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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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.
Short Summary of WV lobbying law by Law For Change
A good 3 page summary of major provisions of WV lobbying laws
Law For Change – Short Summary of MD lobbying laws
A 4-5 page summary of MD lobbying law provisions
Law For Change – DE Lobby Law Summary
A good four page summary of the major provisions of DE lobbying laws
PA Lobby Law Summary from Law for Change
A good four page summary of major lobbying law provisions
Lobbying Home Page of the Public Integrity Commission
Includes links to information on new lobbyist registration, ethics bulletins, lobbyist listings, etc
Delaware Lobbying Statute
Full text of te Delaware’s staute on the registration of lobbyists
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Brief Summary of VA Lobbying requirements
App. 2 page summary available on the “Law for Change – The Legal Forum for Social Innovators” website
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Link to PDF of Lobbying Disclosure Regulations
Detailed regulations adopted to implement Lobbying Disclosure Law as amended in 2006 – 56 page pdf document.
Lobbying Disclosure Statute
Full text of the lobbying disclosure law (Chapter 13A, 65 Pa.C.S.)as amended by 2006 Act.
Official Summary of the 2006 Lobbying Disclosure Act
Very brief 5-page summary of the Act.
MD Ethics Commission Lobbying Home Page
Summaries and links on various specific topics and questions related to lobbying registration and reporting
Overview of MD’s Lobbying Laws
PDF version of May 14 powerpoint presentation – materials taken directly from Commission’s presentation materials
Municipalities with Lobbying Provisions
Lists municipalities with lobbying provisions in local ethics laws and those with more limited ethics provisions
Maryland’s Complete Ethics Law
The full text of MD’s Government Ethics Statute – Lobbying provisions begin on page 73
Web Resources for County Lobbying Rules
Links to county laws and summaries where available
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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…
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.
Maryland Nonprofits Advocacy Policy
Current version of Maryland Nonprofits’ board approved advocacy policy
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Posted December 10, 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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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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Posted November 22, 2011
Assessment of No Net Loss TF prelim recommendations
Quick and dirty assessment by Jen Aiosa
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Posted November 22, 2011
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Posted November 22, 2011
Objectives: No Net Loss of Forests in MD
Brief summary of NNL Task Force preliminary recommendations
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…
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 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.
AGO Report and Resources
Site with links to America’s Great Outdoors report, fact sheets and other resources.
AGO Fact Sheet – Youth
AGO Report Fact Sheet outlining findings and recommendations related to youth.
AGO Fact Sheet – Urban Places
AGO Report Fact Sheet outlining findings and recommendations related to urban places.
AGO Fact Sheet – Recreation
AGO Report Fact Sheet outlining findings and recommendations related to recreation.
AGO Fact Sheet – Public Lands
AGO Report Fact Sheet outlining findings and recommendations related to public lands.
AGO Fact Sheet – Private Lands
AGO Report Fact Sheet outlining findings and recommendations related to private lands.
AGO Fact Sheet – Historic Preservation
AGO Report Fact Sheet outlining findings and recommendations related to historic preservation.
Watershed Stewards Academy Presentation
Presentation to public about the WSA. Can be modified to specific audience.
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.
Expanding Chesapeake Conservation Corps Paper
Background piece developed for August 4th CTLI Partners meeting.
Youth Conservation Corps Program Matrix
This spreadsheet contains information on the various youth conservation corps existing within the Chesapeake watershed.
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.
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.
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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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 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…
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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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.
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?
Draft Canvasser script spring 2010
For canvassers to use this spring — needs some updating on species/sizes.
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.
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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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)
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Press release for vision workshop
purpose vision workshop summary past workshops with key trends, topics purpose of comp plan
added a new Resource in Maintain Healthy Watersheds GIT (GIT4)
Posted December 22, 2009
December 16 Git4 Strategic Framework Tables
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…
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,…
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
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.
Canvassing Script
This is a document to help canvassers for the fall 2009 season remember what to say.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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…
added a new Resource in Climate Change Workshop - Pre-CWF
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.
