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Are you in need of new science curriculum materials to help meet the Arizona
Science Standard?

Join us for this 2-day professional development showcase that features
interactive sessions highlighting science curriculum materials for grades
6-12. Learn more about how exemplary programs support the combined teaching
of inquiry and content and align with the Arizona Science Standard. Middle
School curriculum materials such as FOSS, SEPUP, BSCS Science & Technology,
Science and Technology Concepts for Middle Schools, and GEMS will be
highlighted as well as High School CPO Science, Earth Systems Science in the
Community (EarthComm), Active Physics, Chemistry in the Community (ChemCom),
Biology A Community Context, SEPUP Science & Sustainability, BSCS Biology A
Human Approach, and Kendall-Hunt Insights in Biology. Dr. Randy Bell,
science education expert from the University of Virginia will deliver the
keynote presentation on how to embed inquiry into science content
instruction.

Date:   November 3-4, 2005
Time:   9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:       Mesa Centennial Conference Center
Cost:   $ 300.00 Registration fee for individuals
         $ 275.00 Discount price for teams of 3 or more

Registration Deadline is October 25, 2005. Registration fee includes print
materials and lunch each day.
Download the registration form @
http://www2.nau.edu/~cstl-p/site/prof_dev/showcase/index.htm

For further information, please contact Christi Ralston at 928.523.7160 or
christina.ralston@...

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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Dear SACNAS Supporter,
 
Register Today! The pre-registration deadline is September 2 for the 2005 SACNAS National Conference, Science for America’s Future in Denver, CO from September 29-October 2. If you have already registered for this year’s conference please forward this email to a colleague. Your assistance in getting the word out about the conference is much appreciated. 
 
To register for the conference please logon to MySACNAS:
http://www2.sacnas.org/confNew/confClient/login.asp
 
 
 
To learn more about the 2005 SACNAS National Conference, select from the links below:
(If the links below do not work you may go to http://64.171.10.183/confNew/confClient/current/)
 
Conference Agenda
Highlights
Travel and Lodging
Exhibiting
Advertising
Sponsors
Cancellation Policy (bottom of web page)
 
Highlight of this year’s event include:
 
-         Over 500 student oral and poster research presentations
-         More than 250 exhibits
-         Over 2,000 of scientists, students and educators from the minority community
 
Featured keynote address speakers:
-         Nobel Laureate, Dr. Carl Wieman
-         Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President, Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
-         National Institute of General Medical Sciences Director, Dr. Jeremy Berg
-         University of Michigan President, Dr. Mary Sue Coleman
-         University of New Mexico Law School Professor, Margaret Montoya, J.D.
 
 
Pre-registration fees are as follows:
 
Member Registration (Membership must be current through November 1, 2005)
Student $165
Professional $260
K-12 Educators Complimentary Registration!
 
Member Registration & Dues
Student $189
Professional $325
K-12 Educators Complimentary Registration with current membership $45
 
Non-Member Registration
Student $200
Professional $375
K-12 Educators Complimentary Registration with current membership $45
 
If you are not able to pre-register you may register on-site in Denver. Payments must be made on-site by check or credit/debit card.
 
If you have any questions please contact me.
 
 
Best regards,
 
Dawn Contreras
Registration Manager
831.459.0170 x223
contreras@...
http://www.sacnas.org
 
If you would like to have your email removed form our list please email us at info@...
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kara Sharpell
Administrative Director
College of Engineering & Natural Sciences
Northern Arizona University
TEL  928.523.2424
FAX 928.523.0516

Program Number:   06988
Title:            Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Undergraduate Student
Fellowships (NCER)

Sponsor:          Environmental Protection Agency

SYNOPSIS:
  The sponsor offers fellowships to support quality environmental
education for undergraduate students, thereby encouraging them to
pursue careers in environmentally related fields and to continue their
education beyond the baccalaureate level.  Fellowships cover stipend,
tuition, and expenses for a two year period.  A summer internship is
also required.


Deadline(s):      11/03/2005
Established Date: 04/08/1987
Follow-Up Date:   08/01/2006
Review Date:      08/03/2005

Contact:          Georgette Boddie

Address:          Peer Review Division (8725F)
                   1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
                   Washington, DC 20460
                   U.S.A.
E-mail:           boddie.georgette@...

Program URL: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2006/2006_gro_undergrad_fellow.html
Tel:              202-343-9741
Fax:
Deadline Ind:     Receipt
Deadline Open:    No



Award Type(s):    Fellowship
                   Internships
                   Summer
                   In-Residence


Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
                   U.S.A. Citizenship (including U.S. Territories)
                   U.S. Permanent Resident

Locations Tenable:    U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)


Appl Type(s):     Undergraduate Student


Target Group(s):  NONE
Funding Limit:    $41,500
Duration:         2 YEAR(s)
Indirect Costs:   Unspecified
Cost Sharing:     No
Sponsor Type:     Federal


Geo. Restricted:  NO RESTRICTIONS

CFDA#:            66.513

OBJECTIVES:
  The program is intended to strengthen the environmental research
capacity of institutions of higher education that receive limited
funding to build such capacity, including in particular institutions
with substantial minority enrollment.  The program supports quality
environmental education for undergraduate students, thereby
encouraging them to pursue careers in environmentally related fields
and to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level.  This
goal is consistent with the sponsor's mission, which is to provide
leadership in the nation's environmental science, research, education,
assessment, restoration, and preservation efforts.  This program will
benefit both the public and private sectors which will need a steady
stream of well-trained and diverse environmental specialists if our
society is to meet the environmental challenges of the future.

ELIGIBILITY
  Applicants must be citizens of the United States or its territories
or possessions, or be lawfully admitted to the United States for
permanent residence.  Students at schools that have substantial
minority enrollment are particularly encouraged to apply.  Students
must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in an environmentally related
field of specialization.  Students must have two academic years
remaining from the start of the Fall semester (Fall 2006), before
receiving a bachelor's degree.  Students must have at least a "B"
average overall.


FUNDING
  The fellowship provides up to $17,000 per year of academic support
and $7,500 for internship support for a combined total of up to
$41,500 over the life of the fellowship.  During the nine-month
academic year, a $500 stipend will be paid to the fellow each month,
for a total annual stipend of $4,500.  Stipends are paid directly to
the fellow.  Each fellowship institution may choose to supplement a
Fellow's stipend from institutional funds in accordance with the
supplementation policy of the institution.  Up to $10,000 per year
will be paid directly to the institution for allowable tuition and
fees.  For the purposes of this fellowship, health insurance is not
considered to be an academic fee even if it is required by the
institution.  Health insurance costs may,  however, be paid from the
expense allowance.  Up to $2,500 will be provided to pay for items and
activities for the direct benefit of the student's education, such as
for health insurance, books, supplies, equipment, and travel to
technical and scientific meetings.  Specific instructions regarding
the disbursement and management of the expense allowance will be
provided during the award process.  During the summer internship, the
fellow will receive a total of $7,500 for the three-month period.
This amount includes $1,000 for travel to and from the summer
internship site, $500 for travel while at the site, and a stipend of
$6,000 for living expenses.  The term of undergraduate fellowship is
negotiated with the student and covers a period of nine months for
each fellowship year.  Students seeking a bachelors degree may be
supported for a maximum of two years.  Source: Grants.gov (08/03/05).
(bjv)


KEYWORDS:         BEHAVIORAL/SOCIAL SCIENCES
                   Environmental Planning/Policy
                   Minority Education
                   ENGINEERING
                   Environmental Engineering
                   Environmental Health
                   Biological Sciences
                   Chemical Sciences
                   Computer Science
                   Environmental Studies
                   Mathematics
                   Physical Sciences


                   Environmental Effects
                   Ecology
                   Ecosystem(s)
                   Biogeochemistry

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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>===== Original Message From Dorothy Boone <dboone@...> =====
Hi Everyone,

This is an interesting short term outdoor volunteer opportunity at the Grand
Canyon National Park.  Share it with anyone you think might be interested.

