MASSLAND E-NEWS The Newsletter of the Massachusetts Land Conservation Community

MASSLAND E-NEWS
The Newsletter of the Massachusetts Land Conservation Community
October 21, 2014
Volume 14, Number 19
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"I heard there are places that we can all go where animals rule and the traffic moves slow…And, the best thing
of all, if we take care of these places, we can have them forever, our shared, magic spaces”. -- From the video
soundtrack “I Heard”, by Michal J Ramsey, for his magical short film montage celebrating the 50th anniversary
of the Wilderness Act, Sierra Insider, October 7, 2014 -__________________________________________________________________________________________
Important Dates:
Save the Date: MLTC Steering Committee Meeting November 21
October 30 – Last day to propose workshops for 2015 Mass Land Conservation Conference
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MLTC News – Shine As A Speaker Or Workshop Leader At The Mass Land Conference!
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MLTC News – LTA Rally In Providence Shows Strength, Unity Of Land Trust Movement
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Legal/Legislative News – A Yes Vote On Question 2 Will Strengthen Massachusetts Bottle Bill
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News – Resilient Landscape Catalyst Grants Help Inform Conservation Priorities
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News – Upcoming Open Houses - Northeast Energy Direct Project
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News – Forest Management And Chain Of Custody Certification Re-Assessments In November
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News – President’s Council On Environmental Quality Releases New Strategic Plan For Community
Resilience
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News – Conservation And Preservation In Action – Working Hand In Hand On A National Landmark
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Nature News – Enlisting Goats, Pigs And Ponies To Help Restore Habitats
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Events – Conservation Subdivisions In Action – Workshop Followed By Mobile Tour
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Events – An Evening Of Free Tech Consultations For Nonprofits
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Events –
Understanding Sea Level Rise – A Brown Bag Lunch With Eric Walberg
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Events – Farming With Nature - Improving Soil Health On Vegetable Farms
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Events – Gina McCarthy Will Be Keynote Speaker At Mass Audubon Annual Meeting
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Events – OSD Hosts Regional Events Promoting Business and Purchasing Opportunities
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Conferences – Register For The 2014 RCP Network Gathering
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Conferences – 2014 Massachusetts Trails Conference – Trails For All
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Conferences – Stop The Pipeline Statewide Educational Summit
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Trainings – UMASS Extension’s Green School
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Resources – Tree Fund Fellowship
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Resources – East Coast Community Forestry Programs Supported
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Resources – Climate Adaptation Tracking Tool Available
Jobs – Boston Conservation Commission Executive Secretary
Jobs – US Army Corps Of Engineers Is Hiring In Concord
Jobs – The Nature Conservancy Urban Program Associate
Jobs – Executive Director – Westport River Watershed Alliance
Jobs – The Trustees of Reservations Superintendent – Nantucket
Jobs – Environmental Internship – Earthwatch
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MLTC News
1) SHINE AS A WORKSHOP LEADER AT THE MASS LAND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE!
Please join us for our 25th Mass Land Conservation Conference! There is still time to submit your proposal for a
workshop at the 2015 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference. The conference theme is "Gaining
Ground: Conserving Our Common Wealth". We welcome your workshop proposals addressing the conference
theme or other land conservation topics. The conference succeeds on the strength of the sessions offered by the
land community for the land community. Participants range from students to seasoned experts. The 2015
workshop tracks will be:
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Conserving Our Common Wealth & Emerging Issues
Land Management & Stewardship
Land Protection Tools & Techniques
Legal, Tax & Compliance Matters
Organizational Management & Fundraising
Urban Conservation & Greening
To submit a workshop proposal, click here. The Conference Program Committee will consider all
submissions received by October 30, 2014. If you have questions about the submission process or problems
submitting your proposal online, please contact Kathy McGrath at [email protected].
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2) LTA RALLY IN PROVIDENCE SHOWS STRENGTH, UNITY OF LAND TRUST MOVEMENT
“I know that folks connected with land trusts are special — smart, dedicated, hard-working, results-oriented,”
said Jean Hocker, former Land Trust Alliance president and winner of the 2014 Kingsbury Browne
Conservation Leadership Award and Fellowship. “Over the decades, I've seen land trusts build on Kingsbury
Browne's vision to become a sophisticated force for conserving and stewarding irreplaceable land resources.”
