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Jason Unger added a new Job in Chesapeake Network

Posted January 21, 2020

(Bladensburg, MD) Environmental Educator- Anacostia Watershed Society

Environmental Educator The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) seeks a full-time Environmental Educator to inspire and inform youth of all ages about the wonders of the natural world, particularly the workings of the Anacostia Watershed. Through AWS’s environmental education programs, this position will teach watershed education in area classrooms, lead field trips on the Anacostia River,…

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Jason Unger added a new Job in Chesapeake Network

Posted January 4, 2019

Baltimore Green Network- City Planner Supervisor

The City Planner Supervisor for the Baltimore Green Network Plan is open.   Applications will be accepted until January 11. A City Planner Supervisor oversees a section engaged in city, environmental or emergency planning projects. Work of this class involves supervising emergency planning and other city-planning personnel. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in…

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Posted January 22, 2018

Greenbelt, President’s Day Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers are needed for a service-learning event on President’s Day February 19, 2018 to protect trees from beavers and invasive species in Buddy Attick Park from 10:30am – 1pm. Be a part of the community effort to protect trees from beaver herbivory and invasive species at Buddy Attick Park. Volunteers will work with Public Works…

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Jason Unger added a new Announcement in Chesapeake Network

Posted January 21, 2018

Capacity Building Grant opportunity now open

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is excited to announce that the Capacity Building grant program is currently open. The Capacity Building grant program is supported by the Chesapeake Bay Trust (the Trust) and the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network (CBFN), including the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Chesapeake Bay Program, the Keith Campbell…

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Jason Unger added a new Job in Chesapeake Network

Posted January 17, 2018

Ecosystem Restoration Specialist

GreenVest seeks a full-time, project level, Ecosystem Restoration Specialist to be based out of our Annapolis, Maryland office. We are looking for an energetic candidate with experience in aquatic ecosystem restoration with an emphasis on stream ecology, fluvial geomorphology, stream functional assessment and/or aquatic system ecology (wetlands, lakes, streams, etc.), compensatory mitigation, field ecology and/or…

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Jason Unger added a new Job in Chesapeake Network

Posted January 17, 2018

Program/Project Manager – Ecosystem Restoration

GreenVest seeks a full-time Program/Project Manager to work in the challenging and rewarding field of ecosystem restoration.  The successful candidate would be based out of GreenVest’s Annapolis office. We are looking for an energetic and motivated candidate with knowledge and experience in ecological restoration with direct experience in stream systems preferred.  Demonstrated experience successfully managing…

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Jason Unger added a new Job in Chesapeake Network

Posted January 12, 2018

Environmental Education Volunteers

The William Schmidt Outdoor Education Center is seeking volunteers for its 1st grade program this spring (March-May). Please see the attached description. Volunteers must be able to pass a criminal background check. http://www1.pgcps.org/williamschmidt

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Jason Unger added a new Job in Chesapeake Network

Posted January 9, 2018

Ecological Restoration/Landscape Laborer

We are seeking dedicated Landscape Laborers to work on ecological restoration (tidal/non-tidal wetlands, stream restoration, reforestation) and commercial landscaping projects throughout the mid-Atlantic region. As a Landscape Laborer with ER&M, you will perform a variety of manual tasks, including planting wetland plugs, planting trees/shrubs, seeding, installing wildlife exclusion devices, laying sod, and controlling invasive species….

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Posted December 8, 2014

Cultivar Communities

Cultivar Communities PPT

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Posted September 4, 2014

Corporate-Foundation file

research on several Foundations added by Paul Rickett

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Pollution Source Detection & Elimination

Posted April 14, 2014

Water quality position with Chesterfield County, Virginia

Implement illicit discharge detection and elimination program by conducting dry weather screening, wet weather screening, source tracking, and watershed assessments.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Chesapeake Network

Posted April 14, 2014

Water quality position with Chesterfield County, Virginia

Implement illicit discharge detection and elimination program by conducting dry weather screening, wet weather screening, source tracking, and watershed assessments.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Chesapeake Network

Posted April 1, 2014

2014 Student Conservation Association DC Summer Conservation Crew Field Leaders

Conservation Begins Here. The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire high school students ages 15-19 for the Washington, D.C. Summer Conservation Crew Program.

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Posted June 19, 2013

Short Summary of WV lobbying law by Law For Change

A good 3 page summary of major provisions of WV lobbying laws

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Posted June 19, 2013

Law For Change – Short Summary of MD lobbying laws

A 4-5 page summary of MD lobbying law provisions

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Posted June 19, 2013

Law For Change – DE Lobby Law Summary

A good four page summary of the major provisions of DE lobbying laws

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Posted June 19, 2013

PA Lobby Law Summary from Law for Change

A good four page summary of major lobbying law provisions

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Posted June 18, 2013

Lobbying Home Page of the Public Integrity Commission

Includes links to information on new lobbyist registration, ethics bulletins, lobbyist listings, etc

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Posted June 18, 2013

Delaware Lobbying Statute

Full text of te Delaware’s staute on the registration of lobbyists

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Posted June 18, 2013

Delaware Lobbying – Opinions/Interpretations

A 50+ page document with summaries by the Public integrity commission of its opinions, well organized by subject, appearing to follow the’flow” of the lobbying statute.

