Trout Unlimited, the US Forest Service and the US Fish & Wildlife Service are hosting 2 events in March 2017 focused on stream restoration, flood resiliency, disaster preparedness and post-disaster best management practices. The purpose of these events is to…
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A.I.S. Inc. is contracted by the State of Massachusetts, Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF) to support the collection of recreational fisheries data for the NOAA Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP). A.I.S. will provide MA DMF with fisheries…
The Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration is hiring! Position: Streamflow Restoration Specialist (Environmental Analyst II) Date of posting: 12/26/17 Closing: The position will remain open until filled. However, first consideration will be given to those candidates that apply within the first…
The Ipswich River Watershed Association is seeking a Seasonal Environmental Education Apprentice to plan and present river-focused educational programs to school and community youth groups. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to organize youth groups on canoe outings and…
NOAA is dedicated to investing in the tools and resources communities and businesses need to address the impacts of extreme weather and climate-related hazards, as well as to restore coastal habitat to enhance the resilience of coastal ecosystems and the…
NOAA’s Restoration Center recognizes that habitat protection and restoration are essential elements of a strategy for sustainable commercial and recreational fisheries. Investing in habitat restoration and recovery projects leads to real, lasting differences for communities, businesses, and the environment. The…
In December 2016, the US Environmental Protection Agency released a document entitled "Frequently Asked Questions on Removal of Obsolete Dams". This document provides background information and guidance on dam removal. It also provides a wide range of information including how…
The Division of Ecological Restoration has funding available for Massachusetts municipalities to complete the critical collection of field data for culvert replacement design (field data collection) for a degraded or undersized culvert located in an area of high value for…
On December 6th, 50 PIE-Rivers partners and friends gathered for the partnership's annual meeting where the 2016 drought was the focus. Held at the Newbury Town Library, the partnership’s meeting brought together non-profit and municipal and state officials and volunteers…
In November 2016, 140 students, teachers, and professional scientists gathered for the annual Coastal Science Conference at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport to share the latest findings from Mass Audubon's Salt Marsh Science Project, and to celebrate…