Chesapeake Conservation Corps Host Organization Cover Sheet 2013 – 2014 www.chesapeakebaytrust.org / 410-974-2941 1. Applicant Information Street Address: Center for Environment & Society, Washington College 101 S. Water St. City/State/Zip: Chestertown, MD County: Kent Main Telephone: 410.810.7161 Web Page: http://www.washcoll.edu/centers/ces/ Legal Applicant Federal I.D. Number: 52-0591691 State Legislative District: District 36 U.S. Congressional District: 1st District Executive Director: Dr. John Seidel Executive Director’s Telephone: (800) 422-1782, ext. 7756 Executive Director’s Email: [email protected] Name of Application Writer/Initial Contact: [email protected] Contact’s Title: Assistant Director, Center for Environment & Society Contact’s Telephone: 410.699.1940 Contact’s Email: [email protected] Name of Corps Volunteer Mentor: Dr. Christian Krahforst Mentor’s Title: CES Mellon Fellow Mentor’s Telephone: 410.810.7487 Mentor’s s Email: [email protected] Number of Corps Volunteers Sought 1 Name of Organization/Legal Applicant: 2. Type of Organization (check one): Non-profit organization School Community associations Service, Youth, or Civic Groups Institutions of Higher Education Local government (county or municipality) X 1 Unit of State Government 3. Organization Mission: The mission of the Center for Environment & Society (CES) is to promote the integration of environmental and social values. The Center explores the reciprocal relationship between humankind and the natural world-past, present, and future-through interdisciplinary learning, research, and exemplary stewardship of natural and cultural resources in the Chesapeake, the region, and the world. 4. Types of Activities in which a Volunteer Corps Member will be engaged (see “Corps Volunteer Eligible Activities” section above for description of each activity type. Check all that apply. Watershed Restoration Energy Conservation Agricultural Forestry Environmental Education X X 5. General Liability Insurance: Does your agency currently have general liability insurance for its volunteers? Yes X No Partnership Application Electronic Signatures In submitting this partnership application to become a Chesapeake Conservation Corps Host Organization, we attest that all information provided is true to the best of our knowledge. 02/22/13 Date Signature of Legal Applicant Director 02/22/13 Signature of the Host Organization Mentor Date Thank you for applying to be a Chesapeake Conservation Corps Host Organization! 2 Chesapeake Conservation Corps Host Organization Narrative Instructions 2013 – 2014 www.chesapeakebaytrust.org / 410-974-2941 Please include a narrative, not to exceed 4 pages, addressing the following: 1) Activities: Please describe the types of watershed restoration, energy conservation, agricultural and forestry, infrastructure, AND/OR education activities in which the Corps Volunteer(s) will be engaged. A.) Develop a comprehensive creek and habitat restoration plan for Radcliffe Creek (Chestertown, MD). A comprehensive Radcliffe Creek restoration plan was identified as an important priority in the Middle Chester River Watershed Restoration Action Strategy (WRAS). http://www.dnr.state.md.us/irc/docs/00013864.pdf. A Chesapeake Conservation Corps Volunteer (CCCV), with the assistance of staff at the Center for Environment & Society (CES) and other members of the Middle Chester River Watershed team, will draft a plan through a one-year stakeholder process that identifies and prioritizes management actions for Radcliffe Creek and that meet the goals presented in the RAS and/or modified through this process. Stakeholders include (and are not limited to) citizens, the Town of Chestertown, Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR), Kent County Soil and Water District, U.S. Geological Survey, and the Chester River Association (CRA). Representatives will form a Radcliffe Creek Restoration Team. The Plan will target and prioritize best available management practices that may restore habitat and improve public awareness. Value added projects may include improvement of public access and scenic overlooks of Radcliffe Creek, through linkage with the newly completed “Rails to Trails” path in Chestertown. B.) Augment Chester River Ecosystem Assessment Efforts for the Chester River Watershed Observatory (CRWO). CRWO is a pioneer observatory that will allow us to take the pulse of every aspect of the watershed. It will be melded with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities for formal and informal educators throughout the Chester River watershed. The CCCV will assist in CES efforts to (1) compile and make available Chester River water quality data (e.g. CRA, National Coastal Condition Assessment, DNR, etc.) via the world wide web, (2) develop innovative tools for analyzing and displaying Chester River environmental data and (3) “design and assess” field testing strategies that effectively fill the gaps in monitoring and meet, at a minimum, state and federal standards. 3 2) Outcomes: Provide a list of quantifiable outcomes to be accomplished by the Corps Volunteer(s). Examples might include number of rain gardens installed, number of volunteers engaged, number of energy audits accomplished, number of green schools engaged, number of students reached, etc. A.) Develop a comprehensive creek and habitat restoration plan for Radcliffe Creek (Chestertown, MD). a. b. c. Formation of a Radcliffe Creek Restoration Team Meeting Minutes Creek and Habitat Restoration Plan B.) Augment Chester River Ecosystem Assessment Efforts for the Chester River Watershed Observatory (CRWO). a. Assist CES with the development of the Chester River Water quality database for the Chester River Watershed Observatory through the GIS platform Chesapeake Commons. b. Presentations of water quality assessments of the Chester River at the “Best of the Chester” Forum sponsored by Washington College’s CES (a meeting of partners in the Chester River Watershed Observatory) and at the 2014 Chesapeake Watershed Forum. c. Conduct a knowledge gap analysis of the efforts of (a) and (b) above. Report on gap analysis and include water quality monitoring strategies that would