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July 14, 2009

 

Subject: EEE virus has returned to Central New York

 

The EEE virus has returned to Central New York

 

Last Update: 7/13 5:42 pm

 

The 7-13-09

(AP)

 

Lysander, New York (WSYR-TV) – The Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Virus has returned to Central New York. Scientists found it in a pool of bird-biting mosquitoes on Toad Harbor Road in West Monroe.

 

The mosquitoes were collected earlier this month near Toad Harbor Swamp – which is located on the north Shore of Oneida Lake.

 

The virus has only been found in the type of mosquitoes that bite birds – not the ones that feed on humans, according to Dr. Dennis Norfleet, the Public Health Director of the Oswego County Health Department.

 

“The surveillance programs conducted by Oswego County and the State Department of Health indicate the populations of mammal-biting mosquitoes are at seasonal levels considering the recent cool temperatures and wet weather. Therefore, aerial spraying is not warranted at this time.” Norfleet said.

 

http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story/The-EEE-virus-has-returned-to-Central-New-York/8QRctoNzTESx8FJEJehYGg.cspx

 

 

 

July 13, 2009

 

Subject: NYC- First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pool of the 2009 Season

 

In New York City, today we identified the first positive mosquito pool of the 2009 season- the positive species is Culex pipiens. This

(positive) pool of mosquitoes was collected on Tuesday, July 07, 2009 from the neighborhood of Throgs Neck in the borough of the Bronx.

 

Waheed I. Bajwa, Ph.D., M.Phil.

Director, Office of Vector Surveillance and Control New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene 40 Worth Street, Suite 1529, New York, NY 10013

 

Telephone: 212 676 2018                          

Fax: 212 676 2043

 

 

July 7, 2009

 

Subject: Preliminary information on the annual meeting of the North American Lake Mgmt. Society

 

Editor’s note: there are some interesting presentations on invasive species control planned at this time on Thursday; D-3, E-3, F-3 and G-3. One additional one is listed on Friday, K-2)

Here is some preliminary program* information for the upcoming annual meeting of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS).

 

We have a number of pre- and post conference workshops planned for October 27th and October 31st, respectively.  Attached is a Word Document that provides a description of each workshop.  You can register for workshops online at www.nalms.org.

 

Also attached is a spreadsheet showing the basic (preliminary) program layout so you can see what topics will be offered on each day of the concurrent technical sessions (Wednesday 10/28 through Friday 10/30).

 

We hope you’ll join us at NALMS 2009.  It’s right here in the northeast this year, so it’s not a far travel so costs should be lower.  For more information on the venue, registration, and other information, and for frequent conference updates please visit the NALMS website at www.nalms.org.

 

Please contact me if you have any questions relative to program elements.  If you wish to sponsor or exhibit please contact Susan Urbas, NALMS Executive Director, at surbas@nalms.org.

 

And, please share this with others that you think may be interested.  Remember, too, that we are offering a track of talks on Friday that is geared to lake and watershed stewards, so please share this information with lake and/or watershed associations you are affiliated with.

 

Sincerely,

Amy Smagula

NALMS 2009 Program Chair

 

*Note that it is still early and workshop offerings and program elements are subject to change.

 

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Amy P. Smagula

Limnologist/Exotic Species Program Coordinator 

NH Department of Environmental Services

29 Hazen Drive, PO Box 95

Concord, NH 03302-0095

Phone:  603-271-2248

Fax:  603-271-7894

E-mail: Amy.Smagula@des.nh.gov

 

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July 2, 2009

 

Subject: Seminar: "When Removal of a Dam Makes Sense"

 

EBC Dam Program Series:

When Removal of a Dam Makes Sense

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Foley Hoag Emerging Enterprise Center


Bay Colony Corporate Center
1000 Winter Street, Suite 4000, North Entrance
Waltham, Massachusetts

 

According to an Army Corps of Engineers inventory, there are more than 78,000 dams in the US.  Many supply energy through hydropower or serve as drinking water reservoirs. Others provide recreational opportunities or perform other important functions.  However, numerous other dams were built decades ago and have deteriorated due to age, erosion, poor maintenance, flood damage, or poor designs. In many cases, the owners of these dams cannot justify the cost of proper maintenance.  For those dams that no longer make sense, removal can be a viable option. 

 

 NOAA and other federal and state agencies can partner with dam owners by providing financial assistance to dam owners to help defray the cost of removal or by providing technical or regulatory advice.  This meeting will provide an overview of dam removal in New England, explaining its economic and ecological benefits as well as its issues and obstacles.  We’ll hear about federal grant opportunities for dam removal projects and will learn about the projects currently on the drawing board.

 

Please join us as we discuss this important topic with representatives of NOAA and the Army Corps of Engineers as well as various state environmental agencies from throughout New England.

 

This program is the third in the series of three EBC programs on dam management in New England. The first program (May 27, 2009) addressed dam safety and risks, enforcements actions, and lessons learned.  The second program (June 25, 2009) focused on Hydro Power.   

AGENDA 

7:30 a.m.       Registration and Networking 

8:00 a.m.       Welcome – Daniel K. Moon, President EBC                              

                        Program Chair & Moderator – Peter Walker, VHB                       

8:10 a.m.       Dam Removal in the Northeast

                        John Catena, Director, NOAA Restoration Center, Gloucester, MA

John will provide an overview of dam removal and river restoration efforts in New England highlighting funding opportunities and upcoming projects.  

 8:35 a.m.       Role of the US Army Corps of Engineers

                        Bill Hubbard, US Army Corps of Engineers, Concord, MA

Bill will discuss Army Corps of Engineers involvement in dam removal projects, including …

 9:00 a.m.       State Reports – Dam Removal & Restoration Programs in New England

·        Brian Fitzgerald – VT Dept. of Environmental Conservation

·        Jim Gallagher – NH Dept of Environmental Services

·        Dana Murch – Maine Dept of Environmental Protection

·        Beth Lambert – Mass Riverways

·        David Chopy - RI Dept. of Environmental Management

 10:15 a.m.     Networking Break

 10:30 a.m.     Case Studies

·        Charter Environmental (Invited)

·        Maxymillian Technologies (Invited)

 12:00 a.m.     Adjourn

Registration fees:

EBC and Co-Hosting Member Company                     $110*
Non Member Company                                                        $150*
Government/Non-profit                                                        $40*
Job Seeker                                                                         $25
Young Environmental Professional Rate                     $25


EBC Members who have worked in their field for less than ten years are considered Young Environmental Professionals.  Five tickets available for members only.

* After July 14, 2009 and at the door, add $40.
No-shows will be charged and cancellations must be received 2 business days prior to the event.

REGISTER NOW!
Sponsor this event!

 

 

July 1, 2009

 

Subject: Excerpts from the MA Fish and Wildlife June Newsletter

NEW FISH BROCHURE AVAILABLE

A new full color, illustrated brochure of the Freshwater Fishes of Massachusetts is available from the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife).  This folding brochure includes pictures of most of the freshwater fish species found in Massachusetts and is packed with information that will be valuable for any conservationist with an interest in ponds, streams or rivers. “Beginning and experienced anglers will appreciate the tips on identification of game and bait fish, fishing ethics and instruction on how to fillet a fish. They will also find information on Massachusetts’ Angler Education Program and Freshwater Fishing Awards Program. Other conservationists will find useful information on rare, riverine and migratory fish species as well as notes on statewide fish and aquatic habitat restoration efforts,” observes Ellie Horwitz, Chief of Information & Education. The Freshwater Fishes of Massachusetts brochures are found at MassWildlife’s regional offices located in Acton, Belchertown, Boston, Bourne, Pittsfield, Westborough and West Boylston.  MassWildlife’s Hatcheries in Belchertown, Sandwich, Montague and Sunderland will also have brochures. To obtain a copy by mail, send a self-addressed, business sized 61-cent stamped to: Fish Brochure, MassWildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd, Westborough, MA 01581.

REPORTING FISH KILLS

With warm weather warming up lakes and ponds, the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) has already fielded nearly two dozen reports about fish kills discovered in some bodies of water. Half of these calls have come in since the beginning of June. The sight of dead and dying fish along the shores of a favorite lake or pond can be distressing and trigger concerns about pollution. Fish do act as the "canary in the coalmine," so it's natural to think a fish kill is an indicator of a problem with human caused pollution. However, the vast majority of fish kills reported are natural events.

Natural fish kills are generally the result of low oxygen levels, fish diseases or spawning stress. Depletion of dissolved oxygen is one of the most common causes of natural fish kills. As pond temperature increases, water holds less oxygen. During hot summer weather, oxygen levels in shallow, weedy ponds can further decline as plants consume oxygen at night. This results in low early morning oxygen levels that can become critical if levels fall below the requirement of fish survival. In addition to reduced oxygen levels, late spring and early summer is when most warm water fish species, such as sunfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass) begin to spawn. At this time, large numbers of these species crowd into the shallow waters along the shore vying for the best spawning sites. These densely crowded areas become susceptible to disease outbreaks, especially as water temperatures increase. The result is an unavoidable natural fish kill, usually consisting of one or two species of fish.

