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Managing Forests and Fire in Changing Climates
This short newsletter addresses issues in the changing environment, with new fire hazards. How to deal with regular and irregular burns in wildlife areas.
Job Announcement: Water Conservation Specialist Needed (City of Santa Fe)
The Water Conservation Specialist is responsible for water conservation education, Water Conservation program implementation and enforces Water Conservation Ordinances.
Job Posting: BDD Facilities Manager for City of Santa Fe
The City of Santa Fe recently posted a job opening for a BDD Facilities Manager. This position provides professional expertise and leadership to manage the state-of-the-art Buckman Direct Diversion (BDD) facilities, co-owned by the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County; and is responsible for the production of drinking water that is compliant with applicable local, state and federal regulations, meets the demands of the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County, and optimizes facility operations.
New Mexico Forest Re-Leaf Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
New Mexico schools, universities, local, state, federal and tribal entities are encouraged to submit proposals for grant funding to plant trees. The Forest Re-Leaf Program can provide up to $6,000 for each tree planting project. The application deadline is August 21, 2013.
RFP for 2014 Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost-Share Grants
The US Forest Service announces approximately $900,000 in grant funds will be awarded through the 2014 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost-Share Grant Program. Funds are to support national urban and community forestry projects on non-federal public land that have a national or widespread impact and application. Pre-proposals are due July 15, 2013. Full proposals (tentatively) due July 15, 2013.
Fostering resilience in Southwestern ecosystems: A problem solving workshop
How do managers “build resilience” when ecosystems are undergoing rapid change? What are our options when megafires remove huge swaths of forests not well adapted to this disturbance? Join us and help develop answers to these urgent questions.
Urban Waters Small Grants Oppurtunity
The goal of the Urban Waters Small Grants program is to fund research, investigations, experiments, training, surveys, studies, and demonstrations that will advance the restoration of urban waters by improving water quality through activities that also support community revitalization and other local priorities. EPA expects to award approximately up to $1.6 million to support such projects, in grants of $40,000 to $60,000 each. The funding is part of EPA’s Urban Waters program, which supports communities in their efforts to access, improve, and benefit from their urban waters and the surrounding land. http://www2.epa.gov/urbanwaters/urban-waters-small-grants
Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Fact Sheets
Grants made under this program will be made to eligible entities for use in funding various business opportunity and business enterprise projects that serve rural areas. This program consolidates the Rural Business Enterprise Grant and the Rural Business Opportunity Grant.
Wetland Workshop- Quivira Conference
This full-day workshop is anchored by restoration specialist, Bill Zeedyk who owns and operates a small consulting business specializing in the restoration of wetland and riparian habitats. Bill is familiar to Quivira audiences as the innovator of successful riparian restoration methods based on his philosophy of “thinking like a creek” and using low-tech, hands-on methods and native materials. He will share his latest ideas and new restoration strategies for adapting to hotter and drier conditions developing across the Southwest.
River, Acequia and Shallow Groundwater Interactions
Until recently, surface water and groundwater have been treated separately in most research and management situations. However, research from around the world is beginning to show the important interactions between surface water and shallow groundwater. Along irrigated cropland corridors between irrigation ditches and rivers, these interactions yield potential water quantity and water quality benefits.
Some Weed Management Concepts for the Rio Grande Bosque
Presentation about managing weeds in riparian restoration projects. Gregory Fenchel, NRCS Los Lunas Plant Materials Center
Paso del Norte Watershed Council: E.coli in New Mexico’s Lower Rio Grande
The Paso del Norte Watershed Council (Council) has been awarded a watershed restoration grant to develop a Watershed Based Plan to protect and improve water quality in the lower Rio Grande from Percha Dam (below Caballo Reservoir) downstream to the American Dam (near the New Mexico, Texas, and international border). Funding has been provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the New Mexico Environment Department under the authority of the Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source grant program. This is one of the Water Quality Sampling / Preliminary Results Presentations.
