Hello Fundy Forum!
News Update below, but some Fundy Forum announcements first...
For those interested in the Biosphere Reserve Proposal Timed Discussion
please visit the on-line archives at
http://www.mail-archive.com/biosphere@coastalplanners.org/. Click on any or
all of the messages and find out what happened.Overall, it was a very
informative discussion, and we hope to send out a summary soon.
Also, we now have a Fundy Youth Forum (linked from the main page). Lesley
Carter has been busy at work creating links for kids, a youth listserver
(like this one, but moderated), and great on-line contests. We've got lots
of goodies to give away for contest winners too - shoelaces, mouse pads, and
dog tags (for people, not dogs). For the adults we've got all that plus some
great stainless steel travel mugs, although haven't figured out how we'll
give them away yet. If you've got any ideas please let Lesley or I know.
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Polluters on the Web
In an attempt to turn up the heat on polluters, environmentalists have set
up an Internet service that allows Canadians to type in their postal codes
and receive a listing of the toxic compounds released near their homes and
the companies responsible for the pollutants. The Web site, which will be
publicly unveiled today, is modelled on a similar one in the United States.
The U.S. site has been a big hit with community antipollution activists, who
have been using it to develop campaigns against companies with dangerous
discharges. The site, http://www.pollutionwatch.org/, is a co-operative
effort by three of the country's most prominent environmental groups. In
addition to CELA, it is backed by the Canadian Institute for Environmental
Law and Policy and the Canadian Environmental Defence Fund (G&M A1, EJ B7,
SSP A3).
See: www.pollutionwatch.org, a new website established by Canadian
environmental organizations. Key in your postal code to get a pollution
rating and local sources ... See: www.cielap.org/infocent/npposter.html for
information about a pollution hot spots poster, available free ($5 s&h) to
environmental non-profits.
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The Ecology Action Centre will be holding a workshop titled: Marine
Biological Invasions: A Perspective on Atlantic Canada and New England. The
workshop will take place from May 13th to 15th, 2001 at the University of
Kings College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
This workshop is designed to promote public awareness of marine biological
invasion issues, to identify and promote actions to reduce and prevent
invasions, to discuss government policies and to consider the formation of a
Canadian-American panel on aquatic invasive species. The geographical focus
of the workshop will be the Northwest Atlantic. The workshop will cover four
main topics: the ecology of invasions, impacts of invasions, approaches
taken by other countries, and solutions. The workshop will afford an
opportunity for dialogue on marine invasions.
Participants are invited from government, industry, academia, the media and
the private sector of Atlantic Canada and New England. We encourage
participation by anyone interested in marine biological invasions.
The early registration fee for the workshop is $100.00 CND ($50.00 for
students). After April 13th the registration costs are $125.00 and $60.00
for students. Individuals who find the full fee prohibitive but would like
to attend are asked to contact the workshop coordinator.
Participants are invited to submit posters and displays relating to any
aspect of marine bio-invaders, such as the biology or impact of marine
invasive species, vectors of transport, preventative technologies or
strategies, and public education measures.
For further information, please contact Lara Gibson at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
or (902) 429-2202.
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Job Opportunity
Marine Communications Coordinator, Ecology Action Centre
Duration: 12 months (with possible extension)
Salary: 21,000
Hours: Full-time
Summary: The individual would be responsible for coordinating the
communication activities of the Marine Issues Committee (MIC) of the EAC as
well as assuming responsibility for certain programmes, such as oil and gas
or coastal habitat, depending on the expertise of the individual.
Qualifications:
The applicant should have the following qualifications:
Conservation
*interest in, and commitment to conservation and social justice
Knowledge
*a bachelors degree (or higher) in natural or social sciences with a marine
focus
*a knowledge of the marine ecology of Atlantic Canada
*familiarity with marine industries in Atlantic Canada
Communication
*excellent oral and written communication skills; media experience would be
an asset
*familiarity with common computer programs; basic web design skills an asset
People
*a commitment to volunteers and membership-based organizations
*enjoy working with a wide range of people, from elementary students, to
civil servants, to fishermen
Organization
*long-term commitment to position and organization
*experience with grant writing and fundraising would be an asset
Office Skills
*strong administrative and office skills
*ability to work independently
Tasks:
1. Coordinate selected programme(s) of MIC which could involve the
following: represent MIC at meetings and workshops, write press releases and
other educational materials, and sit on certain advisory boards or
committees
2. Coordinate communication functions (electronic and print) of MIC
3. Organize and coordinate an illustrated natural history column in
weekly newspapers
4. Support the work of the International Forum for Deep Sea Corals by
producing a monthly e-newsletter, acting as list-serv administrator, and
coordinating design of IFDC homepage or website
5. Coordinate fundraising efforts with Marine Coordinator
Supervision:
The Marine Communications Coordinator would work with the present Marine
Coordinator who would be the senior coordinator. Both coordinators are
responsible to the Marine Issues Committee which in turn is responsible to
the Board of Directors of the Ecology Action Centre.
