Peace on Earth and in hour heart and home
Posted: December 25, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentMerry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Save Water Public Forum to be heldin Charleston WV January 9
Posted: December 22, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Safe Water, West Virginia Rivers Coalition Leave a comment
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REI Recalls Outdoor Rocker Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Posted: December 11, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Camp Chair, Consumer Product Safety Council, CPSC, Recall, REI, Rocking Chair Leave a commenthttp://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/REI-Recalls-Outdoor-Rocker-Chairs/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: evrgrn Campfire Rocker Chairs
Hazard: The chair can tip backwards while rocking, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy: Replace, Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact REI for a free replacement or a full refund.
Consumer Contact: REI at 800-426-4840 from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. PT daily or online at http://www.REI.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/REI-Recalls-Outdoor-Rocker-Chairs/
Recall Details
Units: About 30,500
Description: This recall involves REI evrgrn Campfire Rocker chairs. The collapsible rocking chairs were sold in blue, gray, green, and orange fabric supported by four metal tubes and wooden rockers at the base and are intended for outdoor use. A small black tab is attached to the edge of the fabric seat containing the word “evrgrn”. The chair comes in a portable bag whose color matches that of the fabric seat.
Incidents/Injuries: REI has received four reports of children who have tipped over in the rocker chairs while in the store. No injuries have been reported.
Sold exclusively at: REI stores nationwide and online at http://www.REI.com from April 2015 through August 2015 for about $100.
Importer/Distributor: Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash.
Manufactured in: China
Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.
For more information on this see:
For Retailers
Recalls Call for Retailer Action
Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.
Product Liability takes a different turn. You must pay attention, just not rely on the CPSC.
Retailer has no duty to fit or instruct on fitting bicycle helmet
Summary Judgment granted for bicycle manufacturer and retailer on a breach of warranty and product liability claim.
For Manufacturers
The legal relationship created between manufactures and US consumers
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Springs Stewardship Institute, part of the Museum of Northern Arizona strives to preserve the Waters of our World
Posted: December 9, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Global Initiative, Groundwater, Museum of Northern Arizona, Springs, Springs Stewardship Institute, Water Leave a comment
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Kona Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Posted: December 5, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Bicycles, Consumer Product Safety Council, CPSC, Kona, Kona Wo bicycles, Recall Leave a commentName of Product: Kona Wo bicycles
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kona-Recalls-Bicycles/
Recall Summary
Hazard: The bicycle fork can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Kona or an authorized Kona dealer for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle fork.
Consumer Contact: Kona at 800-566-2872 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, online at http://www.konaworld.com and click on the 2014 Kona Wo Recall link under the Support tab for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Kona-Recalls-Bicycles/
Recall Details
Units: About 530
Description: This recall involves all 2014 Kona Wo bicycles with a charcoal black frame and silver decals. The word “Wo” is on the top tube of the frame and the word “Kona” is on the down tube of the frame and on the side of the seat.
Incidents/Injuries: Kona has received one report of the bicycle fork breaking at the junction of the crown. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized Kona dealers nationwide from September 2013 through July 2014 for about $1,700.
Distributor: Kona Bicycle Company, of Ferndale, Wash.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.
For more information on this see:
For Retailers
Recalls Call for Retailer Action
Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.
Product Liability takes a different turn. You must pay attention, just not rely on the CPSC.
Retailer has no duty to fit or instruct on fitting bicycle helmet
Summary Judgment granted for bicycle manufacturer and retailer on a breach of warranty and product liability claim.
For Manufacturers
The legal relationship created between manufactures and US consumers
What do you think? Leave a comment.
If you like this let your friends know or post it on FB, Twitter or LinkedIn
Author: Outdoor Recreation Insurance, Risk Management and Law
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Need a Really Great Summer Job? Working on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon?
Posted: December 4, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Boatman, Colorado River Fish Project, Employment, Grand Canyon, Job Leave a commentHello, everyone,
I am writing to let you know that FWS is now accepting applications for 2016 summer boat operators. The announcement will be open through December 11, and the link to the announcement is listed below. Please pass this on to any rafting-oriented people who may be interested.
This year we will be conducting a lot of our work early in the season (April-May) and may be able to hire a commercial guide who wants to return to guiding as the summer season picks up. Have them get in touch with me to discuss the details.
I hope you’re having a good start to winter. Let’s hope the snows come for a good boating season.