Thanks,

Dorothy Boone
Volunteer Coordinator
The Nature Conservancy in Arizona
1510 E Ft Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 547-3437

The Mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals,
and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by
protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.




Forest Vegetation Sampling
on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

Dates:   August 25 - September 3,
September 3 - September 12, or
August 25 - September 12

Volunteers needed to assist with a study of high-elevation forests on the
North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona!

The beautiful North Rim region of Grand Canyon National Park has some of the
best examples of old-growth coniferous forests in Arizona as well as the
entire Southwest.  The core area of the North Rim is the Thompson Canyon
watershed, which has high-elevation spruce-fir and mixed conifer forests.
Forty study plots were sampled in this watershed in 1984, and some sites are
thought to have dramatically changed since then, even without fire.  The
objective of the current project is to resample these plots in order to
better understand current forest communities of the North Rim.

Volunteers are needed to assist a small team of two National Park Service
staff members, including the person heading the research effort.  Volunteers
will assist with measuring trees and recording data.  Field days will be
Sunday through Friday, with Saturdays available for relaxing, hiking, and
other personal activities.

Transportation will be provided from Flagstaff, Arizona, or volunteers may
drive to the North Rim in their personal vehicles.  A typical field day is
10 hours.  Each day, the crew will drive as close as possible to the study
plots and then hike to the plots.  Two to four plots will be sampled each
day.  Total hiking distance generally will be 4 miles in a day; however, the
terrain is somewhat rugged, so volunteers must be in good health and good
physical condition.

Volunteers should plan to prepare their own meals, with stops for grocery
shopping arranged.  Volunteers will be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses
at the rate of $15 per field day (no reimbursement on personal days).
Travel expenses for personal vehicles (to Flagstaff or the North Rim) cannot
be reimbursed.  Cooking, showers, and laundry will be in a historic ranger
cabin; however, sleeping space is limited so volunteers must be prepared for
sleeping outside the cabin.

Volunteers must be able to:

. Enjoy working in old-growth forests (and a couple burnt-over forests as
well).
. Enjoy learning about the ecology of spruce-fir and mixed conifer forests.
. Follow simple directions in measuring and recording data on trees.
. Hike several miles off-trail in somewhat rugged terrain at 7000 to 9000
feet elevation - and repeat for six consecutive days.
. Provide all cooking, camping, and hiking gear, including appropriate
clothing and a sleeping bag suitable for night temperatures possibly dipping
into the 20's.
. Appreciate the beauty of the North Rim region.

Contact:  John Vankat, Special Projects Ecologist, Grand Canyon National
Park (vankatjl@...; home and work phone: 928-214-6007)

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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/The Utah Society for Environmental Education (USEE) Presents/


   /* The 16th Annual Utah Environmental Education Conference*/


   /September  23-24, 2005, at the Zion Park Inn in Springdale, Utah/

The Keynote presentation will be given by writer and story teller, Craig
Childs (author of "The Secret Knowledge of Water"). We are also excited
to welcome Bora Simmons from the National Project for Excellence in
Environmental Education, Lyn Fleming, EE program evaluation & assessment
expert, and a few other surprise guests!

The conference will include presentations for both formal and non-formal
educators, field trips to Zion National Park, and a Share Fair to learn
about organizations involved in environmental education. The Share Fair
will include a table for teachers to display successful lesson plans,
activities, and resources at no charge.

For all your conference needs and questions including registration and
lodging information visit our website at
http://www.usee.org/services/conference.html.

***Scholarships* are available for educators who qualify!

For more information contact Lindsey Wilson at Lindsey@...
<mailto:Lindsey@...> or 801-328-1549.

Also, It is time once again to think about those who have made
significant contributions to Utah's environmental education community.
Nominations for *2005 Utah Environmental Education Awards** *are due by
September 16, 2005
Nominations for the following awards are now being accepted:
·        Environmental Educator of the Year
·        Environmental Education Program of the Year
·        Environmental Education Volunteer of the Year
Recipients will be recognized at USEE's annual Benefit Bash and Awards
Banquet on October 22, 2005.  For more information on how to nominate
your favorite educator, volunteer, or program, please contact Jen at
jenv@... or visit www.usee.org <http://www.usee.org/>.
*
*//*/
/*

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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>===== Original Message From "Vogel, Cheri, OSE" <cheri.vogel@...>
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                          Position Announcement

                          Manager, Project WILD
                   Council for Environmental Education

SUMMARY:  The Council for Environmental Education (CEE) seeks an
experienced and highly motivated Project WILD Manager to administer one
of the nation's premier and most widely used conservation and
environmental education programs.  A key function of the position will
be to assist the Director of Project WILD in oversight and
implementation of new and ongoing Project WILD initiatives, including
program development and evaluation, primary and secondary education
programs, curriculum development and publishing, urban and non-formal
education programs, and service-learning programs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  Project WILD is an award-winning,
interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program
emphasizing wildlife.  The program is sponsored throughout the United
States, the District of Columbia, and six countries.  The Manager
reports to the Director of Project WILD, and is based at CEE
headquarters in Houston, Texas.

CEE administers the Project WILD, Flying WILD, and WET in the City
programs at the national level.  CEE is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
educational organization which supports a variety of initiatives in
environmental education.  A Board of Directors governs the policy and
direction of CEE.  See www.projectwild.org for more information on
Project WILD and the Council for Environmental Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Minimum BA or BS degree in education, environmental
education, curriculum design and development, or related field and a
minimum of four years related work experience in environmental education
(preferably at the state or national level).  An advanced degree is
preferred.  Excellent oral and written communication skills and
significant budgetary and grant management experience are required.
Experience in curriculum development and program administration is
highly favorable.

The individual selected for the position must be a team player with a
commitment to collaborative and collegial decision-making necessary to
successfully work with a large network of state Project WILD program
coordinators and a variety of program partners.

The ideal candidate will possess and have demonstrated the following
skills and experience:
       managing grants and several national initiatives simultaneously
       with a variety of program partners
        *        project management, including budgeting and budget
        management
        *        network management, on a national scale, that increases
        communication and coordination
        *        proficient at writing effectively, persuasively, and
        expediently, particularly to educators, wildlife professionals,
        and environmental education stakeholders
        *        fundraising and grant management
        *        strategic thinking and networking
        *        applying conservation principles and dedication to
        education
        *        thorough understanding of current issues in education
        reform, especially science education while also being familiar
        with "best practices" associated with professional development
        programs and their distribution

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Manager will have the following duties and
responsibilities:
       Work with CEE staff, partners, consultants and state Project WILD
       coordinators to oversee projects from conception to completion,
       including the investigation of potential funding sources.

