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<p class=CZ-Mail><a name="OLE_LINK3"></a><a name="OLE_LINK4">CZ-MAIL<o:p></o:p></a></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>August 2010<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph>Welcome to CZ-Mail, the monthly electronic newsletter
from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM). Each issue
provides information on major CZM initiatives, available tools and
publications, upcoming workshops and events, grants, contracting opportunities,
job openings, coastal legislation, and other news of interest to people working
on coastal issues. Additional information about CZM's programs, publications,
and other coastal topics can be found on the <a href="http://www.mass.gov/czm/"
title="http://www.mass.gov/czm/">CZM website</a>. To subscribe to CZ-Mail, send
a blank email to <a href="mailto:join-env-cz-mail@listserv.state.ma.us">join-env-cz-mail@listserv.state.ma.us</a>.
Also, please feel free to share CZ-Mail with colleagues and friends—and
if you have any suggestions for future editions, or would like make a change to
your CZ-Mail subscription, please email your request to <a
href="mailto:CZ-Mail@state.ma.us?subject=August%202010%20CZ-Mail">CZ-Mail@state.ma.us</a>.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>Obama Administration Issues National Ocean Policy and
Related Executive Order<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph>On July 19, the Obama Administration issued an
Executive Order and Final Recommendations of the Ocean Policy Task Force to,
according to the <a
href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/Press_Releases/July_19_2010">White
House press release</a>, “establish a National Policy for the Stewardship
of the Ocean, Coasts, and Great Lakes and create a National Ocean Council (NOC)
to strengthen ocean governance and coordination.” The <a
href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/07/19/executive-order-stewardship-our-oceans-coasts-and-great-lakes">Executive
Order</a> contains 10 policy statements and instructs the NOC to provide
direction to federal agencies to implement these policies. The Executive Order
also directs the NOC to guide the federal agency implementation of the <a
href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/files/documents/OPTF_FinalRecs.pdf">Ocean
Policy Task Force recommendations</a> (PDF, 3.6 MB), which include the
development of regional coastal and marine spatial plans. As described in the
Executive Order, these regional plans are intended to provide a “more
integrated, comprehensive, ecosystem-based, flexible, and proactive approach to
planning and managing sustainable multiple uses.” CZM provided input and
recommendations to the Ocean Policy Task Force based on our experience
developing the <a
href="http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeaterminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Ocean+%26+Coastal+Management&L2=Massachusetts+Ocean+Plan&sid=Eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f=eea_oceans_mop&csid=Eoeea">Massachusetts
Ocean Management Plan</a> and are pleased to see that many of these
recommendations have been included. CZM is working with fellow New England
states through the <a href="http://collaborate.csc.noaa.gov/nroc/default.aspx">Northeast
Regional Ocean Council</a> to develop a planning strategy to respond to the
national policy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>New Bedford/Fairhaven Municipal Harbor Plan Renewal
Approved<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph>On June 14, the city of New Bedford/town of
Fairhaven's Municipal Harbor Plan Renewal was approved by the Executive Office
of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), replacing the original 2002 harbor
plan. The renewal outlines the municipalities' plans to support traditional
harbor industries, improve harbor infrastructure, capture new port business
opportunities, and enhance the harbor environment. The five-year renewal also
includes elements that enhance public access in portions of the harbor outside
of the Designated Port Area (DPA) through Chapter 91 licensing. CZM provided
New Bedford and Fairhaven officials and their harbor planning consultants
significant technical assistance throughout the planning and approval process.
See the <a
href="http://www.mass.gov/czm/docs/pdf/decisions/new_bedford-fairhaven_mhp_decision_06-14-10.pdf"
target="_blank">full MHP decision</a> (PDF, 2.9 MB).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead><span class=CZ-MailItem>Lynn Municipal Harbor Plan and
DPA Master Plan Approved</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph>On June 28, the city of Lynn Municipal Harbor Plan
and DPA Master Plan was approved by EEA. The plan seeks to revitalize the
city’s waterfront through strategic redevelopment and creation of public
open spaces and amenities, encouraging and expanding compatible marine
industries and supporting uses within the DPA and enhancing the connection
between the Lynn downtown area. The plan contains provisions to provide greater
building heights and setbacks from the waterfront to create mixed-use
neighborhoods that maximize public open space and water views during Chapter 91
licensing. The public benefits associated with the plan include enhanced public
access and public open space, including a unified series of public spaces along
a waterfront promenade and the creation of a signature park for staging
community events and celebrations. CZM provided the city with harbor planning
technical assistance throughout the process. See the <a
href="http://www.mass.gov/czm/docs/pdf/decisions/lynn_mhp_decision_06-28-10.pdf"
target="_blank">full MHP decision</a> (PDF, 2.7 MB).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>Pleasant Bay NDA Approved<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph>In July, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) approved the state's proposal to designate the coastal waters of Pleasant
Bay on Cape Cod as a vessel No Discharge Area (NDA). This latest NDA
designation prohibits the discharge of any treated or untreated waste in a
14-square-mile region of state waters in Harwich, Chatham, Orleans, and Brewster.
The Pleasant Bay NDA now protects one of the most diverse and productive marine
habitats on the East Coast. The designation is in response to the nomination
for NDA status submitted by CZM on behalf of EEA earlier this
year—capping a year-long effort involving extensive work by CZM and the
Pleasant Bay Resource Management Alliance in conjunction with the four
communities. For details, see the <a
href="http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=100708_pr_pleasant_bay&csid=Eoeea">EEA
press release</a> and the <a
href="http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-16174.htm">Pleasant Bay Federal
Register Notice</a>. EPA is also currently reviewing EEA's nomination to
designate an NDA for the North Shore from Gloucester to Salisbury. This NDA is
expected to be approved in early August. Related efforts to authorize NDAs are
underway for Nantucket Sound, Mt. Hope Bay, and the outer Cape from Chatham to
Provincetown. For more on NDA activities along the coast, see <a
href="http://www.mass.gov/czm/nda/index.htm">CZM's NDA website</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>CZ-Tip: Help Clean Up Massachusetts Shores at
COASTSWEEP 2010<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph>With more than 1,500 miles of Massachusetts
shoreline, there’s plenty of coast to be cleaned. Volunteers throughout
Massachusetts turn out in large numbers each year for this cleanup event, which
is part of an international campaign organized by The Ocean Conservancy in
Washington, DC. Participants all over the world collect marine debris and
record what they find. This information is then used to help reduce future
marine debris problems. Cleanups will be scheduled throughout September and
October. To help in this effort and learn a bit about marine debris and how to
prevent it, see the <a href="http://www.mass.gov/czm/tips/coastsweep.htm">CZ-Tip
- Help Clean Up Massachusetts Shores at COASTSWEEP 2010</a>. To get involved,
see the <a href="http://www.coastsweep.umb.edu/">COASTSWEEP website</a> or
check out COASTSWEEP on <a
href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coastsweep-2010/128441707185891">Facebook</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>CZM Staff & People<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><b><i>Mass Bays Marine Scientist</i></b> - In June,
Christian Krahforst left the Massachusetts Bays Program (MBP) to accept an
Assistant Professor position at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass).
