The Bulletin Newsletter from the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture – October 20, 2015

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October 20, 2015 

The Debut of BEGHU !   

all images in this Bulletin taken from the update 

The Baylands & Climate Change: What We Can Do (previously known by many as BEHGU) was officially debuted Sunday October 18 thanks to Bay Area environmental journalist Paul Rogers and his feature article in the San Jose Mercury News.    The science update offers a roadmap to secure the future of our SF Bay Shore in this time of rapid change we find ourselves in.  It tracks progress made since the seminal first report – the Baylands Ecosystem Habitat Goals – published in 1999, and provides a suite of recommendations, all of which must be followed, if we are to maintain these important ecosystems through time.  Some of the key findings include, in brief – it is time to work with nature, not against it; sediment is a precious resource; complete baylands systems must be restored from the hills to the Bay and now is the time to really get moving on it!   Visitwww.baylandsgoals.org to learn more about this visionary science update.  And listen in to KQED’s Forum Wednesday October 21 at 9:30 for an interview with lead author Letitia Grenier and Sam Schuchat, Executive Officer of the State Coastal Conservancy.  Then please help spread the news!  We have a “tweet sheet” to inspire your messages here.

Your Help Needed by October 26 to update Project List for the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority

The San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority is working towards a potential regional funding measure for the Bay in 2016 and the State Coastal Conservancy is reaching out to provide an update on progress toward placement of a funding measure on the ballot.  Your input is needed on a list of previously compiled wetland restoration projects that may potentially be eligible for Authority funding.   Please review the project list and let Amy Hutzel know if:

  • a project is no longer being planned or is no longer in need of funding;
  • the project name or description (or any other project details) needs to be updated;
  • or if there are additional projects that fit within the Authority’s enabling legislation and Draft Ballot Measure language please include the name of the project, a short project description, the county, lead organization, and a map of the project location.

GRANTS with deadlines 

By November 2
FY2016 Community-based Marine Debris Removal

This program provides funding to support locally-driven, marine debris prevention, assessment, and removal projects that will benefit coastal habitat, waterways, and NOAA trust resources.

By November 5
North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Small Grants Program
Projects in the Small Grants program must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds.  Anyone within the JV region considering applying should contact Beth Huning, SFBJV Coordinator. 

By November 6
Explore the Coast Explore the Coast grants will support a wide range of activities including programs that bring people to the coast, increase stewardship of coastal resources, and provide educational opportunities.

By November 22
Urban Waters Small Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for projects that will advance EPA’s water quality and environmental justice goals.

By December 10
Environmental Solutions for Communities 
Wells Fargo and NFWF launched the Environmental Solutions for Communities initiative, designed to support projects that link economic development and community well-being to the stewardship and health of the environment. 

Ongoing Grants

Many of our funding source links have no deadlines, are cyclical or ongoing, please visit our grants page for more information.

  JOBS with deadlines for applying

By October 23

Solano Resource Conservation District

By November 9
Native Plant Nursery Intern  
Golden Gate National Recreation Area

      OPEN until filled

  

        Director of Conservation, Science & Innovation

          Bay Area Open Space Council
International Landscape Ecologist

  Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Bird Education Specialist
The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
Restoration Ecologist
H.T. Harvey and Associates
Senior Restoration Ecologist/ Project Manager
H.T. Harvey and Associates
Trail Construction and Maintenance and Trail Stewardship Internships
The Golden Gate National Parks
Restoration Engineer
Restoration Design Group
Regional Biologist – San Francisco Bay & California Coast
Ducks Unlimited
Associate Director

   California Native Plant Society

job opportunities are updated frequently, please visit our jobs page to stay current!

EVENTS – find all the events we know about here

IN THE NEWS

MEDIA

Ambitious plans for ˜blood alley”  Sonoma-Index Tribune, October 15, 2015

Bay Shows Signs of progress in biennial report  San Francisco Chronicle, September 9, 2015

Regional agency warns of sea-level rise in Marin, Bay Area at summit
Marin Independent Journal, September 16, 2015

Vision for future needs to account for the rising waters all around us 
San Francisco Chronicle, September 15, 2015

Beth Huning – Coordinator

Sandra Scoggin – Assistant Coordinator

Caroline Warner – Public Outreach Coordinator 

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