Hello
WMA Newsletter Subscribers:
Here is
an April 2005 Newsletter. Note that there are some time-sensitive items in
this newsletter – DC
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NEWS
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YST Rust Expresses Itself at Release
Site
The
biological control agent of yellow starthistle, Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis that was
released on
The
Santa Clara River Arundo Removal Project will be presenting their arundo and
tamarisk removal project to the public on April 30, 2005 at 9:00 A.M. at the
Acton Community Club; 3748 Nickels Ave; Acton and at 1:00 P.M. at Heritage
Valley Park; 24155 Newhall Ranch Rd; Valencia. The Ventura County Resource
Conservation District is leading this effort. The presentations are free. For
further information, contact Noreen Cabanting at (805) 386-4685, noreen.cabanting@vcrcd.org.
The
California Invasive Weeds Awareness Coalition has produced an 11”X17”, full
color “Invasive Plants – Not a Pretty Picture” poster which will be mailed to
Weed Management Areas in the next two weeks. In addition, a packet of ideas to
increase outreach and educational efforts will be included with the posters. All
of the information will also be posted on the California Invasive Plant Council
website at www.cal-ipc.org. Watch for
details!
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JOB
NOTICES
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Horticulture
Intern
The
-Qualifications- Internships are awarded to students
enrolled in an academic program in the plant or environmental sciences. Interns
must have had at least 3 semesters of formal instruction in introductory
horticulture that includes: fundamentals of plant physiology, identification and
basic horticultural techniques. Interns must have good organization skills, show
initiative, and be able to work independently on assigned projects. Some
computer skills are desirable for the collections management
discipline.
-Description- Horticulture program internships at the
Resource Project
Manager
The
Ojai Valley Land Conservancy is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time,
management level position as Resource Project Manager. The job responsibilities
will include project management of certain OVLC habitat restoration and resource
protection projects and grants, as well as overseeing and coordinating those
efforts through Conservancy volunteers, staff, contractors, and board
members.
The
OVLC is one of the premier nonprofit land conservation organizations in
Applicants for the position should have a substantial
natural resource or environmental science background, including at least a
bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, or other natural resource
management discipline; demonstrated experience in project documentation,
management and environmental permitting; and a strong personal commitment to
open space protection.
For
more information on the position, the OVLC, and details on how to apply, please
visit the OVLC’s website at http://www.ovlc.org/news.asp. And note that while
that posting specifies that resumes must be submitted by April 8, the OVLC is
continuing to accept applications and resumes during all of
April.
http://www.topica.com/lists/calweedjobs
CalWeedJobs is an internet bulletin board where you can
review and post employment notices related to habitat restoration, the
environment and noxious weed control. You can also subscribe to receive
employment announcements. To subscribe, send an email to CalWeedJobs-subscribe@topica.com.
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EDUCATIONAL
EVENTS
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Invasive
June 15
& 16, 2005; UC Cooperative Extension,
The
The
registration fee is $100, which includes all course materials, lunch both days,
continental breakfast on June 16, and refreshments during breaks. Enrollment is
limited to 50 persons on a first come/first served basis. The deadline for
enrollment is May 27, 2005. Twelve hours of DPR Continuing Education credit is
available. For more information contact Carl Bell (858) 694-3386, cebell@ucdavis.edu.
6th Annual Ballona Wetlands
Symposium. Restoring an Urban Coastal Wetland.
May 12,
2005;
The
Ballona Wetlands Foundation has announced their 6th Ballona Wetlands Symposium.
Presentations on Ballona's bird, marsh, and dune restoration projects will be
available. Visit their website http://www.ballona-wetlands.org/ for
more information
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GRANTS
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National Forest
Foundation
The
National Forest Foundation (NFF), chartered by Congress, engages
In the
area of invasive species the NFF is making strategic investments in
collaborative projects that address the damaging spread of invasive species on
and around National Forests and Grasslands nationwide through project activities
such as:
- Removal and control of noxious
weeds;
- Citizen-based monitoring and GIS-mapping in areas of
high infestation;
- Watershed health improvement through re-seeding of
riparian areas with native species;
- Cultivation of native species for restoration
use.
Apply
by May 27, 2005.
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Sincerely,
David
Chang
Agricultural Commissioner's Office
263
Camino
(805)
681-5600
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