Christian served the Massachusetts Bays Program and CZM for many years as
marine scientist, leading marine research and monitoring initiatives throughout
the state and region, including the National Coastal Condition Assessment and
the Gulf Watch program. MBP will continue to work with Christian and UMass on
these and other important coastal research efforts. CZM and MBP wish Christian
all the best in his new role.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Boston Harbor Regional
Coordinator</span> - In July, Brad Washburn, CZM’s Boston Harbor Regional
Coordinator, left CZM to accept a position as Planning Director for the town of
Easton. During his three years at CZM, Brad fulfilled a wide variety of crucial
functions, including the development of the Charlestown, East Boston, and South
Boston Municipal Harbor Plans; updating and revising the Designated Port Area
regulations to allow for increased flexibility; and shepherding the Boston
Harbor No Discharge Area through its approval. Within CZM, Brad was known for
his sense of humor, his ability to expand his personal domain to include
multiple office cubes, and his colorful stories of his southern upbringing. We
wish Brad all the best in his new position, knowing that Easton is in competent
hands.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>NOAA Coastal Fellow</span> -
In August, CZM will wish farewell to Daniella Hirschfeld, the 2008-2010 Coastal
Management Fellow from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's
(NOAA) Coastal Services Center. Daniella, CZM’s seventh NOAA Fellow, has
accepted a position as the new Program Officer in climate adaptation for <a
href="http://www.icleiusa.org/">ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability</a>,
an association of local governments focused on sustainability, climate
protection, and climate change adaptation. While at CZM, Daniella coordinated
the <a href="http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/">StormSmart Coasts program</a>,
working directly with seven coastal communities on five successful pilot
projects that developed a suite of tools, case studies, planning strategies,
and other technical assistance information that will help coastal communities
address the challenges arising from storms, floods, sea level rise, and climate
change. We wish Daniella good luck and look forward to continued work with her
and ICLEI.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>Grants/Funding/Proposal Opportunities<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>GPS Handheld Mapping Unit</span>
- CZM is looking to purchase one new Trimble GeoXT (GeoExplorer 2008 series)
handheld global positioning system (GPS) unit and associated software for
mapping purposes. To view the Request for Responses (RFR), see the <a
href="https://www.ebidsourcing.com/displayPublicSearchAdvancedSolCriteriaEdit.do;jsessionid=LyXNzFXyWTnnlJXC13PsbfdvvCGBhBG4vMJGp7yvLGX1QLClThT8!160786355?doValidateToken=false&menu_id=2.3.3&org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKEN=f4d4cfd38316423111603bdb39dd69bb">Comm-PASS
website</a> and search for document number "ENV 11 CZM 01." Bids are
due by August 10.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Climate Program Funding
Opportunities</span> - The NOAA Climate Program Office is seeking proposals for
several grant programs. The Climate Program Office manages the competitive
research program in which NOAA funds high-priority climate science to advance
understanding of Earth's climate system and its atmospheric, oceanic, land, and
snow and ice components. For details about these opportunities, see the <a
href="http://www.climate.noaa.gov/">NOAA website</a>. Proposals are due by
September 10. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Marine Debris Removal Grants</span>
- The NOAA <a href="http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/funding/marinedebris.html">Marine
Debris Program</a> funds locally driven, community-based marine debris removal
projects that benefit coastal habitat, waterways, and wildlife including
migratory fish. Applications are due by November 1.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Open River Initiative</span>
- The NOAA <a href="http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/funding/ori.html">Open Rivers
Initiative</a> provides funding and technical expertise for community-driven,
small dam and river barrier removals, primarily in coastal states. Proposals
are due by November 17.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><b><i>NOAA Grant Funds</i></b> - NOAA has announced
the availability of numerous competitive grants and cooperative agreements for
FY2011. This notice replaces the multiple notices that traditionally announce
the availability of NOAA's discretionary funds for various programs. For
information on each program, including application details, see the <a
href="http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-17294.htm">Federal Register
Notice</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Reminders</span> - These
opportunities listed in the last CZ-Mail are still available:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span class=CZ-MailItem>FEMA Hazard Mitigation
Grants</span> - The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the
Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are inviting communities, state
agencies, and tribal governments and territories to submit applications for the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant
programs to assist applicants with hazard mitigation planning and the
implementation of hazard mitigation projects to reduce or eliminate the loss of
life and property due to natural hazards. See the <a
href="http://www.mass.gov/Eeops/docs/mema/disaster_recovery/dr_1895_fy11_unified_hma_guidance_memo.pdf">2011
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Guidance</a> (PDF, 113 KB) for the
complete grant details. Also, through October, MEMA has scheduled several
technical assistance meetings, which will provide applicants an opportunity to
discuss project details with the State Hazard Mitigation Team. Contact Scott
MacLeod at <a href="mailto:scott.macleod@state.ma.us">scott.macleod@state.ma.us</a>
to schedule a meeting. Full applications are due by November 1.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Drinking Water Supply Protection Grants</i></b>
- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking
proposals for the FY 2011 Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant Program, which
provides funding to public water systems and municipalities for land
acquisitions that protect public drinking water supplies and drinking water
quality. The maximum grant award for a single project is $500,000. To view the
RFR, see the <a
href="https://www.ebidsourcing.com/displayPublicSearchAdvancedSolCriteriaEdit.do;jsessionid=LyXNzFXyWTnnlJXC13PsbfdvvCGBhBG4vMJGp7yvLGX1QLClThT8!160786355?doValidateToken=false&menu_id=2.3.3&org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKEN=f4d4cfd38316423111603bdb39dd69bb">Comm-PASS
website</a> and search for document number "BRP 2010-04Amended." For
more information, see <a href="http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/dwgrant.htm">MassDEP's
website</a>. Proposals are due by September 24.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>Products/Publications<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><b><i>Coastal Management Newsletter</i></b> - The
July 2010 edition of NOAA's Coastal Program Division's <a
href="http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/news/czmnewsletter.html"><i>Coastal
Management News</i></a> features articles about the NOAA award presentations in
June, including the presentation of the <i>Susan Snow-Cotter Award for
Excellence in Ocean and Coastal Resource Management</i> to CZM Director Deerin
Babb-Brott, perceptions of climate change in Delaware, the Gulf CZM
Programs’ response to the Deepwater Horizon Spill, and more.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>NRDC Water Quality Report</span>