Deadline:
Please submit a covering letter and curriculum vitae to Mark Butler, Marine
Issues Committee, Ecology Action Centre by Thursday, May 17, 2001.
Interviews will take place the following week. We will contact all
applicants by e-mail to let them know of their status. Thanks.
C.V.s and enquiries to:
Mark Butler, Marine Coordinator
Ecology Action Centre
1568 Argyle St., Suite 31
Halifax, N.S., B3J 2B3
E:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fax-902-422-6410
Phone-902-429-2202
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Leap Into Spring with EAC's Garden Party, May 6th.
You are cordially invited to Ecology Action Centre's third annual Garden
Party and Auction. The event will be on Sunday, May 6 at Saint Mary's
Boatclub. Viewing is from 12-1 and the auction will be from 1-4. Our
fabulous duo, auctioneer John Dunsworth and MC Olga Milosovich, are back
this year. Ticket prices are $7 waged and $5 unwaged, children under 12
free. This includes a free beverage and sweets, good company and music.
There are GREAT auction items such as weekend get-aways, garden items,
consults, plants and doorprizes. Please help support EAC, Nova Scotia's
oldest environmental organization celebrate spring!
For more information contact EAC @ 429-2202
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TEN $500 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL TO COASTAL ZONE 2001
-SUBMIT ABSTRACTS BY MAY 15, 2001-
IF YOU ARE SELECTED TO PRESENT AT THE CZ01 YOUTH LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP,
YOU WILL RECEIVE A $500 SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRAVEL TO COASTAL ZONE 2001.
**PLEASE PASS THIS NOTICE ON**
TO GRADUATE STUDENTS/YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WITH INTEREST IN COASTAL ISSUES
Workshop Description (from www.csc.noaa.gov/cz2001)
Young Leaders in Coastal Management
Monday, July 16, 2001 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 (includes morning and afternoon breaks and lunch)
Contact: Rebecca Seidenfeld, Institute of Marine and Coastal Science,
Rutgers University
Are you a young professional or graduate student working on coastal
management issues? This new, one-day leadership development workshop will
provide an open and creative atmosphere for participants. Morning coastal
issue activity sessions will be led by experts of all ages in the field of
coastal management. Afternoon sessions will include presentations by young
professionals and graduate student paper presentations followed by a session
on international perspectives. Finally, through group development of a 2001
young leadership position paper on coastal issues, this workshop will give
participants the opportunity to explore their own creative and holistic
solutions to current coastal challenges. Don't miss this exciting leadership
development workshop. Please contact Rebecca Seidenfeld at
[EMAIL PROTECTED] with your paper submissions by MAY 15, 2001 or if
you would like to attend the workshop as a participant, please register for
the workshop at www.csc.noaa.gov/cz2001 <http://www.csc.noaa.gov/cz2001>
What should my abstract include:
* Title, name, contact information
* 1 page or less
* Abstract topics should be in alignment with the one or more of the
four themes of the CZ01 conference: "Taking Care of Business"- Sustainable
Coastal Communities; "Son of a Son of a Sailor"- Maritime Transportation and
Commerce; "Everyday People"- People and the Coast; and "Here Comes the Sun"-
Energy and the Environment.
* Should be submitted to Rebecca Seidenfeld
([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or via mail to the address below.
Why should you attend?
* Coastal Zone is the best conference for young coastal management
professionals and students to attend. The networking opportunities are
incredible, if you are interested in getting involved, this is the place to
be. So, it is a wonderful professional development opportunity -- and
through the youth leadership workshop, you will be given tools to develop
your leadership and problem solving skills.
* Workshops will be led by innovators in the coastal management
community, including Dr. Daniel Suman from the University of Miami and
International Sessions featuring Maxine Westhead of the Coastal Zone Canada
Youth Forum -- among many other special hosts.
* Stay for Coastal Zone 2001 and attend the rest of the great
events/seminars, including a Fellowship and Internship Opportunities Special
Section.
* Get involved, this is a way for young leaders to voice their
opinions in a creative and synergistic way to the rest of the coastal
management community.
