Call for Participation
Fuel Treatment Science Plan Survey
Joint Fire Science Program
Deadline: January 31, 2014
The Joint Fire Science Program is requesting participation in a survey that will inform planning, operations, and management of natural fuels. Survey questions pertain to fuel treatment research, tools and technology, fuel treatment needs, reducing hazardous fuels, and managing vegetation. For more information or to take the confidential survey, visit the survey website. A separate survey for federal employees is also available.
Call for Submissions
Student Paper and Poster Competition
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Deadline: February 17, 2014
The Association of State Dam Safety Officials are accepting paper and poster submissions for its annual student contests. Winning papers will receive a $500 prize and a stipend to present at the Dam Safety Conference to be held September 21-25 in San Diego. Poster competition winners will receive recognition at the conference. Submission topics could include public safety at dams, impacts of dam removal, safety of fly ash impoundments, the effects of extreme flood events on dam safety, hydrologic modeling in dam safety decision making, or many others. For full information, visit the competition page on the ASDSO website.
Call for Applications
Youth Preparedness Council
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Deadline: February 24, 2014
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting applications from youths aged 12 to 17 to serve on its Youth Preparedness Council. Applications from kids who have been motivated by disaster experience or who are involved in community preparedness projects will be accepted. For full details on eligibility and how to apply, visit the application website.