[SEMCO] July 2008 CZ-Mail

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CZ-MAIL

July 2008

 

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 CZM website <http://www.mass.gov/czm/> . Please feel free
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Ocean Management

On May 28, Governor Deval Patrick signed the Oceans Act of 2008
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3modulechunk&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=ter
minalcontent&f=features_2008-05-28_oceans&csid=Agov3> , legislation that
requires Massachusetts to develop a first-in-the-nation comprehensive
plan to manage development in state waters, balance natural resource
preservation with traditional and new uses, including renewable energy
development. The Act requires Secretary of the Executive Office of
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Ian Bowles to develop the ocean
plan based on scientific and stakeholder participation, and requires a
draft plan by the summer of 2009 and a final plan by December 31, 2009.
Deerin Babb-Brott, Assistant Secretary and Director of the Massachusetts
Environmental Policy Act Office and former CZM Assistant Director, has
been appointed to lead development of the ocean plan and oversee CZM's
ongoing work as Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Coastal Zone
Management. CZM will provide technical and planning support to EEA and
the two bodies established by the Act-the Ocean Advisory Commission and
the Ocean Sciences Council. For details on the work done by the
Massachusetts Ocean Management Task Force to lay the foundation for this
current planning effort, see the Massachusetts Ocean Management
Initiative website <http://www.mass.gov/czm/oceanmanagement/index.htm> ,
which includes links to the Task Force's Waves of Change
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/oceanmanagement/waves_of_change/index.htm>
report, the Massachusetts Ocean Education Guide
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/oceanmanagement/education/guide/index.htm> ,
and technical reports
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/oceanmanagement/projects/projects.htm> .

 

Bruce Carlisle Receives Gulf of Maine Visionary Award

On June 24, the Gulf of Maine (GOM) Council on the Marine Environment
<http://gulfofmaine.org/>  presented its 2008 Visionary Awards to four
Massachusetts visionaries, volunteers, and leaders. Council Chair and
CZM Director Leslie-Ann McGee was especially honored to present the
first Susan Snow-Cotter Leadership Award to Bruce Carlisle, CZM
Assistant Director. The Susan Snow-Cotter Leadership Award is bestowed
in memory of a long-time friend of the Council and former Director of
CZM to an individual from the region who exemplifies outstanding
leadership or exceptional mentoring in the GOM watershed. Carlisle, who
started working at CZM in 1993, played a critical role in developing the
state's Coastal Nonpoint Program-helping Massachusetts to become one of
the first states in the country to receive federal approval for its
comprehensive plan for dealing with this major water quality issue. He
worked on coastal wetland assessment projects, pioneering the
development of integrity indicators to measure salt marsh condition and
later became Manager of CZM's Wetlands Restoration Program. In 2005
Carlisle was promoted to the CZM Assistant Director position, where he
directs policy development, planning efforts, and technical approaches
for program areas including shoreline and floodplain management, habitat
restoration, water quality, and GIS/data management. During Susan
Snow-Cotter's battle with Inflammatory Breast Cancer, he also served as
Acting Director. "Innovative work on coastal management issues and true
commitment to the people he works with are what makes Bruce Carlisle
exceptional and deserving of this recognition," said Leslie-Ann McGee.
"Susan would have been very happy to know he is the first to receive
this prestigious award for his loyalty to CZM and support to her and her
family during a very difficult time." Congratulations Bruce!

 

The Longard Volunteer Award recognizes outstanding volunteers within the
GOM watershed. The 2008 recipient is Lawry Reid, founder and president
of the Straits Pond Watershed Association (SPWA). Straits Pond, a
critically impaired 100-acre coastal salt pond in Hull, is part of a
regional wetland restoration project in which Lawry and the 30 members
of the SPWA have been cornerstone partners. The two Visionary Awards
recognize innovation, creativity, and commitment to protecting the
marine environment. Edward Thomas, Esquire was selected for his
extensive pro bono publico assistance to CZM on the StormSmart Coasts
Program <http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/index.htm> . His dedication
and expertise has significantly bolstered CZM's ability to promote
coastal community resiliency through the No Adverse Impact Approach. The
second Massachusetts Visionary Award was presented to David Delaney, the
Director of Invasive Tracers, an organization that brings together
biologists and volunteers to monitor sites from New Jersey to Canada for
native and invasive species. His involvement in bringing inner city
youth to marine environments to conduct hands-on learning has earned him
status as a visionary. See the EEA press release
<http://www.mass.gov/envir/press/pressreleases/062408_gulf_awards.pdf>
(PDF, 54 KB).

