Please
plan to join us on Baykeeper's first
Eco-Cruise of the season
NY/NJ
Baykeeper is happy to announce a new series of Eco-Cruises
for 2008
Join
us on the Captain John for 3 summer cruises.
with
the NY/NJ Baykeeper Debbie Mans as your guide
June
22 - Round Staten Island Tour See Staten Island, the Arthur Kill, Kill Van Kull, The
Ship Graveyard, New York City Bridges, and the changing
landscape of New Jersey's urban waterfront as it can only
be enjoyed from the water.
July
27 - Naversink River Tour
New this year! Take a high tide tour upstream on the Shrewsbury
to the scenic Naversink River, on of the prettiest rivers
on the East Coast. Scenic Jersey Shore towns, pristine salt
marshes and sedge islands, forest covered bluffs, and a
wide variety of boats.
August 24 - Lighthouse Tour Return of a favorite! Get an close up look at the historic
lighthouses of the lower New York Harbor. Most of these
lighthouses can only be seen by boat. Enjoy a sail on the
Raritan Bay, learn the history of our Harbor Lighthouses,
and do some birding.
All the trips are abord the Capin John,
a clean and comfortable hundred passenger charter. Feel
free to bring light refreshments and beverages.
All trips will board in Keyport, NJ at 3:30
pm.
Tickets are $40
For tickets and reservations, call 732-888-9870,
ext 6
38th
HRES Annual Meeting
Thursday,
11 September 2008
Newburgh Yacht Club
Newburgh, NY
Job
Title: Project Coordinator, Ashokan Basin Stream Management
Program Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County,
Kingston, NY
The Project Coordinator
will work under the direct supervision of the Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) Executive Director in a coordinated
effort with New
York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Ulster
County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), and project
stakeholders to facilitate and lead a coordinated approach to
stream management planning, implementation and education for the
Ashokan Reservoir watershed located in the Catskill Mountains
of NY. The CCEUC role in the Project also includes managing a
stream management plan implementation fund provided by DEP.
Specifically the Project
Coordinator will provide leadership to:
Coordinate, manage, and supervise all aspects of CCE activities
related to stream management planning and implementation in
the Ashokan Basin.
Coordinate
meetings and communications of stakeholder advisory efforts.
Work with stakeholders and participating agencies, develop a
watershed decision-making structure to prioritize and implement
recommendations within stream management
plans (SMP).
Work
with DEP and SWCD and Stakeholders, facilitate/manage the distribution
of the SMP Implementation Fund and facilitate other funding
to selected projects.
Orient,
counsel, and direct the program-related work of assigned professionals,
para-professionals, clerical staff and volunteers and provide
specialized instruction when
needed.
Manage
and maintain a satellite office in the watershed.
Apply
for grants and contracts to enhance the work of the Project,
as appropriate. Manage multiple budgets/lines as needed.
Manage
subcontractors or consultants performing work.
Oversee
an education/outreach program that focuses on public and agency
awareness of stream corridor issues as well as engagement in
the planning process.
Where
stream channel work, stormwater BMPs, or flood mitigation projects
are constructed, to advocate continued application of fluvial
geomorphic methods to address channel stability simultaneously
with water quality, habitat, flood hazard and aesthetic concerns;
Develop
and maintain effective in-office, county, and regional working
relationships.
Represent
the association before the public, community leaders, government
officials and Cornell University.
Assist
in marketing efforts of Cooperative Extension to the community.
Assure good marketing strategies are used in the planning and
promotion of programs and in the generation of an appropriate
public image.
Maintain
an effective connection to Cornell Extension administration
and faculty.
Masters degree in
a field related to water resource issues, such as hydrology/geology/biology,
environmental science and/or natural resource planning, environmental
education or forestry. Four years of progressively responsible
experience in Cooperative Extension or equivalent professional
experience. A PhD may substitute for two years of experience.
APPLICATIONS
will be reviewed beginning on June 30, 2008, or until an acceptable
pool of applicants has been identified.
Send letter of intent, resume, and transcripts to PA#477, Box
26, Kennedy Hall, Cornell U, Ithaca, NY 14853.
**Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive
of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.
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