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Ocmulgee National Monument Association
In Macon, GA, thousands of people celebrate native ancestry in Ocmulgee National Monument during the Ocmulgee Indian Celebration each September. This year, more than 20,000 attended educational events and viewed cultural demonstrations led by Native American groups from across the nation.
Read our Member Spotlight to learn about the event and how Ocmulgee National Monument Association works to make the celebration bigger and more educational each year.
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2017 Convention Attendee Registration is Now Open!
For the first time ever, the
Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show is convening in our nation's capital so you can engage directly with policy makers and elected officials as a new Administration and Congress begin. Join us February 12 - 16, 2017 in Arlington, VA for education and learning, professional networking and opportunities to influence decision-makers.
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Submit Your Entries to this Year's Partnership Awards Program
The Public Lands Alliance is accepting submissions to the
2017 Partnership Awards until November 18, 2016.
The Partnership Awards celebrate the best in public lands partnerships, recognizing individuals, organizations, publications, products, programs and services that embody leading edge achievements in the preservation of public lands and the enrichment of visitors.
Special thanks to Impact Photographics for sponsoring this year's program.
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Take a Look at How Public Land Nonprofits Salaries Vary Nationwide
The Public Lands Alliance has released its report and analysis of salary and wages from public land nonprofits based on 2015 data. Public Lands Alliance Members have full access to the report, upon using their sign-in information.
Click here to read our Executive Summary.
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Learn Skill-Building and Partnership Best Practices
From Public Lands Professionals
The online Partnership Academy offers a variety of learning and sharing opportunities for participants that encourage the development of strong, sound partnerships. More than 300 public land professionals have taken this course since 2011!
Early Bird Registration Ends today! Click Here to Register.
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New Additions to the Resource Library
"What's On Your Education Docket?" Web Chat
Free for Public Lands Alliance Members
$25 for Non-Members and Govt. Agency Staff
"US Forest Service Expanded Partnership Authority - Best Practices" Web Chat
Free to the Public and includes access to an online community. Click the link above for details.
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Welcome Discovery Southeast to the Public Lands Alliance
This month, we're excited to welcome
Discovery Southeast in Juneau, AK
to our membership!
Membership Renewal Season Begins this November
A friendly reminder to our existing members that renewal season is just around the corner. The Public Lands Alliance greatly appreciates the support and commitment of its membership. Stay tuned for information regarding membership renewal. If your nonprofit is not currently a member, considering joining today! Learn more at
www.publiclandsalliance.org/join.
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Agency Updates
The Bureau of Land Management has selected Matthew Allen as Assistant Director for Communications, based in its Washington, D.C., headquarters. Allen was previously spokesman for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and joined the BLM on October 17.
Secretary Jewell, NPS and Gill Foundation Release National Study on LGBTQ History
"LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History" is the first of its kind study conducted by a national government to chronicle historical places, documents, people and events that shaped the LGBTQ civil rights movement in America. |
Mountaineers Books - New Release
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In Owl, award winning photographer Paul Bannick's intimate yet dramatic images track owl species throughout the course of one year and in four distinct habitats. Follow along as the owls enter each stage in life: courtship, mating, and nesting in spring; fledging and feeding of young in summer; learning independence in fall; and finally, winter's migration.
224 pages, 200 color photos, hardcover
Retail: $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-59485-8000
Need a review copy? Just ask. [email protected]
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Opportunities and Resources
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American Recreation Coalition
Outdoor recreation contributes $650 billion to the American economy, and supports tens of millions of jobs. According to ARC's new report: Outdoor Recreation Outlook 2017, those numbers are only expected to grow.
View the full report here.
T
he Public Lands Alliance Wants to List Your Job Opportunities!
Check out our current listings on the
Job Board
and submit your seasonal, part-time and full-time employment opportunities.
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