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Announcing a job opportunity with the Coalition: Program Director

Written by Eric Karch Monday, March 11th, 2013 6:19 PM

Last Updated on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 5:41 AM

The Executive Committee of the River des Peres Watershed Coalition (RdPWC) is seeking an independent contractor to fill the role of Program Director, whose primary duties are to serve as the administrator of programs and communications for our non-profit organization. This exciting opportunity will provide the right person with the chance to lead our Urban Waters Initiative. Technical knowledge of water quality and habitat issues are helpful but not required, and we put a premium on someone who lives locally and has non-profit experience or training. This one-year contract position will allow the candidate to work from home, and will ideally be expanded to a longer term.

Applications will be accepted through Tuesday April 23, at which point we will begin to setup interviews. Please see the attached the job announcement for a complete list of duties and qualifications, and instructions for submitting for consideration.

Job Announcement_ProgramDirector.pdf

RainScape Rebates Program

Written by Eric Karch Sunday, January 6th, 2013 10:36 AM

Last Updated on Thursday, January 10th, 2013 4:10 AM

Many of you may have been "on the fence" about upgrading the rainwater pollution prevention capacity of your own backyard. We now is the time to act! See the Deer Creek Watershed Alliance website for all you need to know about the RainScape Rebates program.

http://deercreekalliance.org/rainscaperebates.aspx

This program will give you a rebate for all sorts of rainwater friendly upgrades like the material cost of rain barrels, and the labor cost to hire a contractor to replace those weedy invasive species with beautiful native flowers and shrubs (below is a picture that summarizes all of your options).

For more info on our Rain Barrels, check this link http://www.riverdesperes.org/get-involved/rain-barrel

Probably the most eco-friendly option is the rain garden. Here is a short, sweet, and simple little animation that tells you just how effective they are and how easy to install they can be. Thank you to our midwest neighbors at the University of Nebraska for this easy-to-understand explanation.

http://water.unl.edu/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=bb3e4c0c-73bb-4295-b529-738f20609d0d&groupId=468067&.swf

Bring Conservation Home

Written by Eric Karch Sunday, July 8th, 2012 12:38 PM

Last Updated on Saturday, September 1st, 2012 6:49 AM

The Coalition is pleased to partner with the St. Louis Chapter of the Audubon Society to promote their Bring Conservation Home program. Activate the conservation potential of their property and you'll improve water quality!

Fall Habitat Restoration

Written by Eric Karch Sunday, November 11th, 2012 1:53 PM

Last Updated on Sunday, January 6th, 2013 10:37 AM

This cold wind and rain reminds us that our fall habitat restoration finished just in time. Thank you to U City In Bloom, USA Job Corps, U City Public Works & Parks Department, Master Naturalists, missionaries from Kansas City, and other wonderful volunteers! Make a Difference Day expanded our honeysuckle clearing to nearly 500 feet of river bank, and we weeded & bed down the rain garden and glade plantings at the Firehouse Beautification. Now we have plenty of area ready to be sown with native seed over the winter.

Sustainable Backyard Tour...at least check out the rainwater tour stops

Written by Eric Karch Monday, June 18th, 2012 10:26 AM

Last Updated on Monday, June 18th, 2012 10:33 AM

The Sustainable Backyard Tour (June 24) includes several tour stops that incorporate Rainscaping…ways to absorb rainwater which helps reduce pollution from stormwater runoff. We put together this short list for those specifically wanting to see tour stops addressing rainwater. Enjoy!

repository/documents/120618_SustainableBackyardTour_subset_highlighting_Rainwater_collection.pdf

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