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Posted June 18, 2013

West Virginia Ethics Commission – Lobbying Home Page

Includes links in one place for FAQ’s training requirements, forms, opinion/interpretations, and a 40 minute training video on the requirements of the lobbying law

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Posted June 18, 2013

A Guide to Lobbying in West Virginia

Summary of the lobbyist registration program and requirements,by the state Ethics commission, fairly detailed including definitions, registration and reporting requirements, FAQ’s and sample forms. App. 25 pages

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Posted June 14, 2013

Lobbying Homepage – Secretary of the Commonwealth

Homepage for lobbying registration and reporting, with links to related webpages, including “Lobbyist in a Box” tool for tracking legislative activity og the legislature.

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Posted June 14, 2013

Virginia Lobbying Disclosure – Summary on Alliance For Justice website

Seven page summary of VA’s lobbying registration and disclosure/reporting requirements. Prepared for the Alliance for Justice by attorney Jay Myerson of Reston, VA. Mr. Myerson’s contact information is included and he is listed as a contact for assistance with Virginia law.

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Posted June 14, 2013

Brief Summary of VA Lobbying requirements

App. 2 page summary available on the “Law for Change – The Legal Forum for Social Innovators” website

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Posted June 14, 2013

Text of VA Lobbying Registration law

Complete text of the lobbying statute, including detailed model of reporting/disclosure requirements; also lists related ethical prohibitions for state officials.

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Posted June 14, 2013

Web manual for online lobbyist registration

Step by step online instructions with sample screens to register as a lobbyist – by the Secretary of the Commonwealth

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Posted June 13, 2013

Alliance For Justice Summary – PA Lobbying Law

12 page PDF document summarizing requirements of the Pennsylvania statute, prepared by attorney Gregory Harvey of Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, Philalphia law firm. See contact information at last page – Mr. Harvey may be contacted for for questions.

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Posted June 13, 2013

Lobbying Information page – State Ethics Cmmission

Source page on ethics commission site – includes link to compliance manual and other agencies involved with enforcement and compliance.

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Posted June 13, 2013

Compliance Manual – Lobbying Disclosure

10 page PDF version of the accounting /compliance manual prepared by state agencies involved with lobbying disclosure – preparation of the manual was required by the 2006 Act

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Posted June 13, 2013

Link to PDF of Lobbying Disclosure Regulations

Detailed regulations adopted to implement Lobbying Disclosure Law as amended in 2006 – 56 page pdf document.

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Posted June 13, 2013

Lobbying Disclosure Statute

Full text of the lobbying disclosure law (Chapter 13A, 65 Pa.C.S.)as amended by 2006 Act.

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Posted June 13, 2013

Official Summary of the 2006 Lobbying Disclosure Act

Very brief 5-page summary of the Act.

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Posted May 22, 2013

MD Ethics Commission Lobbying Home Page

Summaries and links on various specific topics and questions related to lobbying registration and reporting

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Posted May 22, 2013

Overview of MD’s Lobbying Laws

PDF version of May 14 powerpoint presentation – materials taken directly from Commission’s presentation materials

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Posted May 22, 2013

Municipalities with Lobbying Provisions

Lists municipalities with lobbying provisions in local ethics laws and those with more limited ethics provisions

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Posted May 22, 2013

Maryland’s Complete Ethics Law

The full text of MD’s Government Ethics Statute – Lobbying provisions begin on page 73

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Posted May 22, 2013

Summary of Maryland State Lobbying Rules

Summary prepared by the State Ethics Commission

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Posted May 22, 2013

Web Resources for County Lobbying Rules

Links to county laws and summaries where available

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Chesapeake Network

Posted March 20, 2013

CCC Volunteer Opportunity with Potomac Conservancy-Deadline April 19th!

Potomac Conservancy has been identified as a Host Organization for Chesapeake Bay Trust’s (CBT) 2013-2014 Chesapeake Conservation Corps program! CBT is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve in the coming year. If you are between the ages of 18-25, and are passionate about environmental stewardship and civic engagement, apply today! A Chesapeake Conservation Corps…

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Posted February 4, 2013

Maryland Nonprofits Principles for Public Policy Action

These Principles are reviewed every four years by our Public Policy Committee, and changes if any are recommended to the Board of Directors for adoption. The review takes place in the final year of the MD General Assembly’s four year term.

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Posted February 4, 2013

Maryland Nonprofits Advocacy Policy

Current version of Maryland Nonprofits’ board approved advocacy policy

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Chesapeake Network

Posted December 10, 2012

Healthy Watersheds ORISE Intern Opening

Job description

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Posted November 8, 2012

PDF Version of IRS Lobbying Rules Presentation

All of the slides from the IRS Lobbying Rules webinar in a PDF document

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Chesapeake Network

Posted October 12, 2012

Blue Water Baltimore Office Administrator Job Description

Blue Water Baltimore seeks an Office Administrator to support the Executive Director and program staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the most dynamic and effective environmental nonprofits in the region (yes, we’re biased, but that doesn’t make it untrue!). This is an exciting full-time position for an enthusiastic critical thinker…