- The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has released its 20<sup>th</sup>
annual beach water quality report, which provides a compilation of water
quality data on U.S. beaches. The 2010 <a
href="http://www.nrdc.org/water/oceans/ttw/titinx.asp"><i>Testing the Waters: A
Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches</i></a> report identifies the best
and worst beaches for protecting beachgoers from contaminated water. Pollution
at the nation's ocean, lake, and bay beaches resulted in more than 18,000
closing or swimming advisory days in 2009—the sixth worst year since NRDC
began tracking these data. The NRDC concluded that coastal beaches continue to
be affected by contamination from stormwater runoff, sewage spills, and others
sources of pollution, which are further amplified by heavy rainfalls and aging
and poorly designed sewage systems. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Marine Spatial Planning
Workshop Proceedings</span> - In October 2009, the Northeast Regional Ocean
Council (NROC) held a Marine Spatial Planning Working Session in Gloucester.
Workshop themes included governance processes; regulatory efficiencies and
coordination; data needs, collection, and standards; decision support product
needs; and the role of NROC and other regional partners. The proceedings are
available on the <a
href="http://collaborate.csc.noaa.gov/nroc/Shared%20Documents/Marine%20Spatial%20Planning%20Workshop%20-%20October%202009/NROC%20MSP%20Proceedings%20-%20Oct2009.pdf">NROC
website</a> (PDF, 3 MB).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Cost Benefit Analysis of
Climate Change—Workshop Proceedings</span> - In March 2009, the Pew
Center on Global Climate Change convened a workshop to address the use of
cost-benefit analyses (CBAs) in determining climate change costs. A major focus
of the workshop was the inadequacy of traditional analytical tools, such as
CBA, for guiding policy decisions about non-incremental changes in economy-wide
greenhouse gas emissions. The <a
href="http://www.pewclimate.org/publications/report/workshop-proceedings-assessing-benefits-avoided-climate-change">workshop
proceedings</a> contain an extended summary of 17 presentations and the full
text of nine background papers by experts in climate science and economics.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><b><i>StormSmart Coasts National Newsletter </i></b>-
The <a
href="http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=ebce3c107c4ea6723808033a3&id=f2cf82ac12&e=6db4561250">July
issue</a> of the national StormSmart Coasts Network's monthly newsletter
provides a discussion and updates on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and includes
other StormSmart Coasts news. Each month the newsletter features new resources
for coastal decision makers looking for information on how to protect
communities from weather and climate hazards.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Coastal Services Magazine</span>
- The July-August 2010 issue of <a href="http://csc.noaa.gov/magazine/2010/04/"><i>Coastal
Services</i></a>, a NOAA Coastal Services Center magazine, features articles
about flood hazard assessment in Hawaii, climate change in California, oil
spill communication in the Gulf of Mexico, and other news and notes. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>EPA Nonpoint News</span></em><span class=apple-converted-space><span
style='color:black'> </span></span><span class=apple-style-span><span
style='color:black'>- </span></span>The June 2010 issue of <a
href="http://www.epa.gov/newsnotes/"><i>Nonpoint Source News-Notes</i></a>, a
periodic newsletter from EPA, includes articles about the condition of the
water-related environment, control of nonpoint sources of water pollution, and
the ecological management and restoration of watersheds.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><b><i>Marine Protected Area Newsletter</i></b> - The
July-August 2010 issue of <a
href="http://depts.washington.edu/mpanews/MPA115.htm"><i>MPA News</i></a>
features articles on marine protected areas (MPAs) in Italy, offshore drilling
and MPAs, and other MPA news and notes. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><b><i>Atlantic CoastWatch Newsletter</i></b> - The
May/June 2010 issue of <a
href="http://www.atlanticcoastwatch.org/Newsletter.htm"><i>Atlantic CoastWatch</i></a>,
the bimonthly newsletter from the Sustainable Development Institute that
provides news and information about the Atlantic coasts of Canada, the United
States, and the Caribbean, includes articles on the Gulf oil spill and offshore
drilling, the predicted severe hurricane season, and other Atlantic coast news.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><b><i>Sound Waves</i></b> - The July 2010 issue of <a
href="http://soundwaves.usgs.gov/"><i>Sound Waves</i></a>, the monthly
newsletter from U.S. Geological Survey, features articles on coastal erosion in
North Carolina, the February tsunami in Chile, extreme storms and vulnerable
coasts, natural gas exploration in the Nile River, and other coastal and marine
research news.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>Websites<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Responses to Climate Change
Website</span> - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers <a
href="http://www.corpsclimate.us/">Responses to Climate Change (RCC) Program</a>
develops and implements practical, nationally consistent, and cost-effective
approaches and policies to reduce potential vulnerabilities to the
nation’s water infrastructure resulting from climate change and
variability. The new RCC website shares news and information about program
activities as well as the potential impacts of climate change, interagency
efforts, and strategies for dealing with climate change.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Climate Adaptation Knowledge
Exchange</span> - Island Press and EcoAdapt have developed a new <a
href="http://www.cakex.org/">Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange</a> (CAKE)
as an online source for climate change adaptation information. CAKE was created
to explicitly address the effects of climate change on wildlife, ecosystems,
and other natural resources, giving managers the tools and insights needed to
help natural systems adapt.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=cz-mailparagraph0><b><i>Coastal Climate Adaptation Website</i></b> -
NOAA's Coastal Services Center has updated the <a
href="http://community.csc.noaa.gov/climateadaptation/" target="_blank">Coastal
Climate Adaptation website</a>, which focuses on adaptation-related resources,
such as local and state plans, new policies, case studies, risk and
vulnerability assessments, and decision-support tools. The one-stop website,
designed for states and communities that seek information about what others are
doing to address climate change, has been updated to allow uploading state
resources and provide more opportunities to engage in discussions about
climate-related solutions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Center for Watershed
Protection</span> - The Center for Watershed Protection's (CWP) website has
been updated to provide an easier, more organized user experience. The site
features a new "Watershed 101" section that organizes materials into
major thematic categories—both from CWP and external resources. CWP works
to protect, restore, and enhance water resources and create viable solutions
and partnerships for responsible land and water management. Check out the new
website at <a href="http://www.cwp.org/">www.cwp.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>Public Comment<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>NOAA's Next Generation
Strategic Plan</span> - NOAA is seeking comments on its <a
href="http://www.ppi.noaa.gov/ngsp.html">Next Generation Strategic Plan</a>,
which lays the foundation for NOAA to play a leading role in responding to the
nation's most urgent challenges, ranging from climate change, severe weather,
