Nicholls Sponsor A+ Scholar
BTNEP is participating in the Nicholls Sponsor A+ Scholar event on Wednesday, October 10th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in Thibodaux, LA. Weblink : http://www.nichollsfoundation.org/ascholar/
Rougarou Fest
BTNEP is participating in the Rougarou Fest on Saturday, October 20th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm in Houma, LA. Weblink : https://rougaroufest.org/
Iberville Parish Swamp Life Expo
BTNEP is participating in the Iberville Parish Swamp Life Expo on Saturday, October 6th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in Grosse Tete, LA. Weblink : http://www.visitiberville.com/iberville-swamp-life-expo/
Natural Resource Specialist Position – TCEQ Nonpoint Source Team (TX)
Assists in planning and implementing projects under the Nonpoint Source (NPS) program of the Water Quality Planning Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Deadline to apply is October 5, 2018.
EPA Holds Webinar on New WIIN Act Grant Programs
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a webinar on three new grant programs authorized in the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation (WIIN) Act. The grants are the Assistance for Small and Disadvantaged Communities Grant, the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant, and the Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program Drinking Water Grant. A total of $50 million will be available for these grants in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. On September 21, the EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water will send governors of all eligible states the FY 2019 program materials for the latter two grants.
NOAA MDP Research Funding Opportunity
The MDP invites applications for research funding in any of three areas of focus: research that explores the ecological risk associated with marine debris and determines debris exposure levels; research that examines the fate and transport of marine debris; and/or research that quantifies habitat impacts resulting from marine debris and the gains in ecosystem services that result when debris is removed. Proposals are due December 14, 2018.
Coastal Resources Scientist Manager
This position serves as Project Manager within the Project Management Division of the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA). The incumbent of this position is responsible for serving as the CPRA's coordinating point (Project Manager) and state expert for various assigned protection and restoration projects located in the 18 coastal parishes of southern Louisiana. Deadline to apply is Sept 26, 2018.
Engineer 6
This position serves as Project Manager within the Project Management Division of the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA). The incumbent of this position is responsible for serving as the CPRA's coordinating point (Project Manager) and state expert for various assigned protection and restoration projects located in the 18 coastal parishes of southern Louisiana. Deadline to apply is Sept 26, 2018.
Engineer 7
The Engineer in this position will function as a multi-disciplinary resource with roles in engineering operations, flood protection and construction and will serve as the regional office manager of the CPRA Lafayette Regional Office. Deadline to apply is Sept 17, 2018.
Engineer 3-4
This position provides technical engineering assistance in implementing applied research and development of the CPRA's overall coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection program. Deadline to apply is Sept 19, 2018.