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When will I find out if I have received a scholarship?Scholarship/review of
abstracts will begin May 15 and will be completed June 15. Early
registration/student registration (student registration is only $100 for the
conference) is due by June 1. I suggest that you register for the conference
and the workshop since scholarship funds will be distributed after the early
registration deadline (for full registration information go to
www.csc.noaa.gov/cz2001.)
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Check out this recap from the Canadian version of this workshop:
"From September 15-17, 2000 over 100 youth from around the globe met in
Saint John, NB at the Coastal Zone 2000 Youth Forum to discuss our coastal
ecosystems, our oceans and the broader environmental challenges facing us
today. We came from 10 different countries and from across Canada, yet
despite this geographical diversity, we easily found our common ground."
"How do we become the next generation, without becoming the next
generation?" -- This was just one of the thought provoking questions raised
at last year's Youth Forum at Coastal Zone Canada. After attending this
workshop, I thought that we could really use a forum like this for U.S.
graduate students and young professionals...
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail or call:
Rebecca Seidenfeld, Special Projects Administrator
Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences
Rutgers University
71 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-932-6555 x563
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Dear Colleagues: I would like to bring to your attention a special
Conference, co-sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and the
Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, to take place in Halifax,
Nova Scotia, August 20-24, 2001, under the title of "The First International
Conference on Global Warming and The Next Ice Age"
The invited review talks will be presented by many top experts from
different fields of climate change. The topics will include: ice core
climate records, solar variability, surface and satellite temperature
measurements, bore holes temperature records, climate of the polar regions,
natural climate variability, NAO, ENSO, thermo-haline circulation, timing of
the next ice age, paleoclimate, climate models and observations, and other
climate related topics.
The deadline for abstract submission is APRIL 15, 2001. Post deadline papers
will be accepted until AUGUST 1, 2001 for poster presentation; or just come
to participate in discussions.
Additional information, registration instruction and updates can be found on
our website www.atm.dal.ca
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Conference: Putting Fishers' Knowledge to Work, August 27 to 30, 2001
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: April 30, 2001
An international conference about how fishers' knowledge can improve the
management of fisheries. The meeting will be relevant to Indigenous people,
small and large-scale fishers, fishery managers, marine environmental
researchers and social scientists.
Exhibit: Fishers' Knowledge At Work
DEADLINE FOR CONCEPT SUBMISSION: April 30, 2001
An Exhibit of Art, Culture and Know-How illustrating how the traditional
ecological knowledge of native peoples and the experience of small and large
scale commercial fishers is relevant to the management of aquatic resources.
Opening Date: August 27, 2001.
http://www.fisheries.ubc.ca/Announce/FKnowledge.htm
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Position Available: Conservation Council of NB
Job Description: Tidal Barriers Audit Coordinator, 2001
Duration: 32 weeks, May 15, 2001 - December 22, 2001
Location: Fredericton and Sackville, New Brunswick
Rate of pay: $12 per hour, 35 hours per week
Duties:
The Tidal Barriers Audit Coordinator is primarily charged with carrying out
a project to audit tidal barriers - dams, causeways, road and train-bed
crossings, etc. - in the upper Bay of Fundy, specifically the Memramcook
River and estuary, and Cumberland Basin to the Nova Scotia border. The
audit has two components: a) an inventory of barriers, and b) an assessment
of the degree of tidal restriction caused by each barrier. There may also be
a salt marsh and dykes assessment component of the field work.
Duties associated with this include:
- to plan tidal barrier audit process in each area, including developing the
inventory of sites.
- to adapt written materials needed for the audit: ie. handbook, data
sheets, etc.
- to liaise with community and conservation organizations, government
departments and research agencies in the study areas.
- to carry out the audit during a field season (June-August).
- to collate and interpret data using a computerized spreadsheet, and
prepare final reports.
- to prepare a slide presentation on the project and its results and to make
presentations to groups and agencies as appropriate.
- to prepare web site material on the project.
- to provide support services for the BOFEP Working Group on Tidal Barriers;
- to prepare the groundwork for the continuation of the audit project in
other Fundy areas in 2002, if deemed appropriate.
Minimial requirements:
- to meet qualifications of Environment Canada's Science Youth Internship
Program (unemployed or underemployed science grad, under 30 years of age,
legally eligible to work in Canada, no previous work on a federal youth
strategy program).
- field research experience
- personal transportation during the summer months of field work.
- personal accommodation during job, both in Fredericton and in Sackville
area.
