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CG25 Forest Plan Revision Discussion Notes by Susan Rich, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 10:53 PM: Detailed notes from discussion at November 1, 2013 Coordinating Group meeting

Briefing to Middle Rio Grande Water Fund Advisory Board by Susan Rich, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 03:07 PM: Brief presentation about the community post-wildfire guide effort to MRGWF Advisory Board. The project is listed as a task in the 2013 Water Fund S&PF Competitive Grant agreement.

Reclamation Announces $1.4 Million for Applied Science Projects to Support Desert and Southern Rockies Landscape Conservation Cooperatives by Lucca Henrion, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 03:03 PM: Reclamation announces 12 projects will receive a total of $1.4 million to develop applied science tools in support of the Desert and Southern Rockies Landscape Conservation Cooperatives. Through cost-share agreements, this funding will be used to support $3.13 million for the development of resource management tools to assist LCC stakeholders.

Environmental Protection Assistant Job Opening - Last Day to Apply! (8/17/12) by akilah, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 03:01 PM: The BLM manages more land - approximately 253 million acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estates throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Example of FFY 2012 WSFM Competitive Grant State Summary by webeditor, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:59 PM: Example of FFY 2012 WSFM Competitive Grant State Summary Exel Document

FFY 2012 WSFM Competitive Grant State Summary by webeditor, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:59 PM: FFY 2012 WSFM Competitive Grant State Summary Exel Document

Five Star Restoration Grants Request for Proposals by Susan Rich, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:57 PM: The Five Star Restoration Grant Program, an initiative from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, supports community-based wetland, riparian and coastal habitat restoration projects throughout the United States. One-year grants from $10,000 to $25,000 and two-year grants from $10,000 to $40,000 will be awarded to projects that build diverse partnerships and foster stewardship through education, outreach and training activities. Projects must include meaningful education through community outreach and/or integration with K-12 environmental curriculum. Partnerships should include at least five organizations (nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, businesses, etc.) that contribute to project success through funding, land, workforce support, technical support or other in-kind services. The application deadline is February 14. Visit the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation website to download the 2011 Request for Proposals.

Senior Groundwater Hydrologist, Hydro-Geologist or Water Resource Specialist by Susan Rich, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:56 PM: 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!

NM Forestry Division publishes a list of fire-resistant plants by astathatos, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:36 PM: What do the words “forest and watershed health” mean to you? Not long ago, the health of our forests and water was not a concern for most citizens. But, after several years of drought, highly visible insect and disease devastation and an overall increase in the knowledge of our natural resources, New Mexicans are concerned about our forests and watershed health. We, at New Mexico State Forestry are responsible for wildfire suppression on all non-federal, non-municipal, non-tribal and non-pueblo lands. We also provide technical advice on forest and resource management to private landowners, and may include a commercial timber harvest to enhance wildlife habitat, increase water yield, reduce the hazard of insect infestation, diseases or fire.

Montana by astathatos, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:35 PM: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program available for local sponsors to use to aid in recovery work. NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to install measures that reduce post-flood and fire damage. The measures are intended to reduce threats to life or property, retard runoff, restore capacity of waterways, prevent flooding and/or soil erosion and reduce damage from sediment and debris. The removal of debris deposited by the disaster that is a health or safety hazard can be a part of such measures as well.

Arizona by astathatos, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:35 PM: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers the EWP Program, which responds to emergencies created by natural disasters, such as wildfires and floods. Funding for the program is provided through emergency congressional appropriations.

New Mexico by astathatos, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:35 PM: Fire season in New Mexico has many chilling meanings. There are the immediate impacts - loss of homes, devastation of wildlife habitat, loss of vegetation, and alteration of most features we think of when we visualize our mountain lands. At the Natural Resources Conservation Service, fire season has another meaning for it can mean a time to mobilize resources to protect the land and people from the aftermath of fires through Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP).

Arizona Wildfire Recovery Tips by astathatos, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:35 PM: As more homeowners move into rural areas to get away from crowded urban areas, they can unknowingly place themselves in harm’s way. Building homes in wooded and/or brushy areas is aesthetically pleasing, but homeowners need to be aware of the potential dangers from wildfire and how to protect their homesites from wildfires. Homes that are even far away from a fire can still be impacted.

Colorado State Forest Service- Post fire rehabilitation information by astathatos, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:35 PM: The mission of the Colorado State Forest Service is to achieve stewardship of Colorado's diverse forest environments for the benefit of present and future generations.

NM Forest ReLeaf Program by astathatos, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:35 PM: New Mexico Forest Re-Leaf and New Mexico Centennial are partnering to create New Mexico Centennial Re-Leaf. In the spirit of the NM State Centennial celebration in 2012, our organizations are joining together to fund community tree planting grants that commemorate our history and build a lasting legacy for the future.

National/New Mexico Plants Database by astathatos, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:35 PM: The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.

Los Lunas (NM) Plant Materials Center by astathatos, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:35 PM: Many Southwestern riparian sites require revegetation following the removal of invasive woody species such as saltcedar and Russian olive. To establish riparian vegetation with minimal or no follow-up irrigation, to improve survival and growth rates, and to reduce long-term revegetation costs, the Los Lunas Plant Materials Center (LLPMC) has focused its efforts on developing new, deep planting techniques for use in riparian restoration in the Southwest.

Plant List by astathatos, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:35 PM: A complete list of the seedlings offered by the New Mexico State Forestry Division.

NM Forestry Division's Seedling Program by astathatos, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:35 PM: For more than 40 years the Division has offered low cost seedlings to landowners to plant for reforestation, erosion control, windbreaks, or Christmas tree plantations. Since 1960, more than four million trees have been planted throughout New Mexico that were purchased through this program.

SWCC's fire prevention information by astathatos, last updated: Dec 12, 2013 02:35 PM: The Southwest Coordination Center (SWCC) is the focal point for mobilization of resources between the twelve Dispatch Centers within the Southwest Area, and the National Coordination Center.

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