       Manage Project WILD National Office operations including
       development of  program distribution, contracts, timelines,
       budgets, program evaluation and reporting.

       Assume significant responsibility for writing, editing, and
       production management a variety of educational publications
       including curriculum, promotional materials, newsletters, grant
       reports, and funding requests.

       Represent CEE and Project WILD at various conferences and training
       programs, and initiate opportunities to market and promote CEE and
       Project WILD to appropriate educational audiences. A moderate
       schedule of out-of-state travel is required.

       Communicate with state Project WILD coordinators and program
       sponsors in person, by phone, mail and electronically.

       Coordinate the annual International Project WILD Coordinator's
       Conference and Business meeting with the hosting Project WILD
       Sponsor State.

COMPENSATION:  Salary from mid $40,000 to low $50,000 range plus an
excellent benefit plan including health insurance, tax deferred
retirement plan, thirteen days paid vacation leave, and holiday leave.
Compensatory time is awarded for week-end work.

WORKSITE & LOCATION
Applicants may reside in either California or Texas, near the Woodland
or Houston offices, respectively. Both offices offer a non-smoking
environment. The Houston office is located in a pedestrian friendly
shopping and restaurant district near Rice University and the Museum
District of Houston. The Woodland office is based at the new
headquarters of the Yolo County Office of Education; just two minutes
off of Interstate Five (I-5) and five minutes from historic downtown
Woodland.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  applicants should send a cover letter, resume,
and contact information for three current professional references to:

Council for Environmental Education
Project WILD Manager Search Committee
5555 Morningside Drive, Suite 212
Houston, Texas 77005

Applications must be postmarked by August 31, 2005. Position open until
filled.


Sue Bumpous
Communications Officer
North American Association for Environmental Education 2000 P St NW
Suite 540 Washington DC 20036
(202) 419-0413
FAX (202) 419-0415
sbumpous@...
www.naaee.org

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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Educators:

There is a Project WET workshop scheduled for September 21.  The workshop is
available at no cost and funding is available to cover a substitute.

A flyer and the registration can be downloaded from the EEOP website.

http://www4.nau.edu/eeop/

Follow the links to "Current EEOP Workshops"

Thanks

man

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:45:37 -0600
From: "Holladay, Kevin W., DGF" <kevin.holladay@...>
Subject: NAAEE K-12 Teacher Award
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Please help spread the word!
Hello,
 
NM has been honored with the first NAAEE Teacher Award.  This honor will travel with the conference to whatever state is the host, so this is a one time shot.  Since NM is the first to implement the Teacher Award, we have a very short timeline.  That said, we know that you have direct contact with teachers, do you know of one that should be nominated? 
 
They Awards Committee at NAAEE has informed us that they have not yet received any nominations.  The deadline is Sept 5.  The nomination process is fairly simple, a list of the teacher's environmental education accomplishments and why you think they deserve the award, see attachment.  They do ask that the teacher know they are being nominated. 
 
Please consider nominating someone, and definitely pass the word around.  If you know of someone that should be nominated but cannot get to the paperwork, please let Susan, Kevin Holladay or myself know and we will try to help. 
 
Cheri Vogel
Conference Co-Chair
 
Kevin Holladay
Conference Co-Chair
476-8095, kevin.holladay@...

 

Call for Nominations: NAAEE’s K-12 Teacher Award

The Awards Committee of the North American Association for Environmental Education announces the Call for Nominations for its newest award: K-12 Teacher of the Year Award. This award will be presented annually to an individual in the conference region who is recognized for their efforts in promoting environmental education and utilizing the environment as a context for learning in their teaching. You are hereby encouraged to consider nominating an outstanding New Mexico teacher before the September 5^th deadline.

The person you nominate must have made a significant contribution to EE in one or more of the following ways:

* Has received clear recognition of her/his overall contributions among EE colleagues, and within their state EE Association.
* Has made visible contributions to the field EE (e.g. research, legislation, publications, etc.)
* More than 10 years of dedicated Service in the Field of EE
* Demonstrated innovation in incorporating EE into lesson plans.
* Demonstrated leadership in mentoring colleagues to use the environment as a context for learning.

To nominate someone, please provide order the following information using up to two pages:

Name of person being nominated (as you would like to see it on the award).
Title and address of nominee.
Award Category:

Accomplishments of nominee (see the above criteria)
When were accomplishments made?
Why, specifically, do you believe the accomplishments represent distinguished service?

Other relevant information.: Your name, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

Please note: To ensure fairness, a particular teacher can only be nominated once. Contact the person you wish to nominate to ask if they have already been nominated.

The NAAEE’s Awards Committee will review nominations and make recommendations to the NAAEE Board of Directors. The K-12 Teacher of the Year Award will be presented on Friday, October 28th during the annual conference in Albuquerque.

Please submit applications for this award by Monday, September 5th, 2005 to:

Jennifer Visitacion, "jenv@...", (801) 328-1549

The NAAEE uses an electronic nomination process to radically reduce the environmental cost of the awards process. It also equalizes the competition by reducing the likelihood of judges being overly-impressed by glossy or weighty submissions.

Please send your nomination in an attachment, and indicate “K-12 teacher nomination” in the subject header. Do not send more than one attachment per nomination.

If you have any questions, contact either of the NAAEE Awards Committee co-chairs: Tim Grant at tim@... or (416) 960-1244, or Jennifer Tucker Visitacion, jenv@... or (801) 328-1549.

 

 

Susan Gorman

PioneerWest
2226B Wyoming NE Suite 272
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Tel: 505-259-7190
E-mail: bblairb@...
www.pioneerwest.net
 
 
 
 
 
Kevin W. Holladay
Project WILD Coordinator
Conservation Education Section
Division of Public Information and Outreach
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
1 Wildlife Way
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 476-8095, (505) 476-8128 fax
kevin.holladay@...
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

What: Advanced Project WILD Natural History Workshop

Rocky Mountain Elk, Trout & Forest Ecosystems

Treat yourself to a weekend of experiential learning in the beautiful Valle Vidal. This section of the Carson National Forest is known as the ‘Yellowstone of New Mexico’. All activities will demonstrate practical methods of integrating New Mexico Content Standards and Benchmarks in science, math and language arts into the classroom. Instructors from the Dept of Game and Fish will lead you through engaging and inquiry-based learning adventures centered on Rocky Mountain Elk, the Rio Grande cutthroat trout and their habitat!

This is an opportunity to camp out in crisp fall weather, network with other educators, enjoy the presence of one of the largest elk herds in the state and practice fly fishing. Timed to coincide with the peak of the rutting season, we will very likely see elk and hear bulls bugle, and try to learn to call bull elk. We will also learn about the successful reintroduction of our State Fish, the Rio Grande cutthroat. When: Sept 23-25, 2005. Sept 23, start time 6:00 pm, Sept 24-all day field sessions, Sept 25, morning sessions end at noon. Where: Shuree Ponds,Valle Vidal Unit, Carson National Forest, east of Costilla, NM
ACCOMODATIONS: Primitive camping. There will be potable water on site and use of a meeting space and bathroom. Small camper trailers/pop-ups OK.

