New Council Member Recruitment

April 22, 2022

Hello Community Members,

The Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is seeking interested people to fill 1 alternate member vacancy on the Community Council for the Reserve starting in September 2022. The Research Reserve is a non-regulatory, federal-state-community partnership that focuses on environmental research and education programs for the benefit of the greater Kachemak Bay community and the Reserve system.  The Research Reserve is managed by the Alaska Center for Conservation Science (ACCS) at University of Alaska Anchorage in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the federal agency that administers the National Estuarine Research Reserve system. The primary purpose of the Council is to support the Reserve’s research, education and training programs by providing an organized structure for dialogue and recommendations between Reserve staff and people in the community interested in natural science research and education.

The Council consists of nine voting members and three alternates who embody a broad base of interests including: education, research, various communities around and outside of the Bay, commercial and sport fishing, recreation and tourism, local businesses, conservation groups, Native Alaskans, oil spill management and response, industry/business, subsistence/personal use, local governments, and citizens at large. Members will be sought who encompass more than one perspective and/or interest.  Council members will be appointed by the Director of ACCS from nominees and chosen by the council selection committee and approved by the council. In addition to the voting members, non-voting representatives from pertinent state and federal agencies sit on the Council.  

The Charter that creates the framework for the Council is included with this package. The Council meets at the Reserve headquarters in Homer on a quarterly basis and provides recommendations regarding the Reserve’s Research and Education programs. Applications for new members are due by May 9^th, 2022 and the next meeting is Friday June 3^rd, 2022.  

If you are interested in being on the Council, please submit the attached application, references and resume no later than May 9^th, 2022. If you have any questions, please call (907) 235-4799 or email bjpeters@alaska.edu. Your interest will be rewarded by the opportunity to help shape the direction of research, education and stewardship in Kachemak Bay – we encourage you to apply!

Sincerely,

Ben Peters

Community Council Liaison

Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

2181 Kachemak Drive Homer AK 99603

KBNERR Virtual Community Council Meeting: Friday June 5, 2020

Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Virtual Community Council Meeting

Attendees: Council Members and Alternates, KBNERR Staff, and invitees.

Meeting Preparation: June 2020 Quarterly Report, June 2020 Community Council Agenda, and March 2020 Community Council Meeting Minutes.

Please join the meeting 15 minutes early if you have questions or concerns regarding the videoconferencing platform. 

Join Zoom meeting:

https://alaska.zoom.us/j/96777478975?pwd=WUl4a3BPMzZ5ZVlnMW9zN3lvNXF6QT09

Password: 382246 Toll Free Dial-in Number: (669)-900-6833 Meeting ID: 967 7747 8975

 

12:00 – 12:10	Welcome, Virtual Meeting Protocols, and Tech Check  Virtual Meeting Facilitator | Syverine Bentz
12:10 – 12:30	KBNERR Administrative Q&A and Update KBNERR Manager | Coowe Walker
12:30 – 1:00	Introductions and Summer Student Projects KBNERR Manager | Coowe Walker  KBNERR Students KBNERR Agency Reps
1:00 – 1:05	Open Public Comments
1:05 – 1:30	Research Subcommittee: Q&A and Updates  Research and Monitoring Staff, Update on Research Partnerships Facilitator | Rosie Masui
1:30-1:55	Education Subcommittee: Q&A and Updates  Training and Education Staff, Update on Education Partnerships Facilitator | Syverine Bentz
1:55 – 2:00	Closing remarks, Meeting Adjourns

KBNERR Community Council Meeting: Wednesday March 4, 2020

 

Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Community Council Meeting

Attendees: Council Members & Alternates, KBNERR Staff, and Public

Meeting Preparation: Read the March 2020 Quarterly Report, March 2020 Community Council Agenda, and December 2019 Community Council Meeting Minutes.

 

12:00 – 12:05	Welcome and Introductions Council Chair | George Matz   Council Members
12:05 – 12:50	Presentations
12:05 – 12:20	What can our water quality monitoring tell us about winter conditions past and present? KBNERR Staff | Steve Baird, Research Coordinator Council Agency Member | Kris Holderied, Kasitsna Bay Lab Director   KBNERR Manager | Coowe Walker (and Kris Holderied?)
12:20 – 12:35	Salmon Education: New ideas for KBNERR to work with area schools Council Member | Jane Middleton Guest | Sheryl Sotelo
12:35 – 12:50	Kenai River Center: Education Programs and Updates Council Agency Member | Lucas Byker, Kenai River Center Manager     Fiscal and Administrative Update KBNERR Manager | Coowe Walker
12:50 – 1:00	KBNERR Fiscal and Administrative Update KBNERR Staff | Coowe Walker, Manager     Fiscal and Administrative Update KBNERR Manager | Coowe Walker
1:00 – 1:10	Break and Screening of ‘The Heartbeat’
1:10 – 1:50	Council Business and Discussion Reflections on Presentations Feedback on KBNERR Programs Review Council Meeting Structure and Dates Council Subcommittee Roles Other Council business
1:50 – 2:00	Open Public Comments
2:00 – 2:10	Closing remarks, Meeting Adjourns
2:10 – 3:00	Council Committee meetings Research Committee Chair | Donna Aderhold Education Committee Chair | Paul Allen Legislative Committee Chair | George Matz