Cheers,
Tildon
M. Tildon Jones
Supervisory Fish Biologist, Colorado River Fish Project
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
1380 S 2350 W
Vernal, UT 84078
435.789.0351 x14
Good Morning!
Here is a link to your seasonal announcement on USAJobs:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/422656300
16 Free Entrance Days at Our National Parks in 2016: Prepare now to Get Outdoors!
Posted: December 3, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: @NatlParkService, Free Day, National Parks, NPS Leave a comment
| All National Parks to Offer Free Admission on 16 Days in 2016
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service turns 100 years old in 2016 and wants everyone to celebrate! All national parks will waive their entrance fees on 16 special days in 2016. The 16 entrance fee-free days for 2016 will be:
“Fee-free days provide an extra incentive to visit a national park, especially during next year’s centennial celebration,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “We added extra fee-free days so that everyone has a chance to join the party. With locations in every state, finding a national park is easy. The hard part might be deciding which ones to visit.” To honor the National Park Service’s centennial, the National Park Foundation has joined the National Park Service to launch a public engagement campaign called Find Your Park to help all Americans discover all the things that national parks can be. Visit FindYourPark.com for a list of Centennial special events across the country and to learn how to discover, explore, recreate, be inspired, or simply have fun in national parks. Usually, 127 of the 409 National Park Service sites charge entrance fees that range from $3 to $30. The entrance fee waiver for the fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for things like camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. To continue the national park adventure beyond these fee free days, the $80 America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass allows unlimited entrance to more than 2,000 sites, including all national parks, throughout the year. There are also a variety of free or discounted passes available for senior citizens, current military members, fourth grade students, and disabled citizens. On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act that created the National Park Service “to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for future generations.” Today, the National Park System includes more than 84 million acres and is comprised of 409 sites with 28 different designations, including national park, national historical park, national monument, national recreation area, national battlefield, and national seashore. Collectively, these sites contain more than 18,000 miles of trails, 27,000 historic and prehistoric structures, 247 species of threatened and endangered species, and 167 million museum items. Last year, almost 293 million people visited national parks. Those visitors spent $15.7 billion in local communities which supported 277,000 jobs and had a $29.7 billion effect on the economy. But the impact doesn’t stop there. In addition to national parks, the National Park Service works with tribes, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and businesses across the country to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Programs such as the National Register of Historic Places, National Heritage Areas, National Wild and Scenic Rivers, National Historic Landmarks, National Trails, and the Rivers, Trails, Conservation Assistance Program revitalize communities, preserve local history, celebrate local heritage, and provide places for children and families to get outside, be active, and have fun. |
National Park Service Seeks Public Input on a Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Grand Canyon National Park
Posted: December 1, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Backcountry Management Plan, Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, National Park Service, Public Input 1 CommentGrand Canyon News Release
National Park Service Seeks Public Input on a Backcountry Management Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – The National Park Service (NPS) announced today another opportunity for the public to weigh in on revisions to Grand Canyon National Park’s Backcountry Management Plan (BMP). The NPS began developing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for this plan in 2011 in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). More than 580 public comments were submitted during the initial phases of the development of this DEIS.
The purpose of the BMP is to establish an up-to-date plan that addresses contemporary backcountry issues and provides an adaptable framework and continues to allow the public to experience and preserve Grand Canyon’s unique backcountry and wilderness. Grand Canyon’s existing BMP was completed in 1988 and requires revisions to comply with current NPS laws and policies and the park’s 1995 General Management Plan. The park’s backcountry encompasses over 1.1 million acres, most of which are proposed for wilderness designation.
Available for review and comment, the BMP DEIS evaluates four alternatives–a no-action alternative and three action alternatives. The comment period for the DEIS will close 90 days after the Notice of Availability (NOA) is published in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Federal Register.
Public participation is an integral part of this planning process and will help ensure the plan’s success. To facilitate public participation, the NPS will host open house meetings as follows:
Tuesday, December 2, 2015
Grand Canyon Village, South Rim
Shrine of the Ages
From 4 to 6 pm
Monday, December 7, 2015
DoubleTree Hotel, 1175 W. Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ
From 4 to 7 pm
The NPS will also hold at least one webinar to reach the broadest range of stakeholders and interested public. Information about the webinar will be announced at a later date.
All interested parties may submit comments in person at one of the open house meetings; on the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website; or via the US Postal Service.