 

Secretary of Commerce Upholds Federal Consistency Objection to Weaver's
Cove

The proposed Weaver's Cove Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project in Fall
River includes construction and operation of a 200,000 cubic meter LNG
storage tank, a dock, and an LNG off-loading facility. On July 6, 2007,
CZM issued an objection to the project, finding it inconsistent with its
Coastal Management Program as the project proponents (Weaver's Cove,
LLC, and Mill River Pipeline, LLC) failed to obtain and submit all
applicable state permits. CZM's decision was appealed and on June 26,
U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Carlos Gutierrez, sustained the objection to
the proposed project. The Secretary concluded in the decision that
"although the Project furthers the national interest in a significant
and substantial manner, the national interest furthered by the Project
does not outweigh the Project's adverse coastal effects." The decision
restricts federal agencies from issuing final authorizations necessary
for construction or operation of the project as proposed, but does not
prevent project proponents from seeking future federal consistency
determinations after revising the project to address the adverse coastal
effects.

 

Salem Sound NDA Approved by EPA

On June 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the
state's proposal to designate the coastal waters of Salem Sound as a
vessel No Discharge Area (NDA). The ban on discharge of all boat sewage
would apply to the state waters of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly,
Danvers, Salem, and Marblehead. The designation is in response to the
EEA nomination for NDA status, which was prepared by Salem Sound
Coastwatch and CZM, working closely with the communities involved. For
details, see the Federal Register Notice
<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-14251.htm> . A celebration event
was held on June 25 at the harbor in Salem to announce the NDA
designation. On hand to offer their congratulatory remarks were Salem
Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, Steven Perkins from EPA Region 1, CZM Director
Leslie-Ann McGee, and Barbara Warren from Salem Sound Coastwatch. For
more on NDA activities along the coast, see CZM's NDA website
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/nda/index.htm> .

 

Congressman Delahunt, EEA Secretary Bowles, and CZM Director McGee
Highlight Dennis Restoration Event

On June 13, project partners came together to celebrate the Sesuit Creek
Restoration Project in Dennis-the largest salt marsh restoration
completed to date in Massachusetts. For more than 80 years the Bridge
Street crossing of Sesuit Creek had choked off upstream wetlands from
natural tidal flows, causing severe degradation of the marsh and
obstructing fish passage. The project replaced a failing two-foot
diameter pipe beneath the road with two 10-foot by 12-foot concrete
culverts, which increased flow capacity by 60 times and restored natural
tidal conditions to the 65-acre marsh. Combined with the recent
enlargement of other road culverts along the creek by the Massachusetts
Highway Department, this project also restored the fish passage to an
important fish-spawning habitat in upstream Scargo Lake.

 

Secretary Ian Bowles, Director McGee, and Congressman William Delahunt
spoke at the event, praising the town and project partners for this
inspiring accomplishment. "As the state's largest coastal wetland
restoration project to date, Sesuit Creek is an important and impressive
achievement that will pay environmental dividends for generations to
come," Secretary Bowles said. "I commend officials and residents of the
town of Dennis for their strong stewardship of ecosystems such as this,
which make the Cape an unparalleled place to live, work, and play." Led
by the town of Dennis and its citizens, the project was supported by the
following partners: CZM, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service, the Natural
Resources Conservation Service, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Significant funding was also provided by the Massachusetts Legislature
through the efforts of Senator Robert O'Leary and Representative Cleon
Turner.

 

StormSmart Coasts Debut a Great Success

In May, CZM launched its StormSmart Coasts program with a series of
tailored, regional workshops attended by community planning boards,
conservation commissions, zoning boards, and those agencies or
departments responsible for public works, building and engineering,
public health, and emergency management. Workshop highlights included
presentations by Edward A. Thomas, nationally recognized legal expert on
"No Adverse Impact," and Wes Shaw, CZM's NOAA Coastal Fellow and project
manager for this initiative. CZM developed StormSmart Coasts to provide
communities along the state's 1,500-mile shoreline with a suite of tools
and strategies for managing coastal floodplains. The program offers
technical assistance and legal guidance for cities and towns, regulatory
tools, case studies, planning strategies, and an extensive website
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart> . In the fall with a new NOAA
Coastal Fellow, CZM will provide "direct in-community" technical
assistance to several communities to help local officials choose, apply,
and implement the tools and strategies to meet communities' specific
floodplain management goals. Stay tuned to CZ-Mail for information on
how to become a community selected for this technical assistance.