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Chesapeake Network

Posted April 11, 2012

Rock Creek Conservancy is seeking a Development & Communications Associate

Rock Creek Conservancy is seeking a Development and Communications Associate to work full time in our office in downtown Bethesda. The Conservancy is a nonprofit organization working in Washington, DC, and Montgomery County, Maryland, to protect and restore Rock Creek and its waters, parks, and lands. The Conservancy seeks an enthusiastic, well-organized, detail-oriented, and flexible…

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Pollution Source Detection & Elimination

Posted February 21, 2012

Baltimore Sun article about IDDE

Sewage leaks foul Baltimore streams, harbor: Chronic seepage from aging pipes worse than storm overflows

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Pollution Source Detection & Elimination

Posted February 21, 2012

Bay Journal article about IDDE

Groups piping up about threat of many small drains to water quality: Studies reveal amount of sewage discharged into streams may be much greater than thought

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Pollution Source Detection & Elimination

Posted February 21, 2012

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

This 1.5-minute video can be used to educate the general public about illicit discharges.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Pollution Source Detection & Elimination

Posted February 21, 2012

Finding & Fixing Hidden Sources of Water Pollution: Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination

This 4.5-minute video can be used to educate elected officials and new program staff about illicit discharge detection and elimination

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Pollution Source Detection & Elimination

Posted February 21, 2012

Illicit Discharge Detection and Tracking Guide

This mini-guide contains procedures for detecting and tracking illicit discharges through a desktop assessment of illicit discharge potential, field screening of outfalls to detect illicit discharges and drainage area investigations to locate and remove the source of the discharge.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Pollution Source Detection & Elimination

Posted February 21, 2012

Pollutant Load Calculator

This spreadsheet uses raw data from outfall screening and from instream baseflow sampling to make an initial determination of flow sources (e.g., wastewater, tap water), calculate nutrient loads for each outfall and compare pollutant loads from outfalls to baseflow within the stream itself.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Pollution Source Detection & Elimination

Posted February 21, 2012

Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Manual

2004 illicit discharge detection and elimination guidance manual produced by the Center for Watershed Protection. Primarily for use by local governments but this resource may be helpful for others as well.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Exotic Invasive Plants and Pests

Posted November 22, 2011

No Net Loss Task Force preliminary recommendations

The recommendations in full with some added comments by Nick Williams

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Exotic Invasive Plants and Pests

Posted November 22, 2011

Assessment of No Net Loss TF prelim recommendations

Quick and dirty assessment by Jen Aiosa

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Exotic Invasive Plants and Pests

Posted November 22, 2011

Workgroup 4 status report

Workgroup 4 report in PP format

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Posted November 22, 2011

Objectives: No Net Loss of Forests in MD

Brief summary of NNL Task Force preliminary recommendations

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Posted November 10, 2011

Provide your thoughts on localized Phase II strategies

In developing the Phase II Watershed Implementation Plan, the state is asking localities to provide local strategies on how they will use conservation BMPs and other practices to help meet the goals outlined in the Bay TMDL. To help with this effort, each county or municipality in Virginia’s bay watershed has been provided a copy…

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Posted July 25, 2011

DEC Announces New York’s Forests Photo Contest

“Since the year 2011was declared the International Year of Forests, this is the perfect opportunity to kick off a photography contest that shows off how beautiful, versatile and important New York’s incredible forests are,” said DEC’s State Forester, Robert K. Davies. Submitted photos should capture all aspects of forests and trees in five different categories:…

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Posted July 22, 2011

New York’s Urban Team Request

New York’s Urban Team Request

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Posted April 5, 2011

Small Baltimore nonprofit seeks Executive Director

The Friends of Patterson Park seeks an energetic Executive Director to oversee the fundraising and programmatic direction of our small nonprofit. Resume, writing sample and salary requirements are being accepted by email only at PattersonParkSearch@gmail.com No phone calls please.

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Posted February 22, 2011

AGO Report and Resources

Site with links to America’s Great Outdoors report, fact sheets and other resources.

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Posted February 22, 2011

AGO Fact Sheet – Youth

AGO Report Fact Sheet outlining findings and recommendations related to youth.

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Posted February 22, 2011

AGO Fact Sheet – Urban Places

AGO Report Fact Sheet outlining findings and recommendations related to urban places.

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Posted February 22, 2011

AGO Fact Sheet – Recreation

AGO Report Fact Sheet outlining findings and recommendations related to recreation.

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Posted February 22, 2011

AGO Fact Sheet – Public Lands

AGO Report Fact Sheet outlining findings and recommendations related to public lands.

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Posted February 22, 2011

AGO Fact Sheet – Private Lands

AGO Report Fact Sheet outlining findings and recommendations related to private lands.

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Posted February 22, 2011

AGO Fact Sheet – Historic Preservation

AGO Report Fact Sheet outlining findings and recommendations related to historic preservation.

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Posted January 23, 2011

Watershed Stewards Academy Presentation

Presentation to public about the WSA. Can be modified to specific audience.

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Posted December 28, 2010

Engaging Young Adults in a Sustainable Future: Strategies for National Parks and other Special Places

Project report prepared by the NPS Conservation Study Institute to inform the National Park Foundation’s program development strategy for engaging young adults (ages 18 – 25) in environmental sustainablity. This front-end evaluation examines best practices, research findings, and input from key stakeholders.

