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JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision from the MS4 Coordinator, performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work and equipment operation and assists with the Storm Water Management Plan; performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS Creates, plans, and organizes education and outreach materials for compliance with MS4 Permit, Stormwater Management Plan, and Berkeley County Stormwater…
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Sustainability Matters is seeking two dynamic and motivated interns to join our team as Summer Program Educators for our Guardians of the Green program serving middle- and high-school students in Fairfax County, Virginia. The selected candidates will play a key role in the development and implementation of an 8-week environmental science summer program, focusing on…
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Sustainability Matters seeks an Environmental Educator who is passionate about conservation and eager to join us in seriously making sustainability fun! The Environmental Educator will create and implement conservation education programs for K-12 students and adults in school, community, and park settings. They will also build and maintain partnerships with schools and community organizations, lead…
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Are fish in the Chesapeake as hungry as fish in Chile? Are marine communities in Alaska more resistant to invasive species than those in Panama or Chile? And can saving marine biodiversity help protect the ocean from climate change? Eleven years ago, Smithsonian scientists launched the Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO): a global network of…
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This class is now FULL. Discover the variety of fish inhabiting the Chesapeake Bay. Learn about the physical and biological characteristics of fish, and how they fit into the food web. Gain an understanding of what threatens aquatic ecosystems and how we all can help. In addition to a fish habitat game, partakers will walk…
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The Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia (CBNERR-VA) strives to exhibit leadership in coastal zone management through innovative estuarine and coastal watershed science and education programs that promote natural resource stewardship and science-based solutions to complex socio-ecological challenges. The Research Specialist – Advanced position contributes to the research and environmental monitoring activities of…
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Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Virginia (CBNERRVA) is one of 30 sites in the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) system, and has a mandate to conduct research, stewardship, education, and coastal training. CBNERRVA operates from VIMS, and is the steward of 4 unique reserves along the York River that protect a variety of estuarine habitats. The Research Specialist…
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The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is currently accepting applications for a summer internship based in Richmond, VA. This paid, part-time internship (up to 10 hours per week) will support two volunteer initiatives in Richmond, VA, RiverTrends and Project Clean Stream (PCS). The Environmental Projects Intern will primarily support the Alliance’s Virginia water quality monitoring staff on…
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In March 2023, the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee brought together scientific and management experts to assess stream restoration practices. Over the course of three days, the group explored common practices, assessment approaches, and ecosystem impacts with the goal of improving restoration outcomes. Join us on Wednesday, February 21st, from noon to 1 pm to learn…
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Birds of a feather flock together! Become a citizen scientist by taking part in the global Great Backyard Bird Count at the Environmental Center. Delve into bird flight patterns, listen to their calls and songs, and learn about key color markings to identify bird species. Using binoculars, we will birdwatch from the upper deck of…