 

CZM Mapping Tool Now Online

MORIS, the Massachusetts Ocean Resource Information System, is an online
mapping tool created by CZM and the Massachusetts Office of Geographic
and Environmental Information <http://www.mass.gov/mgis/massgis.htm>
(MassGIS). MORIS can be used to search and display spatial data
pertaining to the Massachusetts coastal zone. Users can interactively
view various data layers (e.g., tide gauge stations, marine protected
areas, access points, eelgrass beds, etc.) over a backdrop of aerial
photographs, political boundaries, natural resources, human uses,
bathymetry, or other data. Users can quickly create and share maps and
download the actual data for use in a Geographic Information System
(GIS). While designed for coastal management professionals, MORIS can be
used by anyone interested in these data and maps. Check it out at
www.mass.gov/czm/mapping.

 

Building Code Changes for Construction in Flood Zones and Coastal Dunes

MassDEP and the Department of Public Safety have revised Appendix G of
the Massachusetts Basic Building Code (780 CMR 120.G). The amended Code
(which went into effect January 1, 2008) promotes the natural storm
damage prevention and flood control capacity of coastal dunes,
facilitates consistency between the Building Code and the Wetlands
Protection Act regulations, adopts recommendations from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's post-storm damage assessments, and brings
the Code into better conformance with the National Flood Insurance
Program requirements. In addition, the revised Code establishes special
administrative, design, and construction requirements for new and
existing buildings and structures located in A and V flood zones, and/or
in coastal dunes. For detailed information about the new requirements,
see the MassDEP website
<http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/resources/wetlands.htm> .

 

Red Tide Bloom Expands to Boston Harbor and Cape Cod

Due to the spread of toxic red tide, the Massachusetts Division of
Marine Fisheries (DMF) has taken action to prohibit the harvesting,
sale, or possession of some or all shellfish in Massachusetts waters
from Salisbury to the Cape Cod Canal and portions of Cape Cod, including
Pleasant Bay, Nauset Bay, and the outer Cape from Eastham to Chatham and
around Nantucket. In addition, Boston Harbor has been closed due to red
tide-the first such closure in 36 years. For the latest information
about the red tide bloom in Massachusetts, including detailed closure
maps, go to the DMF website
<http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dmf/programsandprojects/pspmoni.htm#shelsani
> . For additional information, see the Massachusetts Department of
Public Health Red Tide Fact Sheet
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2modulechunk&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Provider&L
2=Guidance+for+Businesses&L3=Food+Safety&sid=Eeohhs2&b=terminalcontent&f
=dph_environmental_foodsafety_p_red_tide&csid=Eeohhs2> , the NOAA New
England Red Tide Information Center
<http://www.oceanservice.noaa.gov/redtide/> , and the Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institution Harmful Algae web page
<http://www.whoi.edu/redtide/page.do?pid=9257> .

 

Mass Bays Review

On July 29-31, an EPA program evaluation review team will conduct an
on-site visit with the Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Program
<http://www.mass.gov/envir/massbays/>  (MBP) for a periodic review of
this federally funded program. MBP is hosted and administered by CZM.
The team will meet with MBP, CZM, and EEA staff and view implementation
projects in the Salem Sound and Eight Towns and the Bay regions. 

 

CZM Staff & People

CZM Coastal Fellow Receives National Recognition - Wesley Shaw, CZM's
NOAA Coastal Management Fellow, received recognition at the 2008
national conference of the Association of State Floodplain Managers
(ASFPM) for his innovative work on the Massachusetts StormSmart Coasts
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart>  initiative. The program is
designed to assist coastal communities in addressing the challenges that
arise from storms, sea level rise, and climate change. StormSmart Coasts
provides "first of its kind" fact sheets, case studies, and a menu of
tools for successful coastal floodplain management. Wes received similar
accolades and acknowledgment at last year's conference for his
pioneering efforts in the development of this national model.
Congratulations Wes!

 

AIS Program Intern - In June, CZM welcomed Alex Boeri as the Aquatic
Invasive Species (AIS) Program Summer Intern. Alex will be assisting
program staff to monitor for marine invasive species at several
locations along the coast of Massachusetts and evaluate new
introductions. In addition, he will provide support to the Marine
Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative, the volunteer early
detection network of the AIS Program. Alex just completed his freshman
year in the University of New Hampshire's Marine and Freshwater Biology
Program and enjoys fishing and boating in his spare time. Welcome aboard
Alex! 