The PEPC database is the preferred method for submitting comments and can be accessed at www.parkplanning.nps.gov/grca. Click on the “Backcountry Management Plan” or “Open for Comments” tab on the left-hand side of the toolbar and then select the EIS link.
Comments can also be mailed to: Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park, Attn: Backcountry Management Plan, PO Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023.
More information about the Backcountry Management Plan and DEIS, public scoping, and public meetings will be posted on the PEPC site as it becomes available.
Clean Trails: An Organization YOU should know about
Posted: November 27, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Clean Trails, Hiking, Liter Leave a comment |
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Happy Thanksgiving
Posted: November 26, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a commentHere’s Hoping You are Having Fun with Friends and Family
Free Entrance to Colorado State Parks #FreshAirFriday instead of Black Friday
Posted: November 25, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Admission, Colorado State Parks, Free Leave a comment
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2016 Teaching and Research in Environmental Education (TREE) Semester Four-month Residential Fellowship
Posted: November 19, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Catamount Center, Enivronmental Education, Teaching and Research in Environmental Education Leave a comment2016 Teaching and Research in Environmental Education (TREE) Semester Four-month Residential Fellowship
The Catamount Center, in partnership with Colorado College, is seeking applicants for their 2016 Environmental Education Fellowship. The Catamount Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring ecological stewardship through experiential outdoor and environmental education. The TREE (Teaching and Research in Environmental Education) Semester is a semester-long off-campus Colorado College academic program designed for undergraduate students of all majors.
Successful applicants will have a strong commitment to and knowledge of education, environmental studies, and environmental stewardship and are excited about the idea of working outdoors in a spectacular montane setting. Primary responsibilities include providing support to undergraduate students enrolled in the program for curriculum and inquiry activity planning, independent research, and teaching science and environmental studies to fifth graders in the outdoors and classrooms. Preference will be given to applicants who have relevant prior experience, especially working with children, and who will successfully promote Catamount Center’s atmosphere of collaboration and mutual learning.
Compensation:
$800 monthly stipend
Live in a spectacular mountain setting
Room and board expenses included
Certification as a Colorado Environmental Educator (pending CAEE portfolio completion)
Hiring Process:
Check out our website (www.catamountcenter.org) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TREESemester) to learn more about the TREE Semester
Submit transcript, resume, cover letter, and contact information for two professional or academic references to jaredmazurek@catamountcenter.org
Complete formal written application questions, found below.
If possible, arrange a visit to the Catamount Center in Woodland Park, CO for a campus tour and informal meeting with Program Director.
Fellowship dates are August 15 – December 23 (Includes two-week training and orientation). Fellows must commit to being present for full length of fellowship prior to hire.
Responsibilities:
Participate in and support undergraduate TREE students’ teaching development, including field days, course work, research projects, evening programs, teaching observations, and debriefs.
Assist TREE faculty, Columbine Elementary faculty, and Program Directors with coordinating and executing academic and research activities
Assist TREE students in curriculum planning, program delivery, academics, and management of 5th grade Outdoor School students for up to 100 hours teaching time during the fall semester 2016
Assist with undergraduate classes (e.g. Environmental Education, Foundations of Environmental Education, Independent Research) as needed.
Manage TREE student group dynamics and support student needs
Play a significant role in risk management, site maintenance, and marketing
Help shop and cook food under direction of Food Manager
Prepare a master level portfolio for submission to CAEE
Adhere to, actively model, and enforce Catamount Center and Colorado College policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in an environmentally or education-related field of study
Strong interest in supporting the growth and development of undergraduate educators
Working knowledge of educational strategy and pedagogy, and passion to learn more about these subjects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to take initiative, solve problems, and multi task effectively
Experience organizing and facilitating groups
Excitement for working untraditional work weeks and living on site with a small team of permanent staff, undergraduate students, and visiting faculty
WFR, First Aid, or similar training is a plus
Passion for outdoor education and conservation
Successful completion of a background check (required by Teller County schools)
Sense of humor
Deadline for Applications: Applications are due no later than February 15. We will select Fellows by March 7.
The Catamount Center is an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke free workplace. Successful applicants will be required to adhere to Catamount Center Policies and Codes of Conduct, as well as those found in Colorado College’s Pathfinder.
Application Questions
1. Given 15 5th graders, a forest, lake, unlimited equipment, and three hours, choose concepts on which you would base a lesson and describe a lesson plan to teach your concept.
