[event]: EPA Campus RainWorks Challenge

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EPA Launches Third Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched the third annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a prize contest started in 2012 to encourage innovative approaches to stormwater management.
Every time it rains, urban stormwater carries bacteria, nutrients, heavy metals and other pollutants into our nation’s waters, impacting tens of thousands of miles of rivers, streams and coastal shorelines, as well as hundreds of thousands of acres of lakes, reservoirs and ponds. At the same time, growing urban areas and shifting climate patterns are increasing the risk of both flooding and drought.
EPA’s Campus RainWorks Challenge will engage the next generation of urban planners, designers and engineers in the development of innovative green infrastructure systems to meet our nation’s growing water infrastructure needs. EPA is inviting student teams to design an innovative green infrastructure project for a location on their campus. Student teams will work with a faculty advisor to submit design boards, a project narrative, and a letter of support describing their project.
Teams will compete in one of two design categories: a Demonstration Project category or a Master Plan category. The Demonstration Project category calls for proof-of-concept level designs for a particular site on the team’s campus, while the Master Plan category calls for conceptual designs for a broader area of campus.
EPA will select first- and second-place winners in each category. Winners will earn student prizes of $1,000-$2,000 to be divided evenly among student team members, and faculty prizes of $2,000-$3,000 to support green infrastructure research or training.
EPA is also considering whether to conduct a grant competition involving Challenge participants. Grant funding could be made available to help carry out green infrastructure demonstration projects based on student designs. If EPA decides to pursue a grant competition, further information will be provided in the future.
Registration for the 2014 Challenge opens Sept. 2 and endsOct. 3. Registrants must submit their entries by Dec. 19. EPA will announce winning entries in April 2015.
For more information: www.epa.gov/campusrainworks.

[volunteer]: Citizen Science opportunity at Mount Rainier NP

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Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff of the University of Washington,

Please feel free to pass this information along to friends, family, or acquaintances who you feel may have an interest in this program.

Do you love amphibians, science, and exploring National Parks? Then the Citizen Science Program is for you. The Citizen Science program gives volunteers the opportunity to hike and explore some of Mount Rainier’s remote lakes and wetland habitats while gaining experience in surveying and science. This year’s Citizen Science program will be starting up around late July and will run until mid-September.

We are looking for volunteers to help conduct amphibian surveys to document the presence or absence of amphibian species at various lakes, ponds and wetlands including historical Western Toad sites. As a volunteer you would be part of a small group that will hike to pre-determined sites and help conduct amphibian surveys. You do not need any previous experience and surveying equipment will be provided. You may volunteer once or multiple times throughout the season. If you need to stay overnight for a few days, free camping is available at Cougar Rock, White River, Ohanapecosh and Longmire campgrounds, however, there is no long term housing available. We are conducting both day trip and overnight backpacking surveys throughout the park.

If you are interested and available to volunteer during the time period from late July to mid-September then please email me back and indicate:

  • Your phone number and preferred email
  • Preference on volunteering for day surveys or overnight backpacking trip surveys
  • Your experience and comfort level with hiking/backpacking
  • Any physical limitations you may have
  • Approximately what date or dates you are available
  • Preference on which days of the week you prefer to volunteer (weekends, weekdays, etc)

I have added two attachments to this email that provide some additional information. If you choose to volunteer I will provide you with more details when I hear back from you!Please feel free to pass this information along to friends, family, or acquaintances who you feel may have an interest in this program. If you have any questions feel free to call me at (360) 569-6756 or email me at laura_davis@partner.nps.gov. I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Laura Davis

Citizen Science Coordinator

Mount Rainier National Park 

laura_davis@partner.nps.gov

(360) 569-6756

The Hot New Frontier of Energy Research Is Human Behavior | Science | WIRED

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The Hot New Frontier of Energy Research Is Human Behavior | Science | WIRED

When it comes to discussions about energy and climate, the focus is nearly always on technology. We wonder whether coal can be cleaned and solar panels made efficient, if there might be a breakthrough in algae biofuels or carbon storage. In short, we think about about hardware. Yet another area of innovation, traditionally unglamorous and overlooked, is experiencing a boom in research attention: human nature.

[job]: CarbonWA Campaign Coordinator (Seattle, WA)

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CarbonWA is seeking a Campaign Coordinator!

