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March
26, 2008,
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We've set the Date!!! Mark June 8th on your
calendars for the
NYSMEA 2008 Conference. Final plans are being worked out -
come to our next meeting (below) to assist in the planning!
We will have our usual informative, entertaining, expert
speakers,
Luncheon surrounded by magnificent Audubon original prints,
access to museum exhibits including the great H2O exhibit,
field trips e.g.. water monitoring, birding, geology across the street
in Central Park. Check back to the website for more information
but for right now please download the flyer at
www.NYSMEA.org/con08/flyer2008a.pdf
Print it, Post it - and make copies for your associates.
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Reminder * The
next
meeting and Enrichment Activity (3 hours,) will be hosted by AREAC at
Brooklyn
Date:
Saturday March 29, 2008
Board
Meeting: 10:30 – 12 noon All invited - Become Active!
General
Meeting: 1-3 pm Presentation by Professor and founder of
The Aquatic research and Environmental Assessment Center (AREAC)
and tour of their aquaculture facilities. Meet in room 114 in New
Ingersoll Hall
Join
NYSMEA in a unique opportunity to meet director and founder Professor
Martin P.
Schreibman, of The Aquatic Research and Environmental Assessment Center
(AREAC), an
affiliate of the Applied Science Coordinating Institute of CUNY, at
Brooklyn
is dedicated to basic and applied studies of aquatic organisms and the
environments they
inhabit. AREAC is truly a state-of-the-art facility, which excels in its ability to create
computer-controlled aquatic ecosystems with temperatures ranging from near-zero to tropical,
salinities from freshwater
to hyper-saline, and varying photoperiods. These systems have been
used in research that includes
environmental assessment, biomedical research, and, in the case
of two of our systems (each 2,000 gallons),
urban aquaculture.
RSVP:
to Merryl Kafka at MKafka@wcs.org
or (718) 265-3452 or (718) 680- 1876
Directions ( http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/pub/travel_directions.htm
)
Enter parking lot through Ave H and Ocean Ave entrance.
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Don't forget to check out new job (permanent, part-time,
summer,) listings on
www.NYSMEA.org/jobs
Don't forget Earthday 2008
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The
deadline for applicants to apply to MATE internships is March 31st
(next Monday!). We are
advertising two types of PAID
internships this summer, marine technician internships (there are
10-15 opportunities available) and a biology internship with the Gulf Serpent
project (1 opportunity,
ROV-related, but biology focused). Can you spread the word for our
internship opportunities?
MATE internships are open to current undergraduate students and recently
graduated
undergraduate students (max. one year since graduation) who are not working
full-time nor
enrolled in a graduate program. Internship descriptions at
http://www.marinetech.org/education/internships/avail_intern.php
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The GIT Ahead Project at the Finger Lakes Institute is
interested in understanding the needs
and experiences of environmental science/studies teachers in New York State.
Below is a link
to a brief (six question) survey for teachers teaching environmental science or
a similar course.
Teachers completing the survey will be entered into a drawing for a Garmin GPS
unit
(eTrex Legend). This drawing will be held on April 3rd. Please complete this
survey prior to
this date. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please note
that your email will not
be used for other purposes or shared with anyone.
Link to Survey: http://campus.hws.edu/surveyor/survey.asp?s=01014068233168149
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Great summer programs from Nassau BOCES Environmental
Education
http://www.nassauboces.org/enviroed/programs/summer/index.htm
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Sign up now for excellent
newsletter from Busch Gardens:
Land, Sea, & Air Educator Newsletter
mailto:TeacherResources@SeaworldBuschGardens.email.4adventure.com
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Also check these out:
http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/kids_club.html
http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education
Also, download a copy of the Ocean Guardian Activity Book created by the NOAA
Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and Marine Debris Program. Learn
about
the ocean and why its important through word searches, games, and coloring
pages.
You can also sign the Ocean Guardian Pledge to protect the ocean and all the
creatures that live in it. The activity book is appropriate for children
in grades
Kindergarten through 3rd.