GROUP SIZE: Limited to 15! Workshop is open to educators and interested adults as space is available.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Kevin W. Holladay, Project WILD Coordinator, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, 505-476-8095 or kevin.holladay@...

COST: Free! We will have a potluck dinner on Saturday night to get better acquainted. A $15 refundable deposit is required to hold your spot for the training.
Advanced Project WILD Natural History Workshops are a wonderful opportunity for K-12 educators and the general public to interact and learn from wildlife management professionals. Camping out in the field over a couple of nights and seeing how research is conducted allows for real inquiry-based learning to occur. Establishing a dialogue between teachers and biologists and land managers is a two-way street. Department staff learn a great deal about the challenges classroom teachers face every day. If you would like to be part of this dialogue and attend this workshop we would love to have you! Please contact Kevin Holladay at (505) 476-8095, kevin.holladay@...
 
 
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Project WILD Coordinator
Conservation Education Section
Division of Public Information and Outreach
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
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Santa Fe, NM 87507
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New Environmental Research Fellowship Opportunities Available


Contact: Suzanne Ackerman, 202-564-4355 / ackerman.suzanne@...



(7/21/05) Approximately 100 new fellowships will be awarded for research
in environmental fields of study through the agency's Science to Achieve
Results (STAR) program. The STAR program provides educational support
for full-time masters and doctoral level students who plan to pursue
environmental careers; with a focus on developing future leaders in
environmental science, education, assessment, and restoration efforts.
Deadline for applications is Oct. 18, 2005. Awards for this selection
process will be made by May 30, 2006 for the fall term.

More than 1,300 applicants compete each year for approximately 100
fellowships through a rigorous merit review process. A 2002 National
Academy of Science (NAS) report gave the STAR program an outstanding
rating. The NAS report said STAR research results had improved the
scientific foundation for decision making at EPA since the program's
inception in 1995. EPA has awarded more than 1,000 fellowships to
students in almost every state and the District of Columbia.

Examples of project areas undertaken by previous fellows include
environmental engineering, environmental health sciences, toxicology,
and the ecology of aquatic and terrestrial systems. Fellows will receive
up to $37,000 per year, with masters degree candidates eligible for up
to two years of support and doctoral candidates for a total of three
years. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or be lawfully admitted to the
United States for permanent residence. Information on STAR fellowships
is available at: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/fellow Detailed application
information can be found at:
http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2006/2006_star_fellow.html

Release date:07/21/2005


Nuevas oportunidades para becas de investigacion ambiental


Contacto en espanol: Lina Younes, 202-564-9924 / younes.lina@...

(21 de julio de 2005) Se habran de otorgar aproximadamente 100 nuevas
becas de investigacion (fellowships) en las ramas de estudio ambiental
como parte del programa de la Agencia conocido como Resultados para el
Exito en las Ciencias (STAR, por sus siglas en ingles). El programa STAR
brinda apoyo educativo a tiempo completo para estudiantes a nivel de
maestria y doctorado que esten interesados en las carreras ambientales.
Estas becas tienen el proposito de desarrollar futuros lideres en
diferentes areas ambientales tales como la ciencia, la educacion,
evaluacion y restauracion ambientales. La fecha limite para recibir las
solicitudes sera el 18 de octubre del 2005. Se anunciaran los premiados
en este proceso de seleccion el 30 de mayo del 2006 para el semestre de
otono.

Mas de 1,300 solicitantes compiten anualmente para aproximadamente 100
becas a traves de un riguroso proceso de revision conforme al merito. Un
informe de la Academia Nacional de Ciencias del 2002 (NAS, por sus
siglas en ingles) otorgo al programa STAR la calificacion de
sobresaliente. Segun el informe de la NAS, los resultados de
investigacion del programa STAR han mejorado la fundacion cientifica de
la toma de decisiones de la EPA desde los inicios del programa en el
1995. La EPA ha galardonado mas de 1,000 becas a estudiantes de casi
todos los estados y el Distrito de Columbia.

Entre las areas abarcadas en proyectos de becarios anteriores, figuran
la ingenieria ambiental, las ciencias de salud ambiental, la
toxicologia, y la ecologia de sistemas acuaticos y terrestres. Los
becados recibiran hasta $37,000 con los candidatos a maestria elegibles
hasta dos anos de asistencia financiera y los candidatos doctorales
hasta un total de tres anos. Los solicitantes tienen que ser ciudadanos
estadounidenses o estar admitidos legalmente a los Estados Unidos con
residencia permanente. Para informacion sobre las becas STAR, visite:
http://www.epa.gov/ncer/fellow . Informacion detallada sobre el proceso
para solicitar estas becas:
http://www,epa,gov/ncer/rfa/2006/2006_star_fellow.html .

Fecha de publicacion 21 de julio del 2005

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Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 09:48:47 -0600
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Folks:

Announcing a class at the spectacular Mountain Studies Institute in Silverton, Colorado!

EXPLORE 21ST CENTURY MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTS, PEOPLE,
AND ISSUES USING GEOTECHNOLOGIES

INSTRUCTOR:          Joseph Kerski, PhD, Geographer, USGS
                       http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/public/outreach/

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 (9 AM) TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 (3:30 PM)

Geotechnologies have been named by the US Department of Labor as one of the three top fields for the 21st Century.  Complex issues such as population growth, tourism, wildfires, mining reclamation, water quality, water availability, and landslides require Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies and methods to help understand how these issues are distributed spatially across the landscape.  With these tools, students can investigate how climate, people, watersheds, climate, vegetation, soils, landforms, geology, and ecosystems interact by using computerized maps, satellite images, and three-dimensional models of the landscape.  Field data and latitude-longitude locations will be collected and investigated as part of this hands-on immersion in geotechnologies. 

Students will use GPS receivers and laptops equipped with GIS computer software.

CREDIT:  1 semester hour re-licensure credit available from Colorado School of Mines

TARGET AUDIENCE:  teachers; agency and local government employees

LOCATION:  Mountain Studies Institute
144 E. 10th St., P.O. Box 426, Silverton, Colorado (San Juan Mountains)

SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 22
9:00        Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Mountain Environments:  Including:  What is GIS?  What contribution can GIS make to education and management? 
10:00  Hands-on investigation of population and transportation issues in mountain environments within a GIS-based, inquiry-driven environment
11:30  Investigating topographic maps and aerial photographs; discussion of GPS, coordinate systems, and datums
12:30        Lunch
1:30        Depart for Field Study: Collect field data and location coordinates with         `Global Positioning System’ (GPS) Receivers. 
3:30        Analyzing topographic maps and Analyzing field data with GIS technologies
5:00        Free time
6:00         Dinner
7:00        Seminar:  Using GIS to address complex issues in mountain         environments
8:00        Introduction to tomorrow’s assignment
8:30         free time

Sunday, October 23
8:00        Breakfast
9:00        Hands-on investigation of hydrography and elevation using GIS
10:30        Hands-on investigation of land cover using GIS
11:30        Bringing it all together:  Geotechnologies in Education
12:30  Working Lunch
1:30        Presentation and discussion of projects
3:00        Next steps:   Books, electronic resources, training
3:30         Depart

Attendance Policy:
To receive credit, students must attend the full weekend.

Grades
The grade scale will be:
A - Below requirements plus outstanding participation and quality of work.
B - Attendance at all sessions, active participation, and complete all assigned work
No Credit - Does not meet above standards

Disabilities Statement
Reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities.