 

Grants/Funding Opportunities

Ocean Planning & Science Consultants - The Massachusetts Ocean
Partnership <http://www.mopf.org/index.html>  (MOP) has issued two
Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking qualified consultants to
support its ocean management planning and data network development
efforts. The first RFQ seeks consultants to assist in development of
conceptual and operational planning framework options to guide
integrated ocean management for the Commonwealth's coastal ocean waters.
The second RFQ seeks consultants to support development of an integrated
statewide ocean data network in collaboration with existing
Massachusetts and regional data management efforts. MOP is a
public-private partnership created to support and advance
ecosystem-based integrated multi-use management of Massachusetts coastal
ocean resources in collaboration with the Commonwealth's planning
efforts. For details on each RFQ, see MOP's Contracting & Employment web
page <http://www.mopf.org/contractingandemployment.html> . Reponses are
due by July 11.

 

Land Mapping Assistance - EEA, through the Massachusetts Conservation
Mapping Assistance Partnership Program (MACMAPP), is extending a popular
in-kind grants program that helps municipal conservation commissions and
land trusts obtain free computer mapping software, training, and digital
maps to guide local land use decisions. MACMAPP is a partnership between
MassGIS and the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). It has
provided valuable Geographic Information Service (GIS) technology and
training to more than 50 conservation commissions and more than 20
nonprofit land trusts across the state since its inception two years
ago. Under the program, ESRI provides software, technical support, and
online training courses, while MassGIS provides map data, a
comprehensive two-day hands-on training course, and ongoing support.
Grants are available to municipal conservation commissions and nonprofit
organizations with a conservation mission. For details, see the MassGIS
website <http://www.mass.gov/mgis/macmapp.htm> .

 

Marine Mammal Protection Funds - The U.S. Marine Mammal Commission is
seeking proposals for research and related activities that will further
the conservation and management goals of the Marine Mammal Protection
Act. Proposals should be tailored to address one of two focused research
topics: 1) conservation of critically endangered marine mammal species
or populations, or 2) indirect effects of fisheries on marine mammals.
For details, see the Commission's website <http://www.mmc.gov/research/>
. Proposals are due by July 15.

 

Reminders - These funding opportunities listed in the last CZ-Mail are
still available:

*         Water Conservation Grants - The Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking proposals for the FY09
Water Conservation Grant Program, which awards matching funds to public
water systems to encourage local drinking water conservation efforts. To
view the RFR, see the Comm-PASS website <http://www.comm-pass.com/>  and
search for document number "BRP 2008-03." Proposals will be due by July
11.

*         Parks Grants - EEA's Division of Conservation Services (DCS)
is seeking applications for the FY09 Parkland Acquisition and Renovation
for Communities (PARC) Grant Program
<http://www.mass.gov/envir/dcs/urban/default.htm>  (formerly the Urban
Self-Help program). The PARC Program assists communities with the
acquisition of parkland, as well as construction of new parks and
renovation of existing parks. Applications are due by July 15.

*         Conservation Land Grants - DCS is seeking applications for the
FY09 Local Acquisition for Natural Diversity (LAND) Program
<http://www.mass.gov/envir/dcs/selfhelp/default.htm>  (formerly the
Self-Help program). The LAND Program provides funds to municipal
conservation commissions for the purchase of conservation land.
Applications are due by July 15.

 

Products/Publications

CZM's Wetlands Restoration Program Updates - The CZM Wetlands
Restoration Program (WRP) produces a quarterly update on wetlands
restoration activities in the Commonwealth. These updates are available
on the WRP website <http://www.mass.gov/czm/wrp/index.htm> . Email
notifications of new updates are sent to more than 800 subscribers. To
subscribe, email wetlands.restoration at state.ma.us
<mailto:wetlands.restoration at state.ma.us?subject=MA%20Wetlands%20Restora
tion%20Email%20List&body=Please%20add%20me%20to%20the%20WRP%20email%20di
stribution%20list.%20%20NAME:> .

