[SEMCO] SAV Restoration Workshop Announcement

[Sheri DeRosa]

Marine Environment Informational Workshop Announcement:

“Current Status of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Restoration, and
the Potential for Restoration Projects in Barnstable County”

Friday, June 21, 2002 --- 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott
Route 132, Hyannis, Massachusetts

Sponsored by: Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, WHOI Sea Grant Program,
SouthEastern Massachusetts Aquaculture Center, Massachusetts Coastal
Zone Management, and Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries

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Workshop Format

8:30 - Registration

9:00 - Welcome and Introductions

9:15 - The Importance of SAV and Bay Scallop Restoration Efforts in
Barnstable County

9:45 - Research Review of SAV Restoration

10:15 - Break

10:30 - Restoration Projects Elsewhere

12:30 - Lunch

1:30 - Regulatory Overview of SAV

2:15 - The “How to” of SAV Restoration (What must be considered when
planning a
           restoration project. Planting requirements and techniques.)

3:15 - Break

3:30 - 5:00 - Panel Discussion (SAV in Barnstable County --- Where do we
go next?)

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Registration

Registration is required, and includes a continental breakfast and
lunch. Cost for the workshop is $15.00. Pre-registrations must be
received by June 17, 2002.

Name:

Affiliation:

Address:


Phone:

E-Mail:

No. Attending ------ (@ $15.00 each) = -------------

Please make checks payable to “Barnstable County” and send to:

SAV Workshop
Cape Cod Cooperative Extension
P.O. Box 367
Barnstable, MA 02630

For more information, call (508) 375-6702.

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