CarbonWA is a small, grassroots campaign to implement a revenue neutral carbon tax in Washington State. We believe a modest tax on carbon (coal, oil, and gas) will drive down carbon emissions while creating incentives to the development of cleaner energy options. By coupling this carbon tax with a reduction in the sales tax and other targeted reductions, we can generate broad based political support and keep families monthly tax bills about the same. You can learn more about our campaign and our policy here: http://carbonwa.org/

We are looking for 1-2 campaign coordinators to help our small team with:

-Fundraising

-Organizing

-Endorsements

-Strategic planning

-Tech Stuff

-Other stuff too

A good candidate will:

-Be awesome.

-Be skilled in working independently and with others.

-Bring something to the table – ideally experience in one or more of the categories listed above.

-NOT be overcommitted already.

-Be able to make something out of nothing.

Position Structure:

-Hours: 10-25 per week. Very flexible, and can be adjusted based on your availability

-Pay: This is a very lean operation. We may be able to offer a small stipend, but this is not a paid position in the traditional sense.

-We will gladly work with you to make this meet the needs of an academic program or required internship.

Interested? Email Kyle at Kyle@carbonwa.org with your resume, a brief cover letter, and something that makes you laugh (perhaps a joke, or a picture? Surprise me).    

Science Writer – Washington, DC – Society for Neuroscience Jobs

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Science Writer – Washington, DC – Society for Neuroscience Jobs

Put your writing and editing skills to work in support of a professional association focusing on brain science. The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is the world’s largest non-profit, professional association of nearly 40,0

Put your writing and editing skills to work in support of a professional association focusing on brain science.

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is the world’s largest non-profit, professional association of nearly 40,000 members devoted to the dynamic and multi-disciplinary field of science that deals with the brain and nervous system.

SfN is seeking a talented Science Writer with two (2) years of experience to research and produce content highlighting the value of neuroscience research and its impact for a general audience. The Science Writer will work to enhance content across publication platforms, including BrainFacts.org, press releases, and social media. Candidates should have excellent research and writing skills, a strong portfolio of science writing clips, good proofreading skills, and a demonstrated interest in communicating about scientific research to lay audiences.   This is ideal for a candidate who has a passion for science and sharing knowledge.

[job]: Execultive/Legal Assistant, Van Ness Feldman LLP (Seattle, WA)

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Entry-level position in a law firm specializing in energy, environmental, and natural resources issues (offices in Seattle and Washington D.C.)

EXECUTIVE/LEGAL ASSISTANT – SEATTLE

Van Ness Feldman LLP is looking for a talented Executive/Legal Assistant, who will work closely with and support the needs of several attorneys in the Seattle office. The position will support attorneys who are at the forefront of today’s energy, environmental, and land use/real estate issues.

The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate or highly adaptable individual who is familiar with legal and political processes, proficient with Microsoft Office, and is eager to learn. This position will provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience and insight into the intersecting fields of energy, environmental issues, real estate, and policy.

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform complex word processing, including drafting correspondence and business documents, and formatting, managing layout, and editing documents for accuracy and consistency.
  • Create or compile supportive graphics, charts, and diagrams; reports; and relevant research.
  • Proofread documents; provide original feedback considering document’s tone, persuasiveness, clarity, and overall message.
  • Finalize daily time entries for billing personnel.
  • Establish and maintain filing system for records, files, and documentation. Maintain confidential materials and records.
  • Schedule, maintain, and prioritize calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements.
  • Coordinate hospitality for visiting guests/clients.
  • Answer phones and return calls as needed.
  • Perform expense reconciliation and reporting.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • 2+ years of administrative/office experience.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and team-oriented philosophy.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent organization skills and ability to handle administrative details with minimal supervision.
  • Integrity and the ability to use discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred; concentration in law, political science, business, communications, English, environmental studies or technical communication a plus.

Think you’re the right fit?

If so, the following describes you! You are a passionate individual with a great sense of humor who is open to learning, and you have a can-do attitude towards new or unfamiliar tools, tasks, and projects. You have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly and autonomously. You always bring something creative to the table and can also follow detailed directions when necessary. You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done and you are incredibly organized.