When a caller reports a fish kill, a MassWildlife fisheries biologist determines if the kill is due to pollution or is a natural event. Generally, pollution impacts all kinds of aquatic life, therefore the most important piece of evidence for the biologists is knowing the number of fish species associated with the fish kill.  Fish kills in which only one or two species are involved are almost always a natural event. When it is likely a fish kill is due to pollution, MassWildlife notifies the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). DEP takes the lead on a formal investigation which includes analysis of water and fish samples to determine the source of pollution. MassWildlife provides DEP with technical assistance by identifying the kinds and numbers of fish involved.

To report a fish kill Mondays through Fridays between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, contact Richard Hartley at (508) 389-6330. After normal business hours or on holidays and weekends, call the Fish Kill Pager at (508) 722-9811 or contact the Environmental Police Radio Room at 1-800-632-8075.

And here I thought mosquito control was to blame for all the dead fish...

And finally if anyone was so inclined....

REPORT HERPS! 

The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife’s Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) is asking interested conservationists for reports or sightings of certain specific reptiles and amphibians.  The species of NHESP interest include: Smooth Greensnake, Eastern Hog-nosed Snake, Eastern Ribbonsnake, Eastern Musk Turtle, Spotted Turtle, and the Northern Leopard Frog. NHESP is particularly interested in sightings of the Eastern Hog-nosed Snake.  These particular species are of interest for a variety of reasons: 1) the species is thought to be rare, declining or vulnerable, but there is insufficient information on the condition, number and size of populations to make a determination; 2) the species was removed from the official regulatory list, but the Program believes it still is in need of some conservation attention; 3) the species distribution and abundance are not well known. Herpetologists want to bring attention to and track reports of these reptiles and amphibian in order to determine whether any of the species listed are appropriate for proposal to the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act list. Anyone who has seen the above mentioned wildlife are encouraged to submit a Rare Animal Observation Form found on-line at http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/species_info/pdf/electronic_animal_form.pdf.  Information needed includes date of sighting, specific mapped location and a photo of the observed animal.   Submit the form, map and photo(s) to:  Data Manager, Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program, MassWildlife, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581. For more information about this conservation effort, visit the following web page: www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/conservation/herps/reptiles_amphibians_undstat.htm.

 

June 25, 2009

 

Subject: NY Health Department Will Treat Selected Parts of Staten Island, the Bronx & Queens w/Larvicide

 

To control mosquitoes, the NY Health Department will apply larvicide by helicopter to marsh and other non-residential areas of Staten Island, Queens, and the Bronx on Friday, June 26 and Monday, June 29 - Tuesday, June 30, 2009 between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.

 

For complete details please download the press release here (in .pdf): http://nmca.org/wnv-notice-200906231.pdf

 

 

June 23, 2009

 

Subject: updates to the NMCA website

 

An updated Call for Papers and Call for Posters has been uploaded to the NMCA website on the “Annual Meeting” page. You may also download them directly from these links (in .pdf): Call for Papers | Call for Posters

 

Please check your July issue of the Northeaster for hard copies.

 

 

June 22, 2009

 

Subject: EPA's Watershed Academy to sponsor free July 1st Webcast on the Clean Water Act

EPA’s Watershed Academy sponsors free Webcasts to help build the capacity of watershed practitioners from around the globe. On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, the Watershed Academy will sponsor the first in a series of Webcasts about the Clean Water Act (CWA) see details below. This webcast will provide an introduction to the CWA including a brief history of the Act, an explanation of technology vs. water quality-based approaches, and a brief overview of key components of the Act and related EPA regulations. Future Webcasts will focus on key aspects of the CWA including water quality standards, monitoring and assessment, total maximum daily loads, programs for managing point sources and nonpoint sources, and wetland protection. The Webcast will feature William (Bill) Painter, Environmental Scientist with EPA’s Watershed Branch. Bill serves as an expert trainer on the CWA and is the author of a popular online Watershed Academy Web module, “Introduction to the Clean Water Act,” posted at http://www.epa.gov/watertrain/cwa/.  Registration is now open at http://epa.gov/watershedwebcasts 

 Archived audio versions of past webcasts are also available at http://epa.gov/watershedwebcasts

 ---------------------------

EPA’s Watershed Academy is pleased to sponsor its 42nd free Webcast Seminar.

Webcast on Wed. July 1, 2009

"Introduction to the Clean Water Act"

by Willam Painter, Environmental Scientist, USEPA's Watershed Branch

The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the cornerstone of surface water quality protection in the United States. The statute employs a variety of regulatory and non-regulatory tools to reduce direct pollutant discharges into waterways, finance municipal wastewater treatment facilities, and manage polluted runoff. These tools are employed to achieve the broader goal of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters so that they can support "the protection and propagation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife and recreation in and on the water."

Join us for this first in a series of Webcasts on the CWA. The first Webcast will provide an Introduction to the CWA including a brief history of the Act, an explanation of technology vs. water quality-based approaches, and a brief overview of key components of the Act and related EPA regulations. Future Webcasts will focus on key aspects of the CWA including water quality standards, monitoring and assessment, total maximum daily loads, programs for managing point sources and nonpoint sources, and wetland protection.

2.0 hour audio Web broadcast

Eastern: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Central: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mountain: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pacific: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 

June 18, 2009

 

Subject: Clean water Act – Urgent!! (resend)

 

The Clean Water Restoration Act is going to be debated today in the  Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and it is imperative  that we obtain as much bipartisan support as possible for the amendment proposed by Senator David Vitter of Louisiana. To this end please contact your senator if he/she is listed on the committee assignment sheet below.

Senate Majority Committee Members           Senate Minority Committee Members
Barbara Boxer  (Chairman)                                        James M. Inhofe
Max Baucus                                                              George V. Voinovich
Thomas R. Carper                                                     David Vitter
Frank R. Lautenberg                                                 John Barrasso
Benjamin L. Cardin                                                    Mike Crapo
Bernard Sanders                                                       Christopher S. Bond
Amy Klobuchar                                                          Lamar Alexander
Sheldon Whitehouse
Tom Udall
Jeff Merkley
Kirsten Gillibrand
Arlen Specter

 

Please quickly review the amendment showing the amendment Senator Vitter is proposing, contact your senator's office, and emphasize that  this amendment is critical to the provision of mosquito control  services vital to public health. If this amendment is accepted, this  could provide effective mosquito control while saving the taxpayers substantial money.  Please call prior to noon today,Thursday, the 18th.  Sorry about the short fuse, but time is of the essence.

 

 

June 16, 2009

 

Subject: Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure Workshops

 

Location:  Hartford, Connecticut

 

Date:  July 08, 2009 - July 09, 2009 

 

Sponsor:  Metropolitan District Commission, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, and Farmington River Watershed Association with Park River Watershed Revitalization Initiative 

 

For More Information: http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/courseinfo.cfm?program_id=298&outreach_id=410&schedule_id=1060

 

 

June 3, 2009

 

Subject: MA Climate Change Adaptation Meetings

 

Massachusetts Climate Change Adaptation Advisory Committee

 

 

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has launched the Climate Change Adaptation Advisory Committee under the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008.  The Advisory Committee has been charged by the Legislature with evaluating strategies for adapting to the predicted effects of climate change. These effects include increased sea levels, warming temperatures, and increased incidences of floods and droughts. 

 

The Advisory Committee is made up of experts from business, academia, and not-for-profit organizations who will prepare a report for the state legislature with its findings by December 31, 2009.  As mandated by the Act, the Climate Change Adaptation Advisory Committee includes members representing the following sectors: transportation and built infrastructure; commercial, industrial and manufacturing activities; low income consumers; energy generation and distribution; land conservation; water supply and quality; recreation; ecosystems dynamics; coastal zone and oceans; rivers and wetlands; and local government.  Experts in public health, insurance, forestry, agriculture, and public safety have also been included. 

 

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Advisory Committee meetings.  The Committee will meet on:

 

Thursday, June 4, 2009

12:45 pm to 3:00 pm

100 Cambridge Street, 2nd floor (conference rooms B, C and D)

Boston, MA 02114

 

Thursday, July 30, 2009

12:45 pm to 3:00 pm

100 Cambridge Street, 2nd floor (conference rooms B, C and D)

Boston, MA 02114

 

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

12:45 pm to 3:00 pm

100 Cambridge Street, 2nd floor (conference rooms B, C and D)

Boston, MA 02114

 

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

12:45 pm to 3:00 pm

John W. McCormack Bldg., One Ashburton Place, 21st floor

Boston, MA 02108

 

In addition, EEA will host public information and input sessions at which staff will explain the project and receive public comments and suggestions.  The public information sessions will be held on:

 

Thursday, June 11, 2009

MA Department of Environmental Protection – Central Region

627 Main Street

Worcester, Massachusetts 01608

 

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Town Council Office

367 Main Street

Hyannis, MA 02601

 

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

MA Department of Environmental Protection – Northeast Region

205B Lowell Street

Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887

 

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Springfield City Library

220 State Street

Springfield MA 01103

 

Thursday, July 2, 2009

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

MA Department of Environmental Protection – Southeast Region

20 Riverside Drive

Lakeville, MA 02347

 

 

For further information, please contact Kathleen Baskin at (617) 626-1012 or kathleen.baskin@state.ma.us.

