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added a new Job in Chesapeake Network
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…
added a new Job in Chesapeake Network
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….
added a new Job in Chesapeake Network
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…
added a new Event in Chesapeake Network
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
added a new Announcement in Chesapeake Network
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…
added a new Announcement in Chesapeake Network
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…
added a new Announcement in Chesapeake Network
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…
added a new Announcement in Chesapeake Network
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…
added a new Resource in Emerging Environmental Leaders
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,…
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,…
added a new Resource in Chesapeake 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,…
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…
Fairfax Water From the Tap – Summer 2010
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
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…
2010April16 – Example Analytics Dashboard Report
Example of an Analytics Report, for period between March 16th and April 15th
Discussion Items from April 16, 2010 Conference Call
– Communication Tools & Evaluation Techniques – Behavior Measures
Map – NoVA Tidal Waterfront Property Owners
Map depicting the location of roughly 900 waterfront property owners in Northern Virginia
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.
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.
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.
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
Target Audience and Goals
Word document containing the target audience and general goals of the waterfront property owner survey.
December 16, 2009 Meeting Summary
Summary of discussion from the December 16, 2009 workgroup meeting.
December 16, 2009 Meeting Summary
Summary of discussion from the December 16, 2009 workgroup meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
December 10, 2009 Planning Group Discussion Items
Items to discuss during the Planning Group’s December 10, 2009 Conference Call
Prince William County Storm Surge Map
Prince William County Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009
Prince William County Storm Surge Map
Prince William County Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009
Cameron Run Levee Storm Surge Map
Cameron Run Levee Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009
Cameron Run Levee Storm Surge Map
Cameron Run Levee Storm Surge Map – FEMA/USACE June 2009
Final Report
Introduction and methodology of the hurricane storm surge mapping effort using the SLOSH model in Northern Virginia.
Final Report
Introduction and methodology of the hurricane storm surge mapping effort using the SLOSH model in Northern Virginia.
Four Mile Run
Four Mile Run Restoration Project Area – border between Arlington County (north) and the City of Alexandria (south)
Risk Behavior & Risk Communication: Synthesis and Expert Interviews
Report for NOAA-CSC on communicating risk to decision makers at all levels.
Risk Behavior & Risk Communication: Synthesis and Expert Interviews
Report for NOAA-CSC on communicating risk to decision makers at all levels.
DRAFT Policy Inventory and Local Consistency Report (Sept 2009)
Adobe PDF version of report that includes images and appendices.
DRAFT Policy Inventory and Local Consistency Report (Sept 2009)
Adobe PDF version of report that includes images and appendices.
DRAFT Policy Inventory and Local Consistency Report – Word Version (Sept 2009)
This DRAFT version does not contain images to allow for easier distribution electronically.
DRAFT Policy Inventory and Local Consistency Report – Word Version (Sept 2009)
This DRAFT version does not contain images to allow for easier distribution electronically.
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.
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.
2009 MS4 Report Summary
Summary of Campaign activities from 07/01/08 through 06/31/09 for use in MS4 Reports.
Discussion Items (09-03-09)
Discussion items for the Sept 3rd conference call to plan the September workgroup meeting
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.
2009June23 – Conference Call Summary
Summary of action items from June 23rd planning team conference call
Sea Level Rise Planning Worchester County, Maryland
PowerPoint presentation provided by Gwen Shaughnessy at May 26th Workgroup Meeting.
Data Review and Vulnerability Assessment
PowerPoint Presentation provided by Laura Grape at the May 26th Workgroup Meeting. Slightly amended after the meeting.
Rotating Web Banner – Pet Waste
Rotating Web Banner – Pet Waste, developed by Clear Channel
Rotating Web Banner – Motor Oil
Rotating Web Banner – Motor Oil, developed by Clear Channel
Rotating Web Banner – Fertilizer
Rotating Web Banner – Fertilizer, developed by Clear Channel
Agenda
Agenda for the May 26, 2009 Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management Project Workgroup
Agenda
Agenda for the May 26, 2009 Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management Project Workgroup
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
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
NVRC Internship Announcement
Position description for summer student internship for the Northern Virginia Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management project.
NVRC Internship Announcement
Position description for summer student internship for the Northern Virginia Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management project.
Jonathan at 2/10/09 Workgroup Meeting
Jonathan Doherty facilitating at first workgroup meeting
2/10/09 Workgroup Meeting 1
Photo from 2/10/09 Workgroup Meeting – Facilitated Map Discussion
Summary from March 5, 2009 Planning Meeting
Action items, strategy for workgroup engagement before May 26, and May 26 agenda brainstorm
Breakwaters and rip rap at Mason Neck State Park
Shoreline erosion management structures at Mason Neck State Park. Fairfax County, VA
Trail at Hallowing Point
Multi-purpose trail adjacent to Potomac River Hallowing Point, Fairfax County, VA
Hallowing Point residences – looking downriver
Hallowing Point residences fronting Potomac River – looking downriver. Fairfax County, VA
Boat Ramp at Hallowing Point
Private community boat ramp to Potomac River at Hallowing Point, Fairfax, VA
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