The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission is looking to hire a CMER Wetland Scientist. This position is associated with the Washington State Forest Practices Adaptive Management Program and will participate in a team-oriented research and monitoring program with a focus on evaluating the effectiveness of Washington state forest practices rules and regulations applicable to forested wetlands and riparian areas. The incumbent will be a critical member of teams developing research study designs to evaluate the effectiveness of Washington state forest practices rules and regulations applicable to wetlands in forested areas managed under the Washington State forest practices rules. Conduct literature reviews and syntheses. Serve as the principal investigator (PI) in the implementation of field studies on the effects of forest practices on wetlands, wetland buffers and wetland functions. As PI and CMER staff science representative, will work with the project manager and be responsible for technical performance of contractors. Analyze research data and write peer-reviewed technical reports.

If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume and cover letter stating interest by January 13th, 2020. Click here to learn more and apply: CMER Wetland Scientist Application

Beavers Northwest (BNW) is looking for new board members to help grow this small but mighty nonprofit. The mission of BNW is to advocate for the many benefits beavers provide through landowner-assistance and outreach. Promoting beavers on the landscape is an important step to restoring the natural processes necessary to improve watershed resilience, buffer against expected climate impacts, and recover salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest.

BNW is looking for the following skills:

– Financial/accounting skills

– Nonprofit knowledge – bylaws, staffing

– Environmental policy know-how

– Educational background

– Technical background

– Fundraising

– Contracting

– Communication/web

– HR/benefits

– Grant writing

The board typically meets in-person quarterly with occasional email communication. The projects and programming of BNW have historically focused in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties. BNW welcomes volunteer interest – click here to learn more: http://www.beaversnw.org/

If you are interested in applying please send a letter of interest and qualifications to board member Jen Vanderhoof at JenV@beaversnw.org before January 31, 2020