 

 

June 3, 2009

 

Subject: National Fish + Wildlife Foundation Pulling Together Initiative - app. deadline

Fyi in case you don’t already know about this and it might interest you and/or others you know (see below or http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_All_Programs&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=12669)

 

Grants Address Invasion Plant Control

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Pulling Together Initiative
The Pulling Together Initiative, a program of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), supports nonprofit organizations and government agencies engaged in collaborations that will help control invasive plant species. To be competitive, a project must prevent, manage, or eradicate invasive and noxious plants through a coordinated program of public/private partnerships. In addition, funded projects should increase public awareness of the adverse impacts of invasive and noxious plants. Most funded proposals focus on a particular well-defined area, such as a watershed, ecosystem, landscape, county, or Weed Management Area. Pre-proposals must be submitted online through the NFWF website by June 30, 2009. Visit the website listed above to review the Request for Proposals.

 

 

May 19, 2009

 

Subject: REPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP FROM AMCA WASHINGTON DAY

 

Dear NMCA Member,

 

         The NMCA this year decided to send a strong delegation to AMCA Washington Day because of the recent  controversy over the Clean Water Act. In attendance were Roger Wolfe, Tim McGlinchy, Priscilla Matton, Dan Daly, and myself Wally Terrill. Here is what we have learned.

 

BACKGROUND

In January 2009 the 6th District Court of Appeals struck down EPA’s 2006 final ruling that pesticide applications near and around water do not constitute “pollutant discharge” under the Clean Water Act if FIFRA labels are followed. This decision was appealed by the EPA.  In April the 6th District Court struck down the appeal.  Although the AMCA would have liked the USEPA to defend their opinion the EPA has decided not to pursue any more appeals to the courts.  According to Allison Wiedeman USEPA Office of Water, it would be a waste of EPA resources to pursue any more appeals.  The EPA has instead filed for a stay to suspend the ruling for 24 months citing the fact that there were over 5.6 million pesticide applications last year that would require permitting.  The court has not rendered a decision on this stay as of yet.

 

WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW

Since the court has not rendered a decision for the 24-month stay, we are in a waiting period right now. During this waiting status quo rules apply that no NPDES permits are required as long as the label is followed. The 6th District Court can either 1. Grant the request for the 24-month stay. 2. Reject the request in which applicators would have 7 days to obtain permits (not likely). 3. Grant a stay with a different timetable.  Besides the actions of the EPA, there are currently other appeals before the 6th district that are waiting for a ruling.

 

LAWSUITS.  There are currently many 60-day notices of intent to sue in CA right now.  The lawsuits are against almost all large mosquito districts forcing them to either obtain permits (which do not exist) or stop pesticide applications to and near water.  Hopefully if the 24-month stay is granted these lawsuits would become invalid but this is another thing the courts would have to decide.  CA currently has a permit process for larviciding but not adulticiding.  Massachusetts and New Hampshire are 2 of the 4 states that do not have the authority to issue their own permits.  Their permits would come directly from the USEPA.  This gives mosquito districts in those 2 states an added buffer against lawsuits.

 

This whole situation is a total mess.  No one from the EPA to the AMCA to many attorneys that were in attendance could give anyone any advice as to how to proceed and conduct their daily business of controlling mosquitoes.  The only people who can straighten this out are the judges on the 6th district court.  It is in their hands right now and hopefully we will get word shortly.

 

Wally Terrill              Priscilla Matton

Roger Wolfe                Dan Daly

Tim McGlinchy

 

 

April 30, 2009

 

Subject: Tick seminar PowerPoint presentations now online

 

PowerPoint® presentations are now available online for Tuesday’s afternoon session on ticks, Lyme Disease, repellents, etc. Please check this link: http://www.nmca.org/2009tickseminar.htm

 

 

Date: April 7, 2009

 

Subject: website changes

 

Good afternoon, I would like to point out some recent changes to the NMCA website.

 

A member’s only area has been created, and now includes the following: NMCA archives (Proceedings, Newsletter, Photos, Exec. Board minutes and audit reports) and information on our listserv. Check the “Membership Info” link for more information. To get your log-in and password, please e-mail nmca@nmca.org with “log-in request” in the subject header.

 

We also have a new “Education & Seminar” link, with information on the tick seminar and NMCA Field day, along with recent poster presentations.

 

One advantage as a member of both NMCA & nmca-l, the April newsletter has been posting, in full color, and has not even been mailed out yet!! Advance preview for members-only!!

 

 

Date: March 30, 2009

 

Subject: NMCA Educational opportunities

 

The NMCA website has been updated with a new link, titled “Education/Seminars”. At this link we will post educational opportunities sponsored by NMCA.

 

Please note; there is one coming up quickly. On April 28, 2009 after the Clarke Workshop we will have an afternoon seminar titled: “Northeast Vector-borne Diseases & Personal Protection Techniques”. The focus will be on mosquito and tick-borne disease, with special emphasis on repellents and personal protection techniques. Information packets will be available, and 2 contact hours have been awarded by the Mass. Pesticide Bureau. Pre-registration is required to have attendance certificates ready for the information packets. More information is at this link: http://www.nmca.org/2009tickseminar.htm

 

The location is the Central Mass. Mosquito Control office in Northborough, MA, and there is no cost. Please register soon!!

 

 

Date: March 25, 2009

 

Subject: Environmental job openings in the Worcester and Boston, MA area

The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA, http://www.mysticriver.org) is a volunteer-based science and advocacy group that works to protect and restore the Mystic River, its tributaries and watershed lands [located northwest of Boston] for the benefit of present and future generations and to celebrate the value, importance and great beauty of these natural resources.

 MyRWA seeks a candidate to fill the position of Outreach Coordinator. The Coordinator will work under direction from the Executive Director and closely with the Water Quality Monitoring Director. Successful applicants will be highly motivated, with a good working knowledge of how to create successful advocacy through education, experiential activities and effective communication. MyRWA seeks a candidate who is outgoing, energetic and able to cultivate strong relationships with individuals and organizations. Candidates should be comfortable with all forms of educating and engaging a constituency including using social networking tools such as Facebook, twitter and public speaking. Should possess great writing and multitasking skills, a reliable source of transportation; and willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends when necessary. Preference given to applicants who understand the multiple environmental issues confronting urbanized watersheds.

 • Three basic elements for this position:

 - Coordinating Outreach and Membership activities

- Coordinate the publishing of MyRWA’s print newsletter

- Recruit and engage new MyRWA members and volunteers through watershed activities (walks, talks, shoreline cleanups, invasive plant removal, river trips, other events)

- Coordinate annual activities such as Herring Run, Fireworks on the Mystic and Music at the Medford Hatchshell

- Maintain and expand current MyRWA membership base

- Actively coordinate and expand MyRWA volunteers

- Help maintain website with activities and topical news

- Create regular electronic newsletter and informational bulletins

- Coordinate press releases and public information

- Support and coordinate the MyRWA Outreach Committee (e.g., develop agenda, facilitate monthly meeting and ensure follow-up on action items)

 - Coordinating education efforts

-Coordinate, staff, and manage outreach events at relevant municipal events such as Town Days, environmental fairs, and seasonal and art festivals with help from volunteers

- Coordinate and act as liaison with related environmental and other organizations (e.g., climate-action groups and faith-based groups)

- Serve as a liaison with major academic institutions (e.g., MIT, Tufts University, UMASS Boston, Northeastern University, Clark University, and Lesley University)

- Lead environmental education programs such as speaking to youth organizations about watershed issues

- Assist in meetings with municipal and other stakeholders concerning water quality, as well as other issues such as public education

- Assisting the Water Quality Monitoring Director

- Expand network of volunteer water quality monitors

- Coordinate current volunteer water quality monitors and training sessions

- Present water quality monitoring findings to stakeholder groups (in conjunction with Water Quality Monitoring Director)

 

• Will consider full or three quarter time depending on the candidate

o Projected pay level will be equivalent to about $30,000 annual salary

o Health insurance for full time employment

o Expected start date of May 1st or earlier

o Based in MyRWA’s Arlington, Massachusetts office

• Please send resume and cover letter to search@mysticriver.org or mail to Search Committee/Mystic River Watershed Association/20 Academy Street/Arlington, MA 02476. Deadline to apply is April 18th 2009. For more information about our organization visit www.MysticRiver.org

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Job Openings at the Regional Environmental Council, Worcester

 Executive Director 

Posting Date: March 20, 2009
The Regional Environmental Council, Inc. (REC, http://www.recworcester.org/) in Worcester, MA seeks an energetic, collaborative Executive Director who shares its passion for environmental justice work. REC is looking for someone who is committed to working within a participatory team management model, has a facilitative and consensus-building leadership style, and can help take REC to its next level of growth and development. REC is a small, progressive non-profit organization that works with residents of the city's neighborhoods to address the environmental issues they face, and advocates at the local and state levels for environmentally and socially sound decisions that help build a strong, healthy and livable city.
For more information, please click here. 
 