That force was on display at Rally 2014: The National Land Conservation Conference in Providence, Rhode
Island, September 18-20, where more than 1,800 attendees gathered to learn from the best experts in the country
on land conservation. With more than 100 workshops, 16 seminars, 10 field trips and countless impromptu
networking opportunities, Rallygoers experienced firsthand the energy and inspiration that happens when so
many people with the same vision join together to strengthen their work. In addition to several award winners
honored at Rally, 96 land trusts were recognized for being accredited or renewed in 2014. Download workshop
and presentation materials here until January 31, 2015.
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Legal/Legislative News
3) A YES VOTE ON QUESTION 2 WILL STRENGTHEN MASSACHUSETTS BOTTLE BILL
A snappy column by Scott Lehigh in Monday’s Boston Globe offers a wry perspective on Question 2. A YES
vote on Question 2 on November 4 will finally update a 32-year-old law—the 1982 Bottle Bill—to include five
cent deposits on water bottles and sports drinks. Voting YES on Question 2 will:
• Reduce the water bottle and sports drinks litter that turns our streets, parks and fields into eyesores
• Save our cities and towns about $6.7 million a year in litter pick up and trash disposal costs
• Increase recycling rates: more than 80% of bottles with deposits are redeemed and recycled, compared
with less than 23% of bottles without deposits
And, as an editorial in the Cape Cod Times points out:
 Beverage dealers would see an uptick in their recycling handling fees from 2.25 cents per container to
3.5 cents per container, helping to take some of the financial sting out of the additional costs that will
inevitably be needed to expand collection services
 The law includes a provision by which small beverage dealers may seek an exemption from being
required to return a deposit
 Finally, the new law would create a Clean Environment Fund subsidized by a portion of the unclaimed
container deposits that would go toward water, air, forestry, park, and resource protection programs.
Learn more here.
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News
4) RESILIENT LANDSCAPE CATALYST GRANTS HELP INFORM CONSERVATION PRIORITIES
Fueled by Resilient Landscape Catalyst Grants from the Open Space Institute, several New England
conservation organizations (including Mass Audubon, Highstead and the North Quabbin Regional Conservation
Partnership) are spreading the word about the protection of climate-resilient habitat—a potential game-changer
as scientists and conservationists seek to protect the lands best suited for long-term adaptation to changes in
climate.
These “natural strongholds” have demonstrated their ability over time to recover from natural disturbances such
as tornadoes, hurricanes or drought. The Nature Conservancy scientists have studied these places for more than
a decade, and now believe that by connecting and conserving natural strongholds, land trusts can help wildlife
and ultimately humans withstand the effects of climate change. Read the article here.
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5) UPCOMING OPEN HOUSES - NORTHEAST ENERGY DIRECT PROJECT
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (“TGP”) is planning to expand its existing pipeline system to serve
the growing demand for interstate natural gas transmission service in the northeastern United States. The
Northeast Energy Direct Project (“Project”) is being developed to meet the growing energy needs in the
Northeast and, more specifically, the New England region.
TGP plans to host public open houses in November and December 2014 for the portion of the Project located
from Wright, New York to Dracut, Massachusetts (referred to as the market path component of the NED
Project), and January and February 2015 for the portion of the Project located from Troy, Pennsylvania to
Wright, New York (referred to as the supply path component of the NED Project) to provide additional
information and answer questions concerning the Project. Open houses, including a light buffet, are scheduled
in November and December on the following dates from 6 pm – 8pm:
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Nov. 12, 2014: North Reading, MA: North Reading High School; 191 Park St.
Nov. 13, 2014: Pepperell, MA: Varnum Brook Elementary School; 10 Hollis St.
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Nov. 17, 2014: Dracut, MA: Richardson Middle School; 1570 Lakeview Ave.
Nov. 18, 2014: Hollis, NH: Hollis-Brookline High School; 24 Cavalier Ct
Nov. 19, 2014: Northborough, MA: Marguerite Peaslee Elementary School; 31 Maple St.
