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Water quality standards are the building blocks to developing projects that restore and protect high value rivers, lakes and wetlands... [two_columns ] This is 101- level training and is suitable for: [list style="check" color="blue"] Watershed Organizations Land Trusts Tribal governments Wildlife Groups Municipality staffers [/list] Water quality standards establish the uses we make or want to make of our rivers (from swimming to tourism to salmon habitat to hydropower) and set limits for pollutants and other parameters necessary to make rivers safe for the uses a community identifies as important and necessary. Save your spot! February 15, 2012, 8am Alaska Time RSVP online at www.rivernetwork.org/forms/river-network-webinar-RSVP. What you will learn? The basic components of standards - designated uses, water quality criteria, and the antidegradation policy - and how they can be used…

Watershed Assessments and Plans, Effective Adult Outreach and Education & Potential Funding Opportunities... these are the top three resources community professionals reported they needed in order to be more effective at promoting, stewarding and sustainably developing their local watersheds In 2011 SAWC conducted a Southeast Alaska regional assessment in order to understand better the resources local government employees, tribes and community-based non-profit organizations need to enhance their local watershed efforts. [two_columns ] Community-Based Needs Assessment of Watershed Management Survey Survey participants were selected based on their involvement with community and municipal organizations in Southeast Alaska and contact information was found through internet searches.  Participants were asked three questions regarding community-based watershed management in their communities.  These questions were as follows: [list style="arrow" color="blue"] Who deals with watershed issues and management…

SAVE THE DATE March 7th, 8th & 9th 2012 Juneau Alaska, Baranoff Hotel Supporting the capacity of municipalities, tribes, and community-based organizations to effectively steward, restore and develop their local watershed resources. Conference Information & Online Registration (Click Here)

Funding Opportunities for Community-Based Restoration Projects At the local level we have to work together to restore, steward, and wisely develop our natural resources. Partner with SAWC to bring watershed based projects, programs and trainings  to your community. Many grant opportunities for restoration projects require strategic partnerships. SAWC supports these projects and partnerships. Here are two opportunities for SE Alaska that are coming up and require partnerships: CONTACT SAWC if you are interested: alaskawatersheds@gmail.com [two_columns ] [list style="arrow" color="blue"] Trout Unlimited and NOAA Grants for River Restoration TU and NOAA announce grants for river restoration projects Trout Unlimited is partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to award grants for river restoration work in the Northeast and in Alaska. Candidate projects should benefit slamon and ocean going trout populations. Read…

The Alaska District Army Corps of Engineers is hiring http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/303843300 Job Title:Interdisciplinary Regulatory Project Manager GS-0401/0150/1301-11/12 Department:Department of the Army Agency:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Job Announcement Number:WTEV11459142567800D SALARY RANGE: $58,564.00 to $91,252.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 to Monday, December 12, 2011 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0150/0401/1301-11/12 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) - Juneau, AK United StatesView Map WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens JOB SUMMARY: Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. This is an Interdisciplinary position which may…