 Assistant Youth Coordinator 

Posting Date: March 5, 2009
Start Date: May 15, 2009
The Regional Environmental Council's UGROW Program is seeking a part time summer Assistant Youth Coordinator to work with and mentor youth participants (ages 14-16) as part of the YouthGROW Summer Program, which is a youth-led farm on Oread Street in Main South, Worcester.  Activities during the summer program are based around sustainable agriculture, environmental and social justice, and youth activism. For more information, please click here.

 

Date: March 16, 2009

 

Subject: From NJMCA – missing $$

 

We want to announce that an envelope containing cash and checks received for NJMCA clothing sales has gone missing at the Atlantic City Hilton. This information is particularly aimed at those purchasing items with a personal check, so that you are aware and can take any action you deem appropriate. 

 

The incident has been reported to both the hotel security and the Atlantic City PD.

 

thanks

Bill

 

Bill Reinert, Superintendent
Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control
PO Box 719
Northfield, NJ 08244
609-645-5948
reinert_william@aclink.org
FAX 609-645-5846

 

 

Date: March 13, 2009

 

Subject: [MA-Restoration] Restoration Center Technical positions – contract


NOAA's Restoration Center is seeking technically qualified and experienced personnel to support our efforts to implement our habitat restoration activities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 -- staff will be hired by and work for I.M. Systems Group -- a company with whom we contract to provide technical support services.  These positions will directly support our mandate under the act.  Positions are located across the country.  Here in the Northeast -- the primary location is Gloucester, MA, however, our other field locations, (Narragansett, RI, Sandy Hook, NJ, and Annapolis, MD) are also a possibility.  Please see the attached job announcement.  Please note that there is no application deadline listed on the announcement, however, given our tight deadline to move ahead on the stimulus funding we are seeking applications by March 21, 2009.  Additional information on IMSG can be found at http://www.imsg.com/


Additional information on our habitat restoration efforts under the ARRA can be found at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/recovery/index.htm

Steve Block
Habitat Restoration Specialist
NOAA Restoration Center
55 Great Republic Drive
Gloucester, MA  01930
Phone:  (978) 281-9127
Cell: (978) 609-7653
FAX:  (978) 281-9301
email:  steve.block@noaa.gov  
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/
http://www.restorenbh.gov

 

Additional information is available here: www.nmca.org/NOAA_Specialists-2.pdf

 

 

 

Date: March 13, 2009

 

Subject: Additional Grant Opportunities

 

Additional 604b Water Quality Management Planning Grant Program Funding under ARRA

 

With passage of the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” (ARRA), Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) anticipates receipt of an additional $533,605 dollars for the 604(b) competitive grant program. As with previous 604(b) program funds received, the Department will focus the ARRA funds towards watershed or subwatershed based point and nonpoint source assessment-type grant projects leading to the: 1) determination of the nature, extent and causes of water quality problems; 2) assessment of impacts and determination of effluent limitations necessary to meet water quality standards; 3) Green infrastructure projects that manage wet weather to maintain or restore natural hydrology; and 4) development of implementation plans that will address water quality impairments.  MassDEP is seeking project proposals in the $50,000 to $100,000 range that will identify water quality problems and provide preliminary or final designs for BMPs to address these problems.

We are planning to hold two pre-RFR meetings, one in Worcester on Wednesday, March 18th, to be held concurrently with the 319 NPS pre-RFR meeting from 10 am to Noon, and a second meeting in the Boston DEP office, One Winter Street, 2nd Floor, on Friday, March 20th, from 10am to Noon.

We will post the notice of the pre-RFR meetings on CommPass soon. We expect to release the RFR for the ARRA grants in early April with proposals due in mid-May.

See also info sheet appended to the bottom of this message

__________________________________________________

Gary Gonyea

Environmental Analyst

Watershed Project Development Program

(617) 556-1152

(617) 292-5850 (FAX)

 

 

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

604(B) Water Quality Management Planning Grant Program

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Laurie Burt, Commissioner

Bureau of Resource Protection

Division of Municipal Services, Steven J. McCurdy, Director

Upcoming Grant Opportunity

March 2009

With passage of the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” (ARRA), Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) anticipates receipt of an additional $533,605 dollars for the 604(b) competitive grant program. As with previous 604(b) program funds received, the Department will focus the ARRA funds towards watershed or subwatershed based point and nonpoint source assessment-type grant projects leading to the: 1) determination of the nature, extent and causes of water quality problems; 2) assessment of impacts and determination of effluent limitations necessary to meet water quality standards; 3) Green infrastructure projects that manage wet weather to maintain or restore natural hydrology; and 4) development of implementation plans that will address water quality impairments.  MassDEP is seeking project proposals in the $50,000 to $100,000 range that will identify water quality problems and provide preliminary or final designs for BMPs to address these problems.

Eligibility

The grant recipient must be a regional public comprehensive planning organizations or interstate organization such as: regional planning agencies, councils of governments, conservation districts, counties, cities and towns, and other substate public planning agencies and interstate agencies.  No local match is required, however, providing additional local funds or in-kind cost sharing as a demonstration of local support may enhance proposals.

Eligible Projects

Generally, the following types of assessment/planning projects that focus on watershed or sub-watershed based nonpoint source assessment efforts will be considered for funding. 

v       Water Quality Assessment -Identification and characterization of a specific nonpoint source pollution problem site or resource of particular concern via water quality sampling. Results used to develop recommendations for BMP implementation projects and management strategies consistent with the Department’s policies and programs.

v       Green Infrastructure – Development of projects that manage wet weather to maintain or restore natural hydrology by infiltrating, evapotranspiring, capturing and using stormwater.

v       Assessment of Land use Activities -Identification and mapping of current land use activities within a river basin or drainage area, including known and potential sources of point and nonpoint pollution and permitted water withdrawals and discharges.

v       Water Supply/Water Quality Source Protection Planning -Development of water supply planning and protection strategies for communities with public water supplies within a sub-basin. These strategies could include development of BMPs to address potential sources of contamination to public water supplies identified in MassDEP SWAP reports.

v       Wetlands Assessment and Restoration Planning -Identification and planning for potential wetlands restoration projects.

v       Assessment of Local Water Quality Protection Measures -Analyses of the range and effectiveness of local control measures such as bylaws, regulations, and enforcement provisions within a river basin or drainage area.

v       Development of implementation plans - Including conceptual drawings and engineering studies, which can be submitted for funding to other grant sources and that will lead to remediation of water quality impairments and restoration of beneficial uses.

Background

The Department will use the ARRA 604(b) monies to fund nonpoint source pollution assessment activities in basins statewide pursuant to the five-year basin schedule, the Massachusetts Nonpoint Source Management Plan, the Massachusetts Watershed-based Plan, and assessment work identified in EOEEA’s Watershed Action Plans developed for each major watershed.

MassDEP assessment and data needs are identified in:

 - the Massachusetts Watershed based plans (http://public.dep.state.ma.us/Watershed/Intro.aspx),

 - the EOEEA watershed action plans (http://www.mass.gov/envir/water/publications.html),

 - the Massachusetts Nonpoint Source Management Plan (www.mass.gov/dep/water/resources/nonpoint.htm), and

 - MassDEP’s watershed water quality assessment reports (www.mass.gov/dep/water/resources/wqassess.htm).

Mass DEP encourages Respondents to propose other suitable water quality assessment/planning projects that will lead to direct actions by Municipalities and others to implement water quality improvements. Projects that target Category 4a and Category 5 waters listed in the Massachusetts Year 2006 Integrated List of Waters (http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/resources/tmdls.htm) or that will address potential sources of contamination of public water supplies identified in MassDEP SWAP reports (http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/drinking/swapreps.htm) may be awarded additional points.  

Application Process

A Request for Responses (RFR) will be issued by MassDEP in April for competitive projects with proposals due approximately six weeks later. The RFR contains a schedule for each step of the application process.

The proposals will be evaluated by the Department and selected proposal awards will be announced within two months following the proposal submission deadline. Contract development will be expected to begin as soon as possible after the date of selection by the Department.  All projects funded under the Economic Stimulus bill must be completed within two years of receipt of contract.

Minimum Evaluation Criteria

Consideration is given to:

·       well thought out projects which support EOEEA basin-wide water quality management activities;
·       extent to which the project, scope of services and targeted watersheds would further the Department’s water quality management priorities or other suitable water quality management goals;

·       extent to which the performance-based objectives are well defined, feasible, practical, cost-effective, and have measurable results; and

·       likelihood of success of the project, including usefulness of assessment or planning actions, and proposed implementation strategies.