Benefits include health, dental, 401(k), and pension plan. EOE. Please provide your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements by clickinghttp://vihost.videsktop.com/VanNessF87/viRecruitSelfApply/ReDefault.aspx?FilterREID=3&FilterJobCategoryID=2

[event]: Cast & Dig: 5th Annual Fly Fishing & Habitat Restoration Event Saturday 7/12/14

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Cast & Dig: 5th Annual Fly Fishing & Habitat Restoration Event

Saturday, July 12 ~ 9:00am-2:30pm

Cavanaugh Pond, Renton

Grab your friends and family and come out for the 5th Annual Cast & Dig with Friends of the Cedar River Watershed and King County Parks at Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area! We will spend the morning restoring riparian habitat, followed by FREE fly fishing workshops for all skill levels, guest speakers, and delicious lunch in the afternoon! Volunteers will improve habitat by removing invasive plants and maintaining weed suppression fabric. Enjoy a lunch spread (vegetarian options available) and learn from local specialists who will be providing casting and tying demonstrations, one-on-one lessons for all skills, a native plant walk, and an aquatic insect identification lab. The art and sport of fly fishing requires passion and knowledge of river ecology as well as proactive conservation. This is an event not to miss!

Email amy@cedarriver.org to sign up today!

Visit www.cedarriver.org/events to learn more.

[volunteer]: Annual Fly Fishins and Habitat Restoration Event

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Cast & Dig: 5th Annual Fly Fishing & Habitat Restoration Event

Saturday, July 12 ~ 9:00am-2:30pm

Cavanaugh Pond, Renton

Grab your friends and family and come out for the 5th Annual Cast & Dig with Friends of the Cedar River Watershed and King County Parks at Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area! We will spend the morning restoring riparian habitat, followed by FREE fly fishing workshops for all skill levels, guest speakers, and delicious lunch in the afternoon! Volunteers will improve habitat by removing invasive plants and maintaining weed suppression fabric. Enjoy a lunch spread (vegetarian options available) and learn from local specialists who will be providing casting and tying demonstrations, one-on-one lessons for all skills, a native plant walk, and an aquatic insect identification lab. The art and sport of fly fishing requires passion and knowledge of river ecology as well as proactive conservation. This is an event not to miss!

Email amy@cedarriver.org to sign up today!

Visit www.cedarriver.org/events to learn more.

Climate effects on mountain rain and stream-rearing salmon, the value of stewardship volunteers, and more: this week’s College-published research

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Each week we share the latest publications coming from the College of the Environment. This week, twelve new articles co-authored by members of the College of the Environment were added to the Web of Science.

 

1. Title: An Iodide-Adduct High-Resolution Time-of-Flight Chemical-Ionization Mass Spectrometer: Application to Atmospheric Inorganic and Organic Compounds (Abstract only; registration required for full text)

Authors: Lee, Ben H.[ 1 ] ; Lopez-Hilfiker, Felipe D.[ 1 ] ; Mohr, Claudia[ 1 ] ; Kurten, Theo[ 2 ] ; Worsnop, Douglas R.[ 3,4 ] ; Thornton, Joel A.[ 1 ]

[ 1 ] Univ Washington, Dept Atmospher Sci, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 2 ] Univ Helsinki, Dept Chem, FIN-00014 Helsinki, Finland
[ 3 ] Univ Helsinki, Dept Phys, Div Atmospher Sci, FIN-00014 Helsinki, Finland
[ 4 ] Aerodyne Res Inc, Billerica, MA 01821 USA

Journal: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

 

2. Title: The Response of Orographic Precipitation over Idealized Midlatitude Mountains Due to Global Increases in CO2 (Abstract only; registration required for full text)

Authors: Shi, Xiaoming[ 1 ] ; Durran, Dale R.[ 1 ]

[ 1 ] Univ Washington, Dept Atmospher Sci, Seattle, WA 98195 USA

Journal: JOURNAL OF CLIMATE

 

3. Title: The interactive effects of climate change, riparian management, and a nonnative predator on stream-rearing salmon (Abstract only; registration required for full text)

Authors: Lawrence, David J.[ 1 ] ; Stewart-Koster, Ben[ 1 ] ; Olden, Julian D.[ 1 ] ; Ruesch, Aaron S.[ 2 ] ; Torgersen, Christian E.[ 3 ] ; Lawler, Joshua J.[ 4 ] ; Butcher, Don P.[ 5 ] ; Crown, Julia K.[ 6 ]