Occurrence and Sources of E. coli in the Lower Rio Grande
The Paso del Norte Watershed Council (Council) has been awarded a watershed restoration grant to develop a Watershed Based Plan to protect and improve water quality in the lower Rio Grande from Percha Dam (below Caballo Reservoir) downstream to the American Dam (near the New Mexico, Texas, and international border). Funding has been provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the New Mexico Environment Department under the authority of the Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source grant program. This is one of the Water Quality Sampling / Preliminary Results Presentations.
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number
Step-by-Step Process to Register with iUpdate and Obtain a DUNS Number
SAM Registration Instructions
Quick Start Guide for New Grantee Registration
National Fish Passage Program Request for Proposals 2011
Through its National Fish Passage Program the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uses a voluntary, non-regulatory approach to remove and bypass barriers. The program provides technical assistance and funding to assist others in restoring fish passage. Proposals should keep in mind the program goal to restore native fish and other aquatic species to self-sustaining levels by reconnecting habitat that has been fragmented by barriers. All projects must be located in New Mexico.
Stream Ecology/Aquatic Biology Technician
Full time, seasonal position with Taos Pueblo WarChief’s Office, Ecology Programs Division, Wildlife & Habitat Conservation Department. Full-year career appointment anticipated within one to two years of hire date based upon performance and funding. On-the-job training and concurrent enrollment in professional/educational courses possible, depending on experience and qualifications. Stream survey to include aquatic (in-channel and lake) habitat; fish and aquatic organisms; stream ecology; and, full participation with Ecology Programs Division wetland and riparian assessment teams. Baseline analysis, condition assessment, restoration programs and collaboration on stream and habitat quality. Identify, collect and analyze fish, aquatic plants, insects and other species.
Wildlife Ecology Specialist
Full time position with Ecology Programs Division, Wildlife & Habitat Conservation Department; Taos Pueblo WarChief’s Office. This is an ongoing career-conditional appointment based upon performance and funding review cycles. As a key part of the Ecology Programs Division, the Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Department directs all habitat- and species-based inventory, site assessment, and restoration efforts to assure the ecological sustainability of all wildlife within their natural environment. The Wildlife Ecology Specialist will contribute to ongoing and developing wildlife programs, conduct health and population assessments for key wildlife species, as well as participate in biodiversity planning and management within the Ecology Programs Division.
Senior Groundwater Hydrologist, Hydro-Geologist or Water Resource Specialist
Senior Groundwater Hydrologist, Hydro-Geologist or Water Resource Specialist LOCATION: Seattle, Washington – Portland, Oregon – Stockton, California and Denver, Colorado POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Groundwater Hydrologist, Hydro-Geologist, or Water Resource Specialist will manage projects, perform various technical project responsibilities, and assist with business-development activities. The position responsibilities include: data collection planning, analysis of aquifer characteristics, planning and implementation of field collection of media samples, data spatial coordinate mapping, data analysis, groundwater numerical analysis and modeling support, and evaluation of drinking water-quality concerns. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Geology, Hydro-Geology or Civil Engineering. • Eight (8+) years experience in groundwater-related water-supply projects and evaluation. • Ability to perform both overall and detailed analysis of groundwater supply issues. Additional or Preferred Qualifications: • Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) or other types of Conjunctive Use water supply projects in groundwater. • Knowledge of local clientele in government agencies and municipalities, water districts, and utilities. • Familiarity with federal contracting under GSA, ACOE, or other mechanisms. • Experience with regulatory compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, and MTCA • Understanding of field data collection procedures. • Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and programming. • Familiarity with contaminant fate and transport in groundwater. • Strong oral and written communications skills for reports and business proposals. • Project management and staff mentoring experience. Please submit your resume as an MS Word Attachment to Mike Dixon cmichaeldixon@verizon.net and follow-up by telephone 972-317-0608 C. Michael Dixon Associates, Inc. is an Executive Search Firm Specializing in the Engineering, Petrochemical and Refining Industry for 23 Years!
Watershed Development Coordinator – AmeriCorpsVISTA
The Gila Resources Information Project (GRIP) is seeking to fill a one-year position for a Watershed Development Coordinator. This position is through the Western Hardrock Watershed Team AmeriCorps OSM/VISTA program. GRIP is a non-profit environmental organization that works to promote community health by protecting our environment and natural resources in southwestern New Mexico.