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Posted December 28, 2010

Expanding Chesapeake Conservation Corps Paper

Background piece developed for August 4th CTLI Partners meeting.

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Posted December 28, 2010

Youth Conservation Corps Program Matrix

This spreadsheet contains information on the various youth conservation corps existing within the Chesapeake watershed.

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Posted November 19, 2010

WSA Mainpage

this may be a little long, Please review

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Posted November 19, 2010

Application information

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Posted November 19, 2010

Application

Here is the application. It is basically the same as AA County’s, but I rearranged it a little bit. Let me know what you think we should change or add.

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Posted November 19, 2010

WSA resources

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Posted November 19, 2010

FAQ

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Posted September 15, 2010

EPA PowerPoint : “A Watershed Dialogue: How Can We Build the Capacity and Effectiveness of Watershed Groups?”

This is the PowerPoint that accompanied the EPA webcast on Sept. 15th.

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Posted September 10, 2010

WSA timeline as of 9/9/10

timeline as of 9/9/10

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Posted September 10, 2010

Meeting Minutes for 9/9/10

meeting minutes

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Posted July 14, 2010

WSA Instructor List

This is the list of instructors AA County had in Fall 2009 (by session). I have added a column for potential instructors we could have. Please add your ideas! If you need help remembering what each session entails, you can refer to the curriculum outline that is posted. ~Wendy

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)

Posted July 13, 2010

EPA Healthy Watersheds ORISE Intern

A postgraduate internship is available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds (OWOW). The intern will be served with the Assessment and Watershed Protection Division (AWPD), Nonpoint Source Control Branch (NPSCB). The intern will be trained by the lead for the Healthy Watersheds Initiative (HWI). The HWI is an…

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Chesapeake Network

Posted July 13, 2010

EPA Healthy Watersheds ORISE Intern

A postgraduate internship is available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds (OWOW). The intern will be served with the Assessment and Watershed Protection Division (AWPD), Nonpoint Source Control Branch (NPSCB). The intern will be trained by the lead for the Healthy Watersheds Initiative (HWI). The HWI is an…

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Posted June 25, 2010

Curriculum Outline

As of 6/23/10, this is what it looks like.

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Posted May 4, 2010

Tree Giveaway Sign-Out Sheets 5.1.10

These are the sheets collected from city residents receiving trees at the giveaway at the Stadium Place playground on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Abby Cocke and Darin Crew were in attendance.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Chesapeake Network

Posted April 13, 2010

VA group/River Network Partner Scholarships for River Rally May 21-24

Virginia groups who are also River Network Partners have the opportunity to receive a River Rally scholarship now! Join us May 21-24 at Snowbird, Utah. Email Deb at dmerchant@rivernetwork.org today for all the details.

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Posted April 13, 2010

Draft tree request form for canvassers

This is a form that can be used by canvassers to sign people up for free yard trees. May need to be updated with species/size info?

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Posted April 13, 2010

Draft Canvasser script spring 2010

For canvassers to use this spring — needs some updating on species/sizes.

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Posted April 13, 2010

NEW spring 2010 door hanger labels with all three events

Use these if we need more labels for door hangers. This is meant to print onto shipping labels that are 3.33″ high and 4″ wide, which corresponds to the 5164 standard label product size (look for the number on the box). These labels are available for purchase at any Office Depot type store.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Building Stronger NGO's

Posted April 8, 2010

Executive Director Position Announcement

This is the official posting of the Executive Director position for the Baltimore Water Alliance (a new organization in Baltimore formed by the merger of the Baltimore Harbor, Gwynns Falls, Herring Run, and Jones Falls Watershed Associations plus the Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper)

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Chesapeake Network

Posted April 8, 2010

Executive Director Position Announcement

This is the official posting of the Executive Director position for the Baltimore Water Alliance (a new organization in Baltimore formed by the merger of the Baltimore Harbor, Gwynns Falls, Herring Run, and Jones Falls Watershed Associations plus the Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper)

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Posted March 26, 2010

Door Hanger Labels spring 2010

This is a template meant to be printed onto the sort of rectangular mailing labels that you would put on a large manila envelope. When it opens, you may get a dialogue box saying something about an SQL command, just click “yes”.

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Posted March 23, 2010

DCR Bay TMDL website

This link takes you to the DCR web pages for the Bay TMDL. It has notifications, frequently asked questions, a summery of the process, and an archive of emails previously sent, among other things.

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Posted March 12, 2010

Draft Budget

This doc includes a DRAFT budget and a list of capabilities

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Posted February 19, 2010

Adaptive Management Cycle Graphics: Wetlands and Streams

These adaptive Management Cycle graphics were created in preparation for the Feb 1-5, 2010 NCTC Executive Order retreat.

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Posted February 10, 2010

Consensus View Narrative

Robin’s edits to Grant’s Vision Statement Draft.

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Posted February 5, 2010

Community Church calls update as of Dec 09

A PPF intern has made calls to most of the churches on this list, with the results noted on the chart, but in-person follow-up might yield better results.

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Posted February 1, 2010

Vision Workshop Summary for County website

Robin’s summary to get on county website ASAP. Will not be able to get it on until tomorrow but have a look and make/suggest any changes.