and natural or human-induced disasters to declining biodiversity and threatened
or degraded ocean and coastal resources. Comments are due by August 10.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Draft Marine and Hydrokinetic
Energy Technologies Report</span> - The Hydropower Reform Coalition, is seeking
comments on <a
href="http://www.hydroreform.org/hydroguide/hydrokinetic-recreation"
target="_blank"><i>Hydrokinetic Energy Projects & Recreation: A Guide to
Assessing Impacts</i></a>. This report, drafted in partnership with the
National Park Service and the Department of Energy, provides guidance on how to
evaluate the impacts of new hydropower technologies (tidal, in-river current,
and wave) on the recreational uses of these resources. It was developed for
utilities, developers, state and federal agencies, and other interested
stakeholders involved in assessing recreation impacts. Comments are due by
August 31.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>National Weather Service
Strategic Plan</span> - The National Weather Service's (NWS) is seeking
comments on its <a href="http://www.weather.gov/com/stratplan">Strategic Plan
for 2011-2020</a>. The plan establishes the framework to better meet the needs
of citizens and to respond to some of the nation's most urgent challenges.
Comments are due by September 7.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Proposed Flood Elevation
Determinations</span> - FEMA is seeking comments on the proposed Base Flood
Elevations (BFEs) for the following coastal communities: Brewster, Cohasset, Ipswich,
Quincy, and Weymouth. The BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management
measures that a community must adopt to participate in the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP). The preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for
the proposed BFEs are available at each community's town or city hall. Submit
comments by October 25 to Kevin Long at <a href="mailto:kevin.long@dhs.gov">kevin.long@dhs.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Performance Standards for
Marine Sanitation Devices</span> - EPA is seeking comments on a request to
revise regulations for marine sanitation devices (MSDs). An MSD is an apparatus
that treats and/or manages sewage on vessels. The request asks that EPA create
performance standards for MSDs and establish monitoring, recordkeeping, and
reporting requirements to ensure compliance with the new standards. EPA has not
made a decision on whether to grant or deny the requests, nor are they
proposing any changes to the performance standards or other provisions of its
regulations at this time. The purpose of this comment opportunity is to obtain
the public's input to help EPA determine appropriate action. For details see
the <a
href="http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/regulatory/frnotice_marinesanitation.html">EPA
website</a>. Comments are due by November 9.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><b><i>Reminder </i></b>- The following comment
opportunity posted in the last CZ-Mail is still open:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span class=CZ-MailItem>Draft 309 Assessment and
Strategy Available for Public Comment</span> - Section 309 of the Coastal Zone
Management Act establishes a voluntary enhancement grants program that, among
other things, encourages states with federally approved Coastal Management
Programs to develop and implement program changes in one or more of the
following nine coastal zone enhancement areas: Wetlands, Public Access, Coastal
Hazards, Cumulative and Secondary Impacts, Energy and Government Facility
Siting, Ocean Resources, Special Area Management Plans, Marine Debris, and
Aquaculture. In accordance with federal guidance from NOAA’s Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, CZM has developed its draft <i>Section
309 Assessment and Five-Year Strategy for CZM Program Enhancement (FY2011-15)</i>
and is making it available for public review and comment during a 30-day
period. The document describes the current status of CZM program activities in
the nine specific federally defined issue areas and identifies potential
enhancement projects. Electronic copies of the document can be downloaded from
the <a href="http://www.mass.gov/czm/309/">CZM website</a> and hard copies can
be obtained upon request by contacting CZM at <a
href="mailto:czm@state.ma.us?subject=§309%20Assessment">czm@state.ma.us</a> or
(617) 626-1212. Submit comments in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 9
to Bruce Carlisle, CZM Assistant Director, 251 Causeway Street, Suite 800,
Boston MA 02114.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>Calendar<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Marine Disease Symposium</span>
- On August 10-11, the 9<sup>th</sup> Annual Ronald C. Baird Sea Grant Science
Symposium, <a href="http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/baird/2010_diseases.html"><i>New
Approaches to Understanding Emerging Marine Diseases: From Science to
Management</i></a>, will be held at the University of Rhode Island. The
symposium follows the conclusion of the New England Lobster Research
Initiative, which looked into the causes of lobster shell disease and the
contributing factors that make lobsters vulnerable to the disease. Experts in
crustacean endocrinology, genetics, veterinary medicine, behavior,
microbiology, lobster biology, chemistry, environmental science, and
epidemiology will present their findings and the implications for dealing with
shell disease and other marine diseases.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Flood and Stormwater
Management Meeting</span> - On August 23-27, the National Association of Flood
& Stormwater Management Agencies will hold the <a
href="http://www.nafsma.org/meetings-upcoming.php">2010 Annual Meeting</a> in
San Diego, California. The 2010 meeting agenda includes sessions on water
resources, flood risk management, FEMA Risk MAP strategy, EPA stormwater
rulemaking efforts, climate change and flood and stormwater management, and
more.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Science Made Public Lecture
Series </span>- On Tuesdays in August, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
(WHOI) will hold a <a href="http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=44975">Science Made
Public Lecture Series</a>. All talks are held at 2:30 p.m. in the WHOI Ocean
Science Exhibit Center Auditorium, 15 School Street, Woods Hole.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>California and the World
Ocean Conference</span> - On September 7-10, the <a
href="http://www.cce.csus.edu/conferences/cnra/cwo2010/index.htm">California
and the World Ocean 2010 Conference</a> will be held in San Francisco,
California. Presentations will focus on actions that can be taken at the local,
state, regional, national, and international levels. Emerging topics such as
climate change impacts, marine spatial planning, marine protected areas,
regional ocean governance, and renewable offshore energy will be featured.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Coastal 5K</span> - On
September 12, Salem Sound Coastwatch (SSCW) will hold the <a
href="http://www.salemsound.org/salemRun2010.html">Coastal 5K: <i>Run for the
Beach!</i></a> to support SSCW’s new Adopt a Beach program. The 5K road
race will start at Lynch Park in Beverly and will feature a gentle course with
rolling terrain and ocean views.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Nantucket Biodiversity
Initiative Week</span> - September 15-21 is Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative
Week. Scientists, naturalists, and volunteers will inventory and monitor the
many species of plants and animals found on Nantucket and educate the public
about the importance of protecting the rare elements that contribute to
Nantucket’s rich local biodiversity. For details, or to join this effort,
see the <a
href="http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/bridgewaterslam/2010nbiweekbasics.html">initiative’s