[ 1 ] Univ Washington, Sch Aquat & Fishery Sci, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 2 ] Bur Water Qual, Wisconsin Dept Nat Resources, Madison, WI 53707 USA
[ 3 ] USGS, Forest & Rangeland Ecosyst Sci Ctr, Cascadia Field Stn, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 4 ] Univ Washington, Sch Environm & Forest Sci, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 5 ] Oregon Dept Environm Qual, Pendleton, OR 97801 USA
[ 6 ] Oregon Dept Environm Qual, Portland, OR 97204 USA

Journal: ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

 

4. Title: Community composition and allometry of Leucothoe davisiae, Cornus sericea, and Chrysolepis sempervirens (Abstract only; registration required for full text)

Authors: Lutz, James A.[ 1 ] ; Schwindt, Kaitlyn A.[ 2 ] ; Furniss, Tucker J.[ 1 ] ; Freund, James A.[ 2 ] ; Swanson, Mark E.[ 3 ] ; Hogan, Katie I.[ 4 ] ; Kenagy, Gillian E.[ 4 ] ; Larson, Andrew J.[ 5 ]

[ 1 ] Utah State Univ, Wildland Resources Dept, Logan, UT 84322 USA
[ 2 ] Univ Washington, Sch Environm & Forest Sci, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 3 ] Washington State Univ, Sch,Environm, Pullman, WA 99164 USA
[ 4 ] Univ Washington, Program Environm, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 5 ] Univ Montana, Dept Forest Management, Missoula, MT 59812 USA

Journal: CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH-REVUE CANADIENNE DE RECHERCHE FORESTIERE

 

5. Title: Marine survival difference between wild and hatchery-reared steelhead trout determined during early downstream migration (Abstract only; registration required for full text)

Authors: Melnychuk, Michael C.[ 1,2 ] ; Korman, Josh[ 3 ] ; Hausch, Stephen[ 4 ] ; Welch, David W.[ 5 ] ; McCubbing, Don J. F.[ 6 ] ; Walters, Carl J.[ 1,2 ]

[ 1 ] Univ British Columbia, Fisheries Ctr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
[ 2 ] Univ British Columbia, Dept Zool, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
[ 3 ] Ecometr Res, Vancouver, BC V6S 1J3, Canada
[ 4 ] Univ Calgary, Dept Biol Sci, Calgary, AB T2L 1Z3, Canada
[ 5 ] Kintama Res Serv Ltd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3B3, Canada
[ 6 ] Instream Fisheries Res Inc, N Vancouver, BC V7J 1Y1, Canada

Journal: CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES

 

6. Title: Three-Dimensional Structure and Evolution of the MJO and Its Relation to the Mean Flow (Abstract only; registration required for full text)

Authors: Adames, Angel F.[ 1 ] ; Wallace, John M.[ 1 ]

[ 1 ] Univ Washington, Dept Atmospher Sci, Seattle, WA 98195 USA

Journal: JOURNAL OF THE ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

 

7. Title: Traditional Livelihoods, Conservation and Meadow Ecology in Jiuzhaigou National Park, Sichuan, China (Abstract only; registration required for full text)

Authors: Urgenson, Lauren[ 1 ] ; Schmidt, Amanda H.[ 2 ] ; Combs, Julie[ 3 ] ; Harrell, Stevan[ 1,4 ] ; Hinckley, Thomas[ 1 ] ; Yang, Qingxia[ 5 ] ; Ma, Ziyu[ 6 ] ; Li Yongxian[ 7 ] ; Lu Hongliang[ 7 ] ; MacIver, Andrew[ 8 ]

[ 1 ] Univ Washington, Coll Environm, Sch Environm & Forest Sci, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 2 ] Oberlin Coll, Dept Geol, Oberlin, OH 44074 USA
[ 3 ] Univ Washington, UW Bot Gardens, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 4 ] Univ Washington, Dept Anthropol, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 5 ] Jiuzhaigou Natl Pk, Dept Sci, Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan Provinc, Peoples R China
[ 6 ] Aarhus Univ, Dept Biosci Ecoinformat & Biodivers, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
[ 7 ] Sichuan Univ, Dept Archaeol, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, Peoples R China
[ 8 ] Univ Chicago, Div Social Sci, Chicago, IL 60637 USA

Journal: HUMAN ECOLOGY

 

8. Title: Assessment of the potential for copper limitation of ammonia oxidation by Archaea in a dynamic estuary (Abstract only; registration required for full text)