 

KBNERR Community Council Meeting: Wednesday December 4, 2019

Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Community Council Meeting 

Attendees: Council Members & Alternates, KBNERR Staff, and Public

Meeting Preparation: Read the December 2019 Quarterly Report, December Community Council Agenda and September 2019 Community Council Meeting Minutes.

12:00 – 12:10	Welcome, Introductions, and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Council Chair | George Matz
12:10 – 12:50	Groundwater Presentations Homer Middle School 8th Grade Class
12:50 – 1:00	Fiscal and Administrative Updates KBNERR Manager| Coowe Walker
1:00 – 1:20	Program Updates KBNERR Staff
1:20 – 1:30	Council Communications Council Chair | George Matz
1:30 – 1:40	Council Subcommittee Updates Council Subcommittee Chairs | Paul Allan & Donna Aderhold
1:40 – 1:50	Break

 1:50 – 2:05              Ongoing and Future Partnerships

                                       Alaska Department of Fish and Game Area Manager | Mike Booz

 

 2:05 – 2:20              KPC Kachemak Bay Campus Presentation

                                       Kachemak Bay Campus Director | Reid Brewer

                                       Professor of Biology | Debbie Tobin

2:20 – 2:50              Salmon Fellowship Presentations

                                      2019 Salmon Fellows | Donna Aderhold, Catie Bursch, and Marcus Mueller

2:50 – 3:00               Open Comments for Council & Public

                                  Closing remarks, Meeting Adjourns

 

New Community Council Member Recruitment

We are looking for a few great men and women!  The Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is seeking interested people to fill 3 vacancies on the Community Council for the Reserve starting in January 2020 as well as 1 person to serve as an alternate who will substitute, at quarterly meetings, for council members who are absent.  The primary purpose of the Council is to support the Reserve’s research, education and training programs by providing an organized structure for dialogue and recommendations between Reserve staff and people in the community interested in natural science research and education.

The Council consists of nine voting members who embody a broad base of interests including: education, research, various communities around and outside of the Bay, commercial and sport fishing, recreation and tourism, local businesses, conservation groups, Native Alaskans, oil spill management and response, industry/business, subsistence/personal use, local governments, and citizens at large. Members will be sought who encompass more than one perspective and/or interest.

The Charter that creates the framework for the Council is included with this package. The Council meets at the Reserve headquarters in Homer on a quarterly basis. Applications for new members are due by December 4^th, 2019.

If you are interested in being on the Council, please submit the attached Council Application, references and resume no later than December 4^th, 2019. If you have any questions, please call (907) 235-1597 or email ajrademacher@alaska.edu.  Your interest will be rewarded by the opportunity to help shape the direction of research, education and stewardship in Kachemak Bay – we encourage you to apply!

 

KBNERR Community Council Meeting: Wednesday September 4, 2019

Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Community Council Meeting 

Attendees: Council Members & Alternates, KBNERR Staff, and Public

Meeting Preparation: Read September 2019 KBNERR Quarterly Report, September Community Council Agenda and June 2019 Community Council Meeting Minutes

12:00 – 12:10	Welcome, Introductions, and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Council Chair | George Matz
12:10 – 12:30	Fiscal and Administrative Update KBNERR Manager | Coowe Walker ACCS Director | Matt Carlson
12:30 – 1:10	KBNERR Program Updates KBNERR Staff| Monitoring, Research, Education, and Training
1:10 – 1:20	Council Subcommittee Updates Education, Research, and Legislative Subcommittee Chairs| Paul Allan, Donna Aderhold, and George Matz
1:20 – 1:30	Council Communications Council Chair | George Matz
1:30 – 1:40	Break
1:40 – 2:10	Environmental Monitoring – Summer in Review KBNERR Research Coordinator | Steve Baird KBNERR Research Coordinator | Steve Baird

 2:10 – 2:50               KBNERR Empowered Stewardship

KBNERR CTP Coordinator | Syverine Bentz

KBNERR Manager | Coowe Walker

KBNERR Harmful Species Program Coordinator | Rosie Masui

2:50 – 3:00               Open Comments for Council & Public

                                   Closing remarks, Meeting Adjourns

 