Instructor Information
Joseph Kerski has been a geographer with the U.S. Geological Survey since 1989 and has taught hundreds of courses and workshops dealing with application of geotechnologies in education and management.  Joseph earned a PhD in Geography, with emphasis in geography education and GIS, from the University of Colorado in 2000.  He is also the author of geography CD-ROMS, web pages, applications, and books.  His website is http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/public/outreach/

For more information about the Mountain Studies Institute:

Koren Nydick                                                970-387-5161
Mountain Studies Institute                                koren@...
144 E. 10th St.                                        www.mountainstudies.org
P.O. Box 426
Silverton, CO 81433


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All,

Please send your feedback on the materials posted at the website below.

www.noopnoop.com/outdoorburning

Background and details below available.

Thanks

man


Hello everyone --
I wanted to ask for your feedback on a draft poster we have developed
for the Federal Air Rules for Reservations (General Outdoor Burning
Rule).  We are "heavily influenced" by Ecology's wonderful  poster at (
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs/0202004.pdf ) because the words can be easily
substituted for Spanish or native words and we wanted a visually
compelling image that would convey the basic meaning of both the rule
and also refer to the health effects of this kind of burning.  (Please
let me know if we should formally seek permission to use the same
concept.)  Also, we'd like to use the " You burn it, You breathe it" tag
line and I am not sure whose that is... and we probably should seek
permission there too.

Here is some background:
(1) The FARR
In June this year, Region 10's new Federal Air Rules for Indian
Reservation became effective on 39 Indian Reservations in ID, OR and WA.
One of these rules (General Outdoor Burning Rule) prohibits the outdoor
burning of a list of prohibited materials.  These rules apply within the
"exterior boundary of Indian Reservations" and apply to both tribal and
non-tribal members and all land, regardless of legal status (fee or
trust land).

(2) Outreach Challenge
The outdoor burning rule represents an enormous outreach challenge for
Region 10 and the Tribes, many of whom are interested in helping us with
outreach on the reservations.   There are over 200,000 people affected
by the rule, many of them have garbage pick up but a number have
significant solid waste challenges and little infrastructure.   We have
formed an advisory group of tribal air staff, nontribal members who live
on Indian reservations,  tribal outreach specialists, a toxicologist who
works closely with Tribes, engineers and others to help design
materials.
Our advisory group decided to reach out to two audiences at once:  (1)
adults and teens and (2) middle school aged children.

We have some of the school age materials up on our worksite,  but they
are very early drafts and are going to change significantly in look and
feel, so please keep that in mind.

We would like your input on the poster found at:


www.noopnoop.com/outdoorburning

We are seeking feedback on the image -- particularly ideas how to better
represent more difficult to indicate items like "asphalt / tar paper."

Questions:
* Is this a compelling image that would attract your attention?
* Do you have a sense immediately of what it means?
* Would you have a good sense of what materials should not be burned?
* Do you think this would reach a  broad audience  at the 6-8th grade
level?
* How can we improve our icons?
* How can we improve the poster overall?

We are also working on a companion brochure that will explain the rule
in more detail, including fires exempted from the rule (like
traditional/cultural burning).

Thanks for feedback on this!  If we could get feedback by Sept 14th --
that would be great!  Please feel free to circulate to others for
additional feedback!

Thanks!

Anne

Anne Dalrymple, JD
Team Lead: Federal Air Rules for Reservations
State and Tribal Programs, Office of Air Quality EPA Region 10
1200 6th Ave., Seattle WA 98101
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Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 14:08:58 -0700
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Subject: [environmentaleducators] Job at the U of A based in Phoenix
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A position for an Assistant/Extension Agent for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences based in Maricopa County at the University of Arizona’s Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Office located at 4341 East Broadway Road in Phoenix has opened up.  A high level search committee has been appointed by the U of A.
 
The primary purpose of this Appointed Faculty position is to bring U of A educational programs in sustainable use and management of water and natural resources to Maricopa County.  The chosen candidate will work closely with the Water Sustainability Program, the Water Resources Research Center, and Arizona Project WET, as well as programs such as the Master Watershed Steward, Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO), and the City of Phoenix water conservation efforts.
 
The details and application for applying to this position are found at:   www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=180793.
Job Number: 33448
 
Please pass this on to any interested candidates!  Thanks!

Kerry Schwartz
Project WET Coordinator
Water Resources Research Center
The University of Arizona
350 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ  85719
voice: 520-792-9591 x22
fax: 520-792-8518
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Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 8:51 PM
To: Vogel, Cheri, OSE
Subject: NAAEE Conference - Sept 12 Last Day for Early Bird Registration

Sign up online today! Last Day for Early Bird Registration.

Monday, September 12  is the last day of Early Bird Registration for the 34^th NAAEE Annual Conference.  After 5 p.m. PST, rates will be updated to reflect regular rates.

1. Full Conference Schedule now Available
2. Workshops for an Active Classroom
3. Guidelines for Excellence in action
4. Cultural Immersion and Model Outdoor Classrooms
5. Noche Viva--Evening of Music and Dance with Lumbre del Sol.

1. Full Conference Schedule now Available

With the theme Sustainability and EE: Focus on the Future, the 2005 Annual Conference offers a singular opportunity for you to interact and learn with expert researchers and practitioners in environmental and sustainability education with more than 330 workshops, presentations, hands-on sessions, posters and roundtable discussions to choose from. For more information, please view our schedule (subject to change) online.

2. Workshops for an Active Classroom

There is nothing that captures kids' attention better than food! Take the Farm to Classroom to Cafeteria workshop that brings sustainability concepts home. Aldo's Land Ethic and Ecological Literacy as well as Investigating and Evaluating Rio Grande River Issues bring you the multidisciplinary approach of EE and ways to cultivate decision-making in an active learning environment.  Also choose from three special Saturday workshops for teachers.

3. Guidelines for Excellence in action

Special workshops and sessions on NAAEE's work to advance excellence in environmental education are part of the program. Learn about the process of reviewing EE materials and qualify to become a reviewer; join in NAAEE's initiative to support preservice teacher education EE programs; find out how NAAEE affiliates' EE certification program can enhance your career.

4. Cultural Immersion and Model Outdoor Classrooms

If you are seeking a New Mexico experience, add a field trip to your itinerary!  We have several field trips which give you insight into how the Rio Grande contributed to the history and development of Albuquerque and its role in sustaining wildlife. Outdoor classrooms are featured in several field trips to observe model environmental education programs--one at Earth Works Institute, another at a series of Albuquerque schools, and a third at a cooperative farm.  Space is limited. Sign up today!

5. Noche Viva--Evening of Music and Dance with Lumbre del Sol

Top off your Albuquerque experience with savory Southwestern fare as we celebrate the Closing of the conference, followed by an evening of dancing with the lively music of Lumbre del Sol.

So many people to meet, ideas to expand, skills to build...

See you in Albuquerque!

