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Are you an Innovator, Politico, Technician or Storyteller (or maybe a combination of a few)? Your passion and skills are needed to drive creative clean energy solutions on your campus and in your community.
[Course]: CFR 521D Yakama Nation Autumn 2011
[Course]: CFR 521D Yakama Nation Autumn 2011
This course (for full information, click on the link above) is a two-credit, overnight field-trip to the Yakama Nation on October 6 and 7.
Read more[training] State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Basics and Beyond
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.
Read more[volunteer] Geoduck Aquaculture Project Field Trips
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.
Read more[volunteer] Cedar River Naturalists needed for fall
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.
[internship]: ZHomes Project Summer Internship
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.
Read more[job]: Triangle Associates Classroom Presenter
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.
[volunteer] Geoduck Aquaculture Project Field Trips
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.
Tips for Getting into Closed/Restricted Courses
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!
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