tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58745776483860391392024-02-19T21:26:26.954-05:00By Friends, For FriendsUpdates & resources from NERRA and the 28 estuarine reservesDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01723952115739798658noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-42776761046278823782015-02-03T09:22:00.001-05:002015-02-03T09:34:36.056-05:00The Elkhorn Slough Foundation was honored last week with the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award for Watershed Conservation and Management.Congratulations to Mark Silberstein and his colleagues at the Elkhorn Slough Foundation for their receipt of this high honor! <a href="http://www.elkhornslough.org/esf/geela.htm" target="_blank">Click here to find out more</a> <br />
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businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable,
voluntary contributions in conserving California's precious resources,
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-70673295623983238282014-08-06T09:23:00.000-04:002014-08-06T09:23:37.796-04:00Save the date for the 2014 NERRS/NERRA Annual Meeting <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We hope that you will be able to join us for the 2014 NERRS/NERRA Annual Meeting at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepardstown, WV the week of </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-58387042825195428812014-02-12T07:51:00.002-05:002014-02-12T07:51:10.167-05:00Twitter and the I ♥ Estuaries campaign<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Who: </b>Find Twitter targets in this document <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ntsg9h84edelzwq/%23iheartestuaries%20social%20media%20day%20of%20action.pdf" target="_blank">Twitter Valentines Day of Action</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hashtag: </b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>#iheartestuaries.</b></span> (This allows us to track tweets and participation.)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sample tweets: </b> Find sample tweets in this document <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ntsg9h84edelzwq/%23iheartestuaries%20social%20media%20day%20of%20action.pdf" target="_blank">Twitter Valentines Day of Action</a></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-30438653916867206802014-02-11T15:37:00.000-05:002014-02-12T22:00:41.146-05:00For inspiration.....We are excited to see what others are posting on their sites about the "I heart estuaries" campaign. Check out the following and share with us what is happening at your organization/reserve!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-65199428326216338032014-02-10T09:17:00.002-05:002014-02-10T09:27:32.649-05:00Join us for the 2014 "I Heart Estuaries" campaign<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Valentine’s Day, we want show Congress and the Administration that there is lots of love for estuaries </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and that funding estuaries is funding our future. Last year more than </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">more than 10,000 people added their voices to letters and phone calls and we reached over 1 million twitter and facebook users to help raise awareness and mobilize Congress to support the NERRS program and your Reserve. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NERRA is joining forces again this year to celebrate Valentine’s Day through a joint, 3-day “I heart estuaries” campaign <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>February 12-14</b></span>. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information on the program and details on how you can help - please check out the <a href="http://nerrablog.blogspot.com/p/resources-and-documents.html" style="color: #3263c9; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Resources and Documents Page</a>. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-8913843355626628392013-05-08T20:12:00.002-04:002013-05-08T20:12:30.166-04:00PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION HAS AMAZING FUND RAISING OPPORTUNITY RIGHT NOW!!! HELP US HELP OUR RESERVE!!! A local community foundation has set up a new endowment fund with money we purposely raised to establish. In turn they were given an 'angel' investment of $100,000 dollars in order to hold both a live event festival for 7 non-profits (ours is one) as well as an online donation portal. The online portal is currently live. This event is called SKAGIT DAY OF GIVING. The event is held locally tomorrow afternoon/evening. We wanted our friends at Reserves to have an opportunity to help us raise funds if they so choose. Skagit Community Foundation is handling the event and the money. Please go to skagitcf.org and pull down the tab for EVENTS on their home page. That will show you a colorful rainbow logo with all 7 non-profits and a text block explaining the goals. Scroll over the logo circle and that activates the donation page. Just follow directions from there and you're done. The cyber donation window will close at midnight May 9th. If you happen to be traveling our way and find yourself near us, go to the party as well ... it's FREE! We miss our dear foundation and volunteer friends spread across the nation and wish all of you well. Warm regards, Kay Reinhardt - Administrator - Padilla Bay Foundation
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Kay Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11900870672393711446noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-81289631146246028282013-02-08T14:52:00.000-05:002013-02-11T20:09:57.178-05:00Twitter and the I ♥ Estuaries campaign<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Use Twitter to help spread the message of the I ♥ Estuaries campaign. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>When:</b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Tuesday, February 12 - Thursday, February 14th</span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Who: </b>Find Twitter targets in this document <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ds1z90002uxcnam/%23iheartestuaries%20twitter%20day%20of%20action_updated%20tweets.pdf" target="_blank">Twitter Valentines Day of Action</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hashtag: </b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>#iheartestuaries.</b></span> (This allows us to track tweets and participation.)</span><br />