KBNERR Community Council Meeting: Wednesday June 5, 2019

Above: F/V Orion fishing off of Kodiak Island, Photo by Grace Allan 

Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Community Council Meeting 

Attendees: Council Members & Alternates, KBNERR Staff, He’eia National Estuarine Research Reserve Staff, and Public

Meeting Preparation: Read June 2019 KBNERR Quarterly Report, June Community Council Agenda and March 2019 Community Council Meeting Minutes

12:00 – 12:45	Networking Lunch All Participants
12:45 – 1:00	Welcome, Introductions, and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Council Chair | George Matz
1:00 – 1:25	Council and Subcommittee Advisory Presentation Council Chair | George Matz  Council Subcommittee Chairs | Paul Allan & Donna Aderhold
1:25 – 1:45	KBNERR Initiative Updates KBNERR Staff| Monitoring, Research, Education, and Training
1:45 – 2:00	Break
2:00 – 2:20	He’eia National Estuarine Research Reserve Presentation HeNERR Staff
2:20 – 2:50	He’eia and Kachemak Bay Synergies NERR Managers | NOAA OCM Staff
2:50 – 3:00	Open Comments for Council & Public Closing remarks, Meeting Adjourns

KBNERR Community Council Meeting: Friday March 8, 2019

Above: Jacob Argueta, KBNERR Research Technician, working with ADF&G partners on Razor Clam survey collaborations. 

 

Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Community Council Meeting 

Attendees: Council Members & Alternates, Staff, and Public

Meeting Preparation: Read KBNERR March 2019 Quarterly Report , March Community Council Agenda , and December 2018 Community Council Minutes

 

12:00 – 12:10	Welcome, Introductions, and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Council Chair | George Matz
12:10 – 12:45	Fiscal and Administrative Update: Reserve Budget KBNERR Manager | Coowe Walker
12:45 – 1:15	Program Updates: Monitoring, Research, Eduction, and Training KBNERR Staff
1:15 – 1:30	Break
1:30 – 1:45	Council Subcommittee Updates: Priority Issues George Matz | Paul Allan | Donna Aderhold
1:45 – 2:45	Management Plan renewal Presentation KBNERR Staff  and Management Plan Contractor | HSWCD
2:45 – 2:55	Open Comments for Council & Public
2:55 – 3:00	Closing remarks, Meeting Adjourns

KBNERR Community Council Meeting: Wednesday December 5, 2018

 

COASST crew at Outside Beach including Seldovia Village Tribe Partners

 

Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Community Council Meeting 

Attendees: Council Members & Alternates, Staff, Public

Meeting Preparation: Read  KBNERR December 2018 Quarterly Report and KBNERR September 2018 Council Meeting Minutes

December 2018 Agenda

12:00 – 12:10	Welcome and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Council Chair | George Matz
12:10 – 12:30	Quarterly Updates Coowe, Syverine, Rosie, Steve, Jess
12:30 – 1:00	Groundwater and Salmon 8th grade Project Presentation Homer Middle School| Jen Booz’s Class KBNERR Education and Watershed Programs | Dana Nelson, Jess Shepherd, Coowe Walker, Jacob Argueta, Chris Guo
1:00 – 1:15	Break
1:15 – 2:20	Connecting Science and Student Success Presentations
2:20 – 2:35	KBNERR 312 Performance Review Report Manager| Coowe Walker
2:35 – 2:45	Council Updates: NERR Meeting Report Council Chair | George Matz
2:45 – 3:00	Open Comments, Closing remarks, Meeting Adjourns

KBNERR Community Council Meeting: Wednesday September 19, 2018

 

Nearshore Fish Sampling

Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Community Council Meeting 

Attendees: Council Members & Alternates, Staff, Public, NOAA Office for Coastal Management Evaluation Team

Meeting Preparation: Read  KBNERR September 2018 Quarterly Report and June 2018 Meeting Minutes

Agenda

12:00 – 12:05	Welcome and Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Council Chair | George Matz
12:05 – 12:15	Introductions Council Members, Staff and Guests
12:15 – 12:30	NOAA Evaluation Presentation NOAA Office for Coastal Management | Jean Tanimoto KBNERR Staff | Syverine Bentz
12:30 – 12:45	Partnerships, Science Communications, and Support: Focal Area Presentations KBNERR and ACCS Staff | Coowe Walker, Jessica Shepherd, Matt Carlson
12:45 – 1:00	Break, and transition to Focus Groups Seminar and Lab Classroom
1:00 – 2:00	Focus groups on KBNERR Strengths Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats 20 Minute Rotations
2:15 – 2:45	Recap of Evaluation and Instructions for providing additional feedback NOAA Office for Coastal Management | Jean Tanimoto
2:45 – 3:00	Closing Remarks and Adjournment Open Comments for Council & Public