Contact: Gary Gonyea, Department of Environmental Protection, One Winter Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02108 to obtain additional program information or a copy of the 604(b) RFR. Email: gary.gonyea@state.ma.us Telephone: (617) 556-1152. Indicative Summaries of past 604(b) projects can be seen at http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/grants.htm#guides.

A publication of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Department of Environmental Protection

Bureau of Resource Protection

One Winter Street, Boston, MA  02108

This information is available in alternate format upon request by contacting the ADA Coordinator

at 617-574-6872.

Printed on recycled paper.

 

Date: March 12, 2009

 

Subject: Grant Opportunities in the Northeast

 

The PRIA2 grants RFIP was posted March 5th at http://www.epa.gov/pesp/PRIA2_Announcement_FY09.pdf

 

      Brief Description

      EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is soliciting initial proposals to advance partnerships that focus on pesticide risk

      management issues with a special focus on integrated pest  management (IPM) approaches. Awards are intended to support a

      diverse set of project types, including, but not limited to  demonstrations, transfer of innovative IPM technologies, outreach,

      and education. This announcement provides qualification and application requirements to those interested in submitting initial

      proposals for fiscal year 2009. The total amount of funding available for award is expected to be $1 million which is

      authorized by the Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act and from the Science and Technology appropriation from the Office

      of the Science Advisor. The number of awards to be made under this announcement will depend on individual proposal costs, the

      availability of funds, and the quality of proposals received. This competition begins with a call for initial proposals from which

      candidates will be selected and offered an invitation to submit full applications. This announcement contains information on the

      format and content for the initial proposals as well as criteria for the evaluation of invited applications. The maximum funding

      level is $250,000 per project. The project period of performance is limited to two years from the award date.

 

Initial proposals are due by April 15th.

 

Kindly note this is a HQ coordinated program,;Todd Peterson ( 703-308-7224; peterson.todd@epa.gov) is the contact for this program.

 

Links to the announcement are available at:

      http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/index.htm

      http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/grants/

      http://epa.gov/pesp/

      Grants.gov posting is forthcoming

 

 

The latest issue of the Northeastern IPM Center's newsletter is now online. Visit this link to read the articles:

http://northeastipm.org/NewsAndReports/2009winter/Winter09_index.html


     Living the Green Dream: Northeastern Golf Courses Put IPM to Work. Field tests and golfer surveys show that IPM is a winning strategy for turf managers.


     Sales Tip Scales for Eco Apple Growers. Growers, scientists, and marketers have successfully boosted the market for IPM-grown apples.

 

     Regional Resources and Happenings. A Colorado potato beetle web site, a guide to solving problems in broadleaved shrubs and shade trees, and more.


     Smarter Lawn Care, Cleaner Water. Green-Blue Grants projects are changing residential landscaping practices in six states.


     CSREES's New Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). Numerous grants programs are being launched through this new initiative, which supersedes NRI.

 

 

The Northeastern IPM Center is supported by the USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service and is jointly administered by The Pennsylvania State University and Cornell University. 

 

 

I want to make you aware of a very important and exciting change in the 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Competitive Grants Program

for the upcoming grant round, FFY 2010.  (The RFR will be issued on April 1, 2009. – see more info at http://lists.topica.com/lists/mwc-list@igc.topica.com/read/message.html?sort=d&mid=813401237)

The requirement for a 40% non-federal match has always been challenging for 319 applicants.  It's not only a large percentage to contribute, but the requirement to time the match contribution simultaneously with the signed contract has meant that up-front work to do site work, engineering, plans, and permitting could not be counted toward the match.

New for FFY 2010, the up-front project development work, including site work and designs, may be eligible to be counted as match.  There are a few strings, of course…(see how to access an explanatory fact sheet posted on Comm-Pass below).  First and foremost, proposal writing itself is NOT eligible.  Up-front eligible match must happen on or after October 1, 2008, through the life of the project contract. All other 319 match eligibility rules still apply.  

We've also clarified how other projects within the subwatershed can be counted toward the project match contribution.

Because these are new guidelines, we anticipate that an additional level of scrutiny will be applied to proposals that include up-front match.  Therefore, applicants should be scrupulous about providing complete details including cost, timing, relevance, and documentation in their proposals.

We hope this helps.  Please call or email if you have any questions about this or any other aspect of the program. 

Best

Jane

 

Jane Peirce

s. 319 Program Coordinator

DEP/DMS, 627 Main Street

Worcester, MA 01608

ph: 508-767-2792

fax: 508-791-4131

 

To access the fact sheet, go to http://www.comm-pass.com, click on “Search for Solicitations”, then enter BRP 2009-02 into the “Keywords” box.  Next, click on the phrase “There are 1 Solicitation(s) found that match your search criteria”, then click on the “eyeglasses” symbol to view the solicitation, then click on the “Intent” tab, then click on the eyeglasses symbol next to “Match Documentation” to view the fact sheet. 

 

 

Date: March 11, 2009

 

Subject: UMASS training opportunity – Wetlands ID

Identifying Freshwater Wetlands in the Landscape
Date: June 3 & 10, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: French Hall, UMass Amherst

This workshop series will be useful to anyone who needs to be able to identify the presence of freshwater wetlands in the landscape, such as land surveyors, foresters, landscapers, etc.

To register by mail with check or PO#:

 

To register online with credit card:

Download registration form (PDF 109K)

Click for online credit card registration

 

 

Date: March 9, 2009

 

Subject: NMCA Annual meeting location – 2010

 

The NMCA Executive Board has voted to accept a proposal from the Resort & Conference Center of Hyannis as the 2010 annual meeting location.

 

More information can be found at this link: http://www.nmca.org/annual.htm

 

 

Date: March 9, 2009

 

Subject: NOAA Seeking "Shovel-Ready" Habitat Restoration Proposals

 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced today that it is seeking proposals for coastal habitat restoration projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in an unprecedented effort to jumpstart the economy. The effort is designed to create resilient and healthy American communities by generating and saving jobs, employing several thousand people, and restoring valuable coastal and marine habitat.

 

NOAA is formally seeking proposals for a variety of habitat restoration projects - including wetlands restoration, dam removals, shellfish restoration, and coral reef restoration. To ensure relevance, readiness and accountability to the American public, the 30-day solicitation requires that projects be "shovel-ready." Proposals are due by April 6, 2009. For more information about this federal funding opportunity, please visit: http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/recovery .

  

 

Please look for more information in the coming weeks as NOAA rolls out its implementation plan. If you have any questions, please contact us at RC.Newsletter@noaa.gov or 301-713-0174.

 

 

Date: February 10, 2009

 

Subject: Latest on 6th Circuit Decision on CWA & Aquatic Pesticides

 

Click here for the details.

 

 

Date: February 6, 2009

 

Subject: Bill Gates Unleashes Mosquitoes On Audience

 

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/irresistible/18654628/detail.html?taf=bos

 

 

Date: January 28, 2009

 

Subject: Salt Marsh paper

 

See this link (http://www.nmca.org/08saltmarshpaper.pdf) for a new paper on salt marsh alterations from the Annual Review of Marine Science titled: “Centuries of Human-Driven Change in Salt Marsh Ecosystems”

 

 

Date: January 27, 2009

 

Subject: NMCA membership

 

You are receiving this message because we cannot confirm your membership with NMCA.

 

The NMCA Executive Board recently decided to allow access to nmca-l and certain areas of the website to members only. To join NMCA, dues are $30/year, and are included with any annual meeting registration. Full membership also allows you to receive the quarterly NMCA newsletter the Northeaster.

 

To download a membership form in .pdf, please access this link: http://www.nmca.org/nmcadue3.pdf. If you are sending dues, please send us an e-mail right away using the “reply” option and we will maintain you on nmca-l. If we do not hear from you by Feb. 1, 2009 you will be dropped from our listserv.

 

 

Date: December 3, 2008

 

Subject: 2008 NMCA Program

 

The 2008 final version of the NMCA Program is now available on the Annual Meeting page at www.nmca.org, or using this direct link: www.nmca.org/2008program.pdf

 

 

Date: November 28, 2008

 

Subject: AMREF/Wing Beats article

 

Wing Beats has published an article on our philanthropic endeavors since the creation of the Benevolent Fund, and the .pdf is on our website at this link: http://www.nmca.org/AMREF_Wing_Beats.pdf

 

There will be back issues of Wing Beats available at the registration desk at the annual meeting in Providence, RI – hope to see you there!

 

 

Date: November 26, 2008

 

Subject: NJMCA registration information

 

Attached is the registration packet for the NJMCA 2009 Annual Meeting and Recertification Seminar.  The meeting will take place at the Atlantic City Hilton from March 11, 2009 until March 13, 2009.  If you have any questions the contact information us below.  Please pass this packet along to anyone who may be interested.  Thank you.