NAAEE Staff

202-419-0412

202-419-0415 fax

 

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8) Undergraduate Environmental Fellowships
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests applications for
the Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Program, which provides
undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in
environmentally related fields of study. The fellowship provides up
to $17K per year of academic support and up to $7.5K of internship
support for a 3 month summer period. $622.5K expected to be
available, 15 awards anticipated. Responses due 11/3/05. For more
info, contact Georgette Boddie at boddie.georgette@... or go to:
http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2006/2006_gro_undergrad_fellow.html.
Refer to EPA-F2006-GRO-P3. (Fedgrants 8/3/05)

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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>===== Original Message From Deb Thrall <dthrall@...> =====
Please circulate this submission information on the Young Naturalist
Awards at the American Museum of Natural History (see below and web site
at http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/).

Fall, 2005

Dear Educator,

The American Museum of Natural History invites you and your students to
participate in the 2006 Young Naturalist Awards. The Young Naturalist
Awards is a research-based essay contest for students in grades 7 - 12
to promote participation and communication in science.

Students who enter will conduct their own investigations on a topic in
the field of biology, Earth science or astronomy. They will plan their
own scientific expeditions during which they will identify questions,
collect data, make observations, and draw conclusions Students will
present their findings in narrative essays that combine the story of
their expeditions with sound facts, detailed observations and insightful
questions.

The essays will be judged by a panel of Museum scientists, docents,
environmentalists, and science teachers. All students who enter will
receive a personalized letter from the judges providing constructive
feedback that highlights the strong points of their research. Winners of
the contest (two from each grade) win cash scholarship awards, and an
expense-paid trip to New York City to meet Museum scientists and attend
an award ceremony. Their essays will published on the Museum Web site
and excerpted in /Natural History/ magazine.

New updates to our Web site provide strategies and tips that can be used
by teachers who want to integrate the Young Naturalist Awards into their
science curriculum or by teachers who run science clubs. Student
guidelines take them step-by-step through the research process. Complete
contest guidelines, entry information, and prize categories can be found
at: www.amnh.org/youngnaturalistawards
<http://www.amnh.org/youngnaturalistawards>.

We hope you and your students will take advantage of this opportunity to
explore the natural world around you. If you have any questions, please
contact Christine Economos, the YNA administrator at yna@...
<mailto:yna@...> or call 212-496-3498.

Sincerely,

Rosamond Kinzler, Ph. D.

Director, National Center for Science Literacy, Education, and Technology

American Museum of Natural History

Central Park West at 79^th Street

New York, NY 10024-5192

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Lisa Breslof, M.S.Ed
Supervising Museum Instructor
Department of Education
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
Phone: 212-769-5169
Fax: 212-313-7182
e-mail:breslof@...
John Burroughs Association
http://research.amnh.org/burroughs

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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>===== Original Message From cstl@... =====
Fall is a very busy time for educators. Everyone is back in school and
focusing on providing the best possible classroom experiences for students.
As a result, many classroom teachers and administrators are reluctant to
spend time away from their students. However, if you are considering making
any middle or high school curriculum materials decisions, the Middle
School/High School Science Curriculum Showcase will offer a valuable
learning opportunity for those educators involved in the selection process.



By participating in this showcase, you will have multiple opportunities to
experience inquiry-based, comprehensive science program materials as well as
participate in general sessions addressing an overall standards-based
science materials selection process. In the curriculum materials sessions,
facilitators are either classroom teachers actually using the materials or
the developers themselves. As a participant, you will engage in hands-on
learning about components of standards-based science curriculum materials,
explore instructional strategies that are designed into the programs to
enhance science learning for all students, and investigate how inquiry is
embedded into science content in these programs. The general sessions will
assist participants in determining for themselves where these materials
address the AZ Science Standard and introduce processes that school
districts can use to critically assess science curriculum materials to
select standards-based programs.



Please consider joining us for the Middle School/High School Science
Curriculum Showcase.

November 3-4, 2005

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Mesa Centennial Conference Center



$ 300.00 Registration fee for individuals

$ 275.00 Discount price for teams of 3 or more

Registration fee includes print materials and lunch each day.



Registration Deadline is October 25, 2005.

Download the registration form @
http://www2.nau.edu/~cstl-p/site/prof_dev/showcase/index.htm



For further information, please contact Christi Ralston at 928.523.7160 or
christina.ralston@...

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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>===== Original Message From stephaniestansbury@... =====
Environmental Education Association of New Mexico



service learning Grant Details



The Environmental Education Association of New Mexico (EEANM) will fund
projects that engage students in environmental service learning. The amount
requested should not exceed $500.  EEANM is a non-profit organization which
promotes environmental education by offering New Mexicans opportunities for
professional development, communication, and partnership.  Our goal is to
foster a culturally and geographically diverse New Mexico citizenry with the
knowledge, skills, attitude, and commitment, to make informed decisions
about their environment.





Timeline



Deadline for applications                       postmarked November 20 ,
2005

Recipients will be notified                      December 15, 2005

Projects must be completed                  May 1, 2006

Project reports due                               June 1, 2006



application procedure



Submit your request on the application below.  Please include a detailed
budget and a one-page narrative describing the project.  Send the
application, budget and narrative to the following address:   EEANM, PO Box
36958, Albuquerque, NM  87176.



Note:  Erroneous or misleading information may result in grants being
rescinded or revoked and repayment of any funds received may be required.
EEANM requires a final report showing the expenditure of the funds and the
results of the project.








Environmental Education Association of New Mexico

service learning grant application




Name of School or Group:

Phone number:


Person managing the grant:

Phone number:


Address:


City:

State:

ZIP Code:


E-mail:




Amount requested: $




Total cost of project: $




Date the funds are needed:




Date the project will begin:

End:


What is the title of your project?







How many people will the project benefit?





Describe the anticipated results of the project and how you will evaluate
your success:











What is your timeline for implementation of the project?














supplemental information



Please provide the following information along with the completed
application form.

1.  A detailed budget showing all anticipated costs, other sources of
funding, and the amount requested from EEANM

2.  A one-page narrative describing the project





Mail to:  EEANM, PO Box 36958, Albuquerque, NM  87176

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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For information on a fellowship opportunity, check below.

man

http://www.elpnet.org/index.html

The Environmental Leadership Program seeks to transform public understanding
of
environmental issues by training and supporting a diverse network of
visionary, action-
oriented emerging leaders.


WHAT WE DO

The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) nurtures a new generation of
environmental leadership characterized by diversity, innovation,
collaboration, and
effective communications. ELP addresses the needs of relatively new
environmental
activists and professionals by:

* Connecting them with peers through local and national networks;
* Providing training and other learning opportunities to develop their
leadership
capacity;
* Linking them with experienced environmental leaders through substantive
interactions and mentoring opportunities;
* Offering activity grants and technical support to help them implement
innovative
projects; and
* Focusing attention on the need for the environmental community to nurture
the next
generation of leaders.


THE ELP FELLOWSHIP

The centerpiece of ELP's work is the ELP Fellowship Program, which annually
selects
approximately twenty individuals with demonstrated talent and potential to
participate
in a two-year leadership development fellowship. The ELP Fellowship combines a
strong peer network and intensive skills training with opportunities for
mentoring,
project seed money, time for personal and professional reflection, and
technical
support. ELP Fellows have access to an internal Activity Fund that allows them
to
pursue capacity building projects to develop leadership skills and accomplish
tangible
results. Application materials for the ELP fellowship are available each year
beginning
in June with an application deadline of October 1st.