Janice Harvey, Marine Conservation Director
Conservation Council of New Brunswick
45 Libbey Lane
Waweig, NB E3L 5Z1
Phone: 506-466-4033
Fax: 506-466-2911
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Job Opportunity at the New England Aquarium
JOB TITLE: Conservation Associate
DEPARTMENT: Conservation
SALARY GRADE: 30's
REPORTS TO: Director of Conservation
DAYS & HOURS WORKED: (M-F); 35 - 40 Hrs/Wk and as needed
Job Summary: Provide support and resources for marine resource
stakeholders, including fishermen, scientists, and resource managers, to
help build sustainable fisheries for the future.
Essential Job Duties:
... Research the status of fish stocks and troubleshoot concerns for an
eco-sourcing initiative for seafood.
... Develop and supervise cooperative research projects among scientists,
fishermen and resource managers.
... Organize Aquatic Forums to foster collaboration among marine resource
stakeholders.
... Provide input on marine resource issues by attending relevant
conferences and meetings.
Secondary Job Duties:
... Administrative tasks associated with the logistics of performing the
above duties.
... Manage administrative staff, work-study students, and interns.
Job Qualifications/Specifications:
Education: A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in environmental, marine,
biological, or other natural sciences. A Masters Degree in these areas is
preferred.
Experience/Abilities: At least three years experience with fishery-related
issues, including background knowledge on fisheries management, policy, and
population dynamics.
Typical Physical Demands: This position will require moderate travel to
relevant conferences and meetings. Site visits aboard fishing vessels are
also encouraged. Candidates must be able to alternate between sitting,
standing, walking, stair-climbing during an 8 hour day; able to lift, carry,
push, pull up to 25 lbs.; able to see, speak and hear clearly and
effectively with or without accommodation(s);
Typical Equipment Used: A working knowledge of PC-based systems is required,
including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher. Experience working with
databases, such as Microsoft Access, is essential.
TO APPLY:
Send cover letter and current resume to:
Director of Human Resources & Diversity
New England Aquarium
Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110-3399
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The CoastWatch web site has catagorized and loaded the same 938 bookmarks
they use to monitor environmental news, conditions and activities along the
Atlantic Coast - http://www.atlanticcoastwatch.org, under Coastal
Connections in the upper left corner of the opening page.
Developed over the last four years, these bookmarks represent a significant
resource that could support any level of effort, learning or organization.
Categories include:
State and Regional Level Organizations (broken down by state),
Non-Governmental, International and Scientific Organizations, Atlantic News,
Documents and Reports, Coastal Programs at Federal Agencies, Sprawl / Smart
Growth, Coastal GIS, Potential Sources of Funding, Additional Links,
Utilities and Resources, Calendar - Events, Job Sites, Museums, Aquaria &
On-Line Learning.
For more information on the CoastWatch project contact:
Shaw Thacher, Project Manager
Sustainable Development Institute
3121 South St., NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-1017
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Did you know that www.nsonline.com and www.listingsca.com are both
incredible on-line directories of thousands of web sites? View listings
Canada-wide or by province in clear, organized categories. And you can
submit your own site and have it listed for free...
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On March 20, 2001 Environment Minister David Anderson submitted his report
on the review of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act to Parliament and
a tabled bill of amendments to the Act.
Both documents can be accessed on the Agency's website at:
http://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca
The changes proposed in the bill would meet Minister Anderson's three goals
for renewing the federal process:
· providing a greater measure of certainty, predictability and timeliness to
all participants in the process;
· enhancing the quality of assessments; and
· ensuring more meaningful public participation.
These goals would be achieved through proposed initiatives in key areas to
address the concerns of participants in the consultations. These changes
include:
· focusing the Act on those projects with a greater likelihood of adverse
environmental effects;
· improving co-ordination among federal departments and agencies when
several are involved in the same assessment;
· re-affirming and enhancing co-operation with other governments in
conducting environmental assessments where jurisdictions overlap;
· increasing certainty in the process in order to reduce the potential for
project delays and cost increases;
· improving compliance with the Act;
· strengthening the role of follow-up to ensure that sound environmental
protection measures are in place for the project;
· improving the consideration of cumulative effects (the combined effects of
many projects in a region over a long period of time);
· providing convenient, more timely access to reports and other information
about an assessment;
· strengthening the incorporation of Aboriginal perspectives in the federal
process; and
· expanding opportunities for public participation.
Minister Anderson also submitted his report to Parliament on the Five Year
Review of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The report outlines
his recommendations for improving the federal environmental assessment
process through amendments to the Act, new regulations and changes to
existing ones, and making policy changes. His report provides a context for
the bill to amend the Act.
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