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South Sound GREEN, Thurston Conservation District
 
 
 
South Sound GREEN (Global Rivers Environmental Education Network) (SSG) is a watershed education program for grades 4-12+ located in Thurston County, Washington. The vision of SSG is a community with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to act as stewards of our local watersheds. Our mission is: Connecting community and schools for watershed protection. SSG is a program of Thurston Conservation District in partnership with Thurston County, the Cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Trout Unlimited, five school districts and multiple community partners. Thurston Conservation District, site of the South Sound GREEN office, is located in Tumwater, Washington near South Puget Sound Community College. Students test for dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, nitrates, and turbidity and develop observational skills using an Illustrated Site Survey. Lab classes analyze samples for fecal coliform bacteria. Nearshore-marine education field events to South Sound shorelines include estuary studies, a plankton tow and observation of plankton, and exploration of inter-tidal and sub-tidal creatures. Volunteer training events and student/classroom action projects enhance the program. Prevention of non-point source pollution is emphasized in all SSG activities. Students have opportunities to commit to actions to protect or enhance their watershed and South Puget Sound. Students may express their experiences through art and poetry. The 21st Annual Student GREEN Congress (our watershed summit for students) will occur in March 2013! Student delegates present the results of their watershed investigations, make recommendations to improve the health of their watershed, and attend exciting hands-on skills sessions on environmental topics. SSG offers classroom sessions prior to field events: Stream ecology and water quality monitoring demonstration/practice, the Enviroscape watershed model, nearshore habitats and aquaculture, and/or Congress delegate preparation.
 
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Member Duties : Americorps service will include: • Program outreach- outreach for volunteer recruitment, student opportunities and events • Volunteer coordination- recruit, schedule, plan, and implement training for volunteers (i.e. Water Watchers, Congress, monitoring days, restoration projects, field trips, etc.) • Water quality monitoring- coordinate volunteers, participate in water quality testing, compile & manage student data • Student GREEN Congress- prepare students for their presentations at Congress, work as part of a team to coordinate this event • Nearshore/Marine field trips- plan and lead pre-trip instruction and in the field sessions; collect and compile pre and post assessments • Restoration or riparian enhancement projects- plan and implement site preparation, planting, invasive species removal, monitoring and other student-lead service work • Summer Teacher Institute- serve as part of a team to coordinate presenters, volunteers and other logistics
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage . 
 
Terms :
Prohibits paid work outside of the sponsoring agency at any time . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Speaking ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Education ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Recruitment ,  Youth Development ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
South Sound GREEN, Thurston Conservation District
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2012  -   07/15/2013
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  21    Maximum:  25
Program Locations WASHINGTON  
Accepting Applications
From  07/01/2012  To  07/31/2012 
Contact Stephanie Biship
2918 Ferguson St SW Bldg 1 Ste A
Tumwater   WA   98512
360-754-3588
ssgreen@thurstoncd.com
www.thurstoncd.com/
Listing ID 41351

       

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