 

Gulf of Maine Times - The summer 2008 issue of the Gulf of Maine Times
<http://www.gulfofmaine.org/times/summer2008/index.php>  is now
available online. The lead story on the Boston Harbor Insect Census
describes the effort to develop a comprehensive database of insects in
the 34-island harbor area. Also included is a piece on preparing for the
next hurricane that features CZM's Storm Smart Coasts Program
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/index.htm> .

 

Economic Value of Estuaries and Coasts Report - Restore America's
Estuaries a national alliance of community-based conservation
organizations with a mission of preserving the nation's network of
estuaries, has released The Economic and Market Value of Coasts and
Estuaries: What's at Stake? <http://www.estuaries.org/?id=208>  The
report, funded in part by NOAA, examines the high costs of losing
coastal and estuarine environments. 

 

Marine Area Characterization Guide - The Quebec-Labrador Foundation has
released Seascapes: Getting to Know the Sea around Us. A Guide to
Characterizing Marine and Coastal Areas
<http://www.qlf.org/publications/seascapes.html> , which describes a
process for developing a well-rounded, comprehensive, and reliable
compendium of basic information about any coastal marine area in the
Gulf of Maine. 

 

Sea Grant Summer Publications - Get ready for summer with the following
publications from Sea Grant. These Dunes Aren't Made For Walking is a
free, waterproof, two-color, 11" x 14" poster that describes the
importance of dunes. The Beachcomber's Companion(c)
<http://www.beachcomberscompanion.net/>  is a collection of cards that
feature 50 common Atlantic coast marine invertebrates packaged in a mesh
collecting bag, with a checklist card and marking pencil to record all
the critters you find. Rip Currents: Break the Grip of the Rip is a free
brochure that describes what a rip current is, how to identify one, and
what to do if you find yourself caught in one. Get a Grip on Ocean
Motion is a brochure for the prevention and treating of seasickness.
Finally, Shark Sense is a free brochure that features images and
descriptions of sharks found in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico,
and provides information on shark attacks and how to avoid them. To
order any of these publications, contact Sheri DeRosa at
sderosa at whoi.edu.

 

Greenscapes eNewsletter - The late-spring 2008 issue of the Greenscapes
eNewsletter
<http://green-vox.bm23.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&t=1&ssid=56
94&id=405097gguar1fhr9bo1eqtw32d430&id2=5ojf2i0vvx2hec202we1um04wcowe>
is now available online with articles about lawn care and ways to
replace that lawn with other plants. Greenscapes
<http://www.greenscapes.org/>  is a multi-partner outreach effort
sponsored by the Massachusetts Bays Estuary Association (MBEA) and many
other organizations, 31 municipalities, and other sponsors and
supporters. To receive the e-newsletter directly, subscribe online
<http://www.greenscapes.org/Page-212.html> .

 

Coastal Services Magazine - The May/June 2008 issue of Coastal Services
<http://www.csc.noaa.gov/magazine/2008/03/> , a NOAA Coastal Services
Center magazine, is now available online. This issue features stories
about sea level rise in Rhode Island, beach replenishment in North
Carolina, and California's Sharkmobile.

 

Ecosystems and Climate Change Report - EPA's Climate Change Science
Program has released the report Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options
for Climate Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources
<http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=180143> , which
identifies strategies to protect the environment from climate changes
impacts.

 

Yale Environmental Magazine - Yale University has introduced the new
online magazine, Yale Environment 360 <http://e360.yale.edu/> . Edited
by Roger Cohn, former editor of Mother Jones and Audubon magazines, Yale
Environment 360 aims to be one of the leading websites for commentary
and reporting on the crucial environmental issues of the day. The
inaugural edition features articles by noted environmental advocate and
author Bill McKibben, New Yorker staff writer Elizabeth Kolbert, climate
scientist Richard C.J. Somerville, marine biologist and author Carl
Safina, and British journalist Fred Pearce.

 

Rethinking Environmental Management - The United Nations University has
released the policy brief Stemming Decline of the Coastal Ocean:
Rethinking Environmental Management
<http://www.inweh.unu.edu/inweh/Coastal/Coastal-Policy-Brief.pdf>  (PDF,
1.6 MB), which details the critical needs to improve the management of
coastal environments.

 

Climate Change Booklet - The U.S. National Academies has released the
2008 edition of Understanding and Responding to Climate Change
<http://nationalacademies.org/morenews/20080519.html> , a free booklet
designed to provide the public with a comprehensive and easy-to-read
analysis of findings and recommendations from the Academies' reports on
climate change.