Nov. 20, 2014: Ashburnham, MA: Oakmont Regional High School; 9 Oakmont Drive
Dec. 02, 2014: Orange, MA: Orange Innovation Center; 131 West Main St.
Dec. 03, 2014: Greenfield, MA: Greenfield Community College; 1 College Drive
Dec. 44, 2014: Schodack, NY: Green Meadow Elementary School; 234 Schuurman Rd., Castleton On
Hudson, NY
Dec. 09, 2014: Pittsfield, MA: Berkshire Community College; 1350 West St.
Dec. 10, 2014: Shelburne Falls, MA: Mohawk Trail Regional High School; 24 Ashfield Rd.
Dec. 11, 2014: Farmington, CT: Farmington High School; 10 Montieth Dr.
Landowners will be notified by mail; local newspaper ads will inform the general public.
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6) FOREST MANAGEMENT AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY CERTIFICATION RE-ASSESSMENTS IN
NOVEMBER
The Rainforest Alliance is conducting forest management and chain of custody certification re-assessments of
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Private Land Forest Management FSC Certificate
(Massachusetts DCR) with an office located in Amherst, MA. Massachusetts DCR has been certified by
Rainforest Alliance since December 8, 2009 (SW-FM/COC-004783). The re-assessment includes
approximately 250 properties in Massachusetts totaling approximately 16,000 hectares. The re-assessment will
be implemented from November 18-20, 2014.
As a part of the forest certification re-assessment process we invite stakeholders to offer comment and feedback
on forest management on properties included in the Private Land Forest Management FSC Certificate group in
relation to conformance with the requirements of the forest management standard referenced above. We
welcome input, either public or confidential, in whatever form is easiest and most secure for you. Please provide
comments either prior to the re-assessment, during the re-assessment, or prior to December 15, 2014 so that we
can consider them in reaching a certification decision.
To submit comments, or for questions and concerns about the process, please contact Kara Wires, Forest
Certification Coordinator, US Region, Rainforest Alliance, at 802-923-3767 or email [email protected].
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7) PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RELEASES NEW STRATEGIC
PLAN FOR COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
- Council on Environmental Quality Press Release, October 8, 2014
As called for in the President's Climate Action Plan, the Administration has announced a Climate and Natural
Resources Priority Agenda, a comprehensive commitment across the Federal Government to support resilience
of our natural resources. It identifies a suite of actions the Federal Government will take to enhance the
resilience of America's natural resources to the impacts of climate change and promote their ability to absorb
carbon dioxide. The actions outlined in the agenda focus on protecting important landscapes and developing
new science, planning and tools to foster climate-resilient lands and waters; enhancing U.S. carbon sinks such
as forests, grasslands, wetlands and coastal areas; promoting innovative 21st century infrastructure that
integrates natural systems into community development, including green storm-water infrastructure; and
modernizing Federal programs, investments, and services to build resilience and enhance carbon storage. Read
the press release here. For a full list of the actions Federal agencies will take, including timelines, click here.
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8) CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION IN ACTION - WORKING HAND IN HAND ON A
NATIONAL LANDMARK
- Lucinda Brockway, Ecological Landscaping Association Newsletter, October 2014 Edition
This fall, The Trustees of Reservations will complete a five-year restoration of the Crane Estate's Grand Allée
and Casino Courtyard in Ipswich, MA. With an eye to sustainability, The Trustees carefully removed and
replanted over 700 deteriorating, overgrown trees along a half-mile-long formal vista; reinvigorated an
underground, rainwater collection cistern; and restored the Allée's beautiful Italianate (former) swimming pool
courtyard. Read the article.
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Nature News
9) ENLISTING GOATS, PIGS AND PONIES TO HELP RESTORE HABITATS
Wrestling with management options for fighting back against invasive plants can be daunting. Here are three
examples of recruiting animals to help.
Faced with a two-acre lot of nearly impenetrable thicket of invasive plants blanketed by poison ivy, where do
you begin? That was the situation confronting the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department when they
considered how to restore the West Street Urban Wild in the Hyde Park section of Boston. Their answer? Invite
goats to join the team. Read the article.
