Rene' Skaggs (Pierce Conservation District) provided an update on the programs of the PCD. The presentation linked to the June NWSP topic of Economic Viability of Natural Resources.
The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) aims to preserve and expand access to local, organic, and sustainable food in Southeastern Massachusetts through research and education. SEMAP's goals are to be a resource for local agriculture, strengthen partnerships to support farmers, and preserve farmland. Current programs include twilight workshops, a local food guide, winter networking events, legislative farm tours, and an agricultural conference. SEMAP also partners with municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits to support the 1,787 farms in the region and over $157 million agricultural market.
Taste Real is a publicly supported local food initiative in Guelph Wellington that began in 2005 as a farmer map created by the Guelph Community Health Centre. It has expanded to include partnerships with farms, markets, restaurants, and other food organizations. The initiative connects consumers to local food through various programs like a printed food map, online directory, rural tours of farms, a local food festival, and business networking events. It became publicly funded in 2009 through an OMIF grant and municipal support. The success of Taste Real can be attributed to leveraging partnerships across the region and growing new programs while celebrating accomplishments.
The document discusses the opportunity to cultivate a new way of living in Loudoun County, Virginia by developing Willowsford, a 4,000 acre community. Willowsford will include 4 villages interconnected by open space and trails, with an emphasis on agriculture, health, and community. Over 2,000 acres will be permanently preserved as open space and a conservancy will manage the land. A 300+ acre farm will provide food for the community through a CSA program and market stand, while promoting local, seasonal eating and education.
Multiculturalism Day in Winnipeg Yellow Chinese assoc.Beatrice Watson
The Yellow River Chinese Association held their annual Multiculturalism Day celebration in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting cultural and educational activities for newcomers to Canada, primarily immigrant Chinese women. The celebration featured entertainment, food, and fun for people of all backgrounds to celebrate diversity.
Environmental stewards program and River Restoration Program - Michael Rendon...rshimoda2014
The health of American rivers is essential to the communities and environments that depend on the beneficial ecosystem services provided. Historic impacts from mining, dams, and a variety of land use practices have left many river environments and riverside communities with a legacy of polluted waterways, erosion, and habitat degradation. With an increasing need to address river health it is essential to engage young adults in this work to conserve and preserve these resources for the future. Through emerging opportunities, young adults can learn skills, gain understanding, and physically work to restore and protect river systems. Programs- like those of the Southwest Conservation Corps- are working with partners to engage this population in various ways, providing much needed job training and education through stewardship.
Michael Rendon will present on Southwest Conservation Corp’s Environmental Stewards program, highlighting past successes and engagement models for DOI Bureaus and non-profits interested in obtaining a Steward. Showcased will be Inyo County’s work on the Lower Owens River Project, along with a Sturgeon habitat restoration project with the USGS Great Lakes Science Center that was nominated for the 2013 Secretary of the Interior Partners in Conservation Award.
Mike Wight will discuss collaborative work with corps programs and partnerships furthering multi-year, watershed-length habitat restoration initiatives on major tributaries in the Colorado River Basin. Word crews and interns provide much of the hands-on restoration implementation within these initiatives after completing comprehensive training.
In all three of these programs, participants foster a respect for river systems while gaining valuable work experience and building resumes for future conservation careers.
The Southwest Conservation Corps empowers individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment.
This document discusses efforts to implement watershed conservation goals in the agricultural landscape of the Mackinaw River watershed in Illinois through partnerships, education, and community engagement. It describes several projects, including a paired watershed study that found outreach works but more needs to be done to retain runoff, wetland studies to determine their effectiveness at reducing nutrient levels, and cover crop demonstrations. It also outlines the roles of various collaborators, from local soil and water conservation districts to universities to non-profits, in addressing both rural and urban watershed issues to improve water quality in the region.
The document describes the New England Regional Water Program, which strengthens the capacity of Land Grant Universities to deliver an integrated water quality program. The program creates locally relevant research-based education and extension programs focused on environmental management. It identifies needs and builds on successful local programs through partnerships. The program focuses on areas like the New England Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials, the New England Private Well Initiative, nutrient and pest management on organic farms, and more. For each focus area, it describes goals, partner organizations, example programs, and topics covered.
The Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) aims to preserve and expand access to local, organic, and sustainable food in Southeastern Massachusetts through research and education. SEMAP's goals are to be a resource for local agriculture, strengthen partnerships to support farmers, and preserve farmland. Current programs include twilight workshops, a local food guide, winter networking events, legislative farm tours, and an agricultural conference. SEMAP also partners with municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits to support the 1,787 farms in the region and over $157 million agricultural market.
Taste Real is a publicly supported local food initiative in Guelph Wellington that began in 2005 as a farmer map created by the Guelph Community Health Centre. It has expanded to include partnerships with farms, markets, restaurants, and other food organizations. The initiative connects consumers to local food through various programs like a printed food map, online directory, rural tours of farms, a local food festival, and business networking events. It became publicly funded in 2009 through an OMIF grant and municipal support. The success of Taste Real can be attributed to leveraging partnerships across the region and growing new programs while celebrating accomplishments.
The document discusses the opportunity to cultivate a new way of living in Loudoun County, Virginia by developing Willowsford, a 4,000 acre community. Willowsford will include 4 villages interconnected by open space and trails, with an emphasis on agriculture, health, and community. Over 2,000 acres will be permanently preserved as open space and a conservancy will manage the land. A 300+ acre farm will provide food for the community through a CSA program and market stand, while promoting local, seasonal eating and education.
Multiculturalism Day in Winnipeg Yellow Chinese assoc.Beatrice Watson
The Yellow River Chinese Association held their annual Multiculturalism Day celebration in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting cultural and educational activities for newcomers to Canada, primarily immigrant Chinese women. The celebration featured entertainment, food, and fun for people of all backgrounds to celebrate diversity.
Environmental stewards program and River Restoration Program - Michael Rendon...rshimoda2014
The health of American rivers is essential to the communities and environments that depend on the beneficial ecosystem services provided. Historic impacts from mining, dams, and a variety of land use practices have left many river environments and riverside communities with a legacy of polluted waterways, erosion, and habitat degradation. With an increasing need to address river health it is essential to engage young adults in this work to conserve and preserve these resources for the future. Through emerging opportunities, young adults can learn skills, gain understanding, and physically work to restore and protect river systems. Programs- like those of the Southwest Conservation Corps- are working with partners to engage this population in various ways, providing much needed job training and education through stewardship.
Michael Rendon will present on Southwest Conservation Corp’s Environmental Stewards program, highlighting past successes and engagement models for DOI Bureaus and non-profits interested in obtaining a Steward. Showcased will be Inyo County’s work on the Lower Owens River Project, along with a Sturgeon habitat restoration project with the USGS Great Lakes Science Center that was nominated for the 2013 Secretary of the Interior Partners in Conservation Award.
Mike Wight will discuss collaborative work with corps programs and partnerships furthering multi-year, watershed-length habitat restoration initiatives on major tributaries in the Colorado River Basin. Word crews and interns provide much of the hands-on restoration implementation within these initiatives after completing comprehensive training.
In all three of these programs, participants foster a respect for river systems while gaining valuable work experience and building resumes for future conservation careers.
The Southwest Conservation Corps empowers individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment.
This document discusses efforts to implement watershed conservation goals in the agricultural landscape of the Mackinaw River watershed in Illinois through partnerships, education, and community engagement. It describes several projects, including a paired watershed study that found outreach works but more needs to be done to retain runoff, wetland studies to determine their effectiveness at reducing nutrient levels, and cover crop demonstrations. It also outlines the roles of various collaborators, from local soil and water conservation districts to universities to non-profits, in addressing both rural and urban watershed issues to improve water quality in the region.
The document describes the New England Regional Water Program, which strengthens the capacity of Land Grant Universities to deliver an integrated water quality program. The program creates locally relevant research-based education and extension programs focused on environmental management. It identifies needs and builds on successful local programs through partnerships. The program focuses on areas like the New England Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials, the New England Private Well Initiative, nutrient and pest management on organic farms, and more. For each focus area, it describes goals, partner organizations, example programs, and topics covered.
