This Wednesday our monthly gathering falls in the middle of URISA's GIS in Action Conference.
I've heard from a few folks that they will be at the conference though will still try and make it.
So we'll meet at Produce Row as it is just off I-5.
204 Southeast Oak Street
Wednesday, March 14th 5:30
Lets keep a good think going....
The last two happy hours we've had quite the turn out at Produce Row, out back on the covered and I believe heated patio.
So let's start the 2012 off at the same local we ended 2011..
Produce Row
204 SE Oak street
Wednesday January 11 (after 5)
hope to see you there
This highly regarded conservation and natural heritage conference highlights the crucial role that biodiversity science plays in our global society. Join conservation leaders, thinkers, and practitioners April 22-26, 2012, in beautiful downtown Portland, Oregon, to exchange knowledge, discuss issues, share innovations, and network. BWB attendees range from scientists, natural resource managers, and environmental consultants to planners, environmental advocates, and corporate and public policy-makers. The unifying commitment of this diverse audience? Tackling urgent and emerging international conservation needs through science, collaboration, and leadership. BWB’s in-depth sessions explore a full spectrum of conservation issues and solutions: - the science behind the pressing problems
- the information and expertise needed to direct decisions
- the tools and methods for setting priorities, planning and taking action, and monitoring and tracking progress toward goals
- the lessons learned from conservation success, collaboration, and leadership approaches
To find out more: http://connect.natureserve.org/BWB2012
Every month the informal Conservation GIS group meets for a social happy hour. All are welcome and encouraged to come and meet other GIS professionals in the Portland metro area. Here are the details:
Produce Row again...
(204 Southeast Oak Street)
Last month we had a good turnout and some great beer as well as a few requests to return.
Hope to see you there this Wednesday, December 14th. (sometime after 5)
December 15, 2011 Mr. Huancheng Ma
Ecosystem Management - valuable ideas about habitat conservation in SW China
In China, there has been a ban on logging since 1998. Since then, many forest restoration and conservation projects have been established, but none that address issues on whole ecosystem health. Dr. Huancheng Ma will share what he has learned about forest management here in the Pacific Northwest and how some components of our various management strategies like the Northwest Forest Plan or the model of our National Parks system can be used to benefit regions in SW China. Ma is a professor of silviculture at SW Forestry University.
Talks are free with RSVP to me before Thursday, December 15, or pay $8 museum admission at entrance. Plan to come early if possible to enjoy conversation with other WFI fellows from South Korea, Taiwan, Cameroon, and China.
The Xerces Society has a job opening for an Endangered Species program Conservation Associate. This is a one-year, full-time position. This person will work primarily on bumble bee conservation projects, but will also support other endangered species projects (including mapping and surveys). The job description and information about how to apply are on our website at http://www.xerces.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/endangered-species-conservation-associate-ad.pdfThe application period closes on Friday, November 11. The Xerces Society is looking for someone with GIS skills within this position.
The Conservation GIS Lab ( http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS) at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) is seeking interns, to start immediately. We focus on conservation applications of GIS and satellite remote sensing for research on and management of endangered species. Projects and tasks that interns assist with include: - compilation of existing spatial databases on the distribution of endangered species and their habitats;
- development of new spatial data on these species and their habitat derived from satellite imagery, remotely sensed data, and satellite-tracking data;
- integration and analysis of data in GIS;
- statistical analysis of species and habitat data and the development of automated data processing and analysis tools;
- training of wildlife and conservation professionals in application of GPS, GIS and remote sensing.
Most of our projects focus on charismatic endangered species that are managed at our facilities and for which we have field ecological and conservation programs in the wild. Examples are Asian elephants, Przewalski’s horse, Asian wild dog, and giant panda. In addition to working on various projects, interns also assist with everyday lab management, enter data, and help with training courses. We seek interns with a good knowledge of computers, Windows operating systems, and standard office software. Basic knowledge of GIS (preferably ArcGIS or ARC/INFO), remote sensing, and statistical software are a plus but not necessary. The internship includes a modest stipend and free dormitory-style housing. Internship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and positions are available immediately. Please send letter of interest and resume ASAP to Melissa Songer at songerm@si.edu. Resume should include contact information for 3 references. Include potential start date and the time period you are available for the internship in your letter.The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is located at the north entrance of the Shenandoah National Park about 60 miles west of Washington, D.C., in Front Royal, VA. SCBI’s mission is to advance conservation of biological diversity. In meeting the Smithsonian Institution's mandate, SCBI increases knowledge through investigations of threatened species, habitats, and communities, and disseminates knowledge through advanced studies, professional training, and public outreach.
NatureServe, an international nonprofit conservation organization, is seeking a full-time Biodiversity Monitoring Specialist to join its team of scientists. The Biodiversity Monitoring Specialist will develop and manage core indicators of the pressures on biodiversity, status of biodiversity, conservation responses, and ecosystem service benefits provided by these conservation responses. The position will engage both global and regional conservation communities to develop the indicators. Initial work will focus on three tropical regions. The ideal candidate will have a M.S. in conservation-related science, five years experience in activities related to biodiversity conservation monitoring, broad geographic experience including in tropical biodiversity conservation, experience with databases and GIS analysis, excellent English writing and speaking skills, and additional languages. NatureServe’s mission-focused, collaborative atmosphere motivates staff to contribute their best efforts to make a positive impact on some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. We offer a competitive nonprofit benefits package that includes a 401(k) savings and retirement plan with matching contributions; health and dental insurance; short and long-term disability; annual and sick leave; and life insurance. NatureServe is located in Arlington, Virginia just outside Washington, D.C., in a location easily accessible by foot, bike, or public transportation (metrorail and metrobus). If you would like to pursue a career in biodiversity conservation that makes a tangible difference, please click on this link [ http://natureserve.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php] for detailed information about this job, the organization, and how to apply.
Position: Spartina Control Monitor Internship Company: San Francisco Estuary Invasive Spartina Project Location: San Francisco Bay, California (Office in Berkeley) Final Application Date: May 18, 2011
Job Description: Spartina Control Monitor interns will assist in conducting field monitoring of Spartina control activities. Interns will be trained in the identification of native and invasive Spartina species and their hybrids, and in the use of ArcPad software on Trimble GPS units to relocate previously-mapped invasive Spartina patches and to record treatment of these patches during treatment activities. Interns will also be trained in the use of desktop-computer based ArcPad and/or ArcGIS to edit field-collected data as needed. Work will begin in mid June and will continue through mid to late September. Work may start as early as 5 am and end as late as 8 pm depending on tides and weather conditions. Position requires the ability to work well independently and in a field team setting, follow project-specific field protocols and data entry/editing procedures. Requires a basic understanding of and some familiarity with plant identification, GPS and computer-based mapping. Must provide own transportation to field sites around the San Francisco Bay. (Mileage is reimbursed; driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance are required.) Term: Paid training and field work will begin in early June and continue through mid to late September. Hours are variable from 0 - 50 hrs/wk depending on project needs, but are expected to average 30 to 35 hours/week. Pay rate is $15-$18/hour based on experience. No benefits are available for this position. To Apply: Please see full announcement at www.spartina.org. Only complete applications per announcement instructions (available on the website www.spartina.org) will be accepted.
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