Implementing an on-farm Biochar Demonstration Project

The Great Lakes/Ohio Biochar Demonstration Project

The Great Lakes/Ohio Biochar Demonstration Project is a water quality

and carbon credit demonstration project in the W.Lake Erie basin of the
Great Lakes, and will pyrolyze dairy cow manure on a 450-head dairy
farm, and land-apply the biochar produced. The project will test soil
carbon, soil quality, water quality, and related impacts, and seek to
market soil carbon and water quality credits in ecosystem markets.

The internship will involve development of a carbon methodology for biochar

soil carbon credits, with The Climate Trust and/or the Voluntary Carbon
Standard (VCS), and related assistance required to implement the project.

drdassociates.org

Washington, DC
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$500 per week
06 01 09 as available

Debbie Reed 202 547 0309

dreed@drdassociates.org,

Familiarity with agriculture, biochar, cap-and-trade, climate change, and ecosystem services markets,
including carbon markets.

Effective written and communication skills, proficiency at computer softward (Microsof Workd, ExCel,
Powerpoint, etc.) ability to work in a team environment, ability to effectively use and schedule time.

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Some environmental, agricultural, ecosystem, natural resources area background.

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The internship may require some limited travel to Ohio (Fulton County)(expenses to
be covered), to assist in project documentation and planning, implementation, and
execution. Additionally, the project may require some outreach with local (OH)
academic and advocacy community to assist with developing water quality testing
procedures, including baseline documentation prior to the project start, and a
methodology and plan for testing over the course of the 3-year project. The internship
will require some interaction with Congressional staff and Administration staff, for
educational purposes.

The position will require strong self-starter skills and an ability to communicate
effectively orally and in writing, and to effectively utilize time and judgement regarding
priorities and deadlines.

Some grant proposal writing may be necessary, and reports of accomplishments for
project funders will be required.