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EPA Wetland Program Development Grants RFP Now Open
The application period for the FY 2017-2018 Wetland Program Development Grants (WDPGs) is now open. The request for proposals (RFP) is posted online. The deadline to submit your application is April 10, 2017. ALL grant applications must be submitted through the www.grants.gov website unless a waiver is obtained. Information located at Submitting an Application to Grants.gov Apply and Applicant Resources for Grants.gov will help you get started. Applicants are also encouraged to view a previously recorded EPA Information Webinar session/ presentation regarding Grants.gov or register for an available session. Also, the Region 9 Application Checklist (PDF) (2 pp, 121K) will help ensure your EPA application submitted through Grants.gov is complete.
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BOEM: Help Shape the Future of Ocean Science Research
Help shape the future of ocean science research by submitting your thoughts on the structure and content on the next 10-year ocean research plan. The Division of Environmental Sciences at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the National Science and Technology Council's (NSTC) Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology are accepting input on the upcoming plan. Read more here.
News From California Sea Grant
California Sea Grant (CSG) has published it February newsletter. Topics include CSG sending four Knauss Fellows to Washington, D.C., ocean ecosystems bouncing back from climate change stress and what makes them special, a federal grant that helps Ventura meet its growing need for aquaculture, an award of funds to track ocean acidification, and more. Access CSG news here.
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USGBC-LA New "GPRO" Program Enhances Job Skills, Opportunities to Building Professionals
The U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles chapter (USGBC-LA) is launching its first round of "green professionals", or GPRO, classes that target on-the-ground building professionals who seek to integrate green practices into their core knowledge, and expand their skills to fit a wider range of jobs, as the construction industry moves further toward a sustainable built environment. "GPRO: Fundamentals of Building Green" to be held on April 7, 2017, at Southern California Edison's Irwindale Training Center, is the first class open to the public. For more information and to sign up, click here.
P3 Water Summit
Public-private partnerships (P3s) have seen much recent success in delivering critical infrastructure across the country. Today alternate delivery models are providing communities new tools and ways to address their water system challenges. Join us for 2 days on the latest modes of water infrastructure delivery. The Summit will focus on P3 development, project management, and networking for owners, system managers, and industry professionals. More information is available here.
NWQMC Webinar Series-Changing Pesticide Use: Challenges for Water-Quality Monitoring and Ecological Implications
This webinar will be offered on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT). Pre-registration is required for this event. To register, please click here. Once your registration has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the Webinar. If you miss the webinar and would like to view it later, please visit our YouTube page to view our archive of webinars or visit our website for more information.
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Environmental Engineer - General Atomics
This position is responsible for determining and developing and implementing an effective environmental program and providing consultation on a wide range of challenging environmental science and regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate would be responsible for managing environmental investigations, remediation projects, and stormwater compliance projects while leading multi-disciplined project teams to create work products that meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.
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