A herd of wild ponies is helping to restore a flower-rich meadow in the north-east of Scotland. Take a look. And
for another viewpoint, watch a rare breed of hairy pig working on a heath root around, mixing the litter layer
and reducing invasive plants.
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Events
10) CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS IN ACTION – WORKSHOP FOLLOWED BY MOBILE
TOUR
When: Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Westford Police training facility, 53 Main Street, Westford, MA
How can you create a community-wide network of protected lands and trails by working with developers? What
approaches to subdivision design can maximize natural resource protection and optimize the use of land, while
saving money and improving your community's bottom line and quality of life? Learn how Westford did it, and
discuss how your community can also benefit. (See the case study on page 23 of Losing Ground: Planning for
Resilience.) Event is free, pre-registration required: register online here or contact:
[email protected].
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11) AN EVENING OF FREE TECH CONSULTATIONS FOR NONPROFITS
When: November 3rd, from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Cambridge Innovation Center, 5th Floor Venture Café, 1 Broadway, Cambridge
Annkissam, Tech Networks of Boston, and 501 Partners are hosting an evening of pro bono technology
consultations in a sales-pitch-free setting. Employees of local nonprofit organizations are invited to take
advantage of this opportunity to obtain assistance that is free of charge and has no strings attached. A team of
nonprofit technology mavens has volunteered their services for the evening, providing one-to-one consultations
on a variety of topics. We encourage you to solicit second, third, and even fourth opinions at this event! Sample
topics include: Web sites; mobile devices; hands-on tech support; tech solutions for email, donor support,
volunteer management, and grant management; identifying free or low cost technology resources and more.
Refreshments will be provided. Register here.
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12) UNDERSTANDING SEA LEVEL RISE: A BROWN BAG LUNCH WITH ERIC WALBERG
When: Tuesday, November 18, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Manomet headquarters, 125 Manomet Point Road, Plymouth, MA
Please register to attend this free event.
Come and participate in a discussion led by Senior Climate Services Program Leader Eric Walberg on sea level
rise projections and the use of green infrastructure and living shorelines as an alternative to traditional
infrastructure solutions. Understanding the changes that are underway and utilizing a green infrastructure-based
approach to adaptation are essential to maximizing the resiliency of natural systems and the built environment.
At Manomet, Walberg has led climate change adaptations plans throughout Maine and Massachusetts and
currently is leading the Climate Smart Land Network.
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13) FARMING WITH NATURE: IMPROVING SOIL HEALTH ON VEGETABLE FARMS
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRC) invites farmers who grow vegetable, fruit or field
crops to attend a free workshop that will help them improve their soil’s capacity to function as a vital living
system that sustains plant, animal and human health. For more details, click here. There are two opportunities to
attend this workshop:
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 9:00 am - 2:45 pm, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 867 North Pleasant St.,
North Amherst. For questions or to register for this workshop, email Aimee Annichaiarico or call 413585-1000, x113.
 Thursday, November 6, 2014, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Bristol County Agricultural High School, 135
Center Street, Dighton, MA. For questions or to register for this workshop, email Sue Guiducci or call
508-990-2854.
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14) GINA McCARTHY WILL BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT MASS AUDUBON ANNUAL MEETING
When: Friday, November 7
Where: MIT Stata Center, Room 32-123, 32 Vassar Street, Cambridge
The Annual Meeting of Members of Mass Audubon will be held on Friday, November 7, at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. This year, Gina McCarthy, Administrator of the United States Environmental
Protection Agency, will deliver the keynote address. Learn more and RSVP for the keynote address.
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15) OSD HOSTS REGIONAL EVENTS PROMOTING BUSINESS AND PURCHASING
OPPORTUNITIES
Massachusetts Operational Services Division
The Operational Services Division (OSD) will be hosting a Regional Briefing and Luncheon in two locations in
early November. These events will include workshops for both local purchasing officials and area businesses,
and are designed to enable regional buyers and sellers to learn about doing business with the Commonwealth
and each other. The events are free and open to businesses and purchasing officials and their teams. The dates
are:
 November 6, 2014 at Holyoke Community College
 November 12, 2014 at Barnstable Town Hall.