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Posted January 21, 2010

Updated outreach tracking form

As of Jan 2010, added PPF items

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Posted January 11, 2010

300 Word Vision Press Release

The real 300 word press release. Sorry.

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Posted January 6, 2010

Press release for vision workshop

purpose vision workshop summary past workshops with key trends, topics purpose of comp plan

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)

Posted December 22, 2009

December 16 Git4 Strategic Framework Tables

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Posted December 7, 2009

Homeowner trees delivered 11.7.09

These are the addresses and species of trees delivered to CHM residents by Abby C. on the afternoon of the Constellation/DeWees Park event on Sat., Nov. 7th, 2009. Each of these people got an info slip on their tree species and a magnet with care instructions. I also helped two of the households plant their…

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Chesapeake Network

Posted November 23, 2009

Chesapeake Stories: A look back with Arthur Tuers

At 79 years old, Arthur Tuers has been fishing, crabbing, and boating the Chesapeake Bay for quite some time now. He began working at McNasby’s Oyster Company at the youthful age of 10. He has seen the harvest of Oysters plummet in this time. Art has also noticed dramatic changes in the clarity of water,…

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Posted November 19, 2009

Revisions to Grant’s Nov. 17 Summary

Nov. 17 workshop summary

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)

Posted November 10, 2009

GIT4 Membership Matrix

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Posted November 10, 2009

GIT4 Purpose and Scope of Work Web Description

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Posted November 10, 2009

GIT Goals and Strategies Tables

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Posted November 10, 2009

Draft Agenda

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Posted October 28, 2009

Tree Sign up Form for CHM

This is a version of the form for homeowners to request trees that I modified specifically for the CHM neighborhood.

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Posted October 28, 2009

Canvassing Script

This is a document to help canvassers for the fall 2009 season remember what to say.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Climate Change Workshop - Pre-CWF

Posted October 15, 2009

Sea Level Rise Response Strategy, Worcester County, MD

A report prepared for Worcester County, assessing response options for the expected impacts of accelerated sea level rise caused by climate change.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Climate Change Workshop - Pre-CWF

Posted October 15, 2009

Climate Change Adaptation Case Studies

Presented by Todd Janeski, this presentation gives and overview of adaptation along with some specific on the ground examples from around the country.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Climate Change Workshop - Pre-CWF

Posted October 13, 2009

Sea Level Rise: Technical Guidance for Dorchester County (by Wanda Diane Cole)

This guidance document was prepared for Dorchester County, MD by looking at four distinct planning strategies that need to be addressed when planning for the long-term implications of sea level rise. They are: Vulnerability and Impact Assessment; Long-Range and Comprehensive Planning; Codes, Regulations and Development Standards; and Public Education and Outreach.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Climate Change Workshop - Pre-CWF

Posted October 13, 2009

Maryland Case Studies: Climate Change Adaptation Planning

An introduction to two counties in Maryland that have begun to look at the impacts and vulnerability to sea level rise and coastal storms.

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Posted October 13, 2009

Building Coast-Smart Communities: An Interactive Summit

An introduction to the Coast-Smart role-play exercise.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Climate Change Workshop - Pre-CWF

Posted October 13, 2009

Roadmap for Adapting to Coastal Risks

The course objectives are to lay out a process for designing a local assessment process; assessing hazard and climate threats and impacts; assesing vulnerabilities of people, places and resources; and using assessment findings to develop resilience strategies.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Climate Change Workshop - Pre-CWF

Posted October 13, 2009

Website for the interactive summit, “Building Coast-Smart Communities: How will MD adapt to Climate Change?”

This website houses the information on the event, role-play materials, a short video from the event, and contact information for the project partners.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Climate Change Workshop - Pre-CWF

Posted October 13, 2009

Background information and general instructions for the “Building Coast-Smart Communities” role-play exercise.

This role-play game was designed to initiate a conversation about how sea level rise and climate change will affect Maryland’s coastal communities. It shows how a diverse range of stakeholders in a fictitious town on Maryland’s eastern shore might address the risks of climate change that they face. The game imagines a nine-party negotiation assisted…

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Posted October 13, 2009

Sea-level Rise and Coastal Change: The Future of Coasts and Low-lying Regions Under Climate Change

A presentation given by S. Jeffress Williams, a Senior Coastal Marine Geologist with the USGS at the Woods Hole Science Center. Topics covered include: coastal-change processes, past sea-level change, human effects on coasts, effects of storms, and coastal hazard risks.

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Posted October 13, 2009

Assessing the economic and ecological impacts of sea level rise for select vulnerable locations within the Middle Peninsula – Lewis L. Lawrence

A case study looking at the economic and ecological impacts of sea level rise for select vulnerable locations within the Middle Peninsula in Virginia.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)

Posted October 8, 2009

GIT4 Membership Matrix

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Posted October 8, 2009

October 7 Conference Call Notes

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)

Posted October 2, 2009

Draft 202(e) Access and Landscapes Report

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)

Posted October 2, 2009

Executive Order 13508

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)

Posted October 2, 2009

GIT Mission/Goals/Strategies Tables

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)

Posted October 2, 2009

GIT4 Purpose and Scope Web Description

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Posted October 2, 2009

GIT4 Conference Call Agenda – October 7, 2009

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)

Posted October 2, 2009

GIT4 Conference Call Agenda – October 7, 2009

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Posted October 1, 2009

GIT4 MEmbership Table

GIT4 membership as of 8:30am, 10/1/09

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)

Posted September 29, 2009

Draft GIT4 Conference Call Agenda

A draft agenda for the initial GIT4 membership conference call

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)

Posted September 29, 2009

GIT4 Purpose and Scope Web Description

A description of the purpose and scope of work for GIT4, as posted on the CBPO website

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)

Posted September 29, 2009

GIT Goals and Strategies Table

A table summarizing the goals, strategies, desired results and priority actions of all six CBPO Goal Implementation Teams

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Posted August 26, 2009

draft powerpoint for NPS and DOI

Very draft PP for Friday meeting.

