Virginia
Conservation Network is proud to partner with Lynnhaven River Now, Wetlands
Watch and the Virginia Beach Aquarium to present the 2010 Virginia
Environmental Assembly: "Clean Energy, Healthy Waters, Green
Cities."
Join
us for a weekend in Virginia Beach, September 17-18. Experience the
region's natural beauty first-hand, and learn more about the people and
nonprofits helping to preserve it. Mingle with other conservationists at
a Friday night reception, and get your sea legs on a special Saturday cruise
aboard the Virginia Aquarium's new research vessel.
The
conference will take place in the Virginia Beach Convention Center, the first
convention center in the United States to earn Gold status in the existing
building category under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED(r)) certification.
Confirmed
workshops include "A New Era for Chesapeake Bay," which will
explore what a new cleanup plan means for Virginia rivers; "Rising Seas:
Myth or Menace", which will examine the effect of climate change on
Hampton Roads; and "Winds of Change," which looks at the
region's potential for offshore wind energy and green jobs.
Please
save the date: September 17-18 Virginia Beach Registration opens soon.
CBF REPORT:Bay Oysters are getting tougher naturally, but reefs need greater protection for recovery - Sanctuaries can boost wild oysters, aquaculture can boost economy.
Article XI Blog
Article XI is a community blog. We are a group of environmental advocates united in providing a one-stop source for Virginia's environmental news. We each focus on different issues, but share the vision of a Commonwealth that preserves and protects its natural resources. Please join us!
Scenic Virginia is gearing up to make this year's Scenic Awards ceremony the BEST event yet. And we've starting by moving our event from lunchtime to the evening and by hosting it at the Virginia State Capitol, the 2009 winner of our Scenic Tourism Award! Please alert Scenic Virginia to noteworthy projects in your area in the following categories:Scenic Viewshed Preservation Award;
Scenic Water Corridor Viewshed Preservation Award;
Creative Scenic Enhancement Award; Scenic Tourism Award;
Anti-Litter Awards: Individual and Organization;
Scenic Trees Award (new category!!); Scenic Hero (given to a legislator, private citizen or organization
for an extraordinary effort or for lifetime achievement). The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2010. Full details are available online at our website at www.scenicvirginia.org/Awards
Voices 4 Transportation Choices - Richmond Region
Partnership for Smarter Growth presents to you the 'Voices 4 Transportation Choices' initiative, part of the Move the Region campaign. Voices 4 Transportation Choices asks you to attend a Move the Region workshop, on either July 29 or August 5, to learn more about how you can improve the transportation in your community. At the workshop, we will familiarize you with a set of Regional Talking Points, which include getting a steady revenue stream for GRTC, promoting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), getting more bike and ped trails, and promoting mixed-use and mixed-income housing. We will also prepare you to meet with your local elected official. Sign up for one of the Move the Region workshops on our Events page: http://psgrichmond.org/events/index.php , for either Thursday, July 29, 5:30-7:30pm, or Thursday, August 5, 5:30-7:30pm, at the GRTC Transit System building, 301 E. Belt Boulevard, (accessible by GRTC Bus Route 62). Sponsored by Partnership for Smarter Growth, TransitTalk.com, and Ridefinders.
Help Wanted: Sierra Club-VA Chapter is seeking a Richmond-based Conservation Representative for Volunteer Development- position requires proven experience in volunteer recruitment and coordination, volunteer leadership training and development in environmental campaigns; 2-3 years experience required; BA/BS degree; $36,500+/yr. EOE. Send cover letter and resume to glen.besa@sierraclub.org
(Deadline July 23)
Campaign Coordinator - Oceana
Join the only international nonprofit dedicated solely to protecting and restoring the world's oceans. Oceana's campaigns are directed at achieving measurable policy changes to prevent the irreversible collapse of ocean life. Results are achieved through science, law, advocacy, organizing public support, and communications.
Assistant Director of Government Affairs - The Wildlife Society The Assistant Director of Government Affairs communicates with state and federal natural resource agencies, national conservation organizations, congressional staff, wildlife professionals and TWS subunits and membership to advance TWS policy positions; researches wildlife policy issues to provide advice and support to the Director of Government Affairs, the Executive Director, and Council; and disseminates information about wildlife policy and TWS policy activities through articles in TWS publications and other venues.
(Deadline August 1)
McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry Project Manager Primary role is to lead or assist in the acquisition and maintenance of client accounts for two of MBDC’s core services – Cradle to Cradle® Certification and Cradle to Cradle® Consulting. (Deadline August 15)
New River Clean Up at Foster Falls lower landing -- July 26, 2010 (9am-1:30pm)
We’ll be cleaning up our New River by boat (so bring your canoe if you have one) and remember to wear close-toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty & wet! And please join us afterwards for a Volunteer Appreciation Cookout! For more information or to volunteer, contact NCNR's Advocacy Coordinator, Courtney Wait at courtney@ncnr.org or 1-866-481-6267.
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