Learn more and register here. For further information, email [email protected]
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Conferences
16) REGISTER FOR THE 2014 RCP NETWORK GATHERING
When: Thursday, November 13th, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nashua, NH
Each year, Highstead hosts the Regional Conservation Partnership (RCP) Network Gathering, a free conference
that serves to connect and inform RCPs throughout the New England and New York areas. This year’s
conference on collaborative conservation will bring together over 100 conservation professionals from across
the region to connect, inform, and advance regional conservation partnerships (RCPs). The theme for this year’s
RCP Network Gathering is “Enhancing the Success of your RCP through Cross-Sector Collaboration”. The
conference will feature a plenary panel in the morning followed by nine workshops focused on new tools,
lessons, and innovative practices in conservation science, finance, outreach, and education. We look forward to
seeing many new faces at this year's event. Please register here. Contact Bill Labich for more information.
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17) 2014 MASSACHUSETTS TRAILS CONFERENCE - “TRAILS FOR ALL”
When: November 8, 2014, 7:30 am – 5 pm
Where: Double Tree Hotel and Conference Center by Hilton, Leominster, MA
Registration fee of $40 includes food throughout the day
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Massachusetts Recreational Trail Advisory
Board invite you to a day of learning, sharing, networking and, new this year, opportunities for fieldtrips and
getting your hands dirty out on the trails! Our Keynote Speaker will be Janet Zeller, Accessibility Program
Manager for the USDA Forest Service. Register using a credit card here or for assistance call the Registration
Administrator at 802-865-5202 or email [email protected]. Read more event details here.
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18) STOP THE PIPELINE STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT
When: November 15, 2014 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, 1050 Westminster Street, Fitchburg, MA.
Learn more about Kinder Morgan Tennessee Gas Pipeline's proposed Northeast Energy Direct (NED) Project
affecting PA, NY, MA and NH. NED proposes more than 400 miles of new pipeline and laterals including 177
miles of a new high pressure pipeline from Wright, NY to Dracut, MA. Find out how to make your voice heard.
There will be presentations on environmental impacts, clean energy policy, FERC and much more.
Connect with concerned residents, local leaders, and organizations across the state.
The Summit is FREE to attendees. Click here to register. Speakers include:
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Shanna Cleveland, Senior Attorney of Conservation Law Foundation
Attorney Anne Marie Garti, founding member of NY’s Stop the Pipeline
State Senators Jamie Eldridge and Eileen Donoghue
State Representatives Sheila Harrington and Stephen Kulik
Beverly Woods, Executive Director of Northern Middlesex Council of Governments
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Trainings
19) UMASS EXTENSION'S GREEN SCHOOL
When: October 29 - December 11, 2014, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, twice a week
Where: Holiday Inn, Marlborough, MA
Register before October 24th - Space is still available in all 3 sections
Three specialty tracks are offered for green industry professionals: Landscape Management, Turf Management,
and Arboriculture. This comprehensive 12-day certificate short course is taught by UMass Extension Specialists
and UMass faculty and will not be offered again until 2016. See the full schedule and register online here.
(Registration for individual classes not available.)
For more information call UMass Extension at 413-545-0895.
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Resources
20) TREE FUND FELLOWSHIP
The Tree Fund, Naperville, IL, seeks proposals for the 2015 TREE Fund Research Fellowship, which offers up
to $100,000 for a multi-year mentored doctoral research project focused on Urban Forest Sustainability. Grant
proposals are due November 3, 2014 and should address urban forest sustainability issues relating but not
limited to:
 Nursery production practices that enhance survival, structural integrity and post-installation performance
 Young tree care (structural pruning, root care, etc.) to enhance longevity
 Soil biology/soil amelioration
 Sustainable pest and disease management alternatives
 Species diversity to mitigate loss and/or enhance benefits of urban forests
 Mitigating tree loss following construction
Proposals must be submitted online to be considered. To learn more and submit an application visit:
www.treefund.org/grants/research-grants/fellowship. For more information, click here.