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though. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fortunately, it's relatively painless to get a group of
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Valentine’s Day, we want show Congress and the Administration that there is lots of love for estuaries </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and that cuts break our heart.<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In
order to demonstrate support for your reserve, NERRA is joining forces to
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February 12-14. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information on the program and details on how you can help - please check out <a href="http://nerrablog.blogspot.com/p/resources-and-documents.html" target="_blank">Resources and Documents Page</a>. You will also find links to the campaign logo. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-23903851792679857262013-01-31T09:13:00.000-05:002013-01-31T09:13:14.274-05:00Opportunities for Grant Funding<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;">Find funding opportunities from government agencies and partner organizations on the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;">National Environmental Education Foundation's <b><a href="http://publiclandseveryday.org/grants" target="_blank">Public Lands Every Day Program website</a>.</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;">The site lists grant opportunities </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;">throughout the year for capacity building, event planning and professional development. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-30861411579567420042012-12-17T10:48:00.002-05:002012-12-17T10:48:35.613-05:00Letter to President Obama and Congressional Leadership<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The National Estuarine Research Reserve Association and 17 regional friends groups around the country – representing more than 9,600 members and volunteers - sent a letter </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">addressed to President Obama and Congressional Leadership. The<a href="http://nerrablog.blogspot.com/p/resources-and-documents.html" target="_blank"> letter </a>can be found on our resources and documents page on this blog. We ask<span style="color: #1f497d;">ed</span> that oceans and coasts be a priority by continuing the federal support for the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) provided by the NOAA<span style="color: #1f497d;">.</span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-70654101639985900142012-12-14T14:25:00.001-05:002012-12-14T14:25:53.941-05:00Resources from Annual Meeting Now Available <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We created a <a href="http://nerrablog.blogspot.com/p/annual-meeting-2012.html" target="_blank">special page</a> on this blog to share some of the great information and resources that we discussed during our time together at the Annual Meeting. On the <a href="http://nerrablog.blogspot.com/p/annual-meeting-2012.html" target="_blank">Annual Meeting page </a>you will find copies of presentations and materials used during our sector time together. If you would like more information or would like to see additional resources on this site - please send us an <a href="mailto:kennie@nerra.org" target="_blank">email</a> and let us know. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was great to see representatives from Friends groups from around the country - from Maine to Washington State! We missed those of you who were unable to join us but hope that some of resources posted here will provide you with a little more information on the topics we discussed. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-12180961173017355292012-11-19T09:15:00.000-05:002012-11-19T09:15:56.054-05:00Annual Meeting Friends and Foundation Sector Agenda<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are finalizing plans for the Annual Meeting next week and look forward to seeing all of you who will be able to joins us! On the<a href="http://nerrablog.blogspot.com/p/resources-and-documents.html" target="_blank"> resources and document page</a> you will find the Friends and Foundations sector agenda. This is the agenda for the time we have together as a group. To view the overall meeting agenda - which includes an overview of plenary or non-sector time, please visit the <a href="http://www.cvent.com/d/pcqwjf" target="_blank">Annual Meeting web site</a>. </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>For those of you who are unable to join us</b> - please let me know if you would like to join us virtually for any of the sessions during our sector time. We will have conference call capabilities for most of our sessions. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just send me <a href="mailto:kennie@nerra.org" target="_blank">an email</a> and I will respond with more information on how to link in. Please note that we will not be able to provide virtual connections for non-sector time (sessions outlined in the overall agenda). </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-57207288059231733752012-11-08T16:28:00.003-05:002012-11-08T16:28:51.398-05:00Restoration Sign On LetterWe would like to pass on the request to have organizations sign onto this<a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-rI96JzGbyWbVlKX0Zvc0w1UzA" target="_blank"> letter</a>, which asks our federal leaders to reject further funding cuts to restoration programs that provide the critical funding for the on-the-ground restoration of our environment and economy. (habitat support letter is also listed on our <a href="http://nerrablog.blogspot.com/p/resources-and-documents.html" target="_blank">resources and documents page</a>). <br />
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The request and information is provided by <a href="mailto:dhoskins@estuaries.org" target="_blank">Diane Hoskins</a>, Director of Government Relations, Restore America's Estuaries. Diane urges organizations to <b>sign on before COB Friday (November 8th). </b><br />
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signed on. We hope you will help promote this sign on opportunity through
your networks. The letter will stay open for 4-weeks with a sign on deadline of