 

Paul McCall

Somerset County

Supervisor of Roads and Bridges

NJMCA Registration Chairperson

908-541-5018

 

 

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Thank you,

Northeastern Mosquito Control Association, Inc.

www.nmca.org

 

 

Date: November 21, 2008

 

Subject: Two upcoming grant opportunities from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

 

Bring Back the Natives: A Public-Private Partnership for Restoring, Protecting, and Enhancing Populations of Native Aquatic Species

 

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S.D.A. Forest Service (FS), and Trout Unlimited (TU), is pleased to request pre-proposals from nonprofit organizations, universities, Native American tribes, and local, state, and federal agencies interested in restoring, protecting, and enhancing native populations of sensitive or listed aquatic species, especially on lands on or adjacent to federal agency lands. Funding for the BBN program is administered through NFWF from federal agencies cooperating to support this program. This funding requires a $2 non-federal match for each federal dollar requested by applicants.

 

Pre-proposal Due Date:          December 1, 2008
Full Proposal Due Date:          February 1, 2009

 

 

(2) see below or http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_All_Programs&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=10883 – see also info below on a on on-line webinar on Friday, December 12, 1:00-2:30pm EST to provide supplemental information regarding the grants program

Five Star Restoration Program 2009 Request for Proposals

Application deadline: Monday, February 16, 2009.

The Five Star Restoration Program seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to diverse local partnerships for wetland, riparian, and coastal habitat restoration. The National Association of Counties, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), the Wildlife Habitat Council, in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Southern Company, and our newest partner Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), are pleased to solicit applications for the Five Star Restoration Program.

FUNDING AVAILABILITY:

Funding is available throughout the country from EPA, and from our two corporate sponsors in several southeast states and most of northern and central California. In 2009 NFWF anticipates the following funding will be available:

Visit www.southerncompany.com/aboutus/about.aspx to view a map of the Southern Company Service Area.

Elements of a Five Star Project

Grant Guidance

What is Not Eligible

Assistance with Applications

NFWF will host an online webinar on Friday, December 12, 1:00-2:30pm EST to provide supplemental information regarding the grants program and to respond to questions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to participate, and should follow the registration instructions at www.nfwf.org/FiveStar.

NFWF has adopted a new online application system so even if you have prepared proposals for NFWF in the past, you should consider participating in the webinar to learn how to use the new system. You also may access other useful information for applicants, including videos that demonstrate the Easygrants online system by visiting www.nfwf.org/applicantinfo.

How to Apply

When you are ready to begin the application process, go to www.nfwf.org/Easygrants to register in our new Easygrants online system. Enter your applicant information and then select Five Star/NRT from the list of programs and follow the instructions. Once you get started, you may save your application in progress and return another time to complete and submit it.

For consideration, you must submit your online application using NFWF's new Easygrants system on or before Monday, February 16, 2009.

Tips for Completing the Easygrants Application (Refers sequentially to specific sections and fields)

PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT LOCATION

PERMITS and APPROVALS

BUDGET

MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS

UPLOADS

Required

Optional

Five Star/NRT Proposal Narrative (5 page limit)

Letters of Support

A-133 Audit

Photos

Board of Trustees

Maps of Project Site and Location

GAAP audited financial statements

 

Statement of Litigation

 

IRS Form 990

 

CONTACTS:

Carrie Clingan
cclingan@naco.org
National Association of Counties
25 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 942-4246

Amanda Bassow
amanda.bassow@nfwf.org
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
1133 15th Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 857 0166

For more information on the Five Star Restoration Program, please visit NFWF's Five Star website at www.nfwf.org/FiveStar or EPA's Five Star website at www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/restore/5star

 

Related Links

Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust Full-proposal Project Narrative

 

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Russ Cohen

Mass. Riverways Program

Mass. Dept. of Fish and Game

251 Causeway St., Suite 400

Boston, MA 02114

(617) 626-1543

(617) 626-1505 (fax)

russ.cohen@state.ma.us

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/river

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     The Massachusetts Watershed Coalition

....Creating a Network of Watershed Partners.

 

 

Date: November 21, 2008

 

Subject: IPM Insights

 

The latest issue of IPM Insights is now online. Visit this link to read the articles:

http://northeastipm.org/NewsAndReports/2008oct/Oct08_index.html

     Battling Pests in Public Housing. A new IPM training program will make homes less hospitable to urban pests like cockroaches and mice.
     IPM Resources. Do you know how to manage bed bugs? 
     Travel and Learn through a Unique IPM Experience. EPA will host a Chesapeake Bay Watershed EcoTour in fall 2009.
     Incentives Could Boost IPM Adoption. Farm workshops show connections between conservation and IPM -- and help NRCS to help growers.
     Sixth International IPM Symposium. Don't miss this March 2009 event in Portland, OR!
     New IPM Projects Funded in Seven States. In 2008, the Northeast Regional IPM Competitive Grants Program awarded $571,000 for research and outreach in northeastern states.

 

 

Date: November 20, 2008

 

Subject: NMCA awards & hotel information

 

The NMCA has extended the nomination dates for the David Scott Memorial award and the Jobbins scholarship to Nov. 26. Information on these awards can be found here: http://www.nmca.org/Scholarship.htm

 

The hotel has agreed to hold the costs of rooms to $134 per night (plus tax) until Nov 30. Please call them right away at (866) 807-2171 to book your room. http://www.marriottprovidence.com/index.asp

 

 

Date: November 17, 2008

 

Subject: 12/2/08 Watershed Forestry Webinar Invitation

 

The Center for Watershed Protection and the USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the Watershed Forestry Resource Guide, a new online resource for all things related to forests and their role in watershed and stormwater management.  This website contains pages specific to Forest Planning and Assessment; Reducing Stormwater Runoff; Forest-Friendly Development; and Planting and Maintaining Trees. Click here for more information.

 

 

Date: November 12, 2008

 

Subject: MA COLAP 22nd Winter Workshop, Jan 24, CALL FOR PAPERS

 

MA COLAP (Mass. Congress of Lake & Pond Associations) 22nd Winter Workshop Call for Papers:

  

The 22nd Annual MACOLAP Winter Workshop on Lake and Pond Management and Restoration is scheduled this year for January 24, 2009 at Worcester State College, 9am-3pm. 

 

The overall theme for the plenary session and at least one workshop session will focus on Dam Issues, including Beaver Dams, if we can find a speaker. We would also be interested in speakers for the usual Introduction to Lake and Pond Management Session. We are also planning to repeat the 2-hour mock Con Com session on using the GEIR for lake management projects, in which folks from the audience bring their own specific projects to address.

 

Other topics that our members have expressed interest in this year are Algae, Stormwater Management, Camp Road Erosion, Watershed Protection through various means including Zoning and Watershed Districts, Canada Geese.

 

Other topics not mentioned above may be possible, especially if they are on timely issues.

 

Also, we welcome specific suggestions for the Plenary Session topic(s) and speakers.

 

Please let me know by November 25 if you would like to give a talk. Send title and brief abstract.

 

Generally, talks are 20-30 minutes each and concurrent sessions are about an hour. 

  

PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO FOLKS YOU THINK MAY BE INTERESTED.

 

Thanks, 

 

Carol Hildreth, MACOLAP Winter Workshop Coordinator

 
135 Washington St

Holliston, MA 01746

hildrethcr@comcast.net

PH/Fx 508-429-5085

 

 

Date: October 7, 2008

 

Subject: PA Vector Control annual meeting

 

Information on the PA Vector Control annual meeting, including a draft agenda and conference registration, is now available on the NMCA website at this link: http://www.nmca.org/pvca.htm

 

For additional information on PVCA here is their website: http://www.pavectorcontrol.org/

 

 

Date: October 3, 2008

 

Subject: NMCA tentative program

 

A tentative program is now available on the NMCA website here: http://www.nmca.org/08tentative.htm - revisions will be made as additional presentations are received, please check back often. Abstract are included whenever possible.

 

The NMCA Annual Meeting will be held at the Marriot Providence Downtown from December 8-10, 2008. Registration forms, scholarship & awards information, and Calls for Papers/Posters are on the website here: http://www.nmca.org/annual.htm

 

 

Date: September 17, 2008

 

Subject: UMASS Outreach - training opportunities

 

UMASS Amherst Outreach has a web-based calendar with up-to-date information on training and educational opportunities in Massachusetts and the region, particularly on land-use issues.

 

Check this link for more information: http://www.umassoutreach.info/scripts/publish/webevent.pl?cmd=opencal&cal=cal2

 

http://townboard.org/

 

 

Date: August 22, 2008

 

Subject: ASHTO Manual

 

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) has created a manual called “Before the Swarm: Guidelines for the Emergency Management of Mosquito-Borne Disease Outbreaks”. This document addresses three trigger events (existing diseases, natural disasters, and exotic diseases) that could necessitate an emergency response.

 

This manual has been uploaded to the NMCA website at this link: www.nmca.org/Before the Swarm-PDF.pdf – please note this is a 3MB .pdf document.

