Monday, August 24, 2009
EPA SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON CLEAN WATER ENFORCEMENT ACTION PLAN THROUGH ONLINE FORUM
EPA is inviting the public to participate in its online forum through its new Web site with ideas about the future direction EPA should take to more effectively enforce Clean Water requirements and achieve better compliance. EPA wants to know what direction its national water enforcement program should take to improve water quality protection in the nation and enforce outstanding violations. The Clean Water Enforcement Action Plan discussion forum which will close on Friday, Aug. 28 will accept this input, and evaluate and consider recommendations to the EPA Administrator about what the public feels the future direction of EPA's water enforcement program should take. We are providing information to assist the public discussions: Clean Water Enforcement Action Plan, state-by-state reports: Assessing the effectiveness of the program, EPA and state enforcement data, and the administrator's memorandum: The Memorandum.
A Facebook Phenomenon for California Parks
California’s budget crisis is boiling over and putting family experiences in natural areas at risk. In May, Governor Schwarzenegger proposed to close 220 parks. Responding to the threat, the California State Parks Foundation grew their Facebook constituency from 517 fans to over 45,000. How did they do it? They’re happy to tell you! They’ve posted a blow-by-blow of their Facebook environmental communications campaign, complete with screenshots detailing what they said and how their supporters responded.
And what did the group accomplish for all this effort — so far, quite a bit. The number of California parks slated for closure has been cut in half — from 220 to just about 100.
Congrats to the Foundation and its vendors and allies!
And what did the group accomplish for all this effort — so far, quite a bit. The number of California parks slated for closure has been cut in half — from 220 to just about 100.
Congrats to the Foundation and its vendors and allies!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
DVD: "Vernal Pools: Diamonds in the Rough"
The Ohio Environmental Council has created an entertaining and educational vernal pool DVD- “Vernal Pools: Diamonds in the Rough”. This video explores the vibrant, seasonal wetlands called “vernal pools.” The DVD covers:
*Functions and benefits
*Threats to protection
*How to monitor a vernal pool
*Creature features on the wood frog, spotted salamander, and fairy shrimp
*Animals of vernal pools
To view the introduction and functions and benefits section visit us on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/OVPPOEC
or
http://www.youtube.com/user/OVPPOEC (the introduction is featured and the functions and benefits is in the lower left side)
If you would like a copy of the DVD, please contact David R. Celebrezze at david@theOEC.org. One copy per person and first come , first served.
Funding for this project provided by The Columbus Foundation and the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation.
*Functions and benefits
*Threats to protection
*How to monitor a vernal pool
*Creature features on the wood frog, spotted salamander, and fairy shrimp
*Animals of vernal pools
To view the introduction and functions and benefits section visit us on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/OVPPOEC
or
http://www.youtube.com/user/OVPPOEC (the introduction is featured and the functions and benefits is in the lower left side)
If you would like a copy of the DVD, please contact David R. Celebrezze at david@theOEC.org. One copy per person and first come , first served.
Funding for this project provided by The Columbus Foundation and the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation.
Environment Ohio Advocate Job Description
Environment Ohio is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. Our professional staff combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for Ohio’s environment.
Environment Ohio is part of a network of 28 state organizations with a vibrant federal advocacy agenda and draws on 30 years of success in tackling the state's top environmental problems.
We focus on protecting Ohio's air, water and open spaces. We speak out and take action at the local, state and national levels to improve the quality of our environment and our lives.
Job Description:
The Environment Ohio Energy Advocate is responsible for developing and implementing campaigns to achieve a cleaner energy future. The Advocate is also responsible for growing our organization’s citizen base through field organizing as well as building our organizational resources through staff development and fundraising. On a day-to-day basis, the Energy Advocate’s work includes:
Advocacy: Bringing problems/solutions to the attention of decision makers-including state legislators, the Executive branch, environmental agency staff and local and federal officials. Developing messages and materials, building and tracking relationships, and enhancing the organization’s access and reputation among decision makers.
Policy development: Developing our approach to energy issues within a broader political context, along with a comprehensive platform for solving them. The advocate will be part of drafting bills, conducting research, and participating in discussions on policy within the Environment America organization.
Campaign strategy: Creating and implementing a plan to win on our environmental campaigns; developing strategies for gaining political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media publicity, endorsements and message development.
Field organizing: Engaging our grassroots base through phone banking, email action alerts, workshops, and other outreach events.
Media outreach: Serving as a public spokesperson for the organization through media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other PR tactics.
Staff recruitment and management: Assisting with the oversight of Environment Ohio staff including trainings, staff meetings and retreats and recruiting new staff for the Environment America network.
Fundraising: Raising money from private foundations and individual donors. Working with our citizen outreach staff to bring more resources to efforts we're waging to protect our environment.
Additional Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to environmental issues and progressive social change, and a track record of leadership. We're looking for a goal driven and results oriented individual who has excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and a passion for social change. Candidates should have at least two to five years of relevant professional experience.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate may possess. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan and paid vacation and sick days. Opportunities for advancement, travel and additional training are available.
How to Apply: Visit our website at www.EnvironmentOhio.org/jobs or email Careers@EnvironmentOhio.org.
Applications will be accepted through September 4th, 2009
Environment Ohio is part of a network of 28 state organizations with a vibrant federal advocacy agenda and draws on 30 years of success in tackling the state's top environmental problems.