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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> Attached is the job announcement and description for
> the Fort Lewis
> College Environmental Center Coordinator.  All
> applications have to be
> in by October 14th.
>
>
>
> We are looking for somebody specifically with
> environmental
> knowledge/experience of the 4 corners area.  Please
> forward this on to
> any interested parties.
>
>
>
> Thank you for your help,
>
>
>
> Michael
>
>
>
> Michael Rendon
>
> Environmental Center Coordinator
>
> Fort Lewis College
>
> 1000 Rim Dr.
>
> Durango, CO 81301
>
> rendon_m@...
>
> (970) 247-7091
>
> http://envcenter.fortlewis.edu
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Judy Springer, Sr. Research Specialist
Ecological Restoration Institute
Northern Arizona University, P.O. Box 15017, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5018
Phone: (928) 523-7751  Fax: (928) 523-0296  http://www.eri.nau.edu

_________________________________v_____________
Abe Springer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Geology
Director Water Collaborative
Northern Arizona University
http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~aes9
P.O. Box 4099 (Frier Hall for shipping)
Flagstaff, AZ  86011
ph (928) 523-7198; fax (928) 523-9220
abe.springer@...
Geology 451; http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~doetqp-p/courses/env302/
Geology 670; http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~doetqp-p/courses/env303a/

We don't live in a "poll-ocracy", a "survey-ocracy", or a "pundit-ocracy",
but a Democracy.

Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 08:51:07 -0600
From: BRIDGETTE WATSON <hopitrashlady@...>
Subject: funding opps
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Undergraduate Environmental Fellowships
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests applications for
the Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Program, which provides
undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in
environmentally related fields of study.  The fellowship provides up
to $17K per year of academic support and up to $7.5K of internship
support for a 3 month summer period.  $622.5K expected to be
available, 15 awards anticipated.  Responses due 11/3/05.  For more
info, contact Georgette Boddie at boddie.georgette@... or go to:
http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2006/2006_gro_undergrad_fellow.html.
Refer to EPA-F2006-GRO-P3.  (Fedgrants 8/3/05)

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Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 11:24:53 -0600
From: Deb Thrall <dthrall@...>
Subject: Youth Service Day Projects
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State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants
        Available for Youth Service Day Projects
 
 Deadline: October 17, 2005
 
 With support from the State Farm Companies Foundation  ( http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/citizenship.htm ),  one hundred $1,000 grants are available from Youth Service  America ( http://www.ysa.org/ ) for teachers, youth, and  school-based service-learning coordinators to implement  service-learning projects for National Youth Service Day,  April 21-23, 2006 ( http://www.ysa.org/nysd/ ).
 
 State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants enable youth and educators to bring the positive benefits of service-learning to more young people across America.
 Service-learning is a teaching method that combines meaningful service with curriculum or program-based learning. Schools and organizations use service-learning  as a tool to help youth build stronger academic skills,  foster civic responsibility, and develop leadership skills.
 
 Applicants must be a certified teacher or professor who currently teaches in a public, private, faith-based, charter, or higher education institution within the fifty  states or the District of Columbia; or be a school-based  service-learning coordinator whose primary role is to  coordinate service-learning projects in a school or  university; or be a youth between the ages of five and  twenty-five. Applicants must be U.S. residents.
 
 Visit the YSA Web site for grant guidelines, application, and an FAQ.
 
 RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/3671/statefarm
 
 

Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 15:48:57 -0700
From: Josie Tanner <josie@...>
Subject: Fw: NEED MORE 6TH GRADE TEACHERS
To: Mansel Nelson <Mansel.Nelson@...>
X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180

   Hi Mansel!  Hope all is well up there in cool country!
   Please see the attached and see if there are any 6th grade teachers you know that might be interested in taking part in this survey project.
We need about 80 6th grade teachers!  They do receive a small honorarium and recertification    credits for participating!
  Thanks for your help once again!  See you at the Water Festival next week!

TSC) Information Distribution --
GWU Native American Political Leadership Program Scholarships  
Now Available                    
                              

Dear TSC Members,

Below is information regarding George Washington University's (GWU's)
Native American Political Leadership Program, which provides a fully
funded scholarship for Native American College students (undergraduate
and graduate) to spend a semester in Washington, DC at the GWU Graduate
School of Political Management. Please share this information with
interested tribes. Please note that the deadline for submissions for the
Spring 2006 semester is Monday, October 1st.

A brief description of the program is provided below. Additional details
and application materials can be found on-line at:
http://www.gwu.edu/~siw/naplp/index.htm.


Native American Political Leadership Program (NAPLP)


Thanks to the generosity of the SBC Foundation, The George Washington
University’s Semester In Washington is proud to announce the creation of
its Native American Political Leadership Program (NAPLP). The purpose of
the NAPLP is to attract bright, energetic Native American college
students to Washington’s most respected political leadership semester
program.


The scholarship program gives qualified Native American undergraduates
the opportunity to spend a semester in the nation’s capital while taking
classes at GW, participating in hands-on internships and interacting
with political leaders and policy makers. The NAPLP includes a series of
seminars on Capitol Hill devoted to public policy issues affecting
Native American communities, and will play a key role in preparing the
next generation of Native American political leaders.


Beginning in January 2006, six qualified Native American students will
receive individual scholarships to cover tuition, fees, housing, books
and other expenses. As a participant in Semester In Washington, you will
be immersed in the American political process and will learn how public
policy decisions are made, how legislation is created, how our
government operates and how democratic policies function in a free
society.


You will learn key elements of political campaigns and governance such
as:
      Message development
      Media production
      Voter targeting
      Direct mail
      Fundraising
      Lobbying


Interested students who are enrolled members of a Native American tribe
may apply on-line or by downloading and mailing the application to SIW
Admissions, The George Washington University, 1922 F Street, NW, Room
404-A, Washington, DC 20052. For further information, call (202)994-8908
or, toll-free, (800)467-4776 or email us at NAPLP@....


In addition to an application form, applicants will need:
      One letter of recommendation (Recommendation Form);
      Official transcripts of all college academic work;
      A current resume;
      Scholarship application form (Scholarship Form);
      Indication of Tribal Enrollment.


Application Deadline for Spring 2006 admission is October 1, 2005.




Karen Santora
SRA International, Inc.
2425 Wilson Blvd, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 247-4065
Fax: (703) 526-9826



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High School and Middle Schools Teachers,

WERC: A Consortium for Environmental Education and Technology Development at
New Mexico State University cordially invites you to participate in the

2006 Environmental Design Contest held in Las Cruces, New Mexico.



There is no other opportunity like this one.  Select a challenge or design
your own; then research, develop, and demonstrate your solution to a judging
panel of academic, industry and federal professionals from across the USA
and beyond.



While you are participating at the NAAEE Conference in Albuquerque or the
NMSTA/NMCTM Conference in Roswell, stop by the WERC exhibit and ask me about
the Design Contest and our other education programs.





Bryan Swain-WERC

New Mexico State University

Coordinator, NM Project WET

Box 30001, MSC-WERC

Las Cruces, NM 88003

Phone 800.523.5996

Direct; 505.646.1378

bswain@...





WERC Environmental Design Contest

April 2-5, 2006

New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, New Mexico


The Pre-University Challenge!