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Posted August 14, 2009

202e report draft

This is the current draft of the 202e report for FOD review. Still undergoing review by the 202e team.

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Posted August 14, 2009

Agenda for August 18

Proposed agenda for the 18th. Please make changes and check if time allocation ok. Thanks

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Posted August 13, 2009

Conservation_and_Public_Access_Report_v202e team draft

Draft for review by the 202e team

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Posted August 10, 2009

Draft Final Report

Draft report completed as of August 10, 2009. Comments due by noon August 17th, for incorporation into a new version no later than September 2.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Upper Potomac Tributary Team

Posted August 10, 2009

Upper Potomac Farm Tour

Image of Upper Potomac Trib. Team Farm Tour

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Upper Potomac Tributary Team

Posted August 10, 2009

Tributray Teams being required by the Bay Program to have a more implimentation focus

Tributray Teams being required by the Bay Program to have a more implimentation focus.

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Posted August 10, 2009

GIT 5 – Fostering Chesapeake Stewardship – Goals & Strategies – DRAFT

DRAFT table

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Posted July 27, 2009

Climate Ready Estuaries: Synthesis of Adaptation Options for Coastal Areas

EPA’s CRE Program produced this succinct report on impacts and options for adaptation in coastal areas.

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Posted July 27, 2009

Climate Ready Estuaries: Synthesis of Adaptation Options for Coastal Areas

EPA’s CRE Program produced this succinct report on impacts and options for adaptation in coastal areas.

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Posted July 27, 2009

Working version of 202d

Most, but not all, reviewer comments to date have been incorporated into this version. Next version will likely use tables to summarize major impacts and recommended strategies.

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Posted July 21, 2009

Mike Erwin’s research needs recommendations

List of research needs identified by Mike Erwin

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Posted July 20, 2009

ELI-EPA Climate and Invasive Report

“Effects of Climate Change on Aquatic Invasive Species and Implications for Management and Research”

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Federal Office Directors

Posted July 16, 2009

Draft 202(c) report

Draft of Section 202(c) report.

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Posted July 15, 2009

Ecological Effects of Sea Level Rise

NOAA Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research report on ecological impacts of sea level rise from 2006, submitted by Tom Cronin. Report was produced as a result of workshop on the topic.

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Posted July 15, 2009

Cronin draft comments, July 15th

Tom Cronin’s comments and additions to 7/15 version of draft report

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Posted July 15, 2009

Public Access Chapter Outline_DRAFT

Draft outline of the public access chapter of the 202e report

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Posted July 13, 2009

202g Team, Reviewers, and Resource Documents

This spreadsheet contains the most up-to-date contact information for the 202g drafting team (tab1), possible reviewers (tab 2), and Resource Document Links (tab 3).

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Posted July 10, 2009

EPA Comments

Comments submitted by Rona Birnbaum on report outline.

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Posted July 10, 2009

Erwin comments on outline

Mike Erwin’s comments on report outline

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Posted July 10, 2009

Cronin comments

Tom Cronin’s comments on report outline

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Posted July 10, 2009

Costanzo comments

Bridgett Costanzo’s comments on report outline

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Posted July 10, 2009

Steve Gill’s comments

Steve Gill’s comments on report outline

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Posted July 9, 2009

Modelling river discharge and precipitation from estuarine salinity in the northern Chesapeake

Long-term chronologies of precipitation can provide a baseline against which twentieth-century trends in rainfall can be evaluated in terms of natural variability and anthropogenic influence. However, there are relatively few methods to quantitatively reconstruct palaeoprecipitation and river discharge compared with proxies of other climatic factors, such as temperature. We developed autoregressive and least squares statistical…

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Posted July 9, 2009

Restoring Coastal Ecosystems and Abrupt Climate Change

An 2006 editorial essay by Tom Cronin and H.A. Walker

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Posted July 9, 2009

Multiproxy evidence of Holocene climate variability

Multiproxy evidence of Holocene climate variability from estuarine sediments, eastern North America T. M. Cronin,1 R. Thunell,2 G. S. Dwyer,3 C. Saenger,1 M. E. Mann,4,5 C. Vann,1 and R. R. Seal II1

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Posted July 9, 2009

Rapid sea level rise and ice sheet response to 8,200 year climate event

2007 Geophysical Research Letters paper by Cronin et al.

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Posted July 7, 2009

The Corn and Climate Report

Report focused primarily on climate impacts to Midwest corn production, but with implications for agriculture elsewhere.