website</a>. The registration deadline is August 15.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>OCEANS Conference</span> - On
September 20-23, the <a href="http://www.oceans10mtsieeeseattle.org/index.cfm">Ocean
2010 Conference</a> will be held in Seattle, Washington. The annual conference
is a major international forum for scientists, engineers, and responsible ocean
users to present the latest research results, ideas, developments, and
applications in oceanic engineering and marine technology.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><b><i>Working Waterways and Waterfronts Symposium</i></b>
- On September 27-30, the <a href="http://www.wateraccessus.com/">Working
Waterways and Waterfronts National Symposium on Water Access</a> will take
place in Portland, Maine. The symposium will provide a forum to help
communities, organizations, businesses, and individuals address waterfront
access challenges by showcasing successful models and tools from around the
country.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Flood Modeling Course</span>
- On September 28-30, the Floodplain Management Association will hold a <a
href="http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=06684921-1779-485b-897f-fed20e80830b">FLO-2D
short course</a> in San Diego, California. FLO-2D is a FEMA-approved hydraulic
model for riverine studies and unconfined flood analyses. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>GreenGov Symposium</span> -
On October 5-7, the White House Council on Environmental Quality will hold the
first <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/greengov">GreenGov Symposium</a> in
Washington, DC. The symposium will bring together leaders from federal, state,
and local governments, nonprofit and academic communities, and the private
sector to identify opportunities around greening the federal government. During
the three-day educational event, participants will share challenges and best
practices and discuss cutting-edge approaches for the future.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>National Coastal Conference</span>
- On October 13-15, the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association will
hold the 2010 National Coastal Conference, <a
href="http://www.asbpa.org/conferences/conf_fall_10.htm"><i>Celebrating the
Diversity of the Coast</i></a>, in Charleston, South Carolina. The three-day
conference will feature discussions on coastal science, policy, technology, and
politics.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Reminders</span> - The
following calendar items posted in the last CZ-Mail are still to come:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span class=CZ-MailItem><span
style='font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Summer Walks in Harwich</i></b> -
The Harwich Conservation Trust has posted its schedule of summer
walks—all free and open to the public. See the <a
href="http://www.harwichconservationtrust.org/summer_walks_2010.htm">Trust's
website</a>.<span class=CZ-MailItem><span style='font-weight:normal;font-style:
normal'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span class=CZ-MailItem>Barnstable Land Trust
Walks and Talks</span> - Through autumn, the Barnstable Land Trust will hold
numerous events as part of its Walks & Talks nature series. See the <a
href="http://www.blt.org/02-What%20We%20Do/Walks%20And%20Talks.html">Barnstable
Land Trust website</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span class=CZ-MailItem>Mudflat Mania</span> -
Through August, the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History will hold a series of <a
href="http://www.ccmnh.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=270">Mudflat
Mania</a> walks. Bring a pail, notebook, and water shoes for a beachside
exploration where visitors learn about the fascinating world of animals that
live in and on the tidal flats.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Waquoit Bay Watershed Block Party</i></b>
- On August 10 at 3:00 p.m., join the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve for the annual <a
href="http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/eventshow.aspx?eventid=232">Watershed
Block Party</a>—an event to raise awareness about estuaries and
watersheds. Activities include games, arts and crafts, face painting, science
demonstrations with local scientists, and a touch tank.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Swim & Fin Race for Salem Sound</i></b>
- On August 28, Salem Sound Coastwatch (SSCW) will hold the 5<sup>th</sup>
Annual <a href="http://www.swimandfin.org/">Swim & Fin Race for Salem Sound</a>
at Forest River Park in Salem. The event will feature open water swim races for
all levels. There will be food, music, and giveaways.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Antique & Classic Boat Festival</i></b>
- On August 28-29, Hawthorne Cove Marina in Salem will host the 28<sup>th</sup>
Annual <a href="http://www.boatfestival.org/">Antique and Classic Boat Festival</a>,
which will include exhibits, artists, crafts, and entertainment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span class=CZ-MailItem>Coastal
Management—Call for Papers</span> - The Coastal Society (TCS) is seeking
submissions of manuscripts for publication in a special issue of the journal <i>Coastal
Management</i>. The theme of this issue is “Making the Connection:
Translating Science into Effective Coastal Policy.” For submission
details, see the <a href="http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/ucmgauth.asp">Instructions
to Authors</a>. For questions, contact Lawrence Cahoon at <a
href="mailto:Cahoon@uncw.edu">Cahoon@uncw.edu</a> or Christopher Dumas at <a
href="mailto:DumasC@uncw.edu">DumasC@uncw.edu</a>. Submissions are due by
September 15.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span class=CZ-MailItem><span
style='font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>The Great Park Pursuit</i></b> -
Running through September 18, the Great Park Pursuit (GPP) offers teams the
opportunity to design their own “Park Pursuit.” DCR parks across
the Commonwealth will host great programs all summer and teams will be
challenged to visit six programs in different themed categories collecting
special program stickers at each event to chronicle their summer adventures on
a GPP team game card. Teams can also track their adventures with stories,
photos, and itineraries on a personalized family homepage. Register, get game rules,
and learn more at <a href="http://www.greatparkpursuit.org">www.greatparkpursuit.org</a>.<span
class=CZ-MailItem><span style='font-weight:normal;font-style:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span class=CZ-MailItem>Summer Cinema by the Sea</span>
- This summer, the Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center in
Nahant will hold a free film series of marine-related documentaries. Each film
will be followed by a discussion led by the film’s producer and/or an
expert in the subject area. See the <a
href="http://marinesciencecenter.yolasite.com/upcoming-events.php">Science
Center website</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>CZM in the News<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph>Below are links to recent news and journal articles
that feature CZM. (Articles may only be available for a limited time. Not
working? Try copying the web address directly into your browser, rather than
clicking on it.)<o:p></o:p></p>
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mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>State researchers remind boaters about presence
of endangered leatherback turtles in Massachusetts coastal waters (<i>EEA Press
Release</i>, 7/29/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=100729_pr_turtles&csid=Eoeea">http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=100729_pr_turtles&csid=Eoeea</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>State researchers survey Massachusetts coast in