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The NY-NJ Harbor Estuary Program (HEP), in partnership with
the New
England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), is
releasing a request for proposals (RFP) for two programs:
-Program A: Habitat Restoration Planning grants
-Program B: Stewardship grants
contact: Gabriela Munoz
Program Associate
New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program
United States Environmental Protection Agency Office
tel: 212-637-3793 Munoz.Gabriela@epa.gov
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check out: http://www.oceana.org
for a world view of events in the marine world (partially spanish)
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Linking the Ocean to the Classroom
Understanding Seasonal Change in the Ocean Using Ocean Observing
Data University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824
July 7 - July 11, 2008
Participants: The workshop will be offered to 20 interested
teachers who
teach grades 7
– 12
Teacher Support: Teachers will receive the following:
· An honorarium of
$100/day for classroom teachers
· Housing in UNH dorms for
non-local teachers
· Food for all meals unless
other wise noted
· Have the option to register
for graduate credits through UNH (fees
covered by participant)
http://www.cooa.unh.edu/education/workshops.jsp
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Have
you ever wondered how a satellite measures the temperature of the
ocean surface from 850 km above the earth? Still a little confused
about Degree Heating Weeks? Need a refresher on coral bleaching?
NOAA Coral Reef Watch is pleased to announce an online tutorial that
takes the reader through coral bleaching, satellite technology, and
how we use satellite data to monitor for the conditions that cause
bleaching. You will also find hands-on exercises to test yourself on
what you've learned, and also show you where to find data on our
website.
The main audience is coral reef managers and scientists, who need to
know when corals they manage or study are at risk for bleaching.
However, we have also tried to use non-technical language so the
resource will be useful for students and teachers— or anyone else who
wants to learn more about coral reefs and satellite technology. The
lessons are tied to the U.S. National Science Education standards for
use in the classroom.
http://coralreefwatch.noaa.gov/satellite/education/tutorial/welcome.html
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Boat
U.S. has a very nice colorful "Stash Your Trash" poster and
brochure directed at boaters. They also have a monofilament line recycling
program
that could be a great class project, complete with field trips to your
nearby fishing pier or boat ramp. They supply the station, sign and
prepaid box to send the line back for recycling into plastic tackle
boxes. Good messages there!
http://www.boatus.com/foundation/Monofilament
Debbie Donahew
Phone:703-823-9550 ext 3203
E-Mail: ddonahew@boatus.com
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Thank
You Ocean Report podcasts. The podcasts discuss how the public can protect
the ocean and highlight issues important in ocean and coastal
management.
Listen to the podcasts by going to http://www.thankyouocean.org/podcast
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Environmental Education Foundation and the American Meteorological
Society. Earth Gauge provides free environmental education materials
to broadcast meteorologists that they can use on-air in their tv or radio
forecasts and in other media. Each week, we send an e-newsletter containing
an environmental fact, viewer action tip, and climate fact to over 130
participants throughout the U.S. Topics focus on the weather-environment
link -- for example, wildlife, air and water quality, public health,
severe
weather, and more. Examples can be viewed at www.earthgauge.net.
contributions are being solicited to be used on air.
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There
are great videos on ReefVid. Go to http://reefvid.org
and search
on jellyfish. The two good swimming clips are from Jellyfish Lake in
Palau http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jellyfish_Lake
This is a fantastic resource for beautiful coral reef videos, all free
for educational use.
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Two great presentations hosted by the Marine Association
April
4 Endocrine disruption around Long Island and Shifting Ctenophore Abundance
and
hard clams Details
April 25 QPX Files- a hard clam disease story. Details
Both
presentations will be preceeded by a walk through the grounds of Caumsett
State Park,
in Oakdale where they will be held.
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NYU's Department of Environmental Conservation Education is
offering a new summer course.
Field Studies in Ecology (3 graduate credits) at the Black Rock Forest,
Cornwall,
New York is a concentrated summer field course in ecology with a focus on
field
botany, forest biology, plant-environment interrelationships, and sampling
techniques.
Details
Kathleen Oliver
Program Assistant
Wallerstein Collaborative for Urban Environmental Education
p. 212-992-9362
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Shoals Marine Lab summer courses http://www.sml.cornell.edu/
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Funding
available soon in the Northeast through NOAA's Bay
Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program!
NOAA B-WET provides grants in support of locally relevant experiential
learning through meaningful watershed educational experiences in the
K-12 environment. The NOAA B-WET program has been highly successful in
the three regions where it currently operates (Chesapeake Bay,
California, and Hawaii) and may be expanding in 2008 to three new
regions: Northeast, Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest. Funding
may be available for projects that involve meaningful watershed
educational experiences addressing regional priorities. Annual project
funding ranges from $50,000-$100,000. The funding opportunity will be
posted in early March and applications will be due in early April.