2. What are your personal and professional goals as a TREE Fellow?
3. In what ways do you hope to impact the undergraduate and fifth grade students you would be working with?
Sincerely,
Jared Mazurek
Program Director
jaredmazurek@catamountcenter.org
719.687.0929
Catamount Center
3168 County Road 28
Woodland Park, CO 80863
http://www.catamountcenter.org
National Recreation & Parks Association daily email SmartBrief keeps you up todate.
Posted: November 17, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: National Recreation & Parks Assocation, NRPA, Parks & Rec, Smartbrief Leave a comment
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Beaver Ponds Environmental Education Center is seeking a Director of Development
Posted: November 17, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Beaver Ponds Environmental Education Center, Environmental Education Leave a commentBeaver Ponds Environmental Education Center is seeking a Director of Development to lead the development, marketing and fundraising activities for the organization. Beaver Ponds is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, 45 minutes south of Breckenridge. This new position will be responsible for building the development function and significantly contributing to the financial growth of the organization. It will require a dynamic, self-starter who is results oriented. To apply and view a complete job description see, visit BeaverPonds.org.
Position Description
Director of Development
Beaver Ponds Environmental Education Center
Fairplay, CO
Organization
Beaver Ponds opened in October 2012 and is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains about 30 minutes from Breckenridge and 2 hours from Denver.
Mission
Our mission is to demonstrate alternative energy systems, agricultural sustainability, and ecology to instill in our visitors a balanced and respectful understanding of the intricacies of the earth’s interrelated systems. Using science-based education methods, we integrate scientific disciplines and collaborate with a number of organizations to create a teaching space that provides learning opportunities for everyone.
Vision
Our mission is to give individuals of all ages the tools and knowledge to become good stewards of the earth.
Principles
Be conversant in the educational resources that Beaver Ponds has to offer and share information that is factual and easily understood by a variety of audiences.
Preserve the ecological balance at Beaver Ponds through active forest management and monitoring environmental variables.
Educate people of all ages about the practices of ecological stewardship, energy self-sufficiency, sustainable high elevation agriculture and animal husbandry.
Engage academic communities through outreach and seminars that are mutually beneficial to them and the mission of Beaver Ponds.
Create enriching, high quality learning opportunities that benefit all people who visit Beaver Ponds.
Position
Beaver Ponds is looking for a dynamic, results-oriented individual who is a self-starter. The person will develop and spearhead all the development, marketing and fundraising activities for the organization. The person will report to and work in partnership with the President. The Director of Development will also work closely with and coordinate activities with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. A new position in the organization, the Director of Development will build the development function. The Director of Development will be expected to significantly contribute to the organization’s financial growth and ensure that all fundraising events and initiatives have well-articulated goals and measures of success and are in alignment with the organization’s mission.The Director of Development goals would be to raise from new sources, a minimum of 20% of the operating budget in their first year, 35% in their second year, and 50% in their third year.
Responsibilities
· Develop and execute Beaver Pond’s annual fundraising plan
· Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations
· Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors
· Manage the Beaver Ponds contact database and its use
· Develop marketing materials
o Oversee production of print and electronic public relations and marketing materials, including newsletters, updates, and annual reports.
o Direct the maintenance and upgrades to the organization’s website and public information communications.
· Develop and oversee special events
o Establish goals and metrics for special events
· Develop and track proposals and reports for all fundraising activities
· Work with Executive Director to create volunteer activities and assist in recruiting and managing volunteers
· Other activities which will further Beaver Pond’s mission and meet its financial needs
Qualifications
· BA (required)
· 3-5 years minimum experience in development, fundraising and marketing
· Demonstrated excellence in organizational and managerial skills, and verbal and written communication
· Capable of using all common relevant software tools
· Familiar with using social media to obtain desired results
· Proven excellent people skills
Compensation
· Competitive based on
o Experience and achievement of results
o Time commitment- full versus part-time
Other
· Most activities can be done remotely
Please submit a letter of interest, along with examples of previous work, such as a grant or solicitation letter or marketing material. Submit letter of interest or other inquiries to:
Al Hershey
President
Beaver Ponds Environmental Education Center
Greatest Internship in the World: White River National Forest Wilderness Ranger! Apply now
Posted: November 13, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Internship, USFS, White River National Forest, Wilderness Ranger Leave a comment“The White River National Forest in Colorado is recruiting applicants for several Wilderness Ranger internship positions for the summer of 2016. The ranger interns’ primary duty is to conduct educational patrols of the Forest’s Wilderness areas. The ideal applicant is an experienced outdoor leader who is passionate about the stewardship of wild lands and interested in a career in natural resource management. Interns will receive intensive training and education in natural resource management from an inter-disciplinary, field based perspective. This is a volunteer position that includes field per diem reimbursement ($140/week), housing, and an exceptional career/life experience. For more information on the position, view the 2014 Wilderness Program Report @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfJUNQgWRF8”
Thank you in advance for any recommendations or assistance you may offer,
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2015 National Outdoor Book Award Winners have been Announced
Posted: November 12, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Guide Book, Literature, National Outdoor Book Awards, NOBA, Outdoor literature Leave a commentSee who garnered national attention because of great writing, editing and photography.
