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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=2>Workshop Series for Decision-Makers:
Workshop # 4<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: blue"><FONT size=4>Modifying Tidal Inlets to
Mitigate Nitrogen Loading in Coastal Systems<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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align=center><o:p> </o:p></P>
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align=center><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:date ls="trans" Month="10"
Day="9" Year="2008"><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">October 9,
2008</I></st1:date><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> <o:p></o:p></I></P>
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align=center><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Waquoit</B></st1:PlaceName><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </B><st1:PlaceType><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Bay</B></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </B><st1:PersonName><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Nat</B></st1:PersonName><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">ional Estuarine Research
Reserve<o:p></o:p></B></P>
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align=center><st1:time Minute="0" Hour="9"><st1:time Minute="00" Hour="9"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">9:00 am</I></st1:time><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> – </I><st1:time Minute="15" Hour="12"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">12:15 pm</I></st1:time></st1:time><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> <o:p></o:p></I></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">As towns seek to reduce watershed
nitrogen loads to coastal bays and ponds, modifying tidal inlets to improve
water quality may be considered in certain scenarios as a potential management
approach.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Drawing on
available science and regional examples, this workshop will examine whether or
not this non-traditional approach can offer real solutions and how it compares
with other nitrogen management alternatives.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Key issues to be covered
include:</P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">technical
aspects of modifying tidal inlets and factors that control flushing
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">state
regulations
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">determining
the viability and appropriateness of this approach at different sites
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">potential
environmental impacts
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">advantages
and disadvantages
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">economic
costs </LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Come and learn more about this
subject and participate in a rich discussion with engineering experts
and <SPAN class=742035613-03102008>regulators </SPAN>on the implications
for towns.<SPAN class=742035613-03102008> </SPAN></P>
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class=742035613-03102008></SPAN><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Target Audience:</I></B> Municipal and
county officials, wastewater committees, planning and health boards,
conservation commissions, finance committees,
<st1:stockticker>DPW</st1:stockticker> directors, engineers, and environmental
groups.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Registration:</I></B> Please register online
at <A title=http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/
href="BLOCKED::http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/"><FONT
title=http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/>www.waquoitbayreserve.org</FONT></A> by
clicking on the workshop in the list of upcoming events.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you are registering online for the
first time, you will be prompted to enter your e-mail address and a password of
your choice.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>After completing these
steps, click on <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">“Add me as a user”</I> to
continue.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you have a question about
registration, please contact Laurie Tompkins at <A
title=mailto:laurie.tompkins@state.ma.us
href="BLOCKED::mailto:laurie.tompkins@state.ma.us"><FONT
title=mailto:laurie.tompkins@state.ma.us>laurie.tompkins@state.ma.us</FONT></A>
or <st1:phone o_x003a_ls="trans" phonenumber="$6457$$$">508-457-0495</st1:phone>
ext. 108. </P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><o:p> </o:p></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Cost:</I></B> There is no charge to attend,
but registration is required.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">For more information on the
program, contact Tonna-Marie Rogers, at <st1:phone o_x003a_ls="trans"
phonenumber="$6457$$$">508-457-0495</st1:phone> ext. 110 or <A
title=mailto:tonna-marie.surgeon-rogers@state.ma.us
href="BLOCKED::mailto:tonna-marie.surgeon-rogers@state.ma.us"><FONT
title=mailto:tonna-marie.surgeon-rogers@state.ma.us>tonna-marie.surgeon-rogers@state.ma.us</FONT></A>.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">This workshop <SPAN
class=742035613-03102008>is part of a </SPAN>series <SPAN
class=742035613-03102008>organized</SPAN> by the Coastal Training Program (CTP)
at the </I><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Waquoit</I></st1:PlaceName><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> </I><st1:PlaceType><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Bay</I></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> National Estuarine Research Reserve
(WBNERR).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The workshop is sponsored
by WBNERR, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR),
and the Citizens for the Protection of </I><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Waquoit</I></st1:PlaceName><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> </I><st1:PlaceType><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Bay</I></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> (CPWB).<o:p></o:p></I></P>
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<DIV><SPAN class=742035613-03102008>Kind regards,</SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Tonna-Marie Rogers<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Coastal Training Program
Coordinator<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Waquoit</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType>Bay</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> National Estuarine Research
Reserve<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Tel: <st1:phone
o_x003a_ls="trans" phonenumber="$6457$$$">508-457-0495</st1:phone> ext.
110<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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