Texas A&M University’s Office of the Texas State Climatologist will host a webinar that covers climate factors for Texas, barriers for ag producers, small groundwater management districts and regional water planning districts. It will be presented by Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, the state climatologist for Texas.  The webinar will be Wed. Sept. 2 from 12-1 pm CT. You can register here.  

In this webinar, Extension specialists from Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Colorado will discuss innovative approaches to using peer-to-peer learning to benefit natural resource management. The webinar will be September 17^th at 1 pm Eastern time. The webinar is hosted by a national team of Extension specialists with funding from the USDA National Institutes of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)’s Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) grant. This webinar is part of a longer series which can be found here. Register here. 

Southern Fire Exchange (SFE) is hosting Johnny Stowe, of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for a presentation that weaves togther the natural and cultural history of prescribed fire in the South. The speaker will also share information on cultural and artistic expression of prescribed fire and ‘fire-wonder’ from the past. Register for the webinar, scheduled for September 22, at 1 pm ET, here. 

Society of American Foresters (SAF) hosted this webinar for foresters and natural resource professionals seeking up to date information about managing insect and fungal pests in an urban landscape. The presentations also included information on how to mitigate or prevent pest damage, how stress impacts urban tree health, and identified several common insect and fungal pests along with management strategies. CFE Category 1 credits are available, and the webinar is free for SAF members, but includes a registration charge for non-SAF members. For more information, please click here.

The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced that it will be awarding up to $360 million through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to partnerships that improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat, and protect agricultural viability. The NRCS is inviting potential conservation partners to submit project applications for this federal funding through the RCPP, which is a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land. By leveraging collective resources and collaborating on common goals, RCPP demonstrates the power of public-private partnerships in delivering results for agriculture and conservation. Partners may request between $250,000 and $10 million in RCPP funding through this funding announcement, and partners are expected to offer value-added contributions to amplify the impact of RCPP funding in an amount equal or greater to the NRCS investment. Funding is open to private industry, non-government organizations, Indian tribes, state and local governments, water districts and universities, among others. A webinar with general program information for RCPP applicants was scheduled for 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Aug 27, 2020, and proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 4, 2020.  Visit the RCPP website here for information on how to participate and how to apply.

Primary responsibilities of the Dean are to carry out visionary leadership, administration, and advocacy; promote excellence and innovation in extension educational programs and initiatives that meet needs of the people of Tennessee amongst other tasks. The position is open until October 1, 2020 and information can be found here.

Oregon State University’s College of Forestry seeks applicants for an Associate Dean for Science Outreach and Forestry & Natural Resources Extension. This position will provide executive and policy leadership for oversight of College forests and will guide and support Extension and outreach efforts. Applications should be received by September 18, 2020. Find additional information here.