Friday, November 9. The letter will be sent to Capitol Hill and the
Administration the following week, just as Congress returns for the
post-election, lame duck session. We are accepting organization or
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-45094026960988320722012-10-19T12:33:00.001-04:002012-10-19T12:33:37.693-04:00Last day to register for the Annual Meeting.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today is the close of registration for the 2012 NERRS/NERRA Annual Meeting. If you are planning on joining us but just haven't registered yet - please register today! Check out the <a href="http://www.cvent.com/d/pcqwjf" target="_blank">Annual Meeting web site</a> for more details. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you would like to join us but need more time to c<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">ommit - please <a href="mailto:kennie@nerra.org" target="_blank">contact us</a> to let us know. </span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-58873668583363289932012-10-15T16:50:00.000-04:002012-10-15T16:55:34.111-04:00Looking Forward to our Meeting in November! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are working on a draft agenda for the time we will share together as a group next month. We hope to have a draft agenda ready for viewing soon. Ih the meantime, please check out the <a href="http://nerrablog.blogspot.com/p/resources-and-documents.html" target="_blank">resources and documents page</a> for our meeting objectives. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While we focus our planning on this concentrated meeting time - w</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">e will not be holding our monthly webinar meeting for October. We look forward to meeting with you in November! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are happy to see representatives from NERRS Friends and Foundations around the country registered to join us for the 2012 NERRS/NERRA Annual Meeting! If you haven't had a chance to register yet - there is still time. Check out the <a href="http://www.cvent.com/d/pcqwjf" target="_blank">event web site</a> for all the details. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>For those of you who will not be able to join us </b>- we will keep you posted on any opportunities to join us virtually. We may be able to provide access to portions of the meeting. Please stay tuned! </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-10778057601505530792012-09-20T11:08:00.000-04:002012-09-20T11:08:51.070-04:00Register Now for the Annual Meeting<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We hope to see you all at the Annual Meeting this year. This is a great opportunity to meet up with others from friends and foundations around the country, to learn more about what is happening throughout the NERRS, and to learn about specific topics relevant to the work of your organization. We are currently working on the agenda for the friends and foundations sector time. In the meantime, please see the <a href="http://nerrablog.blogspot.com/p/resources-and-documents.html" target="_blank">Resources and Document </a>page for the sector objectives. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please check out the <a href="http://www.cvent.com/d/pcqwjf" target="_blank">2012 NERRS/NERRA Annual Meeting web site</a> for all of the meeting details including a draft agenda, site information, and lodging and transportation options. Rooms at NCTC will be limited this year and will be offered on a first come first serve basis based on when you register. <b>We strongly suggest you register early!</b></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-60574401406602338972012-09-18T10:56:00.000-04:002012-09-18T10:56:19.817-04:00NERRS/NERRA Award - Nominations Due October 5th<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">It's once again time to help decide who will
be the 2012 recipient of this prestigious NERRS/NERRA award! Let us know
who you feel has demonstrated exemplary leadership and sustained commitment to
the mission of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. The recipient
can be anyone who meets the criteria for the award and is not limited to
Reserve staff members. </span><br />
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complete a nomination form and return to<b> <a href="mailto:kennie@nerra.org" target="_blank">NERRA</a> </b>no later than <b><span style="color: red;">Friday, October 5th</span></b>. The form and more
detail on the award is available on the <b><a href="http://nerrablog.blogspot.com/p/resources-and-documents.html" target="_blank">Resources and Documents page</a> </b>on this blog and will also be available on the Annual Meeting web site as
well. All nominations will be reviewed by the award committee and the
winners will be announced at the Annual Meeting in November. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-12665671424258309792012-09-12T10:36:00.002-04:002012-09-12T10:36:31.605-04:00September webinar – an opportunity to get help in your community from NERRA <br />
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opportunity to get help in your community from NERRA to gain greater political
support. With input from your reserve, NERRA is developing statements
that show the economic importance of each reserve. Come prepared with one
idea (or more!) of how we can use the economic impact statements in your
community/state. We will share in a roundtable discussion your ideas on
how we can work together to help spread the word of the economic importance of
each reserve as well as the system as a whole. Please contact <a href="mailto:kennie@nerra.org" target="_blank">cindy</a> if
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-87963653321277500132012-08-23T09:02:00.000-04:002012-08-23T09:02:14.240-04:00National Estuaries Day Events <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Are you planning an event for National Estuaries Day? If so, let us know about it by posting in comments here or emailing <a href="mailto:kennie@nerra.org" target="_blank">Cindy</a> or <a href="mailto:roth@nerra.org" target="_blank">Rebecca</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">As an annual celebration of critical estuarine habitats, National Estuaries Day is a great opportunity to provide information to the general public but also to engage your local, state and federal politicians in your reserve. We would like to hear more about what you are doing at your reserve!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">National Estuaries Day is celebrated every last Saturday of the month of September - September 29th this year. Here is a little more information taken from the<a href="http://estuaries.noaa.gov/GetInvolved/Default.aspx?ID=153" target="_blank"> Estuary Education web site</a> - </span><br />