We focus on protecting Ohio's air, water and open spaces. We speak out and take action at the local, state and national levels to improve the quality of our environment and our lives.
Job Description:
The Environment Ohio Energy Advocate is responsible for developing and implementing campaigns to achieve a cleaner energy future. The Advocate is also responsible for growing our organization’s citizen base through field organizing as well as building our organizational resources through staff development and fundraising. On a day-to-day basis, the Energy Advocate’s work includes:
Advocacy: Bringing problems/solutions to the attention of decision makers-including state legislators, the Executive branch, environmental agency staff and local and federal officials. Developing messages and materials, building and tracking relationships, and enhancing the organization’s access and reputation among decision makers.
Policy development: Developing our approach to energy issues within a broader political context, along with a comprehensive platform for solving them. The advocate will be part of drafting bills, conducting research, and participating in discussions on policy within the Environment America organization.
Campaign strategy: Creating and implementing a plan to win on our environmental campaigns; developing strategies for gaining political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media publicity, endorsements and message development.
Field organizing: Engaging our grassroots base through phone banking, email action alerts, workshops, and other outreach events.
Media outreach: Serving as a public spokesperson for the organization through media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other PR tactics.
Staff recruitment and management: Assisting with the oversight of Environment Ohio staff including trainings, staff meetings and retreats and recruiting new staff for the Environment America network.
Fundraising: Raising money from private foundations and individual donors. Working with our citizen outreach staff to bring more resources to efforts we're waging to protect our environment.
Additional Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to environmental issues and progressive social change, and a track record of leadership. We're looking for a goal driven and results oriented individual who has excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and a passion for social change. Candidates should have at least two to five years of relevant professional experience.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate may possess. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan and paid vacation and sick days. Opportunities for advancement, travel and additional training are available.
How to Apply: Visit our website at www.EnvironmentOhio.org/jobs or email Careers@EnvironmentOhio.org.
Applications will be accepted through September 4th, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Available Position: Technical and Outreach Specialist
The Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) is searching for a Technical and Outreach Specialist. GLOS was established to provide public access to critical, real‐time and historical information about the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River and interconnecting waterways for use in managing, safeguarding and understanding these freshwater resources. GLOS is intended to gather and integrate chemical, biological and hydrologic data, and monitor lake conditions and trends over time. It is focused on identifying and meeting user needs and therefore GLOS work closely with Great Lakes users.
For more details, including how to apply see:
http://glos.us/pdf/GLOS_Technical-Outreach_Specialist_07-09.pdf
For more details, including how to apply see:
http://glos.us/pdf/GLOS_Technical-Outreach_Specialist_07-09.pdf
Assistant Executive Director Job Opening (Cleveland OH)
EcoWatch is a state wide nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage individuals, businesses and governments to adopt sustainable lifestyles, business practices and policies. We publish EcoWatch Journal every other month which is distributed for free at more than 2,000 locations throughout 31 counties of Ohio, primarily in the Northeast Ohio region.
The position that is available is part time. Applicants should have:
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Excel, Word, Filemaker Pro, Vertical Response, Twitter and Facebook.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Experience in running fundraisers
- Ability to organize a membership campaign
- Experience in managing volunteers and interns
- Strong networking and communication skills
- Experience in the nonprofit sector
We are looking for an individual who is well organized, self-motivated and dedicated to the mission of EcoWatch.
Flexibility of work schedule and ability to work a few weekends is a plus.
Applicants should e-mail their cover letter and resume to
Stefanie Spear at spear@ecowatch.org, please put JOB OPENING in the subject area.
The position that is available is part time. Applicants should have:
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Excel, Word, Filemaker Pro, Vertical Response, Twitter and Facebook.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Experience in running fundraisers
- Ability to organize a membership campaign
- Experience in managing volunteers and interns
- Strong networking and communication skills
- Experience in the nonprofit sector
We are looking for an individual who is well organized, self-motivated and dedicated to the mission of EcoWatch.
Flexibility of work schedule and ability to work a few weekends is a plus.
Applicants should e-mail their cover letter and resume to
Stefanie Spear at spear@ecowatch.org, please put JOB OPENING in the subject area.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Post your supply needs online!
The watershed group featured in this link posts the supplies it needs online. To date they have had a lot of success with this and half of all the items listed have been donated. Although their Executive Director's one word of warning was to keep it updated! At least monthly or quarterly if possible, because some volunteers who are active online have become frustrated with outdated information.
http://www.usrwa.org/POPUPS/usrwaneeds.html
http://www.usrwa.org/POPUPS/usrwaneeds.html
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
NRCS Stream Corridor Restoration Tools Now Available Online
During the last ten years, NRCS has developed and released a wealth of technical information on stream corridor restoration in the form of National Engineering Handbook (NEH) 653 - Stream Corridor Restoration and NEH 654 - Stream Restoration Design. Following release of these documents, a team of NRCS experts from all of the technical centers skilled in stream restoration were tasked with making conservation easier for the field in applying stream restoration. Their efforts are still underway, but initial results are now available on the National Design, Construction, and Soil Mechanics (NDCSMC) web site . At this web site, one can find "one stop" resources of NRCS policy and guidance documents, useful links, publications, photographs, and drawings of variouspractices and treatments, workshop information, and spreadsheet tools. Your contact is NRCS civil engineer Jon Fripp 817-509-3771.
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