search of non-native species that threaten local marine environments (<i>EEA
Press Release</i>, 7/28/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=100729_pr_ma_coast&csid=Eoeea">http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=100729_pr_ma_coast&csid=Eoeea</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Excess dredged sand will be stockpiled (<i>Daily
News of Newburyport</i>, 7/20/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1060805700/Excess-dredged-sand-will-be-stockpiled">http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1060805700/Excess-dredged-sand-will-be-stockpiled</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Beach pact to be final on Tuesday (<i>Daily News
of Newburyport</i>, 7/17/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x226603610/Beach-pact-to-be-final-on-Tuesday">http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x226603610/Beach-pact-to-be-final-on-Tuesday</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Chatham latest, but not last, no-discharge area
(<i>Cape Cod Times</i>, 7/9/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100709/NEWS/7090313/-1/NEWS01">http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100709/NEWS/7090313/-1/NEWS01</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Feds ban boat sewage in Chatham Harbor, Mass. (<i>Boston
Globe</i>, 7/8/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2010/07/08/feds_ban_boat_sewage_in_chatham_harbor_mass/">http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2010/07/08/feds_ban_boat_sewage_in_chatham_harbor_mass/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Researchers take aim at a forgotten battle: Will
map colonial skirmish at Chelsea Creek, seek sunken ship (<i>Boston Globe</i>,
7/5/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/yourtown/lexington/articles/2010/07/05/digging_up_forgotten_battle_for_independence/">http://www.boston.com/yourtown/lexington/articles/2010/07/05/digging_up_forgotten_battle_for_independence/</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Pleasant Bay newest no-discharge zone (<i>Cape
Cod Times</i>, 7/2/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100702/NEWS/7020316/-1/NEWS01">http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100702/NEWS/7020316/-1/NEWS01</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailSubhead><a name="OLE_LINK1"></a><a name="OLE_LINK2">In the News<o:p></o:p></a></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph>Below are links to recent news and journal articles
on coastal issues. (Articles may only be available for a limited time. Not
working? Try copying the web address directly into your browser, rather than
clicking on it.)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>NOAA: Gulf’s surface oil not a threat to
southern Florida, Keys and East Coast (<i>NOAA News</i>, 7/30/10) - <br>
<a href="http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100730_threat.html">http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100730_threat.html</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>State denies Cape Wind foe’s request for
longer review (<i>Boston Globe</i>, 7/29/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/07/29/state_denies_cape_wind_foes_request_for_longer_review/">http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/07/29/state_denies_cape_wind_foes_request_for_longer_review/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
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style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Report giving Lynn’s Kings Beach a dirty
reputation (<i>Lynn Item</i>, 7/29/10) - <br>
<a href="http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2010/07/29/news/news03.txt">http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2010/07/29/news/news03.txt</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>On wind power, Mass., R.I. aim to collaborate (<i>Boston
Globe</i>, 7/27/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/07/27/on_wind_power_mass_ri_aim_to_collaborate/">http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/07/27/on_wind_power_mass_ri_aim_to_collaborate/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Wind unites R.I., Mass. (<i>Cape Cod Times</i>,
7/27/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100727/NEWS/7270319/-1/NEWS01">http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100727/NEWS/7270319/-1/NEWS01</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Governors Patrick and Carcieri sign agreement on
offshore wind energy development (<i>Governor Deval Patrick Press Release</i>,
7/26/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=100726_Offshore_Wind_Energy_Agreement&csid=Agov3">http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=100726_Offshore_Wind_Energy_Agreement&csid=Agov3</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Work set to start on island beach (<i>Daily News
of Newburyport</i>, 7/26/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x972389531/Work-set-to-start-on-island-beach">http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x972389531/Work-set-to-start-on-island-beach</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Peabody projects aimed at keeping water from
rising (<i>Salem News</i>, 7/26/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.salemnews.com/local/x2105967110/Peabody-projects-aimed-at-keeping-water-from-rising">http://www.salemnews.com/local/x2105967110/Peabody-projects-aimed-at-keeping-water-from-rising</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>More losses for endangered sea turtles (<i>Cape
Cod Times</i>, 7/26/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100726/NEWS/7260319">http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100726/NEWS/7260319</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Democrats drop signature climate bill (<i>Boston
Globe</i>, 7/23/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/07/23/democrats_drop_signature_climate_bill/">http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/07/23/democrats_drop_signature_climate_bill/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Compact limited in wind review (<i>Cape Cod
Times</i>, 7/23/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100723/NEWS/7230319/-1/NEWS11">http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100723/NEWS/7230319/-1/NEWS11</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Sewers and oysters said to be saviors for ponds
in peril (<i>Vineyard Gazette</i>, 7/23/10) - <br>
<a href="http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?26517">http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?26517</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Program sets whale-watch standards (<i>Cape Cod
Times</i>, 7/23/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100723/NEWS/7230324/-1/NEWS01">http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100723/NEWS/7230324/-1/NEWS01</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Aquinnah selectmen question tribe decision to
close Lobsterville Beach path (<i>Martha’s Vineyard Times</i>, 7/22/10) -
<br>
<a href="http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/article.php?id=1698">http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/article.php?id=1698</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Rising through the tide: Swimmers find danger on
sandbar off Plum Island (<i>Daily News of Newburyport</i>, 7/21/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1884756570/Rising-through-the-tide">http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1884756570/Rising-through-the-tide</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Marine Sanctuary plan poses dire fishing threat
(<i>Gloucester Times</i>, 7/21/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x1483664930/Marine-Sanctuary-plan-poses-dire-fishing-threat">http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x1483664930/Marine-Sanctuary-plan-poses-dire-fishing-threat</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>State Legislature deep into new rules to keep