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annual event is the inspiration for all of those who love and care for our
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photography contests in Florida, canoe trips in Washington, estuary clean-ups in
North Carolina, exhibits at state capitals, guided estuary tours in Texas, to
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partnership between the National Estuary Program (NEP) and the National
Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS). The two programs protect more than 50
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critical habitat for a variety of marine plants and animals; help prevent
coastal erosion; are important recreational and tourist destinations; and that
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-5642651871176076102012-08-15T12:07:00.001-04:002012-08-15T12:07:42.171-04:00Subcommittee to messaging / social media<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We received support for the idea from Friends and Foundations and from the NERRA Board to pursue creating postcards that can be sent to legislators in support of our reserves. Check out the example from Misson-Aransas TX NERR on our <a href="http://nerrablog.blogspot.com/p/resources-and-documents.html" target="_blank">resources and document page</a>. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-73391289992468381092012-08-13T11:22:00.000-04:002012-08-13T11:22:11.575-04:00Summer Break for our Monthly Webinar Series.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will be taking a summer break from our weekly webinar series this month. We will continue the series next month with our <b>September 18th</b> meeting. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our monthly webinar series offers a way to connect with other friends organizations and foundations and to learn more about relevant topics. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 2:00 - 3:00PM ET. We hope you will be able to join us in September!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-69496336307197750932012-08-06T11:17:00.001-04:002012-08-06T11:17:53.922-04:00New Estuaries 101 Middle School Curriculum!<br />
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Research Reserves</a> (NERR) and the Alabama Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources are pleased to announce.</span></span></div>
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101 Middle School Curriculum</a></span></i><span style="color: #222222;">, a new online multi-media
science curriculum for grades 5-8<sup>th</sup> </span></span></div>
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curriculum provides interactive learning tools to teach fundamental concepts in
science and develop scientific thinking skills, while helping students discover
and virtually explore the nation's biologically rich estuaries.</span> </span></div>
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available free on the <a href="http://estuaries.noaa.gov/" target="_blank">estuaries.noaa.gov</a>
site in easy to access teacher downloads.</span></span></div>
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an opportunity to use this</span> curriculum that engages students in real NERR research
and monitoring through interactive classroom activities and <b><span style="color: #993300;">user-friendly real time water quality and weather data</span></b>
exercises. <b><span style="color: #993300;">Videos</span></b>, <b><span style="color: #993300;">simulations</span></b>,<b><span style="color: #993300;"> </span></b>teacher
activity downloads, and <b><span style="color: #993300;">interactive maps</span></b>
are all available to further help students visualize the inner workings of an
estuary.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">· Background
information and a short video clip <a href="http://estuaries.noaa.gov/News/Default.aspx?id=396" target="_blank">click
here</a>.</span></div>
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Estuary training opportunities using this curriculum <a href="http://estuaries.noaa.gov/Teachers/Default.aspx?ID=170" target="_blank">click
here</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Atziri
Ibanez, Bree Murphy and all 28 Education Coordinators from NOAA's National
Estuarine Research Reserve System</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-4781113310909950272012-08-02T07:01:00.000-04:002012-08-02T07:01:21.905-04:00The Friends of the GTM Reserve need your help today!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Friends of the
GTM NERR would like to urgently request your support in voicing input to the
Federal Government as it finalizes the Fort Matanzas Management Plan. This is a
national monument run by the U.S. Parks service. We have come out in support
of one of the stated options which does not include beach driving in certain
areas adjacent to the Reserve. We’d like to ask you to visit the Fort
Matanzas Management Plan website and state your preferences, particularly
endorsing Option B. For more information, please see the Friends of the GTM
Reserve Official Statement below. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is one way to
help ensure that real science and the opinions of those with a shared stake in
the preservation of pristine natural resources are used to influence the
decision-making process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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made online at the comments page of the <a href="http://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=378&projectID=11093&documentID=47888" target="_blank">National Park Service site</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the GTM Reserve Official Statement to the NPS</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The
waters on the estuary side of the Matanzas Inlet are within the Guana Tolomato
Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (“Research Reserve”) boundaries.
