Next PWR Meeting

April 13th; 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. PST – (Zoom)

 

1/12 Meeting Summary

  • Meeting Callouts –
  • Allan Warren will be stepping down as LIO Chair due to term limits. We are currently looking for someone to fill this important role. If you are interested in becoming the new PWR-LIO Chair or have any questions about responsibilities, please contact Andres or Elizabeth.
  • The PWR – LIO Executive Committee is moving forward on signing Letters of Support for both Snoquera Project and Floodplains by Design grant opportunity requests.

 

2022 Washington Legislative Update

  • Mid-way Legislative Status Update – This link is a document produced by the Puget Sound Partnership that tracks several bills related to Puget Sound Recovery as they “move forward” or “die” in committees. Topic areas covered include 2022 Puget Sound Legislative Priorities; Growth Management; Water Quality; Water Quantity; Salmon Recovery and State Governance; Public and Working Lands; Climate Change; Other Policies; Budget
  • List of PSP’s 2022 Legislative Priorities
  • PSP’s Interactive Legislative Calendar and Puget Sound Budget Viewer
  • Weekly zoom calls with Don Gourlie (PSP’s Legislative Policy Director) for legislative updates. Every Fridays during session from 11:30-12:30 p.m. PST. To sign up for weekly update calls or have more questions contact Don at gourlie@psp.wa.gov

 

Grants and Funding

  • Pierce County 2022 Watershed Small Grants + Webinar – Pierce County is partnering with watershed councils, local nonprofits and agencies to fund a small grants program supporting community projects that improve habitat and water quality across the county.

The 2022 cycle will award up to $70,000 total to projects in four watersheds: Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands, Chambers-Clover Creek, Puyallup-White River, and Nisqually. Individual grants are funded up to $2,500.

Grant applications are due by April 7, 2022. Prospective applicants are invited to a virtual information session on March 2, 2022, at 3 p.m. to learn more about the program. Sign up for the presentation, download grant applications and review watershed boundaries at www.piercecountywa.gov/sgp.

  • Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Grants + Webinar – The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is kicking off its application cycle with a Webinar on February 17 from 9-10 a.m. followed by Q&A breakout sessions with grant managers from 10-10:30 a.m. You won’t want to miss it if you are thinking of applying for a grant for your outdoor recreation or habitat conservation project! The Webinar will include information about the grants offered, eligibility requirements, deadlines, program changes for 2022, and how to apply for a grant. The focus will be on the following grant programs with a May 3, 2022, due date:

 

Watershed News

  • Pierce Conservation District hired new Executive Director – Pierce Conservation District (PCD) has hired its first-ever female Executive Director, Dana Coggon. Coggon, a Tacoma resident, stepped into her new position on January 17th. For the last fifteen years, Coggon has been the Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control Coordinator and has an exceptional leadership record. She also has a strong science background with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in agriculture, weed science, and pest management.

    To learn more about the work of PCD and stay updated on the impact Dana has on the organization, sign up for PCD’s newsletter, by visiting www.piercecd.org.

  • 2022 WA Botanical Symposium – University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum are hosting the 2022 Washington Botanical Symposium virtually on Wednesday, March 2 from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. Program information and registration is available at: http://bit.ly/wabotanicalsymposium.
  • Feb/March edition of the WATERWAY a Puyallup River Watershed Council newsletter – This issue features a spotlight on board member Allan Warren, updates from the Board of Directors and the Puyallup White River Local Integrating Organization, an announcement for the 2022 watersheds small grants cycle, and links to several upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. (Read more here)
  • Sumner flood safety project on White River – a recent grant from PSP’s Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration program went through to the City of Sumner to restore 170 acres of river habitat on White River. (Read more here)

 

Job Postings

  • Program Coordinator – Mason Conservation District

MCD is looking to hire a program coordinator who will be tasked with coordinating marine shoreline community engagement efforts in watersheds throughout Mason County.

Application is currently open until filled – Link to apply and more information.

  • Program Manager – Mason Conservation District

MCD is looking to hire a program manager who will be responsible for efficient management and execution of aquatic restoration projects, supervision of a year-round Restoration Field Crew and support achievement of District priorities.

Application is currently open until filled – Link to apply and more information.

  • Seasonal Restoration Technician – Ecostudies Institute

The Restoration Technician will work with a team in the maintenance and restoration of prairie and forest habitats in the South Salish Sea region of Washington, with a focus on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Technician positions are expected to be involved in supporting a number of restoration projects. Estimated employment timeframe is estimated to start March 15 and is expected to go until at least Sep. 30th.

Application is currently open until filled – Link to apply and more information.

  • The following three positions are from the Department of Ecology who are looking to fill roles in their Air Quality Program
  • Clean Transportation Grants Specialist

Application is currently open until filled – Link to apply and more information.

  • Climate Change: Clean Transportation Grants and Cultural Resources Specialist

Application is currently open until filled – Link to apply and more information. 

  • Senior Clean Transportation Grants Specialist

Application is currently open until filled – Link to apply and more information.