augment our understanding of the form and function of the Chester River ecosystem. Quantifiable Outcomes: • • • • • • Develop one creek restoration plan Engaging 10 community leaders Engaging 50 environmental leaders to advance the understanding of Chester River ecosystems Produce 150 Surfer® displays detailing water quality in the Chester River ecosystem Produce 1 contemporary and 1 projected landuse analysis of the Radcliffe Creek sub-watershed Support environmental education in 10 schools 3) Advancement of mission: Describe how the service of the Corps Volunteer will advance the mission of the organization. The CCC volunteer will advance our mission of stewardship by targeting Radcliff Creek, a critical Chester River tributary, for restoration. CES was apart of the original Middle Chester Watershed Restoration Action Strategy that identified Radcliff Creek as a target area. Current restoration efforts on Radcliffe creek are critical but limited in scope. A restoration plan will give CES direction to build upon these current efforts and implement watershed wide restoration. 4 The plan will incorporate large parts of the urban center of Chestertown, located on the eastern banks of Radcliffe Creek. The Chester River Watershed Observatory (CRWO) is a long-term project that will provide a pulse for the river and the watershed. Students from kindergarten through college will be engaged through environmental education in data collection and interpretation. The integrated scientific monitoring will be available for agencies, academics, resource managers, and conservationists. The CCCV will provide critical staff support to develop a base network of science to catalyze and direct restoration and stewardship in the Chester River watershed. 4) Key Staff: Describe the staff members who will work most closely with the Corps Volunteer. What roles and responsibilities will these key staff have in supporting the Corps Volunteer’s activities? -Dr. Douglas Levin, Deputy Director of CES -Assist in supervising and mentoring the CCCV in designing and assessing water quality field-testing strategies. -Assist in mentoring and supervising CCCV in developing Radcliffe restoration plan -Dr. Christian Krahforst, senior research fellow at CES -Assist in supervising and mentoring the CCCV in designing innovative tools for analyzing and displaying Chester River environmental data -Assist in supervising and mentoring CCCV in developing Radcliffe restoration plan -Mike Hardesty, Assistant Director of CES -Assist in helping the intern assimilate into the CES community: becoming acquainted with the WC campus, Chino Farms, and CES’ resources at large. 5) Work Skills Training: Please describe any formal or informal work skills training your organization can provide to a Corps Volunteer. CES will provide a variety of work skills training by engaging CCCV in field exercises, data analysis, and coordination responsibilities. While convening a working group for the development of the Radcliffe Restoration Plan, the CCCV will learn leadership and further develop administrative and organization skills, gain experience in watershed or ecosystem-based management and the implementation of best management practices while building upon her or his understanding of ecosystem science. While conducting field work, the CCCV will gain experience in the use of state-ofthe-art water quality sample collection and instrumentation. Additionally, she or he will develop analytical skills through the use of appropriate software to compile and illustrate information from environmental data. CCCV presentations will assist in further developing important communication skills. Specific training will be provided for: • • • • Stream/Creek assessments GPS surveying and mapping ArcView GIS software training Surfer® software training 5 • • • Plan writing Presentation skill-building Organization skill-building 6) Budget of Matching Resources: Please provide a table indicating resources the organization anticipates providing. Note that desk/office space, computer access, free or reimbursed parking on-site, mileage reimbursement for program-related travel, and coverage under the organization’s general liability policy for volunteers are requirements of participation in the program and should be listed as match. Host Organizations are encouraged, but not required, to provide costs for the Volunteer to attend one professional conference during the service term. If you plan to do so, please list those costs under “Conference attendance costs” below. Host Organizations that have been matched with a Volunteer for the past two consecutive years must provide 10% of the Volunteer Stipend in the second to last line of the budget table. Please note that listing a resource below represents a commitment to provide that resource. You are encouraged to use the following format: Budget Lines Value Type of Match (Cash or In-kind) Parking - required $150 In-kind, intern provided with college parking pass Mileage Reimbursement - required $250 Cash (intern will be able to telecommute) Conference attendance costs optional $450 Cash (Registration Fee, room and board covered) Travel will be in-kind Telephone/Internet - required $500 In-kind (provided at housing and at work) Office Space - required $1000 In-kind Volunteer training supplies optional $500 In-kind Boat time* ~10hrs x 150 =$1500 ~40hrs x 100 =$4000 In-Kind Housing** $9,000 In-kind 10% of the Volunteer stipend ($1500) - required for threeconsecutive-year Hosts NA NA TOTAL $17,350 Budget Justification: Boat time* will be provided as needed on our larger R.V. Callinectes (@$150/hr) or our smaller R.V. Lookdown (@$100/hr ) for Chester River water quality data collection. CES will provide all chemical reagents, water quality testing equipment, and lab space in-kind. Volunteer housing** will be located at our 5,000 acre research farm in our education and research office. The education and research office also provides housing for bird banding and field ecologist interns at the Chester River Field Research Station, so the CCCV volunteer will quickly integrate into the CES community. 6
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