Authors: Jacquot, Jeremy E.[ 1 ] ; Horak, Rachel E. A.[ 2 ] ; Amin, Shady A.[ 2 ] ; Devol, Allan H.[ 2 ] ; Ingalls, Anitra E.[ 2 ] ; Armbrust, E. Virginia[ 2 ] ; Stahl, David A.[ 3 ] ;Moffett, James W.[ 1 ]

[ 1 ] Univ So Calif, Dept Biol Sci, Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA
[ 2 ] Univ Washington, Sch Oceanog, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 3 ] Univ Washington, Seattle, WA 98195 USA

Journal: MARINE CHEMISTRY

 

9. Title: The Sun, Moon, Wind, and Biological Imperative-Shaping Contrasting Wintertime Migration and Foraging Strategies of Adult Male and Female Northern Fur Seals (Callorhinus ursinus) (OPEN ACCESS!)

Authors: Sterling, Jeremy T.[ 1 ] ; Springer, Alan M.[ 2 ] ; Iverson, Sara J.[ 3 ] ; Johnson, Shawn P.[ 4 ] ; Pelland, Noel A.[ 5 ] ; Johnson, Devin S.[ 1 ] ; Lea, Mary-Anne[ 6 ] ; Bond, Nicholas A.[ 7 ]

[ 1 ] NOAA, Natl Marine Mammal Lab, Alaska Fisheries Sci Ctr, Natl Marine Fisheries Serv, Seattle, WA 98115 USA
[ 2 ] Univ Alaska Fairbanks, Inst Marine Sci, Fairbanks, AK USA
[ 3 ] Dalhousie Univ, Dept Biol, Halifax, NS, Canada
[ 4 ] Johnson Vet Serv, Marine Mammal Ctr, Sausalito, CA USA
[ 5 ] Univ Washington, Sch Oceanog, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 6 ] Univ Tasmania, Inst Marine & Antarctic Studies, Hobart, Tas, Australia
[ 7 ] Univ Washington, JISAO, Seattle, WA 98195 USA

Journal: PLOS ONE

 

10. Title: A continuous record of intereruption velocity change at Mount St. Helens from coda wave interferometry (Abstract only; registration required for full text)

Authors: Hotovec-Ellis, A. J.[ 1 ] ; Gomberg, J.[ 2 ] ; Vidale, J. E.[ 1 ] ; Creager, K. C.[ 1 ]

[ 1 ] Univ Washington, Dept Earth & Space Sci, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 2 ] Univ Washington, US Geol Survey, Seattle, WA 98195 USA

Journal: JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH

 

11. Title: Quantifying flow-ecology relationships with functional linear models (Abstract only; registration required for full text)

Authors: Stewart-Koster, Ben[ 1 ] ; Olden, Julian D.[ 1 ] ; Gido, Keith B.[ 2 ]

[ 1 ] Univ Washington, Sch Aquat & Fishery Sci, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 2 ] Kansas State Univ, Div Biol, Manhattan, KS 66506 USA

Journal: HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL-JOURNAL DES SCIENCES HYDROLOGIQUES

 

12. Title: Toward estimating the value of stewardship volunteers: A cost-based valuation approach in King County, Washington, USA (Abstract only; registration required for full text)

Authors: Daniels, Jean M.[ 1 ] ; Robbins, Alicia S. T.[ 2 ] ; Brinkley, Weston R.[ 3 ] ; Wolf, Kathleen L.[ 2 ] ; Chase, John M.[ 1 ]

[ 1 ] USDA Forest Serv, Pacific NW Res Stn, Portland, OR 97205 USA
[ 2 ] Univ Washington, Sch Environm & Forest Sci, Seattle, WA 98195 USA
[ 3 ] Forterra, Seattle, WA 98164 USA

Journal: URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING

[volunteer]: Duwamish River Festival

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 Duwamish River Festival is looking for volunteers on Saturday, August 23rd.

As a volunteer you will get some delicious (and free) tacos from local food trucks as well as a free t-shirt.

With over 20 different jobs, there should be something for everyone: there are medical assistants as well as supervisor positions, and everything from a mascot salmon and bouncy castle supervisor to safety and directional positions. Most jobs require a time commitment of ~2 hours, and you are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts if you have the time.
For more information about available positions or how to sign up please contact Will at will@duwamishcleanup.org.