The Society of Wetland Scientists’ Pacific Northwest Chapter Meeting

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The Society of Wetland Scientists’ Pacific Northwest Chapter is pleased to announce their 2015 meeting, From a Watershed Perspective: Incorporating Science into Policy, this October 6-8 at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia, WA.

The Chapter welcomes abstracts for talks and posters on any realm of wetland science, including wetland, riparian, and coastal ecology, and wetland restoration, conservation and education. This year’s theme links applied science and federal, state, local, and tribal wetland, stream and riparian, water quality, and wildlife policy. Basic and applied talks in line with this theme are especially encouraged.

For more information on conference schedule, accommodations, registration, etc. or to submit an abstract, please see the SWS-PNW Chapter website:www.sws.org/pacific-northwest-chapter

This year there are numerous student scholarships and volunteer opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to attend the meeting and present their work at no cost. Information on scholarships is available at:

www.sws.org/Pacific-Northwest-Chapter/mcmillan-student-scholarship-awards.html

For general information on the Society of Wetland Scientists, see:http://www.sws.org

Please note that correspondence for the SWS-PNW meeting should be directed to: swspnw.meeting@gmail.com

[job] Washington Conservation Corps

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Job title: Snohomish County Marine Resources Program Assistant 

Start: April 1, 2015. Full-time position (40 hours per week) through September 17, 2015 with the possibility of an additional 1 year term.

Primary duties include assisting SWM staff with project planning and implementation, targeted public education, and volunteer outreach, recruiting and coordination. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Marine Resources Steward, Marine Resources Committee members, Communication Specialists, Salmon Recovery staff, project partners, citizens and student volunteers. The position requires a combination of office and field work. 

For more information about the Washington Conservation Corps Individual Placement (IP) Program, visit: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/wcc/memberpositions.html

For other information, contact Kathleen Herrmann, Marine Resources Steward at 425-388-6414 or kathleen.herrmann@snoco.org . 

Friday Harbor Labs courses for Spring, Summer, Autumn 2015

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Friday Harbor Labs courses for Spring, Summer, Autumn 2015

Click the above link for information about studying up at Friday Harbor Labs on San Juan Island. For those not familiar with FHL: the College of the Environment maintains a full facility about a 15 minute walk from the ferry terminal at Friday Harbor. There is not only an opportunity to participate in world-class research, but also a change to take a full quarter of marine-science related courses.

It’s common for Envir. Studies majors to look closer at Autumn quarter. There are a lot of course options which count for our major requirements, and you can even participate in an Environmental Writing class up there (ENGL 365).

Questions about how this works for you major? ask joe or julie!

Join a Team of Wildlife and Wildland Conservationists!

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Looking for a field-based experience this spring?

Wildlands Studies has spaces available for their Spring 2015 projects to Australia and Costa Rica/Panama.  Both programs start in April.  

Wildlands Studies also has space in all Summer 2015 programs!  Their most popular programs to Belize, Yellowstone and California’s Santa Cruz Island usually fill up by mid-February.  

To learn more:www.wildlandsstudies.com

[internship]: Sea Watch Foundation (West Wales, UK)

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this internship notification comes to us via a PoE alum, who worked with Sea Watch as an undergrad. Contact Joe if you want to be connected! -joe

[sea watch foundation internships]

We are now accepting applications for internships in 2015.

The Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project is based in New Quay, West Wales, and supports the conservation management of the bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and grey seal populations of Cardigan Bay, monitoring their abundance, distribution, reproductive success and population structure using a combination of vessel-based, land-based and acoustic surveys. Sea Watch has been monitoring these populations on behalf of the Welsh government (through funding provided by the Countryside Council for Wales, now called Natural Resources Wales) for over a decade. Cardigan Bay contains Britain’s largest coastal population of bottlenose dolphins, for which two special areas of conservation have been established under the EU Habitats Directive.

Every year, Sea Watch Foundation recruits three type of interns to support the work of the project: research interns, a research assistant and intern coordinator and an education and public awareness assistant.

You can now apply to join us for the 2015 season in one of these roles, please read the position outlines below and follow the instructions of how to apply. The season will be split into four periods which are:

Period 1, April 13th- May 24th

Period 2, May 25th – July 12th

Period 3, July 13th – August 30th

Period 4, August 31st – October 18th

For the Research Intern and Research Assistant positions please download the following appropriate application forms:

SWF_intern_application_form_2015

SWF_RA_application_form_2015

[research]: Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology

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[research]: Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology

joekobayashi:

application deadline: Friday, Feb 6, 2015

The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is an opportunity for students to participate in 11 weeks of mentored, paid, independent research focusing on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems, including global…

*Internship* Communications and Outreach Intern with Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition

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*Internship* Communications and Outreach Intern with Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition

cepmakinithappen:

Strengthen your organizing, outreach and communications skills. Learn about the state legislative process. Build your professional resume, and help protect the environment!

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, a nonprofit conservation group, seeks an enthusiastic and motivated intern to assist with grassroots and legislative outreach and communications.

We are committed to providing excellent skills development, networking assistance, informational interview referrals and professional references for successful candidates. Course credit may be available for university students.

*Job* Trail Crew Leader with Washington Trails Association

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*Job* Trail Crew Leader with Washington Trails Association

cepmakinithappen:

Washington Trails Association is seeking individuals who love working outdoors to lead volunteers in building and maintaining trails. The Trail Crew Leader is a temporary field-based position located in various regions in Washington. The position’s primary responsibility is leading volunteer trail maintenance work parties. The position reports to the Field Programs Manager. Positions are available to lead day trips or week-long trips for adults and youth.

Washington Trails Association preserves, enhances, and promotes hiking opportunities in Washington state. We are committed to leaving a rich legacy of trails and wild lands for future generations to enjoy. For more information on this job and other positions, see www.wta.org/about/job-opportunities.

*Job* Annual Fund Manager with Washington Trails Association

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*Job* Annual Fund Manager with Washington Trails Association

cepmakinithappen:

WTA seeks a self-motivated, pro-active and tech savvy professional to join its development team. The Annual Fund Manager is a key contributor to the success of Washington Trails Association’s fundraising program. This person will successfully develop, plan, execute and evaluate a comprehensive Annual Giving Program and implement strategic stewardship activities that support the Annual Fund including direct mail solicitations, online giving, and giving circles (Fireside Circle). The Annual Fund Manager will also develop, implement, and promote WTA’s corporate giving program.