Little Wittneham Nature Reserve in Oxfordshire aims to reconnect people with nature, conserve the local environment, and educate the public about sustainability. The reserve provides various ecosystem services like biodiversity, plant energy, habitats for pollinators, flood protection, and recreation/education. A report analyzed and assessed these services, finding nearly 200,000 annual visitors who benefit from aesthetics, recreation, and education. Services like carbon sequestration and pollination may be worth over £400 million annually. The report recommends continuing traditional conservation techniques while preparing for threats like more visitors or land use changes.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service outlines priorities and successes of its Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI) in Iowa, which aims to reduce nutrient and sediment losses, improve soil health and riparian areas, and reduce pollution and flood risks. Key partners in the Boone River Watershed project include soil and water conservation districts, NGOs, state agencies, and universities. Successes include building local support, leveraging funds, and implementing agricultural waste systems, though challenges include keeping conservation planning timely and ensuring contract and monitoring compliance. Going forward, the NRCS aims to apply lessons from top projects and improve education, planning, and monitoring frameworks.
The document summarizes an agenda for a meeting at the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC). It discusses NIRPC and its 2040 regional plan, including goals to encourage livable communities through transit-oriented development. It also discusses the Marquette Plan to establish public access and a trail along Lake Michigan, and provides an update on integrating frameworks around transportation, recreation, green infrastructure, and historical and cultural assets into the plan.
S M Sehgal Foundation is a public, charitable trust registered in India in 1999.
MISSION
Our mission is to strengthen community-led development initiatives to achieve positive social, economic and environmental change across rural India.
VISION
We envision every person across rural India empowered to lead a more secure, prosperous, and dignified life.
To date, we have reached nearly 250,000 people living in 470 villages in Haryana, Rajasthan and Bihar.
This document provides an overview of the Florida Master Gardener program, which utilizes trained volunteers to extend horticultural education to Florida residents. It details the program's history and structure, volunteer recruitment and training process, roles and responsibilities, projects undertaken, and communication efforts. Key points include: the program began in 1972 and now has over 4,700 active volunteers providing over 380,000 hours of service annually worth $7.3 million; volunteers receive an initial 50+ hours of training and must complete service hours and continuing education; projects include plant clinics, demonstration gardens, and presentations; and engagement occurs through newsletters, social media, meetings and other outreach. Challenges include training new volunteers and audiences and maintaining quality.
The document discusses land stewardship and agricultural preservation efforts in Honey Brook Township. The Brandywine Conservancy's mission is to conserve water resources through permanent land protection, improved planning, and raising awareness. Its programs include Land Stewardship, Municipal Assistance, and Conservation Design. Honey Brook is a priority area due to its prime soils, long growing season, and role in protecting downstream water supplies. Agricultural preservation benefits the environment and economy, and over 3,000 acres in Honey Brook Township have been preserved through conservation easements.
This document describes catchment management support services including guidance on developing catchment plans, project management and delivery of catchment plans, and delivery of agreed work plans. It lists activities like farm visits, events, surveys and assessments. Example projects are described including catchment evaluations, an outsourced catchment management project, a project understanding metaldehyde impacts, and a project developing farmer attitudes towards pollution. The company offers a comprehensive catchment management package including characterization, engagement, on-farm delivery and reporting.
This document outlines the goals and activities of the 1890 Land Grant Universities Water Center partnership. The partnership was established in 2010 with Virginia State University as the lead institution and included 10 other historically black land grant universities. The goals were to serve as a clearinghouse for water research, provide experiential learning for students, and address needs of local communities. Projects involved water quality research, education, and outreach. Challenges included issues with funding distribution and grant management across institutions. Future plans include continuing collaboration and seeking additional funding.
The document provides an overview of the Big Pine Creek Watershed Project, which aims to reduce nutrient runoff into waterways through agricultural conservation practices. It discusses the project's history and partners, including government agencies and private companies. The project has received over $3 million in funding to implement practices like cover crops and nutrient management plans. It also outlines opportunities for public-private partnerships to enhance conservation delivery through agricultural retailers. The project aims to serve as a model for integrating conservation into the agricultural supply chain.
