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added a new Job in Chesapeake Network
The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) is seeking an enthusiastic and organized team player to fill our limited term Urban Conservation Specialist I position to support the District’s Conservation Assistance Programs (CAP). CAP promotes the use of conservation-based landscape practices and energy efficiency retrofits in the Northern Virginia area. To learn more…
added a new Job in Chesapeake Network
The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) seeks an enthusiastic and organized team player to fill our vacant Urban Conservation Specialist II position to administer Conservation Assistance Programs and provide technical assistance to property owners for the implementation of green stormwater infrastructure and energy efficiency practices. For the full position description, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/soil-water-conservation/careers-and-internships….
added a new Job in Chesapeake Network
The Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) is currently accepting applications for its full-time Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) Assistant Coordinator position. Primary job responsibilities include receiving and reviewing project applications on a monthly basis, acting as liaison with district field staff, providing ongoing program and policy guidance for participating districts, assisting…
added a new Event in Chesapeake Network
The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District and the Virginia Association of Professional Soil Scientists will be co-hosting a Soil Morphology class in Reston on June 6 and 7 for the engineers to make seasonal high water determinations for various stormwater infiltration practices. For details and registration, visit: www.vapss.org
added a new Announcement in Chesapeake Network
Homeowner Rain Garden Workshop Join us on Saturday, February 10, 2018, from 9:30 am until noon for a rain garden workshop. Learn how to properly locate, design, construct and maintain a small-scale rain garden–a landscaped area that is designed to capture rain water and allow it to soak into the ground. Rain gardens allow polluted…
added a new Announcement in Chesapeake Network
Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2017 Native Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale – “Fall Color” PLACE YOUR ORDERS BY APRIL 12TH TO GUARANTEE AVAILABILITY! This year’s sale features native shrubs and trees that will add lovely fall color to your garden, while also cleaning our water and providing wildlife habitat. The tree package includes…
added a new Announcement in Chesapeake Network
Contact: Julie Buchanan, Senior P.R. & Marketing Specialist, (804) 786-2292, julie.buchanan@dcr.virginia.gov This news release is located at http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/pr-relz-detail?id=2017-02-28-09-38-53-182878-3t2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 28, 2017 Horse farm owners invited to enroll in conservation short course Photos for media use are available at https://flic.kr/s/aHskNk83yD. MIDDLEBURG, Va. — A new six-week course being offered this spring will give…
added a new Announcement in Chesapeake Network
Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2017 Native Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale – “Fall Color” This year’s sale features native shrubs and trees that will add lovely fall color to your garden, while also cleaning our water and providing wildlife habitat. The tree package includes two each of northern red oak, bald cypress…
added a new Resource in Emerging Environmental Leaders
The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) seeks an enthusiastic and organized team player to fill our vacant Administrative and Technical Assistant position and provide valuable day-to-day operational and technical support to District staff. For the full position description, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/jobs.htm. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to Laura Grape,…
added a new Resource in Chesapeake Stormwater Network
The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) seeks an enthusiastic and organized team player to fill our vacant Administrative and Technical Assistant position and provide valuable day-to-day operational and technical support to District staff. For the full position description, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/jobs.htm. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to Laura Grape,…
added a new Resource in Chesapeake Network
The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) seeks an enthusiastic and organized team player to fill our vacant Administrative and Technical Assistant position and provide valuable day-to-day operational and technical support to District staff. For the full position description, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/jobs.htm. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to Laura Grape,…
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Fairfax Water’s quarterly bill insert, with a feature on the Only Rain Down the Drain campaign.
Redefining the beautiful lawn when it comes to Chesapeake Bay’s health By Robert McCartney Sunday, April 25, 2010 As I squirted Roundup herbicide on what I considered unsightly weeds in my front yard recently, two guilty questions suddenly arose in my brain: How much am I poisoning the Chesapeake Bay? And, because I’ve written indignantly…
Example of an Analytics Report, for period between March 16th and April 15th
– Communication Tools & Evaluation Techniques – Behavior Measures
Map depicting the location of roughly 900 waterfront property owners in Northern Virginia
Resources on planning for and adapting to climate change. Includes links to NOAA-CSC’s local strategies and other relevant sources.
Resources on planning for and adapting to climate change. Includes links to NOAA-CSC’s local strategies and other relevant sources.
Presentation featuring results of the attitudes and opinions of Maine’s waterfront property owners toward climate change and other coastal hazards.