See who won at the National Outdoor Book Awards website.
President’s Environmental Youth
Posted: October 27, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Youth Award, EPA Leave a commentPresident’s Environmental Youth Award
The President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) recognizes outstanding environmental projects by K-12 youth. The PEYA program promotes awareness of our nation’s natural resources and encourages positive community involvement. Since 1971, the President of the United States has joined with EPA to recognize young people for protecting our nation’s air, water, land, and ecology. It is one of the most important ways EPA and the Administration demonstrate commitment to environmental stewardship efforts created and conducted by our nation’s youth.
Each year the PEYA program honors a wide variety of projects developed by young individuals, school classes (kindergarten through high school), summer camps, public interest groups, and youth organizations to promote environmental awareness. Thousands of young people from all 50 states and the U.S. territories have submitted projects to EPA for consideration. Winning projects in the past have covered a wide range of subject areas, including:
- restoring native habitats
- recycling in schools and communities
- construction of nature preserves
- tree planting
- installing renewable energy projects
- creating videos, skits and newsletters that focused on environmental issues
- participating in many other creative sustainability efforts
Evaluation results consistently demonstrate that participation in the PEYA program is frequently a life-changing experience for many of the young people and their project sponsors.
In Spring 2015, the PEYA program was updated. The award portion was expanded to include awards for two age groups.
Applications are due December 31, 2015.
A regional panel will review applications from each of EPA’s 10 regions. Up to two winners will be selected from each region – one for Grades K-5 and one for Grades 6-12.
http://www2.epa.gov/education/presidents-environmental-youth-award
Wendy Dew
Outreach and Education Coordinator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 8 ( CO, ND, SD, MT, UT, WY )
1595 Wynkoop Street, 8OC
Denver CO 80202-1129
dew.wendy
303-312-6605 office
Movie/Fund Raising Event for Alpine Rescue Team and Rocky Mountain Rescue Group
Posted: October 22, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Alpine Rescue Team, Rocky Mountain Rescue, SAR, Search & Rescue, Search and Rescue, The Grand Rescue Leave a commentThe Grand Rescue (A movie night!) Oct. 23
The Alpine Rescue Team will be hosting the screening of the documentary movie, THE GRAND RESCUE on October 23, 2015 at 6:30 pm at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO. Proceeds from this event will go towards the “Colorado Mountain Rescue History Center” project. Get your tickets before they run out here.
In 2011, members of the Alpine Rescue Team and the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group traveled to Jackson, Wyoming to assist Swirl Productions in the filming of the documentary about the 1967 rescue on the Grand Teton. Both Alpine Rescue Team and Rocky Mountain Rescue Group supplied 1960’s vintage equipment and assisted as technical advisers in the rigging and use of the historic rescue gear.
Colorado Mountain Rescue History Center
(Learn more!)
To learn more about the COLORADO MOUNTAIN RESCUE HISTORY CENTER we ask that you visit our website. As of today, 80% of the funding has been committed and pledged by the Alpine Rescue Team, foundations such as the Gates Family Foundation, the Boettcher Foundation, the Colorado Trust, the El Pomar Foundation, numerous Colorado SAR Teams and from private Individuals.
The CMRHC will be home to the history of Mountain Rescue in the State of Colorado. It will house and protect the documents and artifacts collected from around the state from the Mountain Rescue Teams that have provided mountain search and rescue services over the past 60 years. It will also serve as the instrument in which mountain safety education programs will be available to the public.
