Projects should begin in spring 2001 and be completed by July 1, 2002. The RFP application is due Sept. 22. WRLI seeks fellows for 2001 The Water Resource Leadership Initiative is accepting applications from those who are interested in engaging in coalition building and conflict resolution about water resources and would be willing to serve as fellows for its 2001 program. The fellowship includes six, three-day workshops on such topics as leadership skills, negotiation, conflict management and communication. After the workshops, there is a one-year practicum, where participants apply their skills in their community or workplace.
Grants are available to help offset practicum expenses.
The WRLI is expanding its membership to all of Maryland and other Chesapeake Bay watershed states. The deadline for applications is Nov. 1. Anglers can help oysters Maryland anglers are being offered the opportunity to make a donation to the Oyster Recovery Project when purchasing their fishing license. The nonprofit organization has planted more than 60 million oysters in the Bay and has set a goal of 40 million oysters each year. It was published with funding from the Mills Corp. and the Constellation Energy Group.