Vanarai was established in 1982 by Dr. Mohan Dharia and registered as a charitable trust in 1986. It has since expanded across Maharashtra with the goal of making villages self-reliant through community participation. Key activities include watershed management, tree planting, agriculture training, and promoting sanitation, education, and women's empowerment. Vanarai also raises awareness through publications, documentaries, and its Eco Club program in schools. It has received several awards for its rural development and conservation efforts.
The document outlines a disaster preparedness and crisis management plan for Barguna District, Bangladesh. It discusses the district's culture, demographics, and vulnerabilities. It advocates for an integrated approach focusing on partnership, sustainability, and empowering local capacities. The four-pillar plan includes strategies for community preparedness, housing, livelihoods, and water/sanitation. Housing and livelihoods projects aim to strengthen the community, while water/sanitation projects improve health. Metrics and budgets are provided to evaluate outcomes and ensure sustainability.
The document discusses regional environmental water planning and community engagement efforts around the Hattah Lakes case study. Over 280 GL of environmental water has been delivered across the region since 2003/04. Watering began at Hattah Lakes in 2004/05, which initially prompted negative community reactions. However, intense and targeted community engagement over many years has helped improve acceptance, including engaging over 4,500 people during Hattah Lakes construction in 2011/12 alone. Effective community engagement incorporates input from a wide range of stakeholders through methods like one-on-one discussions, community events, and input into regional strategies.
It Takes a Partnership: Growing a Green Cities Network to Restore and Care fo...ColleenSchoch
This document discusses the importance of urban forests and partnerships to restore and care for them. It describes the work of Forterra, an organization that partners with over 100 communities to steward land and address climate change through nature-based solutions. Urban forests provide many benefits but face challenges like development, climate change, and lack of resources. The document outlines local restoration efforts through partnerships between cities, non-profits, volunteers, tribes, and others. These partnerships have restored over 3,800 acres and planted over 1.5 million trees in 15 communities, improving forest health and engaging over 1.6 million people. Keys to success include strong partnerships, leadership support, community involvement, equity, adaptation, and sustainable funding. Ongoing challenges
Breakout Session Slides
Maximum Partnerships: Building Partnership between National Programs and Local Implementation – Jessia McGuire and Drew Larsen discussed how PF and QF partnership staff (Precision Ag Conservation Specialist, Farm Bill / Coordinating Biologist, Habitat Specialist, Range Conservationist, & Outreach Coordinator) provide needed capacity in many areas of the country to address resource needs. The session focused on sharing the many opportunities for partnering to impact agriculture and local resource concerns and better serve cooperators as well as maximize the value of existing partnerships.
Tuesday, February 13 4:20 - 5:00 p.m.
This document discusses leveraging funding from multiple sources and partnerships to fund agricultural conservation practices in Delaware. It provides examples of stream and wetland restoration projects that blended funding from various government agencies, non-profits, and private groups. One project reconnected a channelized stream to its floodplain using funds from federal, state, and local partners. A farm restoration project received 66.3% of its funds from the state, 26.4% from a grant, and 7.3% from a non-point source program. The document also discusses using various cost-share programs to encourage farmers' use of cover crops, which is impacted by available funding, weather conditions, and policies.
The Partnership approach & assessing the benefits of catchment management. 12th & 13th September 2016 at the Rougemont Hotel, Exeter. Following the decision to leave the EU the need to come together to tackle the complex environmental problems we face such as diffuse pollution and habitat fragmentation has never been greater. This conference sets out the benefits and drawbacks of partnership working and the effectiveness of dealing with problems at a catchment scale.
A Cross-Programmatic Response to Food Insecurity Issuessondramilkie
1. Several programs were established in Jackson County, Wisconsin to address rising rates of food insecurity, including Food 4 Kids to provide weekend meal bags to families, the Friends' Food Shelf for food distribution, and a community garden.
2. These programs have expanded access to fresh produce and meals for hundreds of families each week. The community garden provides plots for limited-income families and organizations.
3. Volunteers have contributed nearly 3,000 hours of support, valued at over $51,000. Partnerships with schools and organizations have also helped address food insecurity through these "homegrown" community initiatives.