 

Ocean and Coastal Law Review - American University's Washington College
of Law publishes the journal Sustainable Development Law & Policy. The
Winter 2008 edition
<http://www.wcl.american.edu/org/sustainabledevelopment/2008/winter08.pd
f?rd=1>  (PDF, 4.4 MB) focuses on Climate Law and includes an article
entitled "Domestic Ocean and Coastal Resource Law and Policy and Climate
Change" on page 61.

 

Reminders - The following CZM publications listed in the last CZ-Mail
are still available:

*         2008 Boaters' Guide to Tides and Pumpout Facilities - This
wallet-sized pamphlet, printed on waterproof paper, contains information
on the locations of pumpout facilities along the Massachusetts coastline
and a June-September tide chart. Copies are available at Massachusetts
boat registration offices and a number of marinas and yacht clubs, or
from many local harbormasters. To be sent a free copy, email your
request to czm at state.ma.us
<mailto:czm at state.ma.us?subject=Pumpout%20List> . Additional information
about pumpouts, including an online list of pumpout facilities is
available on CZM's website
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/nda/pumpouts/index.htm> .

 

Websites

EPA TMDL Website - EPA has launched a new Impaired Waters and Total
Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) website <http://www.epa.gov/owow/tmdl>  that
features an overview of the Clean Water Act section 303(d) program
activities, highlights new resources, and provides easier access to
program resources, such as EPA's new Water Quality Assessment and TMDL
Information (ATTAINS) website <http://www.epa.gov/waters/ir>  that
provides state-reported information on water quality, impaired waters,
causes and sources of impairment, and the status of actions to restore
impaired waters. The site also features a TMDL Stormwater Resources
<http://www.epa.gov/owow/tmdl/stormwater/>  page that hosts several
stormwater-source TMDLs and case studies highlighting the innovative
approaches states are using to address stormwater.

 

Smart Growth Podcast - EPA's Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
has posted an inaugural podcast, the first in a planned series about
smart growth and green development entitled, From Gray Funnels to Green
Sponges <http://www.epa.gov/owow/podcasts/> . This program features a
discussion with EPA's senior urban designer and smart growth expert
Clark Wilson on how communities can more effectively manage rainwater
and snow melt where it falls.

 

Coastal Projects under CZM Review

East Boston Municipal Harbor Plan Amendments - The city of Boston
recently submitted an Amendment to the East Boston Municipal Harbor Plan
(MHP) for an area in East Boston from the McArdle Bridge to Jeffries
Point. Originally approved in 2002, the East Boston MHP Amendment
addresses changes for three specific parcels in the planning area:
102-148 Border Street (Boston East), 6-26 New Street (New Street), and
125 Sumner Street. The current proposal for the New Street site includes
a mixed-use/residential development with a waterfront restaurant, open
space, waterfront amenities, and public access. The Boston East site
includes a 200-unit mixed-use/residential development, waterfront
amenities, public access, and an interpretive maritime exhibit that will
showcase the existing marine railway that was used for East Boston's
historic shipbuilding and repair industry. The 125 Sumner Street site,
which is owned by the Boston Housing Authority, is currently occupied by
two-story buildings containing 20 affordable residential units, with no
immediate plans for redevelopment. In developing the MHP Amendment, the
city coordinated with CZM, MassDEP, elected officials, waterfront and
open space advocacy organizations, and neighborhood residents. The
planning process has been ongoing for more than nine months and included
a boat tour, two walking tours, a maritime history workshop, and 13
Advisory Committee meetings. Copies of the proposed MHP Amendment are
available on the city of Boston's website
<http://www.cityofboston.gov/bra/Planning/PlanningInitsIndividual.asp?ac
tion=ViewInit&InitID=125> . Written comments are due by July 11 to Brad
Washburn, Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, 251 Causeway
Street, Suite 800, Boston MA 02114.

 

Salem Municipal Harbor Plan Renewal Approved - On June 24, the Salem
Municipal Harbor Plan renewal was approved by EEA Secretary Ian Bowles.
One of the driving forces for the city in renewing their MHP was the
desire to facilitate the development of waterfront parcels in a way that
meets the needs of the community while realizing Salem's vision of
drawing the public to the harbor. The renewal focused on improving
general public awareness of and access to the waterfront; highlighting
the historic and cultural aspects of the waterfront; improving
recreational boating opportunities and services; fostering marine
commerce and transportation opportunities; and protecting and enhancing
the environmental quality of the harbor. The new MHP also continues to
support the significant redevelopment of the Designated Port Area to
support expanded water-dependent industrial uses. See the full MHP
decision
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/docs/pdf/decisions/salem_mhp_decision_06-24-08.
pdf>  (PDF, 670 KB).