Research conducted by the Research Reserve staff has shown that the water
quality of the Matanzas Inlet is some of the most pristine in Northeast
Florida. The Friends agree that “Alternative B” creates the widest range of
beneficial uses of the environment without degradation or risk of other
undesirable consequences due to the continued prohibition against driving on
the beach south of the Matanzas ramp. The preservation of the water quality is
important to the Friends because it serves the interests of the Reserve’s
research and also enhances the quality of water-based recreational activities,
including, boating and fishing which take place in the estuary adjacent to the
Monument. Additionally, “Alternative B”, will increase environmental
interpretation which will create enhanced educational opportunities for visitors
to understand the area’s natural environment. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">The Friends do not
support “Alternative C" as proposed in the Fort Matanzas National Monument
Management Plan. The Friends do support the variety of existing beach
experiences a visitor can have within the boundaries of the Research Reserve
and in St. Johns County. There are 16.7 miles of beaches available for visitor
access by motor vehicle in St. Johns County. The Friends do not support
“Alternative C” and its potential to allow for beach driving at the Monument
due to the adjacent estuary's high water quality, the unique and changing
coastal ecosystem at the Matanzas Inlet and the potential for negative effects
on wildlife and public safety.</span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874577648386039139.post-42571948195340095402012-07-15T21:03:00.000-04:002012-07-15T21:03:37.666-04:00Laudholm Trust Welcomes a New President.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Laudholm Trust welcomed Nik Charov as the new president of the Trust last week. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To find out more about Nik, check out <a href="http://www.wellsreserve.org/blog/414-laudholm_trust_names_new_president" target="_blank">the Wrack</a> - blog of the Wells Reserve and Laudholm Trust or read the press release below. Welcome Nik!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Incoming Laudholm Trust president Nik Charov stands with retiring president
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #545454; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">WELLS, Maine, July 11, 2012 — Nik Charov has been hired as the new president of Laudholm Trust, the fund raising arm of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, according to Bruce Read, chairman of the Trust board. A search committee composed of Laudholm Trust board members and the retiring president, Diana Joyner, chose Charov after reviewing a strong field of candidates from around the country. Charov will be working with Joyner as he assumes full responsibility as president.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“We are delighted to have a seasoned professional like Nik join our team,” said Read. “Nik’s extensive and proven experience in fund raising and event planning, as well as his passion for the environment, will serve our communities well as the Wells Reserve at Laudholm continues to prosper and grow.”</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Charov has been working in science education and environmental preservation for nearly a decade. For the past four years, he has been director of institutional advancement for New York Restoration Project (NYRP), a non-profit organization dedicated to reclaiming and restoring New York City parks, community gardens, and open space. He was responsible for managing more than 90 corporate, foundation, government, individual, and partner relationships that helped raise $10 million annually for operations and programs. He also oversaw fund raising for MillionTreesNYC, a $28 million citywide capital campaign and the nation’s largest and most ambitious urban forestry program.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prior to his position at NYRP, Charov was the senior grants manager for the New York Hall of Science in Queens, the city’s hands-on science museum and research center. He holds a philosophy degree from Stanford University.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As president, Charov is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of Laudholm Trust, including managing membership, interacting with donors and business partners, working with the Wells Reserve staff, developing fund raising programs, and overseeing the Trust’s signature events such as the Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival and Punkinfiddle, a National Estuaries Day Celebration.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A husband and father of two preschool boys, Charov is no stranger to Maine. He has spent more than 30 summers exploring the tide pools, pines, and breakwaters of Peaks Island.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Charov is the sixth president in Laudholm Trust’s 30-year history. The Trust was formed in 1982 to protect and preserve historic Laudholm Farm, but soon became a driving force for the creation of the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. With the support of its 1700 members, Laudholm Trust has contributed millions of dollars to the reserve for research, education, stewardship, and preservation.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Charov can be reached at 207-646-4521 ext 144 or <a href="mailto:nik@laudholm.org" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: url(http://www.wellsreserve.org/sup/img/backgrounds/rule.png); background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 100%; background-repeat: repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #697e3c; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">nik@laudholm.org</a>.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463476183396121319noreply@blogger.com0