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Anthony A. Lapham River Conservation Fellowship Program
American Rivers has launched the Anthony A. Lapham River Conservation Fellowship program. It provides an excellent professional development opportunity for talented post-graduates pursuing careers as leaders in the field of conservation advocacy. The Fellowship will be supported by a team of conservation staff and members of our Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee, which includes some of the nation’s foremost experts on freshwater and other conservation science and policy. See attachment for details. Highlights include:
- 12-month fellowship beginning in the summer of 2008 (July – Sept; month negotiable)
- Based in DC
- Focus on an applied research project that in one of the following: (1) sustainably managing our freshwater resources; (2) restoring rivers (through approaches such as dam removal) and achieving natural flood protection by restoring the natural functions of rivers, wetlands and floodplains; (3) conserving America’s heritage by protecting our remaining free-flowing rivers and connecting communities to their rivers; and (4) achieving resiliency in natural and human communities in the face of global warming.
- Open to individuals with graduate or terminal degrees in stream ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, public health, public policy, law, economics, engineering or related fields.
- Stipend of $35k plus vacation benefits.
- Application deadline February 15, 2008.
The fellowship honors the memory of Anthony A. Lapham who served for many years on the board of American Rivers, including as its Chairman. He left an indelible mark not only on American Rivers and many other conservation organizations, but on conservation efforts across this land. The program reflects his integrity, intellect, concern for humanity and commitment to excellence. We are seeking candidates who possess these qualities.
More complete i nformation about the fellowship can be found on our website at www.americanrivers.org/fellowship .
Detroit Turning Green?
Metro Times “Growing Green” reports that City Council President Ken Cockrel Jr. chairs the new City Council Green Task Force. Task force members are examining the practices of various city departments to see where money can be saved through green practices. It’s also looking at what can be done externally to promote green building practices for developers.
Interesting Events in the D.C. Metro Area
01 September 2007
Trains and Planes presented by The National Capital Trackers, a club for model train enthusiasts. At College Park Aviation Museum, College Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through 9/3. $4 adults. $2 children. 301-864-6029http://www.pgparks.com/places/historic/cpam/
01 September 2007
Black Maps: Photographs by David Maisel featuring large-scale aerial photographs depicting humankind’s alteration of the Great Salt Lake, Owens Valley, and the Los Angeles basin. At the National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through 12/5. Free. 202-334-2436http://www.national-academies.org/arts
02 September 2007
Volunteer Trails Day includes light trail maintenance & projects. Bring glove, pruning shears, or clippers. At Reed Center, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater. 9-10:30 a.m. Free. 443-482-2300http://www.serc.si.edu
01 September 2007
Maryland Renaissance Festival including entertainment, food, crafts & jousting in a re-creation of a 16th-century English village. At Maryland Renaissance Festival Grounds, 1821 Crownsville Rd., Annapolis. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Through 10/21. Adult $18. Child $8. 800-296-7304http://www.rennfest.com
Interesting Events in the D.C. Metro Area
01 September 2007
Trains and Planes presented by The National Capital Trackers, a club for model train enthusiasts. At College Park Aviation Museum, College Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through 9/3. $4 adults. $2 children. 301-864-6029http://www.pgparks.com/places/historic/cpam/
01 September 2007
Black Maps: Photographs by David Maisel featuring large-scale aerial photographs depicting humankind’s alteration of the Great Salt Lake, Owens Valley, and the Los Angeles basin. At the National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through 12/5. Free. 202-334-2436http://www.national-academies.org/arts
02 September 2007
Volunteer Trails Day includes light trail maintenance & projects. Bring glove, pruning shears, or clippers. At Reed Center, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater. 9-10:30 a.m. Free. 443-482-2300http://www.serc.si.edu
01 September 2007
Maryland Renaissance Festival including entertainment, food, crafts & jousting in a re-creation of a 16th-century English village. At Maryland Renaissance Festival Grounds, 1821 Crownsville Rd., Annapolis. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Through 10/21. Adult $18. Child $8. 800-296-7304http://www.rennfest.com
Misappropriation or Incredible Incompetance
Head of Wildlife Sanctuary Strikes Plea Deal
Woman Was Accused of Diverting Funds
Washington Post
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Dianne Pearce, 53, who operates Chesapeake Wildlife Sanctuary, admitted in Worcester County Circuit Court that she violated the state’s charitable organization law. Reading this story it was hard to tell she is a criminal or just stupid.