 

Public Comment

No Discharge Area - EPA is seeking comments on a Massachusetts request
to designate the coastal waters of the Boston Harbor as a vessel No
Discharge Area. The NDA will encompass coastal waters from Winthrop to
Hull, including all of the Boston Harbor Islands National Park and
sections of the Chelsea, Mystic, Charles, Neponset, Weymouth Fore,
Weymouth Back, and Weymouth Weir rivers. Within the NDA, the dumping of
all boat sewage, both treated and untreated, will be prohibited. For
details, including commenting instructions, see the Federal Register
Notice <http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-12224.htm> . Comments are
due by July 7.

 

Draft NPDES Permits for Vessels - EPA is seeking comments on a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Vessel General Permit
(VGP) and a NPDES Recreational General Permit (RGP) to cover discharges
incidental to the normal operation of commercial and recreational
vessels. This action is in response to a District Court ruling that
vacates, as of September 30, 2008, a long-standing EPA regulation that
excludes discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel from
the need to obtain a NPDES permit. A copy of the permits and
accompanying fact sheets are available on the EPA website
<http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/home.cfm?program_id=350> . For details about
this commenting opportunity, including the upcoming public meetings,
hearing, and webcast, see the Federal Register Notice
<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-13615.htm> . Comments are due by
August 1.

 

National Saltwater Angler Registry Program - The National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking comments on proposed regulations to
establish a national registry of recreational fishers. For details, see
the Federal Register Notice
<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-13250.htm> . Comments are due by
August 11.

 

Reminder - The following comment opportunity listed in the last CZ-Mail
is still open:

*         Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan - NOAA is
seeking public comments on the Draft Management Plan and Environmental
Assessment for the Gerry E. Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine
Sanctuary. For details, see the Stellwagen website
<http://stellwagen.noaa.gov/> . Comments are due by August 4.

 

Job Postings

Clean Marina Program Intern - The Cape Cod & Massachusetts Marine Trades
Associations are seeking an intern, hosted by CZM, to develop resources
that support the Massachusetts Clean Marina Program. The intern will
compile resources developed by Clean Marina Certification Programs in
other states, identify needs for improving regulatory compliance in
Massachusetts, and develop new resources to move Massachusetts towards
the development and implementation of a Clean Marina Certification
Program. See the full job posting
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/docs/pdf/marina_intern.pdf>  (PDF, 193 KB).
Applications will be accepted until an intern is selected.

 

Coalition for Buzzards Bay Advocacy Specialist - The Coalition for
Buzzards Bay, a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the
protection, restoration, and sustainable use of Buzzards Bay and its
watershed, is seeking applications for an Advocacy Specialist to provide
policy and legal support to the Coalition's advocacy program. For full
job descriptions, including application instructions, see the
Coalition's website <http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/>  or contact Korrin
Petersen at petersen at savebuzzardsbay.org
<mailto:petersen at savebuzzardsbay.org?subject=Advocacy%20Specialist%20pos
ition> .

 

Calendar

Wellfleet Summer Lecture Series - On July 9 at 7:30 p.m., the Mass
Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary will kickoff its summer
lecture series with Crash: A Tale of Two Species
<http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/catalog.php?code=676-WF08S
U1&sancName=Wellfleet%20Bay&getresults=long> . Local filmmaker Allison
Argo will share her recent Nature film that tells the fascinating story
of the relationship between horseshoe crabs and the red knot, a
shorebird with a declining population.

 

Ocean Management Conference - On July 11 from 7:30 a.m. to noon, the
Environmental Business Council of New England will hold the 3rd Annual
Ocean Management Conference
<http://www.ebcne.org/index.php?id=77&no_cache=1&tx_ciceventscalendar_pi
1%5bsinuid%5d=323&cHash=be0fd09d47> -Managing Climate Change Impacts on
New England's Ocean and Coastal Resources at the Battelle Memorial
Institute in Duxbury.

 

Swim & Fin OceanFest - On July 19, Salem Sound Coastwatch is holding the
3rd Annual Swim & Fin OceanFest at Forest River Park in Salem. The
festival will feature open harbor swimming races for all ages, kayaking
activities, music and entertainment, and many other fun-filled
activities for kids. For details, see the Swim & Fin website
<http://www.swimandfin.org/main.html> .