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Posted July 7, 2009

EO 202d Climate Change membership lists

Core development team and partner/review team members with contact info.

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Posted July 6, 2009

NOAA CSC Adaptation website

Adaptation tools and networking website hosted by NOAA’s Coastal Services Center.

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Posted July 6, 2009

DOI climate change testimony for Jt. House Hearing 6/23

Testimony presented by Marvin Moriarty at the Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay field hearing June 23rd.

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Posted July 6, 2009

STAC Climate Change workbook

Matrix of short-, medium-, and long-term strategies and metrics for recommendations included in the STAC climate change report. Please note this matrix is still DRAFT.

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Posted July 6, 2009

NOAA oral testimony on climate change impacts to the Chesapeake

Bob Wood’s oral testimony at Joint House Subcommittee field hearing on climate change and the Chesapeake Bay, June 23rd.

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Posted July 6, 2009

NOAA congressional testimony on climate change impacts to the Chesapeake

Bob Wood’s final written testimony for Congressional hearing on June 23rd

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Posted July 6, 2009

EO 202d Climate Change Report Outline

Outline of draft report requested under EO 13508, Section 202d

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Posted June 29, 2009

June 30th Meeting Agenda

Agenda for 6/30 meeting at SERC

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Posted June 26, 2009

STAC Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay

State-of-the-science review and recommendations for addressing climate change in the Chesapeake Bay.

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Posted June 26, 2009

STAC Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay

State-of-the-science review and recommendations for addressing climate change in the Chesapeake Bay.

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Posted June 26, 2009

US Global Change Research Program

This web page will introduce and lead you through the content of the most comprehensive and authoritative report of its kind. The report summarizes the science and the impacts of climate change on the United States, now and in the future. It focuses on climate change impacts in different regions of the U.S. and on…

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Posted June 26, 2009

US Global Change Research Program

This web page will introduce and lead you through the content of the most comprehensive and authoritative report of its kind. The report summarizes the science and the impacts of climate change on the United States, now and in the future. It focuses on climate change impacts in different regions of the U.S. and on…

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Posted June 26, 2009

STAC Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay

State of the science review and recommendations on addressing climate change impacts to the Chesapeake Bay.

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Posted June 26, 2009

STAC Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay

State of the science review and recommendations on addressing climate change impacts to the Chesapeake Bay.

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Posted June 26, 2009

Maryland Climate Change Advisory Group

On April 20, 2007, Governor Martin O’Malley signed Executive Order 01.01.2007.07 establishing the Maryland Climate Change Commission (MCCC) charged with collectively developing an action plan to address the causes of climate change, prepare for the likely consequences and impacts of climate change to Maryland, and establish firm benchmarks and timetables for implementing the Commission’s recommendations.

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Posted June 26, 2009

Maryland Climate Change Advisory Group

On April 20, 2007, Governor Martin O’Malley signed Executive Order 01.01.2007.07 establishing the Maryland Climate Change Commission (MCCC) charged with collectively developing an action plan to address the causes of climate change, prepare for the likely consequences and impacts of climate change to Maryland, and establish firm benchmarks and timetables for implementing the Commission’s recommendations.

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Posted June 26, 2009

Virginia’s Commission on Climate Change

This site contains all materials pertinent to Virginia’s Commission on Climate Change, including the Final Report, Interim Findings report, presentations to the Commission, greenhouse gas emissions inventory and projections, Executive Order 59 that established the Commission, and the Virginia Energy Plan of 2007.

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Posted June 26, 2009

Virginia’s Commission on Climate Change

This site contains all materials pertinent to Virginia’s Commission on Climate Change, including the Final Report, Interim Findings report, presentations to the Commission, greenhouse gas emissions inventory and projections, Executive Order 59 that established the Commission, and the Virginia Energy Plan of 2007.

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Posted June 26, 2009

Final Report of Virginia’s Commission on Climate Change

Report contains recommendations on mitigation and adaptation needs for Virginia.

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Posted June 26, 2009

Final Report of Virginia’s Commission on Climate Change

Report contains recommendations on mitigation and adaptation needs for Virginia.

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Posted March 26, 2009

MEL HBC Case Study

Discussed at the March 20th meeting

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Posted March 26, 2009

MEL MDE Proposal

Discussed at the March 20th meeting

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Posted March 26, 2009

MEL Green Initiatives

Discussed at the March 20th meeting

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Posted March 26, 2009

MEL LID Studio p 5-8

Discussed at the March 20th meeting

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Posted March 26, 2009

MEL LID Studio pages 1-4

Discussed at the March 20th meeting

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Posted March 26, 2009

Minutes Dec 17, 2008 – ROCKFISH Meeting

1st Rockfish meeting minutes that were wiki-ed by gourp edited and added to. Hopefully close to final version

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Posted March 26, 2009

CARRIE WAC “One Page”

second DOC attachement in addition to notes for Meetup at Rockfish on March 20, 2009

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Posted March 26, 2009

Carrie WAC Letter

first DOC attachement in addition to notes for Meetup at Rockfish on March 20, 2009

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Posted March 21, 2009

June 12-14 Annapolis EcoTour

Friday – June 12th – Starts at City Hall (reception 5-6 PM) ****** Eastport Walking Tour ****** 6:00 – 9:00 PM Eastport Walking Tour (Steve Carr) Duke of Gloucester Street end at MARITIME MUSEUM 9:00 Ice Cream Social at Maritime Museum Saturday – June 13th – Starts at City Hall (check in 9:30 AM) (Steve…

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Posted February 25, 2009

STAC’s Climate Change Report

State-of-the-science overview of climate change impacts to the Chesapeake Bay

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Posted February 24, 2009

Tom Smith Presentation

Tom Smith’s presentation provides an overview of sea level rise in Virginia.