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Colorado Environmental Film Festival adds Category for Young Film Makers; Students invited to Review the Films
Posted: October 20, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: CEFF, Colorado Environmental Film Festival, Golden Leave a commentOn Friday, February 19, 2016, the Colorado Environmental Film Festival shows films for and/or by youth. Teachers are invited to bring classes, at no charge, from 9-12, or from 12:30 -2:30. The line- up of films is still unknown, as we are still screening submissions. Target ages of students: 5th-12th grade. Location: Colorado Mountaineering Center, Golden, CO.
This is a call for film submissions and an invitation to bring your students to learn about our environment through video: entertaining, educational and inspirational. Filmmakers will be on hand to discuss their films and passions.
We’ll send out registration information in January. Stay tuned, monitor our webpage (www.ceff.net) or email me-we’ll contact you later with details.
The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) announces the annual Call for Entries, open now through November 15, 2015.
More details at www.ceff.net. Pass the word….
CEFF seeks unique and meaningful films that aim to inspire, educate, and call to action. The largest environmental film festival between the coasts, celebrates their tenth annual festival taking place February 18-20, 2016 in downtown Golden, Colorado. Filmmakers of all abilities and backgrounds are invited to submit their films in the categories of Short Films, Feature Length Films and Youth Submission for filmmakers under 19 years of age.
Colorado Environmental Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com, which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world. Withoutabox’s internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions.
Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There’s no extra cost to you, and by submitting, you’ll join Withoutabox’s global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities.
Deadlines and entry fees:
Early bird – August 15th, 2015 – Price: Regular $30.00 – Student/Youth/Colorado Filmmaker – $20.00
Regular – September 15th, 2015 – Price: Regular $40.00 – Student/Youth/Colorado Filmmaker – $25.00
Late – October 30th, 2015 – Price: Regular $50.00 – Student/Youth/Colorado Filmmaker – $30.00
Extended – November 15th, 2015 – Price: Regular $60.00 – Student/Youth/Colorado Filmmaker – $45.00
Submit your film today!
Illuminare Student Journal is requesting paper submissions for the 2015-2016 publication.
Posted: October 15, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Call for Papers, Illuminare Leave a commentThe Illuminare Student Journal is requesting paper submissions for the 2015-2016 publication.
Deadline for Papers: DECEMBER 4, 2015
In 1992, students in the Indiana University Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Studies, with support from Dr. Ruth Russell, established the Illuminare: A Student Journal in Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Studies which has since become a leading student-generated academic journal for leisure studies. It is an online, open access, peer-reviewed journal that aims to publish original student work in leisure studies or the aforementioned core specializations within the field. The mission of the Illuminare is to provide an opportunity for graduate students to learn about the publishing process, distribute and promote graduate student work, and give graduate students a platform for developing skills to be successful in their future careers in academia or as a research savvy practitioner.
Past editions, current call for papers, and journal information can be found on our website:
Illuminare seeks to publish papers relevant to leisure studies broadly or the five core specializations within our field:
• Recreational Sport Administration
• Park and Recreation Management
• Outdoor Recreation
• Recreational Therapy
• Tourism Management
Papers can be submitted in a number of formats including:
- Literature Reviews – research papers focused analyzing and/or connecting major developments within a particular research area or field.
- Traditional research manuscripts – papers focused on presenting new and empirical data and/or the presentation of new comprehensive theories or theoretical models.
- Dissertation or Thesis Abstracts – 3-5 page abstracts presenting or proposing dissertation or thesis projects.
- Briefs – following the Journal of Leisure Research briefs are short notes “featuring brief reports on studies involving (1) replication or failure to replicate previously reported results, (2) methodological contributions, (3) comment, rejoinder and rebuttal pertaining to previously published papers, and (4) original empirical data not adequate or sufficient for the development of a regular article but appropriate for a short note (typically less than 5-7 pages).”
Please see the attached Guidelines for Authors for further submission information. All manuscripts should be submitted electronically to the Illuminare ScholarWorks site, www.scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/illuminare.
Call for Editorial Staff (Reviewers and Topic Editors): Application deadline of November 2, 2015.
Reviewers: Reviewers (5-25) are responsible for reviewing assigned manuscripts using the provided reviewing rubric (for clarity, development of ideas, scholarly accuracy, overall quality, and compliance with publication guidelines) and providing recommendations to the Topic Editors. Reviewers should be committed to building and maintaining the Illuminare’s reputation as the premier, peer-reviewed graduate student-ran journal in leisure studies and related fields.
