May 15, 2012 E-Newsletter

Dear friend,

Did you know that May has officially been designated as "Garden for Wildlife Month".

Garden for Wildlife Month is a special time of the year to rally, assist and encourage anyone who is passionate about wildlife to make a difference right in their own backyard.

A Certified Wildlife Habitat site is a place that welcomes birds, butterflies and other local wildlife.  All you need to do is provide the four elements animals need most: food, water, shelter and places to raise young.  

As a special offer in honor of Garden for Wildlife Month, National Wildlife Federation will plant one tree for each yard certified through their Certified Wildlife Habitat™ program. (Details)

Best wishes,

Nathan Lott
Executive Director

News

McDonnell signs, ag, forestry economic incentive legislation (Article)

Farmers to receive grants to fight pollution in parts of Chesapeake, other watersheds (Article)

Info sessions set on Bay cleanup (Article)

Events

 Take part in an event near you.

• May 16 Dragonflies and Damselflies - Alexandria
• May 17 Upper Tennessee River Roundtable Spring Dinner Meeting – Wise
• May 17 Discovery Day: Copy Cat Mimicry - Virginia Beach
• May 18-20 Dominion Riverrock - Richmond
• May 18 Virginia Water Monitoring Council Annual Conference
• May 19 Lynnhaven River Now Bike Tour – Virginia Beach
• May 20 - Birding on Blue Ridge Parkway
• May 20 Audubon at Home Workshop: Habitat Gardening and Landscaping with Deer
• May 22 River Hero Homes Information Session - Richmond
• May 23 Chesapeake Bay Public Meeting - Richmond
• May 24 Sensible Seafood Fest - Virginia Beach
• May 26-27 Kayaking and Camping at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
• May 26 Annual Pig Roast for Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore
• May 26 Chesterfield County Rain Barrel Workshop
• May 26-27 Richmond Rose Society Show - Richmond
• May 26 Introduction to Local Stream Life - Arlington
• May 29-31 Virginia Land Conservation Conference - Charlottesville
  

Volunteers Needed:  James River Trash Cleanup in Bellemeade Community -- May 19, 2012 (2:00-4:00 pm)
This cleanup will take place at the park.  The entrance is located at Minefee Street and Gunn Street. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Gloves, grabbers, and trash bags will be provided. Pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Amber Ellis at 804-788-8811 ext 205 or volunteer@jrava.org.  This project is part of the Bellemeade Walkable Watershed efforts.

Chesapeake Bay Resource Library
The Chesapeake Bay Program has photos, maps, videos, publications, and Bay data available online.  The Chesapeake Bay Program is a regional partnership that focuses on restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. Program partners include the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia; the District of Columbia; the Chesapeake Bay Commission, a tri-state legislative body; the Environmental Protection Agency, representing the federal government; and participating citizen advisory groups.  

Job Opportunities

Land Conservation Officer - Piedmont Environmental Council
Seeking to hire a conservation officer to conduct PEC's land conservation activities in Orange and Culpeper Counties, Virginia. PEC, founded in 1972, is based in Warrenton, Virginia and serves nine counties in Virginia's northern Piedmont area. PEC now has more than 35 employees in nine offices, and has been instrumental in the protection of over 349,000 acres.

Web Writer-Content Manager-Social Media Specialist
This position is responsible for the creation, maintenance and marketing of web content for the Chesapeake Bay Program website.

Stewardship Specialist - Northern Virginia Conservation Trust
Maintain all of NVCT’s land records, monitor protected properties annually, prepare monitoring reports, gather data for baseline documentation reports, and create management plans.

Director - Virginia Interfaith Power and Light
Seeking someone with a strong organizing background and a true passion for environmental policy to serve as director of Virginia Interfaith Power and Light.

Intern - RReNEW Collective
Develop new regional partners between RRENEW and other Justice focused organizations in the local area. This is a long term position. We prefer someone who can commit to at least 12 months, ideally 18 – 24 months.

Grant Opportunities

Support for Energy Efficiency Policy Initiatives
Support for: efforts to reduce carbon emissions from the utility industry; policies to increase the energy efficiency of U.S. homes and businesses; policies that reduce vehicle pollution; policies to put a cap and a price on carbon ,etc.

Native Plant Conservation Initiative
Stakeholder projects that focus on the conservation of native plants and pollinators under any of the following 6 focal areas: conservation, education, restoration, research, sustainability, and data linkages.

American Water Community Giving Program
Grants Address Water Issues in Company Communities

Chesapeake Bay Trust Mini Grant Program
Awards up to $5,000 to support activities at schools and non-profit organizations that help promote awareness of and participation in the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams.

Support for the Development of Public Green Spaces
1) Conceptualize, plan, design, and implement an open and sacred green space, 2) Conduct an associated research study(ies), and 3) Communicate scientific findings. Funded projects should serve as potential models for urban areas across the United States.

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