Little Wittneham Nature Reserve in Oxfordshire aims to reconnect people with nature, conserve the local environment, and educate the public about sustainability. The reserve provides various ecosystem services like biodiversity, plant energy, habitats for pollinators, flood protection, and recreation/education. A report analyzed and assessed these services, finding nearly 200,000 annual visitors who benefit from aesthetics, recreation, and education. Services like carbon sequestration and pollination may be worth over £400 million annually. The report recommends continuing traditional conservation techniques while preparing for threats like more visitors or land use changes.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service outlines priorities and successes of its Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI) in Iowa, which aims to reduce nutrient and sediment losses, improve soil health and riparian areas, and reduce pollution and flood risks. Key partners in the Boone River Watershed project include soil and water conservation districts, NGOs, state agencies, and universities. Successes include building local support, leveraging funds, and implementing agricultural waste systems, though challenges include keeping conservation planning timely and ensuring contract and monitoring compliance. Going forward, the NRCS aims to apply lessons from top projects and improve education, planning, and monitoring frameworks.
The document summarizes an agenda for a meeting at the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC). It discusses NIRPC and its 2040 regional plan, including goals to encourage livable communities through transit-oriented development. It also discusses the Marquette Plan to establish public access and a trail along Lake Michigan, and provides an update on integrating frameworks around transportation, recreation, green infrastructure, and historical and cultural assets into the plan.
S M Sehgal Foundation is a public, charitable trust registered in India in 1999.
MISSION
Our mission is to strengthen community-led development initiatives to achieve positive social, economic and environmental change across rural India.
VISION
We envision every person across rural India empowered to lead a more secure, prosperous, and dignified life.
To date, we have reached nearly 250,000 people living in 470 villages in Haryana, Rajasthan and Bihar.
This document provides an overview of the Florida Master Gardener program, which utilizes trained volunteers to extend horticultural education to Florida residents. It details the program's history and structure, volunteer recruitment and training process, roles and responsibilities, projects undertaken, and communication efforts. Key points include: the program began in 1972 and now has over 4,700 active volunteers providing over 380,000 hours of service annually worth $7.3 million; volunteers receive an initial 50+ hours of training and must complete service hours and continuing education; projects include plant clinics, demonstration gardens, and presentations; and engagement occurs through newsletters, social media, meetings and other outreach. Challenges include training new volunteers and audiences and maintaining quality.
The document discusses land stewardship and agricultural preservation efforts in Honey Brook Township. The Brandywine Conservancy's mission is to conserve water resources through permanent land protection, improved planning, and raising awareness. Its programs include Land Stewardship, Municipal Assistance, and Conservation Design. Honey Brook is a priority area due to its prime soils, long growing season, and role in protecting downstream water supplies. Agricultural preservation benefits the environment and economy, and over 3,000 acres in Honey Brook Township have been preserved through conservation easements.
This document describes catchment management support services including guidance on developing catchment plans, project management and delivery of catchment plans, and delivery of agreed work plans. It lists activities like farm visits, events, surveys and assessments. Example projects are described including catchment evaluations, an outsourced catchment management project, a project understanding metaldehyde impacts, and a project developing farmer attitudes towards pollution. The company offers a comprehensive catchment management package including characterization, engagement, on-farm delivery and reporting.
This document outlines the goals and activities of the 1890 Land Grant Universities Water Center partnership. The partnership was established in 2010 with Virginia State University as the lead institution and included 10 other historically black land grant universities. The goals were to serve as a clearinghouse for water research, provide experiential learning for students, and address needs of local communities. Projects involved water quality research, education, and outreach. Challenges included issues with funding distribution and grant management across institutions. Future plans include continuing collaboration and seeking additional funding.
The document provides an overview of the Big Pine Creek Watershed Project, which aims to reduce nutrient runoff into waterways through agricultural conservation practices. It discusses the project's history and partners, including government agencies and private companies. The project has received over $3 million in funding to implement practices like cover crops and nutrient management plans. It also outlines opportunities for public-private partnerships to enhance conservation delivery through agricultural retailers. The project aims to serve as a model for integrating conservation into the agricultural supply chain.