Topic Editors: Topic Editors (5) are responsible for overseeing the reviewing process by assigning articles, managing reviewer deadlines, and synthesizing reviewer comments. Topic Editors provide the final recommendation of each submitted article to the co-editors for acceptance.Topic Editors should be committed to building and maintaining the Illuminare’s reputation as the premier, peer-reviewed graduate student-ran journal in leisure studies and related fields.
If you are interested in becoming a peer-reviewer or topic editor for this year’s issue of Illuminare, please complete the attached application by the due date, November 2nd. Additional job descriptions are available upon request.
Journal Information:
In 1992, students in the Indiana University Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Studies, with support from Dr. Ruth Russell, established the Illuminare: A Student Journal in Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Studies which has since become a leading student-generated academic journal for leisure studies. It is an online, open access, peer-reviewed journal that aims to publish original student work in leisure studies or the aforementioned core specializations within the field. The mission of the Illuminare is to provide an opportunity for graduate students to learn about the publishing process, distribute and promote graduate student work, and give graduate students a platform for developing skills to be successful in their future careers in academia or as a research savvy practitioner.
Past editions, current call for papers, and journal information can be found on our website:
Email illumin with any questions!
Thank you very much!
Illuminare Editorial Board
Allison Fletcher, Co-Editor
Susan Barnett, Co-Editor
Guidlines for Contributers – Illuminare 2015-2016.pdf
Application form for Illuminare – editorial staff 2015-2016.docx
The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) announces the annual Call for Entries, open now through November 15, 2015
Posted: October 13, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: CEFF, Colorado Film Festival, Film Festival Leave a commentThe Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) announces the annual Call for Entries, open now through November 15, 2015.
More details at www.ceff.net. Pass the word….
CEFF seeks unique and meaningful films that aim to inspire, educate, and call to action. The largest environmental film festival between the coasts, celebrates their tenth annual festival taking place February 18-20, 2016 in downtown Golden, Colorado. Filmmakers of all abilities and backgrounds are invited to submit their films in the categories of Short Films, Feature Length Films and Youth Submission for filmmakers under 19 years of age.
Colorado Environmental Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com, which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world. Withoutabox’s internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions.
Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There’s no extra cost to you, and by submitting, you’ll join Withoutabox’s global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities.
Deadlines and entry fees:
Early bird – August 15th, 2015 – Price: Regular $30.00 – Student/Youth/Colorado Filmmaker – $20.00
Regular – September 15th, 2015 – Price: Regular $40.00 – Student/Youth/Colorado Filmmaker – $25.00
Late – October 30th, 2015 – Price: Regular $50.00 – Student/Youth/Colorado Filmmaker – $30.00
Extended – November 15th, 2015 – Price: Regular $60.00 – Student/Youth/Colorado Filmmaker – $45.00
Submit your film today!
Respectfully,
Shawna
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Association of Outdoor Recreation & Education has money to give away.
Posted: September 18, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: x, y, z Leave a comment
News Release
The Association of Outdoor Recreation Education (AORE) is now accepting applications for its $10,000 research grant. The application deadline is October 9, 2015.
The Grant Committee seeks to assist research in the following areas:
o College Climbing Walls
o Environmental Stewardship
o Return on Financial Investment
o Retention and Graduation Rates
o Leadership
o Value of Outdoor Recreation Experiences
o Outdoor Orientation Programs
o Operations and Administration
o Challenge Course
o Standards
For more information about this funding opportunity, including instructions for completing application, visit: http://www.aore.org/research-grant
AORE’s mission is to provide opportunities for professionals and students in the field of outdoor recreation and education to exchange information, promote the preservation and conservation of the natural environment, and address issues common to college, university, community, military, and other not-for-profit outdoor recreation and education programs.
Who would steal a B-Cycle: Missing Denver Rental Bike Easy to Spot! Find this bike!
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Rulemaking for Colorado Roadless Areas SEIS Comment Period Extended
Posted: December 29, 2015 | Author: Recreation Law | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Colorado, Comment Period, Roadless Area, US Forest Service, USFS | Leave a commentUSDA granted an 11-day extension of the comment period in response for adequate time to review documents and provide input on the proposed rule and the supplemental draft EIS over the holiday season. Notice will be published in the Federal Register.
Your comments are requested by 1/15/2016.
Comments on the SDEIS can be submitted electronically through:
Colorado Roadless Rule
740 Simms Street
Golden, CO 80401
20151221+CRR_Exten_NR.pdf
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