Chesapeake Bay Program Diversity Workgroup

Transcript:Chesapeake Bay Program Diversity Workgroup:
Chesapeake Bay Program Diversity Workgroup Announcements November 2022 DWG Updates The Diversity Workgroup held its members’ meeting in September and is planning a second on November 18, 2022. The recent meeting reviewed early analysis of the Diversity indicator survey results, discussing the context for interpreting the results as well as how to utilize them to help chart a path for future actions. The next meeting will focus on funding resources including an update on the GIT-funded project underway to address equity in grantmaking. The Diversity Workgroup is still seeking and additional co-chair. Nominations, self-nominations, statements of interest or requests for more information should be directed to the Diversity Workgroup Coordinator, Briana Yancy at yancy.briana@epa.gov. The Diversity Workgroup steering committee worked with the communications team to launch a new CBP webpage on environmental justice Applications have closed for our stewardship GIT staffer and interviews will begin soon! Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month, The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. Here are a few websites that have helped with our own education and awareness: Native Land Digital: https://native-land.ca/ Landback Movement: https://landback.org/ Native American Heritage Month Events: https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/ Guide to Indigenous DC: https://www.american.edu/cas/news/elizabeth-rule-creates-award-winning-guide-to-indigenous-dc.cfm Join Here Job Opening in the Baltimore Office of Sustainability Position Title: Climate and Resilience Program Manager (City Planner Supervisor) Salary Range: $80,743.00 – $129,075.00 Description: The Baltimore City Office of Sustainability is recruiting for a Climate and Resilience Program Manager (CRPM). We are looking for a passionate leader to help catalyze climate actions across Baltimore. The CRPM will oversee the implementation of the citywide Climate Action Plan (CAP), the city’s pathway to carbon neutrality, hazard mitigation planning, advance and track actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, climate mitigation and climate adaptation approaches. This role will also lead, advise and support climate-focused working groups (covering such topics as: buildings, climate, heat, flooding/infrastructure transportation and waste) under the administration’s Sustainability & Resiliency Subcabinet. The CRPM will execute strategies to further energy conservation efforts, renewable energy adoption and advance access to environmental amenities for climate