Funding Opportunity: Northern Boundary and Transboundary Rivers Restoration & Enhancement Fund

Funding Opportunity: Northern Boundary and Transboundary Rivers Restoration & Enhancement Fund

Events, Trainings & Opportunities
Northern Boundary and Transboundary Rivers Restoration & Enhancement Fund Call for Proposals for the 2014 Project Year   Proposals are due August 25, 2013   The Northern Fund Committee operates within the mandate established for it in the 1999 Agreement between Canada and the United States under the Pacific Salmon Treaty (PST). The mandate states that the Northern Fund shall be employed as a long-term and stable monetary base that supports projects that assist stocks and fisheries covered under the Pacific Salmon Treaty. It specifies that the proceeds from the Northern Fund shall be used to support the following types of activities:   Development of improved information for resource management, including better stock assessment, data acquisition and improved scientific understanding of limiting factors affecting salmon production in the freshwater and…
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Funding Opportunity: AK Sustainable Salmon Fund CFP

Funding Opportunity: AK Sustainable Salmon Fund CFP

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    The Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund has issued a Call For Proposals with a deadline of August 28th, 2013   AKSSF staff is offering a webinar on July 30th (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.) to help applicants understand AKSSF proposal development and the project selection processes.   To join this webinar please contact Terry Tavel - theresa.tavel@alaska.gov; 907-465-6117   The categories for High Priority Objective project funding in the Southeast Alaska region are:   Goal 1: Habitat – Projects proposed under this goal must contribute to the conservation of salmon or steelhead habitat. Goal 2: Stock Assessment – Projects proposed under this goal must contribute to management of salmon or steelhead populations utilized for subsistence.   See below or follow the buttons for more detailed information on this CFP and SE High Priority Objective project funding: [button…
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Path to Prosperity: Sustainable Business Development Competition

Path to Prosperity: Sustainable Business Development Competition

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    The Nature Conservancy has partnered up with Haa Aani Community Development Fund to create the Path to Prosperity (P2P) business development competition.The competition is designed to promote the development of sustainable businesses and aims to launch growth companies that will increase local employment, have a positive social and economic impact on their communities, promote sustainable use of local resources, and increase entrepreneurial know-how and business leadership in Southeast Alaska. Two winning entrepreneurs will receive an award of up to $40,000 in seed funding for consulting/technical assistance to develop their business concept, along with support in finding investor funding. Business ideas will be judged primarily on the basis of their feasibility and their positive social impact. P2P is open to individuals, for-profit businesses or tribal entities. Business ideas may include a new business or…
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Save the Date: WESPAK Training September 23-25, Juneau

Save the Date: WESPAK Training September 23-25, Juneau

Events, Trainings & Opportunities
[caption id="attachment_739" align="aligncenter" width="491"] Chiska Derr, Catherine Pohl, and Richard Chapell discuss a tidal wetland in Haines; WESPAK training September 2012[/caption] This is an early “heads-up” announcement about the free WESPAK wetland methodology three day training workshop with Dr. Paul Adamus, September 23-25, 2013 in Juneau. Location and times to be announced.   The workshop has a maximum of 25 participants. Participants will be chosen to promote a maximum diversity of agency, organization, and consultation participation, and therefore may not be able to accommodate all applicants. We are not accepting class registration at this time.   More information should become available in the next three weeks. Questions or comments please contact: Teri Camery, Senior Planner City and Borough of Juneau Community Development Department (907) 586-0755 phone; (907) 586-3365 fax  
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Wrangell Community Workshop – Forest Stewardship Contracting and Resource Mapping

Wrangell Community Workshop – Forest Stewardship Contracting and Resource Mapping

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Community Workshop - Forest Stewardship Contracting and Resource Mapping Wrangell, AK July 10th 2013, 1-4 PM and 6-8 PM Nolan Center Classroom Are you interested in Wrangell’s natural resources and forest assets? Do you want to participate in conservation work and resource enhancement projects? Come and participate in forest management planning. Understand how timber receipts are retained through community collaboration, and stewardship contracts can provide opportunity for economic development.  Widespread, diverse community input is the key to a viable timber industry and healthy forests. Results from the values mapping survey will be presented.   This is an open community event. Meeting agenda to follow. If you have questions about this event, please contact: Erik Wortman Wrangell Community Catalyst Southeast Alaska Conservation Council Mobile: (907) 305-0341 Main: (907) 586-6942 erik@seacc.org  
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Registration Open for Northwest Tribal Water Rights Conference Oct 9&10

Registration Open for Northwest Tribal Water Rights Conference Oct 9&10

Events, Trainings & Opportunities
    The Sixth Annual Northwest Tribal Water Rights Conference October 9th & 10th 2013 - Alaska Native Heritage Center - Anchorage, Alaska    The Sixth Annual Northwest Tribal Water Rights Conference will be taking place on October 9-10, 2013 at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The theme of this year's conference will focus on how Native Alaskan Water Rights and sovereignty can be applied to protect in-stream flows, water quality, subsistence uses and food security in the Northwestern United states. Presentations will focus on case studies or strategies addressing how water rights, sovereignty, human rights, food security, environmental justice policies, mining and water, establishment of watershed councils, climate change, and traditional environmental knowledge. A Wild and Scenic Film festival will be held for evening entertainment. There will be a variety of short films that…
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Funding Opportunity: Tribal Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Deployment Assistance

Funding Opportunity: Tribal Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Deployment Assistance

Events, Trainings & Opportunities
  The deadline to apply for this program is June 20, 2013 The Department of Energy is soliciting applications from Indian Tribes, Tribal Energy Resource Development Organizations and Tribal Consortia, to install “community-scale” or “facility-scale” renewable energy and/or energy efficiency energy projects on Indian lands.  The renewable energy and/or energy efficiency projects are intended to provide electricity and/or heating and cooling or efficiency measures for existing tribal buildings, including homes, businesses, community buildings, government buildings, or other tribal facilities.  Projects selected under this Funding Opportunity Announcement are intended to reduce energy costs and increase energy security for Indian Tribes and tribal members.   Click HERE to learn more about this funding opportunity   Funding Opportunity Announcement Number: DE-FOA-0000853  
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