Vanarai was established in 1982 by Dr. Mohan Dharia and registered as a charitable trust in 1986. It has since expanded across Maharashtra with the goal of making villages self-reliant through community participation. Key activities include watershed management, tree planting, agriculture training, and promoting sanitation, education, and women's empowerment. Vanarai also raises awareness through publications, documentaries, and its Eco Club program in schools. It has received several awards for its rural development and conservation efforts.
The document outlines a disaster preparedness and crisis management plan for Barguna District, Bangladesh. It discusses the district's culture, demographics, and vulnerabilities. It advocates for an integrated approach focusing on partnership, sustainability, and empowering local capacities. The four-pillar plan includes strategies for community preparedness, housing, livelihoods, and water/sanitation. Housing and livelihoods projects aim to strengthen the community, while water/sanitation projects improve health. Metrics and budgets are provided to evaluate outcomes and ensure sustainability.
The document discusses regional environmental water planning and community engagement efforts around the Hattah Lakes case study. Over 280 GL of environmental water has been delivered across the region since 2003/04. Watering began at Hattah Lakes in 2004/05, which initially prompted negative community reactions. However, intense and targeted community engagement over many years has helped improve acceptance, including engaging over 4,500 people during Hattah Lakes construction in 2011/12 alone. Effective community engagement incorporates input from a wide range of stakeholders through methods like one-on-one discussions, community events, and input into regional strategies.
It Takes a Partnership: Growing a Green Cities Network to Restore and Care fo...ColleenSchoch
This document discusses the importance of urban forests and partnerships to restore and care for them. It describes the work of Forterra, an organization that partners with over 100 communities to steward land and address climate change through nature-based solutions. Urban forests provide many benefits but face challenges like development, climate change, and lack of resources. The document outlines local restoration efforts through partnerships between cities, non-profits, volunteers, tribes, and others. These partnerships have restored over 3,800 acres and planted over 1.5 million trees in 15 communities, improving forest health and engaging over 1.6 million people. Keys to success include strong partnerships, leadership support, community involvement, equity, adaptation, and sustainable funding. Ongoing challenges
Breakout Session Slides
Maximum Partnerships: Building Partnership between National Programs and Local Implementation – Jessia McGuire and Drew Larsen discussed how PF and QF partnership staff (Precision Ag Conservation Specialist, Farm Bill / Coordinating Biologist, Habitat Specialist, Range Conservationist, & Outreach Coordinator) provide needed capacity in many areas of the country to address resource needs. The session focused on sharing the many opportunities for partnering to impact agriculture and local resource concerns and better serve cooperators as well as maximize the value of existing partnerships.
Tuesday, February 13 4:20 - 5:00 p.m.
This document discusses leveraging funding from multiple sources and partnerships to fund agricultural conservation practices in Delaware. It provides examples of stream and wetland restoration projects that blended funding from various government agencies, non-profits, and private groups. One project reconnected a channelized stream to its floodplain using funds from federal, state, and local partners. A farm restoration project received 66.3% of its funds from the state, 26.4% from a grant, and 7.3% from a non-point source program. The document also discusses using various cost-share programs to encourage farmers' use of cover crops, which is impacted by available funding, weather conditions, and policies.
The Partnership approach & assessing the benefits of catchment management. 12th & 13th September 2016 at the Rougemont Hotel, Exeter. Following the decision to leave the EU the need to come together to tackle the complex environmental problems we face such as diffuse pollution and habitat fragmentation has never been greater. This conference sets out the benefits and drawbacks of partnership working and the effectiveness of dealing with problems at a catchment scale.
A Cross-Programmatic Response to Food Insecurity Issuessondramilkie
1. Several programs were established in Jackson County, Wisconsin to address rising rates of food insecurity, including Food 4 Kids to provide weekend meal bags to families, the Friends' Food Shelf for food distribution, and a community garden.
2. These programs have expanded access to fresh produce and meals for hundreds of families each week. The community garden provides plots for limited-income families and organizations.
3. Volunteers have contributed nearly 3,000 hours of support, valued at over $51,000. Partnerships with schools and organizations have also helped address food insecurity through these "homegrown" community initiatives.