 

 

Date: August 12, 2008

 

Subject: Add'l WNV + in CT

 

CT 20 towns with Positive WNV mosquitoes

 

 

Date: August 6, 2008

 

Subject: CT WNV - press release

 

5 new towns with WNV mosquitoes

 

 

 

Date: July 30, 2008

 

Subject: More WNV in CT

 

Six more CT towns have turned up positive for WNV in Culex – please see attached press release.

 

 

 

Date: July 24, 2008

 

Subject: CT mosquitoes WNV+

 

Mosquitoes collected in Milford and Greenwich have tested positive for WNV. Please see attached press releases.

 

    

 

 

Date: July 17, 2008

 

Subject: First Human WNV in CT

 

Please see attached press release.

 

 

Date: July 2, 2008

 

Subject: First WNV+ pool in Mass.

 

The Mass. Dept. of Public Health has confirmed the first WNV positive mosquito pool this season. 

 

Species                                                       Collected      Town             County    

Culex pipiens/restuans complex               6/27/08            Worcester     Worcester    

 

 

Date: July 1, 2008

 

Subject: CT Press Release + WNV Bridgeport

 

WNV+ mosquitoes in Bridgeport, CT

 

 

 

Date: June 25, 2008

 

Subject: New files uploaded to the website

 

Please note: new files (a Call for Papers and a Call for Posters) has been uploaded to the NMCA website, on the Annual Meeting page: http://www.nmca.org/annual.htm

 

If you are a member of NMCA you will receive these forms in the July newsletter, due in your mailbox mid-July. Last year we had a full Program very early, so please be sure to get your Call for Papers in before all time slots are filled!!

 

 

Date: June 24, 2008

 

Subject: First WNV in NY – Staten Island

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Release # 043-08

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

 

MEDIA CONTACT: (212) 788-5290

Jessica Scaperotti: jscapero@health.nyc.gov;

Sara Markt: smarkt@health.nyc.gov

Celina De Leon: cdeleon@health.nyc.gov

 

FIRST WEST NILE VIRUS OF THE SEASON FOUND IN STATEN ISLAND MOSQUITOES

 

Health Department Will Drop Larvicide in Staten Island, Queens and the Bronx, June 23 - June 2

 

NEW YORK CITY – June 20, 2008 – The Health Department has detected West Nile virus in New York City mosquitoes for the first time this season. The virus, isolated in Port Richmond, Staten Island on June 18, has arrived earlier than usual. No human cases have been detected. Next week, the Health Department will start dispersing aerial larvicide in non-residential areas of Staten Island, Bronx and Queens to reduce mosquito populations (details below). Surveillance and control efforts will continue through the summer.

 

Some people experience only mild flu-like symptoms after contracting West Nile virus, but the infection can cause also encephalitis, a potentially fatal inflammation of the brain or spinal cord. "People over 50 are the most vulnerable," said Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, New York City Health Commissioner. "Fortunately, anyone can avoid infection. The best way to reduce your risk is to wear repellent if you go outdoors in the evening, when mosquitoes are most active."

 

The Health Department has stopped investigating reports of dead birds – testing mosquitoes for West Nile virus has proven to be a more effective monitoring strategy. As in past years, the agency is urging residents to take simple steps to protect themselves.

 

 

Date: June 23, 2008

 

Subject: New CT Mosquito website

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE             CONTACT: Rich Harris, 860-299-6237

June 22, 2008                                                     rich.harris@ct.gov

 

Governor Rell Announces Updated State Mosquito Control Efforts, New Web Site

 

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that in conjunction with National Mosquito Awareness Week, the state has launched a new mosquito management Web site to deliver the most up-to-date information on mosquito control efforts.

 

The site, www.ct.gov/mosquito, will contain all announcements of mosquito testing results as well as educational information on ways Connecticut residents and visitors can avoid mosquito bites.

 

“The summer season is upon us and we want to make sure everyone is aware of how they can protect themselves from disease-spreading mosquitoes,” Governor Rell said. “This new Web site will be a very important tool to make sure we all know how to do our part to minimize mosquito-borne diseases.”

 

The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program is an interagency program consisting of the Department of Environmental Protection, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Agriculture, and the University of Connecticut Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science. The program is again monitoring mosquitoes for the presence of viruses that can cause illness in people, including West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE).

 

The mosquito trapping and testing program, coordinated by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, began June 2. On Friday, the Experiment Station announced that a batch of mosquitoes trapped June 11 in Stonington became the first this summer to test positive for WNV. No human cases of the disease have been reported in Connecticut so far this year.

 

 

Date: June 20, 2008

 

Subject: WNV Media Release CT

 

1st positive WNV mosquito in CT, from June 11 in Stonington, CT

 

 

 

 

Subject: West Nile Articles

Newsday:  http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct--westnilevirus0620jun20,0,496908.story

 

NBC30:  http://www.nbc30.com/health/16664660/detail.html

 

Norwich Bulletin:  http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/x415942776/State-reports-first-mosquitoes-positive-for-West-Nile-Virus-in-Stonington

 

WFSB 3: http://www.wfsb.com/health/16664686/detail.html

 

 

Date: June 19, 2008

 

Subject: 2008 Wildlife Society/New England fall workshop

 

The 2008 TWS-NE Fall Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, October 16 at the USFWS Regional Office in Hadley, MA.  The workshop will focus on issues concerning natural or manmade impoundments.  Potential topics include: lake drawdowns, water level manipulation, wetland restoration, beaver impoundments and their effect on fisheries, mosquito control, and indicators of impoundment quality. The website is http://www.newenglandtws.org/

 

We're looking for speakers to address these topics.  If you would like to volunteer to give a presentation, or you know of someone who is knowledgeable in the areas above, please email me at andrew_major@fws.gov with contact information.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

***********************************

Andrew "Drew" Major

US Fish and Wildlife Service

70 Commercial Street, Suite 300

Concord, NH 03301-5087

andrew_major@fws.gov

(603) 223-2541 ext. 17

(603) 223-0104 (fax)

http://www.fws.gov/northeast/newenglandfieldoffice/

************************************

 

Date: June 18, 2008

 

Subject: Rutgers University fundraiser

 

The First Annual Golf Fundraiser to support the J. B. Smith Fund Center for Vector Biology, Rutgers University is one month away; Friday July 18, 2008.  You must register online if you plan on participating.

 

ONLINE REGISTRATION:  http://vectorbio.rutgers.edu/golf.php

 

The outing is planned as a fun day outside with friends as you earn recertification credits.  Each hole will have challenging trivia questions, which will earn you credits in Aerial (11), Research and Demonstration (10), and Mosquito (8B).  In addition, you will receive a Core credit as you enjoy your BBQ, and listen to George Hamilton's talk on "Pesticide Regulation Update for 2008".

 

The cost of the event is $50, which includes golf, breakfast, BBQ, prizes, games, recertification credits, beverages, and gifts.  You don't need to know how to play golf to participate.  You can create your own foursome or we can create one for you.

 

If you are planning on attending, please fill out the online registration at the following web address: http://vectorbio.rutgers.edu/golf.php   Please register soon as space is limited.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kristen Bartlett at krisb@rci.rutgers.edu

 

 

Date: May 8, 2008

 

Subject: 2008 RIVERS MONTH CALENDAR FOR MASSACHUSETTS

 

This Calendar is accessible on-line at http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/river (look under “What’s New”).  If you know of an event that is not listed on this Calendar but should be, send the info along to Russ Cohen at Russ.Cohen@state.ma.us, and he may be able to add it to the on-line version. Also check the on-line version of the Rivers Month Calendar for any newly-added events, updated info, etc.

 

 

Date: April 11, 2008

 

Subject: Part-time, seasonal field assistant position available in Massachusetts

 

The Massachusetts Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol Project seeks a field assistant for 2008.  Since 2000, the Wetlands Restoration Program (WRP) in the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management has facilitated biocontrol beetle releases at more than 20 sites. The overall goal of the project is to enhance the health, condition, and diversity of habitats and native species within wetlands that have been degraded by purple loosestrife infestations. Volunteer organizations have participated in biocontrol beetle rearing, beetle release, and site monitoring.  The field assistant will help with all aspects of project coordination, monitoring, and data compilation/reporting.  More information on the Project can be found at: http://www.mass.gov/czm/wrp/projects_pages/loosestrife.htm.

 

 Required tasks include:

 * Conducting vegetation and biological monitoring of treatment sites;

 * Performing data entry, management, and reporting; and

 * Providing general education and outreach support for Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol Project.

 

 Preferred qualifications: 

 * Excellent organizational and communication skills,

 * Experience with monitoring wetland vegetation;

 * Familiarity with ecological field techniques and GPS/GIS; and

 * Interpretive or outdoor education experience.

 

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.  This is not a state government position or contract; rather, it is a seasonal, temporary contract position administered by the non-profit Coastal America Foundation using funds from a US Fish & Wildlife Service grant award.  The Field Assistant will collaborate with and be directed by staff from the WRP.

 

 Must have valid drivers license and personal vehicle.