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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Posted October 2, 2009
Draft 202(e) Access and Landscapes Report
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Posted October 2, 2009
Executive Order 13508
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Posted October 2, 2009
GIT Mission/Goals/Strategies Tables
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Posted October 2, 2009
GIT4 Purpose and Scope Web Description
GIT4 Conference Call Agenda – October 7, 2009
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Posted October 2, 2009
GIT4 Conference Call Agenda – October 7, 2009
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Posted September 29, 2009
Draft GIT4 Conference Call Agenda
A draft agenda for the initial GIT4 membership conference call
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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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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
added a new Resource in Federal Office Directors
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.
Agenda for August 18
Proposed agenda for the 18th. Please make changes and check if time allocation ok. Thanks
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.
added a new Resource in Upper Potomac Tributary Team
Posted August 10, 2009
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mike Erwin’s research needs recommendations
List of research needs identified by Mike Erwin
ELI-EPA Climate and Invasive Report
“Effects of Climate Change on Aquatic Invasive Species and Implications for Management and Research”
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Posted July 16, 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.
Cronin draft comments, July 15th
Tom Cronin’s comments and additions to 7/15 version of draft report
Public Access Chapter Outline_DRAFT
Draft outline of the public access chapter of the 202e report
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).
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…
Restoring Coastal Ecosystems and Abrupt Climate Change
An 2006 editorial essay by Tom Cronin and H.A. Walker
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
Rapid sea level rise and ice sheet response to 8,200 year climate event
2007 Geophysical Research Letters paper by Cronin et al.
The Corn and Climate Report
Report focused primarily on climate impacts to Midwest corn production, but with implications for agriculture elsewhere.
EO 202d Climate Change membership lists
Core development team and partner/review team members with contact info.
NOAA CSC Adaptation website
Adaptation tools and networking website hosted by NOAA’s Coastal Services Center.
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.
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.
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.
NOAA congressional testimony on climate change impacts to the Chesapeake
Bob Wood’s final written testimony for Congressional hearing on June 23rd
EO 202d Climate Change Report Outline
Outline of draft report requested under EO 13508, Section 202d
STAC Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay
State-of-the-science review and recommendations for addressing climate change in the Chesapeake Bay.
STAC Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay
State-of-the-science review and recommendations for addressing climate change in the Chesapeake Bay.
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…
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…
STAC Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay
State of the science review and recommendations on addressing climate change impacts to the Chesapeake Bay.
STAC Climate Change and the Chesapeake Bay
State of the science review and recommendations on addressing climate change impacts to the Chesapeake Bay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Final Report of Virginia’s Commission on Climate Change
Report contains recommendations on mitigation and adaptation needs for Virginia.
Final Report of Virginia’s Commission on Climate Change
Report contains recommendations on mitigation and adaptation needs for Virginia.
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
CARRIE WAC “One Page”
second DOC attachement in addition to notes for Meetup at Rockfish on March 20, 2009
Carrie WAC Letter
first DOC attachement in addition to notes for Meetup at Rockfish on March 20, 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…
STAC’s Climate Change Report
State-of-the-science overview of climate change impacts to the Chesapeake Bay
Tom Smith Presentation
Tom Smith’s presentation provides an overview of sea level rise in Virginia.
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.
added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.
Posted February 18, 2009
Fact Sheet
One page information guide on the project and sea level rise in Northern Virginia.
Laura Grape Presentation
Overview of the Sustainable Shorelines and Community Management Project and of sea level rise in Northern Virginia
Tom Smith Presentation
Tom Smith’s presentation provides an overview of sea level rise in Virginia.
Meeting Agenda
Agenda for the first workgroup meeting, held on February 10, 2009, at Mason Neck State Park
Meeting notes from January 28th
Meeting notes from January 28th meeting of NEMO (Todd, Jonas and John) and MPPDC (Jackie and Sara)
Social perceptions of aquaculture
The social perceptions that Jackie collected from my thesis research that are specific to the Middle Peninsula
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.
added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.
Posted January 29, 2009
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
added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.
Posted January 29, 2009
added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.
Posted January 29, 2009
added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.
Posted January 29, 2009
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
added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.
Posted January 29, 2009
added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.
Posted January 29, 2009
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.
added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.
Posted January 29, 2009
added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.
Posted January 29, 2009
added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.
Posted January 26, 2009
added a new Resource in Project Clean Stream Coord.
Posted January 26, 2009
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.
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…
added a new Resource in Forest Conservation Group
Posted January 12, 2009
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
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
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
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.
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…
added a new Resource in Emerging Environmental Leaders
Posted October 7, 2008
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…