State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Basics and Beyond August 24th9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Issaquah, WACost: $150/$150* Instructor: Annie Szvetecz & Neil Aaland, AICP The basic overview section is designed to provide participants with a general overview of the purpose of SEPA, the procedural requirements of the SEPA rules, and how SEPA can be used in decision-making.  

We are continuing our investigation of the ecological effects of geoduck clam aquaculture on beaches in Puget Sound. We’ll be doing a variety of work over the next two months: collecting/preserving benthic core samples, photo-quadrats, epibenthic pump and excavation samples, crab and fish tagging and tissue collection. 

Volunteer Naturalists Needed!
Interested in fish? Good with people?
Sign up to be a volunteer naturalist on the Cedar River this fall. Naturalists will receive training from fish, interpretative and watershed experts in September and early October, and in return spend three weekend days making riverside presentations to the public about the Cedar River and its spawning salmon. 

If you are still looking for a summer internship and are interested in the project listed below, please contact Patti Southard at King County’s GreenTools program at: patti.southard@kingcounty.gov

The ZHomes project (http://www.z-home.org/ – the first net zero energy homes complex in the Country) is being pioneered by a private public, non-profit partnership. 

Job Openings: Classroom Presenter
Triangle Associates Inc, a small environmental consulting firm, is looking for two dependable and enthusiastic educators to present classroom programs for grades 1-12. The work will be part time (approximately 20-30 hours per week) with a flexible schedule, beginning in September 2011 through June 2012, and requires a car. 

See below for a great summer volunteer opportunity with the intrepid (Capstone Instructor) P. Sean McDonald:
Hi All –
We are continuing our investigation of the ecological effects of geoduck clam aquaculture on beaches in Puget Sound. 

Still looking to get into a course for the upcoming quarter? UAA advising has put together a nice guide of the different steps you can take to try and get a spot! 

Are you currently a junior, senior, graduate student or a recent bachelor’s or master’s graduate looking for a fully-funded abroad experience during the 2012-13 academic year? Consider the Fulbright U.S. Student Program (http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html). 

Hello everyone,
The geoduck aquaculture project is looking for volunteers to help with continuing our investigation of the ecological effects of geoduck aquaculture on Puget Sound beaches. We are looking for folks to help collect benthic core samples, excavation samples, and photo-quadrats. 

Internships and Jobs available with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR):
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/AboutDNR/Employment/Pages/Home.aspx