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21) EAST COAST COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAMS SUPPORTED TD Green Streets, a grant program funded by TD Bank and administered by the Arbor Day Foundation,
provides funds to municipalities in the communities served by TD Bank in 15 eastern states, as well as
Washington, DC. Through the program, municipalities are eligible to receive one of ten $20,000 grants in
support of local forestry projects in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Up to 50 percent of the proposed
funding can be used to purchase new trees.
Municipalities are encouraged to apply in partnership with community partners such as nonprofit organizations,
schools, businesses, etc. The application deadline is December 1, 2014. Visit the Arbor Day Foundation website
to review the online application guidelines.
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22) CLIMATE ADAPTATION TRACKING TOOL AVAILABLE
The Georgetown Climate Center has released a tool allowing users to track adaptation progress being made
around the country. Search by state to track progress on actions outlined in state and local plans.
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Jobs
23) BOSTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Under the direction of the Environment Department Commissioner, the Executive Secretary supervises the
administration and technical functions of the Boston Conservation Commission in implementing the
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Massachusetts Environmental Protection Act and acts as
technical advisor to the Commission; serves as the City of Boston's Floodplain Manager: and the City of
Boston's point person for Sea Level Rise (SLR) information. Read the full position description here. Boston
residency required.
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24) US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS IS HIRING IN CONCORD
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not
readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The US Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) has five entry-level positions open in Concord, Mass. The open positions are: biologist, ecologist,
civil engineer, environmental engineer or physical scientist. Read details about these jobs here.
One of the missions of the Corps is to regulate work in waters of the United States through its Regulatory
Program. These positions will be in the Regulatory Division.
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25) THE NATURE CONSERVANCY URBAN PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
Based in New Haven, Connecticut, the Urban Program Associate will operate within the context of social and
economic opportunities/challenges in the major urban areas of Connecticut – Bridgeport, Stamford, and/or New
Haven. S/he will help to advance meaningful initiatives and projects designed to advance collective solutions
amongst stakeholders; particularly along waterfronts and waterways. S/he may serve as a contact to municipal,
state and federal government entities, other conservation organizations, foundations, the academic community,
faith-based groups, media outlets, and the general public. The Associate may also assist with fund-raising,
proposal writing, negotiating with agencies/organizations, and donor cultivation. Read the full job description
here.
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26) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - WESTPORT RIVER WATERSHED ALLIANCE
The Westport River Watershed Alliance (WRWA), located in Westport, Massachusetts, seeks a new Executive
Director to guide the organization during an exciting period of growth. Our current initiatives include:
 Expanding our award winning K – 12 school and summer education program in a newly renovated
Science and Education Center
 Managing a million dollar oyster and river restoration project
 Continuous water quality sampling for the Westport River Watershed, gathering data used by state and
federal agencies to monitor the watershed for 23 years
 Advocacy and coordination with the community and state regulators to develop and implement costeffective, environmentally sound nitrogen and bacteria mitigation plans for the Westport River
Watershed; and
 Maintaining and expanding our active and outstanding base of community and donor support
Read the full position description here. Please apply by November 1st.
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27) THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS SUPERINTENDENT - NANTUCKET
The Superintendent of Nantucket Management Unit oversees the day to day management of Coskata Coatue
Wildlife Refuge along with managing the partnerships associated with Great Point National Wildlife Refuge
(USFWS), and the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. This diverse property is made up of 1,117 acres and
includes barrier beach, old-growth forest, and coastal grasslands habitats, as well as lighthouse, maintenance,
and storage outbuildings. The property also includes two buildings used for equipment maintenance, housing
and offices. Read the job description here.
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28) ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIP – EARTHWATCH
Earthwatch is an international environmental nonprofit organization that engages people in scientific field
research and education. To achieve our mission, we offer research expeditions at exciting locations around the
globe. Participants on these expeditions assist top scientists as they investigate important questions about how
we can better protect our planet.
Interns assist with a variety of tasks relating to preparing volunteers to participate in citizen science, focused on
customer service and evaluation of volunteer experience. Read more here.
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