Overview of purpose and methods for Climate Variability and Coastal Community Resilience: Developing and Testing a National Model of State-based Outreach
Word document containing the target audience and general goals of the waterfront property owner survey.
Summary of discussion from the December 16, 2009 workgroup meeting.
Summary of discussion from the December 16, 2009 workgroup meeting.
Presentation given by Laura Grape on methodologies applied by the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission, VA and Worcester County, MD to assess economic impacts from rising sea level.
Presentation given by Laura Grape on methodologies applied by the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission, VA and Worcester County, MD to assess economic impacts from rising sea level.
Results from the June 2009 Hurricane Storm Surge Mapping for the D.C. Metro area, completed by FEMA/USACE. Visual overlap of areas inundated from relative sea level rise and storm surge by locality.
Results from the June 2009 Hurricane Storm Surge Mapping for the D.C. Metro area, completed by FEMA/USACE. Visual overlap of areas inundated from relative sea level rise and storm surge by locality.
Summary of methods applied to determine economic and ecologic impacts in Worcester County, MD and the Middle Peninsula of Virginia.
Economic Analysis Summaries of Worcester and Dorchester Counties, MD. Prepared by Matt Benson, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Items to discuss during the Planning Group’s December 10, 2009 Conference Call
Prince William County Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009
Prince William County Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009
Cameron Run Levee Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009
Cameron Run Levee Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009
Introduction and methodology of the hurricane storm surge mapping effort using the SLOSH model in Northern Virginia.
Introduction and methodology of the hurricane storm surge mapping effort using the SLOSH model in Northern Virginia.
Four Mile Run Restoration Project Area – border between Arlington County (north) and the City of Alexandria (south)
Report for NOAA-CSC on communicating risk to decision makers at all levels.
Report for NOAA-CSC on communicating risk to decision makers at all levels.
Adobe PDF version of report that includes images and appendices.
Adobe PDF version of report that includes images and appendices.
This DRAFT version does not contain images to allow for easier distribution electronically.
This DRAFT version does not contain images to allow for easier distribution electronically.
Synthesis of adaptation options for coastal communities. The guide is organized as follows: – Overview of key climate change impacts on coastal areas; – Existing adaptation options; and – Selected resources for further information.
Synthesis of adaptation options for coastal communities. The guide is organized as follows: – Overview of key climate change impacts on coastal areas; – Existing adaptation options; and – Selected resources for further information.
Summary of Campaign activities from 07/01/08 through 06/31/09 for use in MS4 Reports.
Discussion items for the Sept 3rd conference call to plan the September workgroup meeting
Document provides an overview of the sea level rise scenarios in Northern Virginia, including steady state, average accelerated, and worst case scenarios.
Summary of action items from June 23rd planning team conference call
PowerPoint presentation provided by Gwen Shaughnessy at May 26th Workgroup Meeting.
PowerPoint Presentation provided by Laura Grape at the May 26th Workgroup Meeting. Slightly amended after the meeting.
Rotating Web Banner – Pet Waste, developed by Clear Channel
Rotating Web Banner – Motor Oil, developed by Clear Channel
Rotating Web Banner – Fertilizer, developed by Clear Channel
Agenda for the May 26, 2009 Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management Project Workgroup
Agenda for the May 26, 2009 Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management Project Workgroup
Resources available to coastal resource managers seeking to assess risks and vulnerabilities in planning for climate change impacts, including: * Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Tools * Planning Tools * Examples of Vulnerability Assessments for Coastal Areas * State Coastal Atlases
Resources available to coastal resource managers seeking to assess risks and vulnerabilities in planning for climate change impacts, including: * Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Tools * Planning Tools * Examples of Vulnerability Assessments for Coastal Areas * State Coastal Atlases
Position description for summer student internship for the Northern Virginia Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management project.
Position description for summer student internship for the Northern Virginia Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management project.
Jonathan Doherty facilitating at first workgroup meeting
Photo from 2/10/09 Workgroup Meeting – Facilitated Map Discussion
Action items, strategy for workgroup engagement before May 26, and May 26 agenda brainstorm
Shoreline erosion management structures at Mason Neck State Park. Fairfax County, VA
Multi-purpose trail adjacent to Potomac River Hallowing Point, Fairfax County, VA
Hallowing Point residences fronting Potomac River – looking downriver. Fairfax County, VA
Private community boat ramp to Potomac River at Hallowing Point, Fairfax, VA
Photo of Hallowing Point residences fronting the Potomac River, Fairfax County, VA Photo credit: Laura Grape