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Posted February 23, 2009

Notes – EE Programming for the Sojourn

This is just a quick summary of ideas I generated for planning EE programming for the Sojourn. I just wanted to get these ideas on paper before our next meeting.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted February 18, 2009

Private Property Form

Form to enter into private property for stream clean up

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Posted February 18, 2009

Fact Sheet

One page information guide on the project and sea level rise in Northern Virginia.

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Posted February 18, 2009

Laura Grape Presentation

Overview of the Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management Project and of sea level rise in Northern Virginia

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Posted February 18, 2009

Tom Smith Presentation

Tom Smith’s presentation provides an overview of sea level rise in Virginia.

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Posted February 18, 2009

Meeting Agenda

Agenda for the first workgroup meeting, held on February 10, 2009, at Mason Neck State Park

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Posted February 3, 2009

Meeting notes from January 28th

Meeting notes from January 28th meeting of NEMO (Todd, Jonas and John) and MPPDC (Jackie and Sara)

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Posted February 3, 2009

Social perceptions of aquaculture

The social perceptions that Jackie collected from my thesis research that are specific to the Middle Peninsula

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Posted February 3, 2009

Aquaculture Economic Data

An excel spread sheet of the economic information that was able to be collected. There are three sheets total within this file. One is specific to Mathews, another specific to Virginia, and the last sheet includes the permit information that Lewie has collected.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 29, 2009

Trash Bag Labels

Trash bag Labels

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 29, 2009

Student /Volunteer service form

Student Volunteer Service verification Form. Form to verify number of volunteer hours

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 29, 2009

PCS Storm Water Solutions document

storm water solutions document

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 29, 2009

Site Information Sheet

Information regarding site that requires trash and debris removal

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 29, 2009

PCS Hazmat-Safety-Sharps Information

How to effectively remove hazmat waste

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 29, 2009

PCS Volunteer/Waiver Sign in Sheet

Sign in sheet for volunteers that contains waiver statement

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 29, 2009

Litter Facts

Facts regarding litter

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 29, 2009

Hazmat Labels

Hazmat Labels

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 29, 2009

PCS Donation Request Letter

Letter template for donation requests to community and area businesses.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 29, 2009

Day of Event Checklist

Checklist of items to review on day of stream clean up

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 29, 2009

PCS Results Form

PCS Results form

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 26, 2009

Project Clean Stream 2011 website

Project Clean Stream 2011 Information

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 26, 2009

Logo Project Clean Stream

Logo for project clean stream

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 26, 2009

Press Release

Press Release to announce that volunteers are needed for annual stream clean ups throughout Central Maryland and the Eastern Shore.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.

Posted January 26, 2009

flyer to announce call for volunteers for Project Clean Stream 2010

Project Clean Stream is a regional stream cleanup taking place in Central Maryland and the Eastern Shore. In 2009, over 2,600 volunteers removed more than 250,000 pounds of trash from local streams. In 2010, Project Clean Stream will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010, starting at 9 AM through 12 Noon. Project Clean Stream…

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Forest Conservation Group

Posted January 12, 2009

Workgroup 4 status report

Workgroup 4 report in PP format

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Forest Conservation Group

Posted January 2, 2009

Assessment of No Net Loss TF prelim recommendations

Quick and dirty assessment by Jen Aiosa

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Forest Conservation Group

Posted January 2, 2009

No Net Loss Task Force preliminary recommendations

The recommendations in full with some added comments by Nick Williams

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Forest Conservation Group

Posted January 2, 2009

Objectives: No Net Loss of Forests in MD

Brief summary of NNL Task Force preliminary recommendations

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Chesapeake Network

Posted December 23, 2008

The Nanticoke: Portrait of a Chesapeake River

Harp’s photography and Horton’s words blend to tell the story of the Nanticoke River, the largest drainage basin in Delaware.

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Emerging Environmental Leaders

Posted October 22, 2008

My Trip to Providence for the 4th Restore America’s Estuaries Conference

I wrote a blog entry for the Chesapeake Bay Program and felt it relevant to this group. The reason I was able to attend this conference is because the non-profit organization I work for, the Chesapeake Research Consortium, has professional development funds set aside for us fellows in the program that enables us to travel…

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Emerging Environmental Leaders

Posted October 7, 2008

Emerging Environmental Leaders Logo

Emerging Environmental Leaders Logo

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Jason Unger added a new Resource in Emerging Environmental Leaders

Posted September 25, 2008

The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century

“Conservation is the foresighted utilization, preservation, and/or renewal of forests, waters, lands, and minerals, for the greatest good of the greatest number for the longest time.” – Page 404 That about sums it up. The authors at the Environmental Careers Organization give detailed information about 11 major fields of work and do a superb job…

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