Availability of the Draft Environmental Justice Cross-Cutting Research Roadmap

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) is leading the creation of a draft Environmental Justice Cross-cutting Research Roadmap (EJ Roadmap); one of four ORD roadmaps that examine high priority research issues cutting across ORD's research programs.   The purpose of the EJ Roadmap is to provide an overarching framework for EJ research in ORD; to promote integration across relevant ORD research programs; and to communicate ORD's current research/strategic directions internally/externally with partners and public stakeholders. The roadmap is being prepared by ORD in consultation with representatives from other EPA offices, outside advisory groups, and the public.   This is one of several documents that will be discussed at a public meeting of the EPA's Chartered Science Advisory Board (SAB) and Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) on July 24-25, 2014. Information about the joint SAB/BOSC meeting and copies of all of the review documents can be found here.

EPA Grant: Air Pollution Monitoring for Communities

The EPA, as part of its  Science to Achieve Results program, announced its Request for Applications (RFA) for the grant Air Pollution Monitoring for Communities.  The EPA is seeking applications that create knowledge to empower communities and individuals to take action to avoid and reduce air pollution exposure, using low-cost portable air pollution sensors with a particular interest on research that will identify sustainable solutions that protect community partners.  RFA Open: Jun 9 - Oct 7

CA Naturalist Conference Call for Posters

The public is invited to present a poster on topics and activities related to California's natural history, conservation, citizen science and stewardship, or California Naturalist Program activities specifically.   The October 17-19 conference in Pacific Grove will provide a forum for poster authors and attendees to discuss their projects and programs at length.  Poster authors must be available to attend the October 18 poster reception.  Poster award categories include Best Overall, Best Interpretative Work, Best Citizen Science, and People's Choice.  See the poster website for specs, ideas and more information.  Deadline: August 15
 

Ubuntu Green Community Development Corporation Intern

The Ubuntu Green Community Development Corporation Intern will provide administrative support, conduct research to support our business plan, and assist the Economic Development Team for the Building Healthy Communities Community Plan Charrette.  The position is in Sacramento from July through October, approximately 20-35 hours/week.  All expenses will be covered and includes a $1,000 stipend.  For more information and directions to apply, email Ubuntu Green.  See the article above on Ubuntu Green's upcoming charrette.

Hewlett Foundation Environment Program Seeks Program Associate

The  Program Associate supports our Western Conservation Program Officer and US Climate & Energy Program Officer.  He/she manages the administrative aspects of the grant making process, communicates with grantees regarding proposals, budgets, and grant reports, as well as assists with scheduling and other duties.  The Program Associate may be assigned to research issues, programs, and organizations to assess their potential fit with Hewlett Foundation funding strategies or other special projects as needed.  Deadline: Until Filled