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Posted October 27, 2021

Limited Term Urban Conservation Specialist Position with NVSWCD

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…

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Posted July 27, 2020

Urban Conservation Specialist – Conservation Assistance Program Coordinator

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….

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Posted May 31, 2019

Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) Assistant Coordinator

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…

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Posted May 20, 2019

Soil Morphology Class and Certification for Professional Engineers

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

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Posted January 10, 2018

2/10: Homeowner Rain Garden Workshop

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…

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Posted March 30, 2017

2017 Native Tree & Shrub Seedling Sale

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…

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Posted February 28, 2017

Short Course on Pasture and Manure Management

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…

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Posted February 27, 2017

NVSWCD’s 2017 Seedling Sale

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…

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Posted July 31, 2013

Administrative and Technical Assistant

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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Laura Grape added a new Resource in Chesapeake Stormwater Network

Posted July 31, 2013

Administrative and Technical Assistant

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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Posted July 31, 2013

Administrative and Technical Assistant

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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Posted August 26, 2010

Final Survey

Final Version of the Northern Virginia Waterfront Property Owners Survey

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Posted August 26, 2010

Final Survey

Final Version of the Northern Virginia Waterfront Property Owners Survey

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Posted August 12, 2010

Promo-Mojo Reflector

RF-348-Large The collar is reflective on both sides and easily clips onto any pet collar. The pet tag is reflective on both sides and easily clips onto any pet collar. Used by breeders, humane societies, animal hospital and the larger 1 1/2″ triangle and provide your pet with a better opportunity for safety when playing…

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Posted August 12, 2010

Promo-Mojo Bandana

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Posted August 12, 2010

Promo-Mojo Dog Friendly Flyer

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Posted August 12, 2010

Promo-Mojo Pet Waste Bag Dispensers

Pet Waste Bag Dispensers

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Posted August 12, 2010

Promo-Mojo Pet Promotional Products

Pet-specific Promotional Items

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Posted June 15, 2010

Fairfax Water From the Tap – Summer 2010

Fairfax Water’s quarterly bill insert, with a feature on the Only Rain Down the Drain campaign.

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Posted May 20, 2010

Redefining the beautiful lawn when it comes to Chesapeake Bay’s health

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…

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Posted April 16, 2010

2010April16 – Example Analytics Dashboard Report

Example of an Analytics Report, for period between March 16th and April 15th

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Posted April 16, 2010

Discussion Items from April 16, 2010 Conference Call

– Communication Tools & Evaluation Techniques – Behavior Measures

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Posted March 30, 2010

Map – NoVA Tidal Waterfront Property Owners

Map depicting the location of roughly 900 waterfront property owners in Northern Virginia

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Posted March 30, 2010

NERRS – Climate Training Workshop Resources

Resources on planning for and adapting to climate change. Includes links to NOAA-CSC’s local strategies and other relevant sources.

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Posted March 30, 2010

NERRS – Climate Training Workshop Resources

Resources on planning for and adapting to climate change. Includes links to NOAA-CSC’s local strategies and other relevant sources.

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Posted March 30, 2010

Presentation – Using Social Marketing to Support Climate Change Adaptation in Maine

Presentation featuring results of the attitudes and opinions of Maine’s waterfront property owners toward climate change and other coastal hazards.

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Posted March 30, 2010

Maine – Climate Variability and Coastal Community Resilience

Overview of purpose and methods for Climate Variability and Coastal Community Resilience: Developing and Testing a National Model of State-based Outreach

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Posted March 1, 2010

Target Audience and Goals

Word document containing the target audience and general goals of the waterfront property owner survey.

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Posted January 13, 2010

December 16, 2009 Meeting Summary

Summary of discussion from the December 16, 2009 workgroup meeting.

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Posted January 13, 2010

December 16, 2009 Meeting Summary

Summary of discussion from the December 16, 2009 workgroup meeting.

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Posted January 13, 2010

Economic Analysis Methods

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.

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Posted January 13, 2010

Economic Analysis Methods

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.

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Posted January 11, 2010

Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge Inundation in Northern Virginia

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.

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Posted January 11, 2010

Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge Inundation in Northern Virginia

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.

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Posted January 5, 2010

DRAFT 2010 Campaign Plan

DRAFT 2010 Campaign Plan

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Posted December 10, 2009

Economic Analysis of Worcester County, MD and Middle Peninsula, Virginia

Summary of methods applied to determine economic and ecologic impacts in Worcester County, MD and the Middle Peninsula of Virginia.

