President's Note
Dear NYSMEAns,
Do you have the winter blues? As we settle into February, maybe the way to bust the rut is to think beyond your usual routines. Have you thought about scheduling a field trip or visiting one of our many local informal education spots? The NYSMEA website is a great place to learn more about many of these locations.  | |
New York during the Blizzard of 1888 - Credit NOAA Photo Library
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In fact, this Sunday, February 10th we are holding a meeting and getting a special tour at the South Street Seaport Museum from 11AM - 2 PM. Please consider joining us; we'll even buy lunch! Just RSVP by Friday to let us know you'll be attending. Sincerely, Meg Meghan Marrero, Ed.D. NYSMEA President | |
The Bay Scallop Bowl is a regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) held annually in New York. The bowl is hosted by the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University and takes place on the Stony Brook University campus. The competition features teams of high school students competing for cash prizes and a chance to represent New York in the NOSB final competition.
The 2013 Bay Scallop Bowl will be held on Saturday February 9, at the Student Activities Center on the Stony Brook University campus.
Bay Scallop Bowl
National NOSB
South Street Seaport
Sunday, February 10, 2013, 11AM-2PM
Meeting, tour, and free pizza
Check in at the Museum's ground floor desk for directions to the room. There is a two flight walk-up and no elevators or escalators due to post-Sandy storm. There is no designated parking at the museum. Take public transportation. Please RSVP by Friday.
Report on the Health of Long Island Sound Now Available!
This 16-page, full color publication highlights some of the measurements used by scientists and resource managers to assess the health of a body of water designated by Congress as an "Estuary of National Significance." Through the data and analysis, readers will learn about the Sound's water quality and its fish, shellfish, and shore bird populations, and how a range of stressors including toxic contaminants, marine debris, pathogens, and weather affect the Sound.
This issue has a special feature where Dr. Jason Krumholz, NOAA liaison to the EPA Long Island Sound Office, will be selecting questions to answer about Sound Health-related topics at askDrK@lishealth.net. Once readers start asking Dr. K questions, we'll be posting the questions and answers here.
The report is available on-line at www.LIShealth.net. If you would like copies to distribute to your stakeholders, bulk copies of 50 and more are available through EPA at www.epa.gov/nscep by pasting in the code # 902R12003 in the search box or contact the Long Island Sound office at info@longislandsoundstudy.net.
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Free Classroom Resources
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has copies of the marine version of Conservation for Kids that are now available to educators. To request a classroom set, call Gina at 1-518-402-8018 or email gbjack@gw.dec.state.ny.us. For more information about the publication, visit: http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/administration_pdf/c4kwint2012.pdf or http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/80144.html
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Spring Alewife Monitoring Opportunity
Throughout NY - Volunteers are needed to look for alewives (a species of river herring) in streams within their community from early March to mid May. It's easy to do and we really need the help -land-based , no experience necessary! Volunteers will be trained during workshops throughout February. Visit the Alewife Spawning Survey, Google "Alewife Survey Participate", or call (631) 444-0441 for more info on how to volunteer around Long Island Sound.
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NYSMEA meetup at SciCafe
On the first Weds of each month, the American Museum of Natural History hosts a SciCafe with guest speakers! Join NYSMEA members for cocktails, cutting-edge science, and conversation at this popular after-hours series. Get the details about the speakers here and email Lisa for more info.
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Strandline (n): the high water mark; the area at the top of a beach where debris is deposited.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
SciCafe and meetup
Wednesday, February 6th at the American Museum of Natural History. Email Lisa for more information.
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NEW POSTS ON OUR WEB SITE! | |
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DID YOU KNOW? NYSMEA Updates its website every month, so be sure to visit the links below for new Web postings! | |
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Join NYSMEA!
NYSMEA holds an annual conference, periodic meetings, lectures, workshops, field trips, and boat trips. Learn a lot, have a great time and meet some talented, energized educators with a passion for water, just like yours! Not a member?
Click here and join only $20 a year. Expiring February members can renew now on the website. We look forward to hearing from you soon. | |
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