{"id":3850,"date":"2025-09-24T19:38:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T19:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/?p=3850"},"modified":"2025-10-14T19:38:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:38:58","slug":"clean-communities-coordinator-meeting-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/?p=3850","title":{"rendered":"Clean Communities Coordinator Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00am &#8211; 3:15pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>New Jersey School of Conservation, 1 Wapalanne Road, Branchville, NJ 07826-5116<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting attendees received (sign-in sheet is provided at the bottom of this page)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approved NJCCC Credits: 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approved CRP Credits: 4 Classroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approved CPWM Credits: 4 Government<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours: 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agenda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arrival &amp; Welcome &#8211; Kittatinny Hall <\/strong>(10:00 \u2013 10:15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tanya Sulikowski, NJ School of Conservation Director of Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will discuss programs, activities, history of site, etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MCMUA Clean Communities Updates &#8211; Kittatinny Hall <\/strong>(10:15 \u2013 10:45)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelle Chavanne, District Clean Communities Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presentation on MCMUA updates and new coordinator resources for the upcoming grant period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Break &amp; Move into Activity 1 Groups <\/strong>(10:45-11:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NJ School of Conservation (NJSOC) Activity 1 <\/strong>(11:00-12:30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the activities are conducted by an NJSOC Master Educator. Each CC Coordinator will participate in two of the activities listed below. The schedule and class descriptions are included with this agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fish Ecology with Joe Mikulka, Long House<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Ecology with Mike Roche, Lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turtle Hurdles with Tanya Sulikowski, Corral<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lunch will be served by the NJSOC (<\/strong>12:45 \u2013 1:30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NJ School of Conservation (NJSOC) Activity 2 <\/strong>(1:45-3:15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the activities are conducted by an NJSOC Master Educator. Each CC Coordinator will participate in two of the activities listed below. The schedule and class descriptions are included with this agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fish Ecology with Joe Mikulka, Long House<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Ecology with Mike Roche, Lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turtle Hurdles with Tanya Sulikowski, Corral<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>End of Meeting and Departure (<\/strong>3:15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Class Descriptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Water Ecology<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This session will demonstrate that clean water is a key human resource and will highlight the anthropogenic factors that impact water quality. The session activities include a brief discussion of water as it relates to all life and to the participants\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>home community. We will make comparisons to differences in water quality throughout New Jersey. This will be followed by a hands-on survey of water quality and quantity at the Big Flatbrook, using stream flow measurements, water chemistry and aquatic organism sampling. The session will conclude with a discussion of stewardship of aquatic resources including land use impacts and litter management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Fish Ecology<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This field activity will explore the critical role that fish play in aquatic ecosystems and the importance of responsible fishing practices. One way to do this is using fishing line (monofilament) recycling receptacles, which New Jersey Clean Communities is generously providing to The NJ SOC. Participants capture fish from Lake Wapalanne to get a close-up view. We will have the opportunity to learn anatomical and morphological characteristics of fish, their life cycles and value to the wildlife community, threats to their habitats, current conservation efforts, and the historical and present-day impact they have on our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Turtle Hurdles<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This activity teaches participants about the ecology of sea turtles and the impacts of various human activities, with a heavy emphasis on ocean litter\/debris. Participants will role-play as turtles, on the limiting factors affecting turtles, through a highly active life cycle. Participants will come away with an understanding of the life cycle of sea turtles and what the specific mortality factors related to sea turtles are, especially related to the reduction of litter in marine environments. This lesson, designed for use with Upper Elementary through Middle School, was developed by Project Wild and will be a wonderful resource for Clean Communities Coordinators to share with local educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Tanya Sulikowski, Director of Education NJ School of Conservation <br>Email: tsulikowski@njsoc.org <br>Phone: 973-908-1572 <br>Website: https:\/\/njsoc.org &nbsp;<\/td><td>Michelle Chavanne, Morris County Clean Communities Coordinator <br>Email: mchavanne@co.morris.nj.us <br>Phone: 973-285-8395 <br>Website: https:\/\/mcmua.com\/sw_cc.asp &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aliza Kawecki, Environmental Educator NJ School of Conservation <br>Email: akawecki@njsoc.org <br>Phone: 973-919-7496 <br>Website: https:\/\/njsoc.org &nbsp;<\/td><td>Anthony Marrone, District Recycling Coordinator Email: amarrone@co.morris.nj.us &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting Presentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sept-17-2025-CCC-Meeting.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Sept 17, 2025 CCC Meeting.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-88006c38-9d0a-4f83-9463-b5b3f289f89a\" href=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sept-17-2025-CCC-Meeting.pdf\">Sept 17, 2025 CCC Meeting<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sept-17-2025-CCC-Meeting.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-88006c38-9d0a-4f83-9463-b5b3f289f89a\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COMPLETED-CC-NJSOC-Sign-In-Sheet.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of COMPLETED CC NJSOC Sign-In Sheet.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-2bad64f9-5ad3-4570-b3fe-0d1bb1271292\" href=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COMPLETED-CC-NJSOC-Sign-In-Sheet.pdf\">COMPLETED CC NJSOC Sign-In Sheet<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COMPLETED-CC-NJSOC-Sign-In-Sheet.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-2bad64f9-5ad3-4570-b3fe-0d1bb1271292\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COMPLETED-Public-Health-Sign-In-Sheet.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of COMPLETED Public Health Sign-In Sheet.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-116806ca-dcf7-4a4c-8aaa-d5e58aae5963\" href=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COMPLETED-Public-Health-Sign-In-Sheet.pdf\">COMPLETED Public Health Sign-In Sheet<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/news.mcmua.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/COMPLETED-Public-Health-Sign-In-Sheet.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-116806ca-dcf7-4a4c-8aaa-d5e58aae5963\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00am &#8211; 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