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Posted December 10, 2009

Economic Analysis Summaries of Worcester and Dorchester Counties, MD

Economic Analysis Summaries of Worcester and Dorchester Counties, MD. Prepared by Matt Benson, Virginia Cooperative Extension

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Posted December 10, 2009

December 10, 2009 Planning Group Discussion Items

Items to discuss during the Planning Group’s December 10, 2009 Conference Call

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Posted December 9, 2009

Prince William County Storm Surge Map

Prince William County Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009

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Posted December 9, 2009

Prince William County Storm Surge Map

Prince William County Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009

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Posted December 9, 2009

Fairfax County Storm Surge Map

Fairfax County Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009

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Posted December 9, 2009

Fairfax County Storm Surge Map

Fairfax County Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009

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Posted December 9, 2009

Cameron Run Levee Storm Surge Map

Cameron Run Levee Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009

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Posted December 9, 2009

Cameron Run Levee Storm Surge Map

Cameron Run Levee Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009

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Posted December 9, 2009

Arlington County Storm Surge Map

Arlington County Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009

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Posted December 9, 2009

Arlington County Storm Surge Map

Arlington County Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009

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Posted December 9, 2009

Alexandria Storm Surge Map

Alexandria Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009

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Posted December 9, 2009

Alexandria Storm Surge Map

Alexandria Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009

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Posted December 9, 2009

Final Report

Introduction and methodology of the hurricane storm surge mapping effort using the SLOSH model in Northern Virginia.

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Posted December 9, 2009

Final Report

Introduction and methodology of the hurricane storm surge mapping effort using the SLOSH model in Northern Virginia.

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Posted December 8, 2009

Indigo Landing

Indigo Landing area within the City of Alexandria

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Posted December 8, 2009

Four Mile Run

Four Mile Run Restoration Project Area – border between Arlington County (north) and the City of Alexandria (south)

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Posted December 8, 2009

Town of Quantico

Sea level rise inundation in the Town of Quantico

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Posted December 8, 2009

Prince William County

Sea level rise inundation in Prince William County

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Posted December 8, 2009

Town of Occoquan

Sea level rise inundation in the Town of Occoquan

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Posted December 8, 2009

Fairfax County

Sea level rise inundation in Fairfax County

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Posted December 8, 2009

Town of Dumfries

Sea level rise inundation in the Town of Dumfries

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Posted December 8, 2009

Arlington County

Sea Level Rise Inundation in Arlington County

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Posted December 8, 2009

City of Alexandria

Sea Level Rise Inundation in the City of Alexandria

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Posted November 2, 2009

Risk Behavior & Risk Communication: Synthesis and Expert Interviews

Report for NOAA-CSC on communicating risk to decision makers at all levels.

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Posted November 2, 2009

Risk Behavior & Risk Communication: Synthesis and Expert Interviews

Report for NOAA-CSC on communicating risk to decision makers at all levels.

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Posted October 2, 2009

DRAFT Policy Inventory and Local Consistency Report (Sept 2009)

Adobe PDF version of report that includes images and appendices.

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Posted October 2, 2009

DRAFT Policy Inventory and Local Consistency Report (Sept 2009)

Adobe PDF version of report that includes images and appendices.

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Posted October 2, 2009

DRAFT Policy Inventory and Local Consistency Report – Word Version (Sept 2009)

This DRAFT version does not contain images to allow for easier distribution electronically.

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Posted October 2, 2009

DRAFT Policy Inventory and Local Consistency Report – Word Version (Sept 2009)

This DRAFT version does not contain images to allow for easier distribution electronically.

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Posted September 16, 2009

EPA Climate Ready Estuaries – Synthesis of Adaptation Options

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.

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Posted September 16, 2009

EPA Climate Ready Estuaries – Synthesis of Adaptation Options

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.

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Posted September 4, 2009

2009 MS4 Report Summary

Summary of Campaign activities from 07/01/08 through 06/31/09 for use in MS4 Reports.

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Posted September 1, 2009

Discussion Items (09-03-09)

Discussion items for the Sept 3rd conference call to plan the September workgroup meeting

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Posted July 13, 2009

Draft – Sea-Level Rise Scenarios Northern Virginia

Document provides an overview of the sea level rise scenarios in Northern Virginia, including steady state, average accelerated, and worst case scenarios.

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Posted June 23, 2009

2009June23 – Conference Call Summary

Summary of action items from June 23rd planning team conference call

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Posted June 23, 2009

June 23rd – Discussion Items

Discussion Items for June 23rd planning team conference call

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Posted June 23, 2009

Draft Agenda – Workgroup Meeting

Draft Agenda for July 28th Workgroup Meeting

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Posted June 2, 2009

Meeting Summary

Summary of May 26th Workgroup Meeting

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Posted June 2, 2009

Sea Level Rise Planning Worchester County, Maryland

PowerPoint presentation provided by Gwen Shaughnessy at May 26th Workgroup Meeting.