Become a leader, a solver of real-world problems; be able to say "I made the
world a better place!" by forming a team and tackling serious environmental
problems. A unique contest creating solutions to real world environmental
problems posed by leading government and industry professionals.  Develop
and demonstrate your solution to the problem.



* Select from several Sponsored Tasks or design your own in the Open
Category
* High school, middle school or combined teams are eligible
* Meet education standards while researching real world environmental
issues
* Teachers network with environmental professionals and national lab
researchers
* Students meet university advisors and students from across North
America.
* Students gain opportunities to formulate your college and future
career path
* Cash awards and trophies for winning teams
* Team scholarships and travel support available



Sponsored Tasks:

Task 1--Arsenic Treatment for Rural Isolated Communities

Task 2--Low Energy Use Desalinization System

Task 3--Cleaning of a water distribution system

Task 4--Food Facility Contamination

Task 5--Removal of tetramethyl ammonium hydroxide from liquid waste
collection system

Task 6--Eliminate black smoke from diesel operations

Task 7--Carbon Sequestration

Task 8- Underwater Pond Liner Repair System



Open Task:

In the Open Category, the team must develop a task that fits within the
boundaries of the following areas:

*        Energy

*        Environment

*        Environmental Sustainability

*        Food Safety


Awards:


The Environmental Design Contest awards cash prices for first and second
place team winners.  Other awards may be given at the discretion of the
judges.



WERC staff Karen Mikel and Bryan Swain will be available to make in-school
presentations on the WERC Environmental Design Contest. Registration
deadline is December 9, 2005.

For contest details call 1 (800) 523-5996 or go to www.werc.net
<http://www.werc.net/>

Or contact Karen Mikel, kmikel@...  or Bryan Swain, bswain@....










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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>WERC is recruiting hard to get schools involved from all
around the state.  Please pass this announcement along to the special
teachers you know that are interested in the environment and enjoy a
challenge.
Naturally, we would like to have your community and region
represented.</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The basic information is below and the WERC web site has
all
the details.</span></font></p>

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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>High School and Middle Schools
Teachers</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>,</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>WERC: A Consortium for Environmental Education and
Technology Development at New Mexico State University cordially invites you to
participate in the </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>2006 Environmental Design
Contest</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> held in
Las
Cruces, New Mexico.  </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>There is no other opportunity like this one.  Select a
challenge or design your own; then research, develop, and demonstrate your
solution to a judging panel of academic, industry and federal professionals
from across the USA and beyond.</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>While you are participating at the NAAEE Conference in
Albuquerque or the NMSTA/NMCTM Conference in Roswell, stop by the WERC exhibit
and ask me about the Design Contest and our other education
programs.</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Bryan Swain-WERC</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>New Mexico State University</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Coordinator, NM Project WET</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Box 30001, MSC-WERC</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Las Cruces, NM 88003</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Phone 800.523.5996</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Direct; 505.646.1378</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>bswain@...</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>WERC
Environmental Design Contest</span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>April 2-5,
2006</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>New Mexico State
University</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Las Cruces, New
Mexico</span></font></p>

<h2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><u><font size=2
face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>The Pre-University
Challenge!</span></font></u></i></b></h2>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Become a leader, a solver of real-world
problems; be able to say “I made the world a better place!” by
forming a team and tackling serious environmental problems.
</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>A unique
contest creating solutions to real world environmental problems posed by
leading government and industry professionals.  Develop and demonstrate
your solution to the problem.</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>

<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
  <li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
      font-family:Arial'>Select from several Sponsored Tasks or design your own
in
      the Open Category</span></font></li>
  <li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
      font-family:Arial'>High school, middle school or combined teams are
      eligible</span></font></li>
  <li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
      font-family:Arial'>Meet education standards while researching real world
      environmental issues</span></font></li>
  <li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
      font-family:Arial'>Teachers network with </span></font><font size=2
      face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>environmental
      professionals and national lab researchers</span></font></li>
  <li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
      font-family:Arial'>Students meet university advisors and students from
      across North America.</span></font></li>
  <li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
      font-family:Arial'>Students gain opportunities to formulate your college
      and future career path</span></font></li>
  <li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
      font-family:Arial'>Cash awards and trophies for winning
teams</span></font></li>
  <li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
      font-family:Arial'>Team scholarships and travel support available<a
      name="_Toc113758532"></a></span></font></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Sponsored Tasks</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>:</span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Task 1--Arsenic Treatment for Rural Isolated Communities
</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Task 2--Low Energy Use Desalinization
System</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Task 3--Cleaning of a water distribution
system</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Task 4--Food Facility Contamination</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Task 5--Removal of tetramethyl ammonium hydroxide from
liquid waste collection system</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Task 6--Eliminate black smoke from diesel
operations</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Task 7--Carbon Sequestration<a
name="_Toc113758533"></a></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Task 8- </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Underwater Pond Liner Repair
System</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Open Task</span></font></b><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>:</span></font></b
></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>In the Open Category, the team must develop a task that
fits
within the boundaries of the following areas:  </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>     
  
</span></font></span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Energy</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>     
  
</span></font></span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Environment </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>     
  
</span></font></span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Environmental Sustainability </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><font size=2
face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>     
  
</span></font></span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Food Safety  </span></font></p>

<h2><b><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-style:
normal'>Awards: </span></font></i></b></h2>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The Environmental Design Contest awards cash prices for
first and second place team winners.  Other awards may be given at the
discretion of the judges.</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>WERC staff Karen Mikel and Bryan Swain will be available to
make in-school presentations on the WERC Environmental Design Contest.
<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Registration deadline is December 9,
2005.</span></b></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>For contest details call 1 (800) 523-5996 or go to <a
href="http://www.werc.net/">www.werc.net</a> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Or contact Karen Mikel, <a
href="mailto:kmikel@...">kmikel@...</a> 
or Bryan Swain, <a href="mailto:bswain@...">bswain@...</a>.
 </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=2
face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><img border=0 width=275
height=90 src="cid:image001.gif@..."></span></font></p>

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12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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Educators:

I don't know how many of you are aware of the additional opportunities for
learning that NAU (Northern Arizona University) and EEOP (Environmental
Education Outreach Program) can offer you and your students. On this note I am
writing this to invite you to join us for some exciting hands-on science
education.

I would like to let you know about some teacher workshops that we are offering

October 21 & 22, 2005:    Grant Writing Workshop
Educators, learn more about grant writing and get assistance with preparing a
grant proposal.

October 25, 2005:    Engineering Day
Ambassadors for the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ACENS) invite
you to Northern Arizona University (NAU) campus for ENGINEERING DAY on October
25, 2005. Open to all middle school students (6th, 7th, and 8th grade).

More information on the teacher workshops can be found at:
http://www4.nau.edu/eeop/eeop_workshops.html

If you have any questions about EEOP and its programs please contact Mansel
Nelson, mansel.nelson@...  or Matthew Zierenberg,
matthew.zierenberg@... or call 928-523-1275/8864.

Talk to you soon,
Matthew

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Mansel A. Nelson
Program Coordinator (Environmental Educator)  Voice 928 523 1275/1496
Environmental Education Outreach Program      Fax 928 523 1280
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals  mansel.nelson@...
PO Box 5768
Northern Arizona University                       North Union
Flagstaff, AZ 86011                               Bldg 3, APT A
http://www.nau.edu/eeop/
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