
BioFilter or Dry Swale Monthly Maintenance and Inspection Checklist
A checklist for monthly maintenance and monitoring of BioFilters and Dry Swales.
Auditing Stormwater BMPs
A document from Richard Klein detailing why and how to audit BMPs.
Rain Garden and BioRetention Audits
A document from Richard Klein explaining why and how to inspect and maintain Rain Gardens and other BioRetention bmps.
BioRetention Monitoring Checklist
A Checklist of things to look for when inspecting a BioRetention facility.
Neighborhood Assessment Manual Appendix C
This is Appendix C for the Neighborhood Assessment Manual from Center for Watershed Protection.
Appendix A from Neighborhood Assessment Manual
This is Appendix A to the Neighborhood Assessment Manual.
Neighborhood Assessment Manual
This document is from Center for Watershed Protection’s website: www.cwp.org.
Speaker Contact Information for Session 3
Contact information for Richard Klein, Theresa and Frank, and Lesley Riddle.
Measuring difference in elevation.
A visual guide to finding the low point, measuring from the inlet of the rain garden.
List of Resources
A list of helpful documents and links to websites for more information on BMPs, Maintenance and Monitoring, and Neighborhood Assessment.
Rain Garden Design Workshop Packet
This is the document we used at Joyce’s house to determine the size of our raingarden.
Capstone Budget Form
This form will help you organize your projected costs for the capstone project.
RSA Homeowner Follow up
Word document with sample follow up letter for Residential Site Assessment.
GIS Map of Joyce’s House
A map showing Joyce’s house in relationship to the surrounding area.
Richard Klein’s second presentation: Exposed Soil=Pollution
Richard Klein’s second presentation on Exposed Soil=Pollution.
Video of Richard Klein’s second presentation.
Video of Richard Klein’s second presentation: Exposed Soil=Pollution.
Suzanne’s Presentation: Neighborhood and Residential Site Assessments
A powerpoint presentation on the Neighborhood and Residential Site Assessment tools.
Video Recording of Suzanne’s Presentation on Site Assessments
A video recording of Suzanne’s presentation on the Neighborhood and Residential Site Assessments. The powerpoint is included in the video, or you can download the file from Chesapeake Network.
Richard Klein’s Presentation on Stormwater BMPs.
Richard Klein’s powerpoint presentation on Stormwater BMPs.
Recording of Richard Klein’s Presentation
Recording of Richard Klein’s presentation on Stormwater BMPs. The powerpoint presentation is included in the video, and is also available seperately in this folder.
Packing List for Overnight Field Intensive
What to bring with you next week for our overnight field intensive.
Session 2 Agenda
The Agenda for Session 2. Homework assignments are included at the bottom.
Information regarding the Behavior Change Track
Suzanne’s presentation on Behavior Change.
Information regarding RainScaping BMPs and the RainScaping Track
This is Jennifer’s presentation on the RainScaping Track of the couse.
Part Three – Steve Barry’s Stormwater Presentation
This is part 3/3 of Steve Barry’s Presentation.
Part Two – Steve Barry’s Stormwater presentation
This is part two of Steve Barry’s presentation.
Part One – Steve Barry’s Stormwater Presentation
This is the first section of the presentation that Steve Barry gave. Due to the large file size we had to break it into sections to upload it. Simply combine copy and paste the slides into one presentation.
Click this link to view a video of session 2.
This links to a video of session 2. You will want to open the power point presentation in the Session 2 folder to view them while you listen to the video.
Answers to Investigative Issues
Answers generated by brainstorming session after the tour.
2012 MWS Certification Course Objectives
Learning objectives for the certification course.
2012 MWS Certification Course Syllabus
An overview of the course sessions and capstone requirements.
2012 Toolbox Inventory List
A list of items included in your Master Watershed Steward’s Toolbox.
Directory of Founding Board Members
Contact information for the WSA Founding Board members.
2012 Consortium Directory
A directory of consortium members’ contact information and areas of expertise.
Certified Master Watershed Stewards Directory
A directory of all Master Watershed Stewards: city, email, class, watershed.
Class 5 Steward Candidate Directory
A list of Steward Candidates: name, town, email, watershed.