Please see the national program web site for current information and a
link to the funding announcement, when published:
http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/BWET/
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Three-week-long
seminars are being offered by Sea Education Association
(SEA), www.sea.edu,
for high school students this summer.
focuses on coastal and off-shore marine research, maritime history, and
nautical science. Study in Woods Hole, MA and circumnavigate
on a tall ship while conducting oceanographic research and sail
training.
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The
Ocean Project is seeking French, German, Chinese, Russian and Arabic
translators
for our World
Ocean Day pages.
our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea. The Ocean Project works
with the
World Ocean Network to coordinate events and activities with aquariums, zoos,
museums,
conservation organizations, universities, schools, and businesses around the
world.
World Ocean Day pages are the main way that we get organizations and the public
involved in
World Ocean Day and would like your help to reach as many people around the
world as
possible.
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scientific data in their teaching. The NODE Project is developing curriculum for
grades 5-8 designed to help teachers and students use real scientific data to
explore dynamic Earth processes and understand the impact of environmental
events on a regional or global scale.http://dataintheclassroom.org
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Dear
Educators,
Rocking
the Boat’s On-Water Classroom Program will begin its spring 2008 session
the second week in April and will run through the first week of June. This
program is
an amazing opportunity to get young people from public high schools out of
the
classroom and onto the Bronx River where they can experience nature, learn to
row in traditional Whitehall rowboats and practice their teamwork skills. At the
same
time, Rocking the Boat educators will work with you to tailor program
content to
your curricular needs. We currently have room for three more public school
classes
of up to 30 students to participate. If you are interested in bringing
your class,
please review the attached documents and see the instructions for applying to
the program.
Chrissy Word
Rocking the Boat
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Check out new newsletter "Bluenotes" at www.bluefront.org
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The EPA Jobs Website is located at: http://www.epa.gov/careers
The direct link to the Summer Student Employment Opportunities Website is
http://www.epa.gov/ohr/student.
The Summer Student Employment
Opportunities Website will be available until May 28, 2008. The Office
of Human Resources will provide supporting services by maintaining the
Website, collecting applicant and hiring data, and evaluating the
process at the end of each summer. The EPA Summer Opportunities for
Students Website is a hiring tool that will be useful for students
looking for summer work and for EPA offices that have summer vacancies
to fill.
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Check out Toyota Grants for 2008 www.iie.org/toyota
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Whale Camp for you and your students www.whalecamp.com
discounts available
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The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Revival, will be held
this year on June 21-21 at
Croton, New York. Great environmental and music festival. In
addition ESSA will
be sponsoring a sail on the Sloop on May 10 at the 79th street Boat Basin.
Contact
Gail David GIDavid@aol.com for further
information.
http://www.timesledger.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19318480&BRD=2676&PAG=461&dept_id=551067&rfi=6
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Check out The Underwater Historical Research Society newly updated website - www.uhrs.org
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New Masters in Education program
that has just been launched in partnership by Fordham and the Bronx Zoo.
(Each institution will teach half of the courses.) The first cohort of
students in this 15-month Masters program will start in May. In
addition to the Masters Degree, graduates will receive NYS certification
in Adolescent Life Science. Details
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Human
impacts to oceans displayed on interactive website map
http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/GlobalMarine
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Breaking
Waves is a daily digest of ocean news from more than 200 media sources
around the world compiled by the World Ocean Observatory.
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This
is an invitation and announcement of exciting opportunities for your
organization to reach
an estimated audience of 2,500 international scientists,
policy makers, managers, and
conservationists by participating in the upcoming
11th International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS)
in Fort Lauderdale
(see http://www.nova.edu/ncri/11icrs/index.html),
July 7-11, during the 2008
International Year of the Reef (IYOR; see http://www.iyor.org/).
Key focuses of this symposium
include the challenges that climate change, overfishing,
and pollution pose to coral reefs. The
ICRS is the world’s
major coral reef science meeting, held only once every 4 years, where
attendees
gather to present research and to share ideas on how to best advance coral reef
science, management, and conservation. Please distribute this notice
widely.
We look forward to your participation.
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