kayakers safe (<i>Salem News</i>, 7/21/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.salemnews.com/local/x854234954/State-Legislature-deep-into-new-rules-to-keep-kayakers-safe">http://www.salemnews.com/local/x854234954/State-Legislature-deep-into-new-rules-to-keep-kayakers-safe</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Nantucket’s oil spill response plan (<i>Nantucket
Independent</i>, 7/21/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/nantucket/newsnow/x1080708917/Nantucket-s-oil-spill-response-plan">http://www.wickedlocal.com/nantucket/newsnow/x1080708917/Nantucket-s-oil-spill-response-plan</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Council to oversee marine resources: White House
says protections are urgently needed (<i>Boston Globe</i>, 7/20/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2010/07/20/white_house_wants_council_to_oversee_protect_marine_resources/">http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2010/07/20/white_house_wants_council_to_oversee_protect_marine_resources/</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Feds' ocean management gets new structural layer
(<i>Gloucester Times</i>, 7/20/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x1060806951/Feds-ocean-management-gets-new-structural-layer">http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x1060806951/Feds-ocean-management-gets-new-structural-layer</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Cape Wind foes seek more time (<i>Boston Globe</i>,
7/20/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/07/20/cape_wind_foes_seek_more_time">http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/07/20/cape_wind_foes_seek_more_time</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Marshfield, coastal towns could get a break for
sea-wall fixes (<i>Patriot Ledger</i>, 7/20/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.patriotledger.com/topstories/x550419023/Marshfield-coastal-towns-could-get-a-break-for-sea-wall-fixes">http://www.patriotledger.com/topstories/x550419023/Marshfield-coastal-towns-could-get-a-break-for-sea-wall-fixes</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Cape ponds lack pollution cleanup (<i>Cape Cod
Times</i>, 7/19/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100719/NEWS/7190303">http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100719/NEWS/7190303</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Volunteers sought to monitor for oily birds (<i>Daily
News of Newburyport</i>, 7/19/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1601577532/Volunteers-sought-to-monitor-for-oily-birds">http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1601577532/Volunteers-sought-to-monitor-for-oily-birds</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Harbor Walk plan takes new strides (<i>Gloucester
Times</i>, 7/19/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x1884755327/Harbor-Walk-plan-takes-new-strides">http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x1884755327/Harbor-Walk-plan-takes-new-strides</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Taking lessons from what went wrong (<i>New York
Times</i>, 7/19/10) - <br>
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/20/science/20lesson.html?ref=science">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/20/science/20lesson.html?ref=science</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>How Obama wants to protect oceans: White House
unveils new plan (<i>Christian Science Monitor</i>, 7/19/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2010/0719/How-Obama-wants-to-protect-oceans-White-House-unveils-new-plan">http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2010/0719/How-Obama-wants-to-protect-oceans-White-House-unveils-new-plan</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>After oil spills, hidden damage can last for
years (<i>New York Times</i>, 7/17/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/18/science/earth/18enviro.html?ref=science">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/18/science/earth/18enviro.html?ref=science</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Horseshoe crab decline 'alarming' (<i>Cape Cod
Times</i>, 7/15/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100715/NEWS/7150327">http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100715/NEWS/7150327</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Quiet debate generated over Cape Wind permit (<i>Cape
Cod Times</i>, 7/14/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100714/NEWS/7140311">http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100714/NEWS/7140311</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Plymouth urged to ban vehicles to aid plovers (<i>Boston
Globe</i>, 7/13/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/13/plymouth_urged_to_ban_vehicles_to_aid_plovers/">http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/13/plymouth_urged_to_ban_vehicles_to_aid_plovers/</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Public gets first look at beach vision (<i>Daily
News of Newburyport</i>, 7/13/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x540030696/Public-gets-first-look-at-beach-vision">http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x540030696/Public-gets-first-look-at-beach-vision</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Officials want it to stay No Man’s Land (<i>Boston
Globe</i>, 7/12/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/12/officials_want_secluded_island_to_remain_no_mans_land/">http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/12/officials_want_secluded_island_to_remain_no_mans_land/</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>U.S. issues revised offshore drilling ban (<i>New
York Times</i>, 7/12/10) - <br>
<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/13/us/13commission.html?ref=science">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/13/us/13commission.html?ref=science</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Historic oil spill fails to produce gains for
U.S. environmentalists (<i>Washington Post</i>, 7/12/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/11/AR2010071103523.html?hpid=topnews">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/11/AR2010071103523.html?hpid=topnews</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Foes, fans can probe Cape Wind (<i>Cape Cod
Times</i>, 7/11/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100711/NEWS/7110331">http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100711/NEWS/7110331</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>River wild: To some, dams are quaint, historic,
and a boon for birds. To others, they cause flooding, harm fish, and meddle
with nature. Can one town sort it all out? (<i>Boston Globe</i>, 7/11/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2010/07/11/river_wild/">http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2010/07/11/river_wild/</a>
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<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
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style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Piping plover issue gets political on Cape (<i>Cape
Cod Times</i>, 7/10/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100710/NEWS/7100313/-1/NEWS01">http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100710/NEWS/7100313/-1/NEWS01</a>
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style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>AG seeks Cape Wind’s profit estimates (<i>Boston
Globe</i>, 7/9/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/07/09/ag_seeks_cape_winds_profit_estimates">http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/07/09/ag_seeks_cape_winds_profit_estimates</a>
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<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Hottest commodity for sale? Try sand from
Sengekontacket (<i>Vineyard Gazette</i>, 7/9/10) - <br>