 

 Anticipated start date is late May/early June.  Contract will extend until September, but this is negotiable.

 

 For more information, interested individuals should contact:

 Beth Suedmeyer

 Wetlands Restoration Program | MA Office of Coastal Zone Management

 251 Causeway Street, Suite 800 | Boston, MA 02114-2136

 phone: 617-626-4921 | fax: 617-626-1240 | beth.suedmeyer@state.ma.us

 

 

Date: April 8, 2008

 

Subject: Stormwater Webcast - The Art and Science of Stormwater Retrofitting,

April 9, 2008 - 12 - 2 pm EDT

 

Retrofitting urban and suburban areas to make them more stormwater friendly will be an essential part of our efforts to restore rivers, lakes, and coastal waters that are impacted by stormwater runoff.  EPA has provided funding to the Center for Watershed Protection to develop a detailed manual to help communities identify, plan, and implement stormwater retrofit practices that will result in water quality improvements.  The new "Urban Stormwater Retrofit Practices" manual addresses retrofitting existing urban lands, such as parking lots, residential streets, conveyance systems, and landscaped areas. This webcast will feature presentations from noted experts in the field, including a case study from the City of Charlottesville, VA, which has implemented an effective retrofit planning process. To register for this webcast, please visit www.epa.gov/npdes/training

 

US EPA Stormwater Program's Webcast Series

The Art & Science of Stormwater Retrofitting

Webcast: Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Two-hour audio Web broadcast

Eastern: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central: 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Mountain: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

 

Session Description:

 

A new frontier in stormwater management is retrofitting stormwater management practices into watersheds that have already been developed. This approach can help restore watersheds by providing stormwater treatment in locations where it was not originally included. The Center for Watershed Protection will discuss their new manual,

Urban Stormwater Retrofit Practices (August 2007), which addresses retrofitting existing urban lands, such as parking lots, residential streets, conveyance systems and landscaped areas. It also discusses ways to develop and implement a successful retrofit program. The manual provides detailed information on the pollutant removal performance and cost of various retrofit practices and practical guidance that can be used to identify, evaluate and prioritize potential retrofit projects.

 

Speakers:

¨     Dan Frisbee, City of Charlottesville, VA

¨     Mike Novotney, Center for Watershed Protection

¨     Nikos Singelis, U.S. EPA's Stormwater Program

¨     Deb Caraco, Center for Watershed Protection

 

Registration: You must register in advance to attend this webcast.

Visit the NPDES Web site at www.epa.gov/npdes/training to register.

 

To view archived webcasts, go to www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater, click on "Training & Meetings" on the right bar.

Note: Your computer must have the capability of playing sound in order to attend this webcast.

 

 

Date: April 4, 2008

 

Subject: Information for Wetland Scientists

 

From the Massachusetts Riverways Program Newsletter, April 2, 2008. Details are available on the NMCA website at http://www.nmca.org/riverways.htm.

 

For the full newsletter click here: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/river/newsletters/newsnotes28.htm

 

PUBLICATIONS:

In an effort to ensure that every community is equipped with the guidance needed to repair streams as part of larger watershed restoration efforts, the Center for Watershed Protection is now making Manual 4: Urban Stream Repair Practices of the Urban Subwatershed Restoration Manual Series available permanently for free download.

 

CONFERENCE CALENDAR / TRAINING:

The Spring 2008 New England Estuarine Research Society (NEERS) meeting will be held May 1st -3rd, 2008, at the Gregg Coastal Conservation Center in Greenland, NH. Click here for more info.

 

The Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center and UMass Extension will be hosting the 5th Annual Conference on Water Resources: Integrating Water Resources Management for a Secure Water Future on Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 at the Lincoln Campus Center , UMass/Amherst.

 

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is hosting a workshop entitled Stormwater Management and Low Impact Development for North Suburban Communities, which will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 8:30 AM - 10:45 AM in the Community Room of the Wakefield Public Safety Building, 1 Union Street in Wakefield .

 

The Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will present Low Impact Development Tools: Strategies for Environmentally-Friendly Development that Reduce Stormwater Runoff: A workshop for municipal boards, officials and staff, on Thursday, April 10th, 2008 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at DCR’s Wachusett Regional Office, 180 Beaman St. (Route 140) in West Boylston.

 

The River Management Society (RMS) is hosting its 9th Biennial Symposium, Branching out from the Mainestream, from Monday, May 12th to Thursday, May 15th at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland, ME.

 

The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)'s 19th Annual Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Conference, Progress Through Partnerships: Collaborating to Protect Our Watersheds, will be held May 19th -21st, 2008, at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT Click here for more info.

 

The National Water Quality Monitoring Council (NWQMC) is hosting its 6th conference, Monitoring: Key to Understanding Our Waters , from May 18th – 22nd, 2008 at the Atlantic City (NJ) Convention Center.

 

The American Water Resources Association (AWRA) is hosting a conference entitled Riparian Ecosystems and Buffers: Working at the Water's Edge, which will be held at the Founder's Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach, VA from June 30th- July 2nd, 2008.

 

The Humboldt Field Research Institute/Eagle Hill Foundation is offering a number of aquatic species and habitat-related seminars and workshops for professionals and naturalists this spring and summer at their campus in Steuben, ME, along the scenic downeast Maine coast.

 

The Mass. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has recently posted several updates to its website relating to Stormwater to reflect recent regulatory changes which went into effect on January 2nd, 2008.

 

 

Date: April 3, 2008

 

As you know, stormwater treatment devices have been documented to unintentionally produce mosquitoes.  The objectives of our survey are to improve our understanding of mosquito production within these devices and what measures, if any, are taken to minimize this problem. The contribution from agencies such as yours is essential to the understanding of this issue on nationwide-scale.  The survey is short and should only take you approx 10 minutes.  Here is the link:

 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=t6lOzZt_2b7XJ0zTLfXkch_2fQ_3d_3d

 

Thanks for your input.

 

Justin Harbison, M.S.

Public Health Biologist

justineric.harbison@cdph.ca.gov

 

Vector-Borne Disease Section

Division of Communicable Disease Control

California Department of Public Health

2151 Convention Center Way Suite 218 B

Ontario, CA 91764-5429

909 937-3442

 

 

Date: February 6, 2008

 

Subject: Creating Solutions through Collaborative Partnerships

 

The Conference will be held October 11-15, 2008 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI. We anticipate 1,500 participants.

 

The Conference will bring timely national attention to the challenges and opportunities to comprehensive coastal ecosystem restoration throughout the U.S. Habitat restoration at all scales is essential to the very fabric of our lives - the social, economic and ecological well being of humans in the coastal landscape.

 

This Conference is the premiere nationwide forum focused solely on advancing the knowledge, pace, practice, scale and success of coastal and estuarine habitat restoration. Incorporating the non-profit, government, scientific, business, tribal and academic sectors, the Conference will enable networking and communication throughout this growing movement.

 

If you would like to submit a proposal for a poster presentation, the deadline is Friday, February 29th. Please see the conference website (http://www.estuaries.org/conference) for additional information regarding the Student Poster Contest.

 

For more information, and to view the Call for Dedicated Sessions, Presentations and Posters, visit the conference website at http://www.estuaries.org/conference, or contact Steve Emmett-Mattox at program@estuaries.org r 303-652-0392.

 

For information about exhibiting or sponsorships, please contact Harvey Potts at hpotts@estuaries.org or 206-624-9100 x2.

 

 

Date: January 10, 2008

 

Please see attached job posting for Rutgers Center for Vector Biology <<ATM job description.doc>>

 

 

Date: January 9, 2008

 

John Smith has asked to send out a job posting they have for entomologist – see link below. You may contact him directly at (781) 762-3681

 

https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/31100001/job/job_view.do?postingId=J13191&code=search.public&companyId=459

 

 

Date: November 19, 2007

 

As the next NMCA meeting fast approaches, we are trying to complete the Proceedings from the 2006 meeting. We are in receipt of all PowerPoint® presentations, and many abstracts from the meeting, but we are asking if you have a full paper from your presentation you can send to us. We realize that the holidays fast approach, but if you have a file you can e-mail to this address by Wednesday of this week it would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

 

Date: November 8, 2007

 

Reminder, the NMCA Annual Meeting is fast approaching; the room block will close Nov. 19. After that date the room cost will rise.

 

For more information, please log on here: http://www.nmca.org/annual.htm

 

 

Date: August 3, 2007

 

Attached is a position description for a Project Coordinator with the New Hampshire Estuaries Project. The position currently is occupied by Jodi Castallo, who leaves the NHEP on August 10 for a new career. Please forward the position announcement to people who may be interested. Applications must be submitted through the University of New Hampshire on-line job site and are due by September 13, 2007. << Project Coordinator Posting.doc>>

 

Posted for: Jennifer Hunter, Director  New Hampshire Estuaries Project  University of New Hampshire  Hewitt Annex, 54 College Road  Durham, NH 03824

 

phone: 603.862.3948

www.nhep.unh.edu