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The document discusses a pilot project to test a new mobile biofiltration system for managing stormwater runoff from Highway 7 into Ohop Creek in Washington. The system was installed in January 2022 to capture and filter runoff, collecting water quality samples during rain events to test the effectiveness of removing contaminants harmful to salmon. If successful, the relatively inexpensive and scalable system could help address a major threat to salmon recovery from increasing stormwater pollution due to growing traffic volumes. The results will inform whether wider use of the technology could help prevent harmful chemicals from polluting salmon streams.
This document summarizes a study that tracked the origins of juvenile Chinook salmon in the Nisqually River estuary using coded wire tags. The study found that most fish caught came from local Nisqually River hatcheries, but fish also originated from hatcheries in the Green, Puyallup, and Skykomish Rivers. The tagging data provides insights into the fish's migration patterns and survival rates, helping managers evaluate hatchery programs and protect wild salmon populations.
The document summarizes a study of potential improvements to Interstate 5 between Tumwater and Mounts Road in Washington. $550,000 in state and local funds were provided to identify mid- and long-term strategies to address increasing congestion in the area. The study analyzed various scenarios like operations improvements, land use changes, transit expansion, and additional lanes. Performance measures related to travel time, accessibility, and the environment were used to evaluate scenarios. Draft recommendations include prioritizing strategies like land use changes, transit expansion, and travel demand management in the short- and mid-term.
Kayak Nisqually provides sea kayaking tours in the Nisqually Reach and Puget Sound areas. The owner grew up canoeing in Kentucky and has a background in conservation biology. He has years of experience as a sea kayaking guide and working for the USGS on biological research. Currently he partners with local nature centers and wildlife refuges to provide educational kayaking tours that highlight the natural and human history of the area while supporting conservation efforts. He is looking to expand his business by acquiring space and equipment to accommodate larger groups and hire more local guides.
This document summarizes the objectives and approach of Melanie Davis' research on developing dynamic habitat models for estuary-dependent species. The objectives are to: 1) Model changes in restoring habitat mosaics over time, 2) Determine prey availability in each habitat type, 3) Identify prey consumed by juvenile Chinook salmon, and 4) Use a bioenergetics model to estimate habitat quality as the mosaic shifts. The research involves modeling different restoration and climate change scenarios to understand their impacts on salt marsh habitats and prey availability/consumption. Field studies are being conducted to understand prey use by salmon in different habitat types to parameterize the bioenergetics model. The goal is to provide tools to help restoration planning under
Karen Povey is the Conservation Engagement Manager at an aquarium partnership. She lists several South Sound area restaurants that are ocean-friendly. The document then provides statistics from volunteer species monitoring programs from 2014-2018, including the number of participants and species found each year. Tables show purple martin nesting rates from 2014-2018 and frog and salamander observations by life stage. Pika detections from volunteer monitoring efforts increased from 2015 to 2017. The final section provides total bat counts from June and July 2018.
This document contains appendices to the "Nisqually Watershed Response to the 2018 Streamflow Restoration Act". Appendix B contains WAC 173-511, the Nisqually Instream Flow Rule, which establishes instream flows and surface and groundwater limitations in the Nisqually River basin to protect instream resources pursuant to state law. The rule applies waters within the Nisqually River basin and was promulgated to retain perennial rivers, streams and lakes with minimum instream flows and levels.
This document describes various mitigation strategies to increase streamflows in different sub-basins in WRIA 11. It provides details for each strategy such as the sub-basin(s) it would benefit, estimated annual water benefits in acre-feet and cubic feet per second, potential ecological benefits, and uncertainties. Some of the strategies described include connecting new developments to city water to reduce consumptive use, purchasing and retiring water rights, stream restoration projects, forest management projects, stormwater projects, and managed aquifer recharge projects. The document provides a table that summarizes the strategies and estimates their total annual water benefits could range from 2,470 to 8,623 acre-feet.