<a href="http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?26291">http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?26291</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Beach project moves forward: State, towns add
funds needed for contract award (<i>Daily News of Newburyport</i>, 7/7/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x383296128/Beach-project-moves-forward">http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x383296128/Beach-project-moves-forward</a>
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<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Plenty of plover nests on Plum Island (<i>Daily
News of Newburyport</i>, 7/7/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x657357176/Plenty-of-plover-nests-on-Plum-Island">http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x657357176/Plenty-of-plover-nests-on-Plum-Island</a>
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mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Crabs may be killing Cape Cod’s marshes (<i>Boston
Globe</i>, 7/6/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/07/06/crabs_may_be_culprit_in_death_of_marsh_grasses_on_cape_cod/">http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/07/06/crabs_may_be_culprit_in_death_of_marsh_grasses_on_cape_cod/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>A push to protect marine fishery: US report
looks at Stellwagen Bank Ban on catching sand lance advised (<i>Boston Globe</i>,
7/6/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/06/a_push_to_protect_marine_fishery/">http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/06/a_push_to_protect_marine_fishery/</a>
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<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l4 level1 lfo10'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Towns put under pier pressure from waterfront homeowners
(<i>Vineyard Gazette</i>, 7/2/10) - <br>
<a href="http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?26184">http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?26184</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
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style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>NOAA models long-term oil threat to Gulf and
east coast shoreline (<i>NOAA News</i>, 7/2/10) - <br>
<a href="http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100702_longterm.html">http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100702_longterm.html</a>
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style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Shoaling in river mouth gets dangerous (<i>Daily
News of Newburyport</i>, 7/1/10) - <br>
<a
href="http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1671035234/Shoaling-in-river-mouth-gets-dangerous">http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1671035234/Shoaling-in-river-mouth-gets-dangerous</a>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Guarding a hidden treasure (<i>Salem News</i>,
7/1/10) - <br>
<a href="http://www.salemnews.com/local/x657351067/Guarding-a-hidden-treasure">http://www.salemnews.com/local/x657351067/Guarding-a-hidden-treasure</a>
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<p class=CZ-MailSubhead>Other Items of Interest<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><b><i>Gulf of Maine Council Awards</i></b> - The Gulf
of Maine Council on the Marine Environment is seeking nominations for its
annual <a href="http://www.gulfofmaine.org/council/opportunities/#awards">Visionary,
Longard, Susan Snow-Cotter Leadership, and Industry Awards</a>. Visionary
Awards will be presented to two individuals or organizations in each state and
province bordering the Gulf. The Longard Award will be presented to an
outstanding volunteer within the Gulf watershed. The Susan Snow-Cotter Award
will recognize a coastal management professional who exemplifies outstanding
leadership or exceptional mentoring in the Gulf of Maine watershed. The Industry
Award will go to a business that has shown leadership in efforts to improve the
well-being of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem. Submit nomination forms by September
24 to <a href="mailto:info@gulfofmaine.org">info@gulfofmaine.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Mass Audubon Photo Contest - </span>Calling
all shutterbugs! Mass Audubon is holding its first-ever <a
href="http://www.massaudubon.org/connecting/photocontest/index.php"><i>Picture
This: My Connection to Nature </i>photo contest</a>, open to all participants.
New England’s largest conservation organization welcomes striking digital
images that highlight the beauty and diversity of Massachusetts wildlife,
habitats, and people in nature. <i>National Geographic</i> award-winning
photojournalist (and Massachusetts native) <a href="http://www.brianskerry.com">Brian
Skerry</a> will be on the panel of judges that will select up to 24 winners (12
adults and 12 students). Two Grand Prize Winners’ photos will be featured
on the cover of a Mass Audubon publication, which reaches more than 100,000
people throughout New England and beyond. Entries are due by September 6. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><b><i>Stellwagen Advisory Council</i></b> - The <a
href="http://stellwagen.noaa.gov/">Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary</a>
is seeking applicants for several seats on its Sanctuary Advisory Council. To
receive an application kit, contact <a href="mailto:Elizabeth.Stokes@noaa.gov">Elizabeth.Stokes@noaa.gov</a>.
Applications are due by September 10.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailParagraph><span class=CZ-MailItem>Recreational Boating Access
Awards</span> - BoatUS is seeking nominations for the fourth annual <a
href="http://www.boatus.com/gov/AccessAward">BoatUS Recreational Boating Access
Awards</a> to recognize those individuals or groups who have succeeded in
preserving or improving public waterway access. Examples of solutions could
include creative public/private partnerships, changes in land-use planning or
permitting processes, tax incentives, legislation or public ballots, publicity,
or public education. Eligible activities must have been undertaken in the last three
years. Nominations are due by October 1.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=CZ-MailFooter>Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Deval L. Patrick,
Governor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>Timothy P. Murray, Lieutenant Governor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs -
Ian A. Bowles, Secretary<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>Office of Coastal Zone Management - Deerin Babb-Brott,
Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>Editor - <a
href="mailto:robin.lacey@state.ma.us?subject=August%202010%20CZ-Mail">Robin
Lacey</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>Internet Coordinator - Joe Pelczarski<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>251 Causeway Street, Suite 800<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>Boston, MA 02114-2136<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>(617) 626-1200<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>CZM Information Line - (617) 626-1212<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>CZM Website - <a href="http://www.mass.gov/czm">www.mass.gov/czm</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>A publication of the Massachusetts Office of Coastal
Zone Management pursuant<br>
to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award No. NA09NOS4190119.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>This publication is funded (in part) by a
grant/cooperative agreement from the<br>
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=CZ-MailFooter>The views expressed herein are those of the author(s)
and<br>
do not necessarily reflect the views of NOAA <br>
or any of its sub-agencies.<o:p></o:p></p>
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