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Posted June 2, 2009

Data Review and Vulnerability Assessment

PowerPoint Presentation provided by Laura Grape at the May 26th Workgroup Meeting. Slightly amended after the meeting.

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Posted May 21, 2009

Rotating Web Banner – Pet Waste

Rotating Web Banner – Pet Waste, developed by Clear Channel

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Posted May 21, 2009

Rotating Web Banner – Motor Oil

Rotating Web Banner – Motor Oil, developed by Clear Channel

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Posted May 21, 2009

Rotating Web Banner – Fertilizer

Rotating Web Banner – Fertilizer, developed by Clear Channel

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Posted May 20, 2009

2009 Script and Taglines

The script and taglines for the 2009 Spring Campaign’s radio ad

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Posted May 20, 2009

2009 Spanish Ad with Motor Oil Tagline

2009 Spanish Ad with Motor Oil Tagline

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Posted May 20, 2009

2009 Spanish Ad with Dog Doo Tagline

2009 Spanish Ad with Dog Doo Tagline

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Posted May 20, 2009

2009 Spanish Ad with Fertilizer Tagline

2009 Spanish Ad with Fertilizer Tagline

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Posted May 20, 2009

2009 Ad with Dog Doo Tagline

2009 Ad with Dog Doo Tagline

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Posted May 20, 2009

2009 Ad with Motor Oil Tagline

2009 Ad with Motor Oil Tagline

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Posted May 20, 2009

2009 Ad with Lawn Care Tagline

Edited Ad with Fertilizer Tagline

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Posted May 18, 2009

Agenda

Agenda for the May 26, 2009 Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management Project Workgroup

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Posted May 18, 2009

Agenda

Agenda for the May 26, 2009 Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management Project Workgroup

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Posted April 23, 2009

USEPA Coastal Vulnerability and Adaptation Tools

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

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Posted April 23, 2009

USEPA Coastal Vulnerability and Adaptation Tools

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

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Posted April 6, 2009

Dog Beep

Pet Waste Radio Ad – California

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Posted April 6, 2009

Drop Something?

Pet Waste Radio Ad – California

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Posted April 6, 2009

Bear & Tigger #2 Business

Pet Waste Radio Ad – Santa Rosa, CA

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Posted April 6, 2009

Smith & Jones Storm a Coffee Shop

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Posted April 6, 2009

Listen to Children – Tennessee

Radio ad from Tennessee – a little more serious

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Posted April 1, 2009

NVRC Internship Announcement

Position description for summer student internship for the Northern Virginia Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management project.

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Posted April 1, 2009

NVRC Internship Announcement

Position description for summer student internship for the Northern Virginia Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management project.

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Posted March 18, 2009

Laura’s Portion

laura’s section for the presentation to Dave Kennedy

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Posted March 10, 2009

Map Work Session

Facilitation Map Discussion

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Posted March 10, 2009

Writing on Map

Workgroup member writes on map – 2/10/09

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Posted March 10, 2009

Jonathan at 2/10/09 Workgroup Meeting

Jonathan Doherty facilitating at first workgroup meeting

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Posted March 10, 2009

2/10/09 Workgroup Meeting 1

Photo from 2/10/09 Workgroup Meeting – Facilitated Map Discussion

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Posted March 6, 2009

Summary from March 5, 2009 Planning Meeting

Action items, strategy for workgroup engagement before May 26, and May 26 agenda brainstorm

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Posted February 3, 2009

Breakwaters and rip rap at Mason Neck State Park

Shoreline erosion management structures at Mason Neck State Park. Fairfax County, VA

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Posted February 3, 2009

Trail at Hallowing Point

Multi-purpose trail adjacent to Potomac River Hallowing Point, Fairfax County, VA

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Posted February 3, 2009

Hallowing Point residences – looking downriver

Hallowing Point residences fronting Potomac River – looking downriver. Fairfax County, VA

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Posted February 3, 2009

Boat Ramp at Hallowing Point

Private community boat ramp to Potomac River at Hallowing Point, Fairfax, VA

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Posted February 3, 2009

Hallowing Point Community at tip of Mason Neck, Fairfax County, VA

Photo of Hallowing Point residences fronting the Potomac River, Fairfax County, VA Photo credit: Laura Grape

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