This document is an addendum to the Nisqually Watershed Management Plan that provides the watershed's response to Washington's 2018 Streamflow Restoration Act. It was prepared by the Nisqually Watershed Planning Unit with assistance from various stakeholders and state agencies. The addendum describes the watershed context and characteristics that influence mitigation alternatives to offset new domestic permit-exempt groundwater withdrawals projected between 2018-2040. It then outlines a variety of habitat restoration projects, land use strategies, and policy options that could provide ecological and instream flow benefits to help the watershed achieve no-net-loss of annual average streamflows.
The document is a planning unit agreement to update the Nisqually Watershed Management Plan per the mandate of ESSB 6091. It establishes the Nisqually Indian Tribe as the lead agency and identifies participating governmental and non-governmental entities. The scope is to estimate impacts of new permit-exempt domestic wells through 2040, identify appropriate mitigation, and develop an addendum to the 2003 watershed plan by February 2019. The agreement sets ground rules for consensus-based decision making and open public participation in the planning unit.
- A study analyzed land use and habitat changes in the lower Nisqually River valley over the past 60 years using aerial imagery from 1957, 1980, and 2015.
- Between 1957 and 1980, riparian forest decreased by 7.7% due to conversion to agriculture. From 1980 to 2015, riparian forest increased 2.3% within a restoration area.
- Upland forest saw minimal loss between 1957-1980 but declined 8.2% between 1980-2015 due to land development.
- Overall forest cover in the study area decreased 8.6% from 1957-1980 and another 5.9% from 1980-2015 through land development, agriculture, and river channel movement.
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This document summarizes efforts to evaluate biodiversity in the Salish Sea at the population level. It describes studying the genetic structure of populations to better understand how different populations may respond differently to environmental changes. Examples discussed include studying eelgrass and Olympia oyster populations to inform conservation efforts, and chum salmon populations to inform management. The document also describes a project using Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures to study cryptic and understudied species diversity at different sites, finding varying numbers of species and individuals across sites. Studying population diversity is important for conservation, management and education.
This document outlines 8 habitat restoration projects proposed along the Nisqually River in Washington. Project 1 requests $290,710 to protect 60 acres and 0.5% of the flood zone at river mile 33. Project 2 requests $469,844 to acquire 90 acres for future restoration and protect 12.7% more floodplain. Project 3 requests $510,000 to continue removing levees and restoring natural areas along the Wilcox Reach.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
A Guide to AI for Smarter Nonprofits - Dr. Cori Faklaris, UNC CharlotteCori Faklaris
Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
The Antyodaya Saral Haryana Portal is a pioneering initiative by the Government of Haryana aimed at providing citizens with seamless access to a wide range of government services
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
AHMR is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed online journal created to encourage and facilitate the study of all aspects (socio-economic, political, legislative and developmental) of Human Mobility in Africa. Through the publication of original research, policy discussions and evidence research papers AHMR provides a comprehensive forum devoted exclusively to the analysis of contemporaneous trends, migration patterns and some of the most important migration-related issues.
UN WOD 2024 will take us on a journey of discovery through the ocean's vastness, tapping into the wisdom and expertise of global policy-makers, scientists, managers, thought leaders, and artists to awaken new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration and commitment for the ocean and all it sustains. The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
2. WhoWe Are
The Conservation District is a non-regulatory sub-
division of state government here to provide free
assistance with natural resource management
and protection.
3. WhatWe Do
• Agricultural Assistance
• Habitat Improvement and Environmental Education
• Water Quality Improvement and Monitoring
• Harvest Pierce County
• Annual Native Plant Sale
4. HowWe Are Funded
• Rate system
• Member jurisdictions
• Grant funding
• Contracts
5. Agricultural Assistance Program
Provide methods and strategies to manage the water, mud, and waste that
can be generated on livestock farms through:
• Educational workshops and tours
• Farm visits and individualized recommendations
• Farm management plans
• Financial assistance to implement practices
• Equipment rental and soil sampling program
11. Harvest Pierce County Program
Building the capacity of community gardens to create a strong network for
increased food access.
• Community gardens
• Farm gleaning
• Classes and workshops
• Urban fruit harvest
• Veggie co-op
13. Annual Native Plant Sale
• Low cost, high quality plants for community uses
• For district restoration and rain garden projects
• Native plant educational workshops
• Fort Lewis Ponderosa Pine program