 

Underground Storage Tank Workshops - In July, the Office of the State
Fire Marshal will hold a series of workshops for operators of
Underground Storage Tanks (UST) about new regulations and tanks and
container requirements that become law in 2010. See this guide to recent
changes
<http://www.mass.gov/Eeops/docs/dfs/osfm/advisories/2008/040108_ust_regu
lations_summary.pdf>  (PDF, 75 KB). For more information, see the
Underground Storage Tank Program website
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopsterminal&L=7&L0=Home&L1=Public+Safety+A
gencies&L2=Massachusetts+Department+of+Fire+Services&L3=Department+of+Fi
re+Services&L4=Office+of+the+State+Fire+Marshal&L5=Fire+Prevention&L6=Un
derground+Storage+Tank+Program&sid=Eeops> .

 

Ocean and Coastal Ecosystem Health Meeting - On August 14 from1:00-4:00
p.m., the Northeast Regional Ocean Council
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/nroc>  will hold a meeting to identify and
prioritize ocean and coastal ecosystem health issues and activities that
require coordinated action by the six New England states (Maine to
Connecticut). This meeting is open to representatives from government,
academia, nonprofit organizations, and businesses with an interest in
the coastal environment. NROC, a state-federal partnership formed in
2005 by the New England Governors, focuses on three areas: ocean energy
resource planning and management, ocean and coastal ecosystem health,
and coastal hazards and resilience. The meeting will be held in Boston
at 100 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor, Conference Room D. For details and
to RSVP, contact David Keeley at david at thekeeleygroup.com.

 

Antique & Classic Boat Festival - On August 22-24, Hawthorne Cove Marina
in Salem will host the 26th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival
<http://www.by-the-sea.com/bacbfestival>  that will include exhibits,
artists, crafts, and entertainment. 

 

Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration Conference - On October 11-15
in Providence, Rhode Island, Restore American Estuaries is holding the
4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration
<http://www.estuaries.org/conference> -Creating Solutions Through
Collaborative Partnerships. The five-day conference will explore the
state-of-the-art in all aspects and scales of restoration, and will be
comprised of field sessions, plenary sessions, expert presentations,
special evening events, workshops, a poster hall, and a restoration
exposition.

 

Reminders - The following calendar items, posted in the last CZ-Mail,
are still to come:

*         Marine Educators Conference - On July 21-25, the National
Marine Educators Association (NMEA) will hold the NMEA 2008: One World,
One Water conference in Savannah, Georgia. For details, see the NMEA
conference website <http://nmeaweb.org/savannah2008/index.htm> .

*         StormCon Conference - The 7th annual StormCon, the world's
largest conference on stormwater pollution prevention, will be held
August 3-7 in Orlando, Florida. For details, see the StormCon website
<http://www.stormcon.com/sc.html> .

*         Summer Walks in Harwich - The Harwich Conservation Trust has
posted its schedule of summer walks. All walks are free and open to the
public. See the Trust's website
<http://www.harwichconservationtrust.org/> .

 

CZM in the News

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.)

*         This sound's no sewer: State, feds make local waters
off-limits to boaters' dishonorable 'discharge' (Salem News, 6/26/08) - 
http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_178004008.html

*         Hull resident honored, Hingham resident remembered in
environmental awards program (Patriot Ledger, 6/25/08)- 
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x875594535/Hull-resident-honored-Hingh
am-resident-remembered-in-environmental-awards-program 

*         Mass. Bays Program tapped for EPA pilot project (Cape Cod
Times, 6/21/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080621/NEWS/80
6210318/-1/NEWS01 

*         NOAA and partners restore salt marsh and fish passage on Cape
Cod (NOAA News, 6/13/08) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080613_capecod.html 

*         Storm Smart building (WBUR News, 6/2/08) - 
http://www.wbur.org/news/2008/77659_20080602.asp (Note: Includes both
the printed transcript and a link to an audio version, which requires
Real Audio Player.)

*         State's ocean law has waves of support (Patriot Ledger,
6/2/08) - 
http://www.patriotledger.com/homepage/x1518487381/State-s-ocean-law-has-
waves-of-support 

*         Shipwrecked on Newcomb Beach (WCAI News, May 2008) - 
http://streams.wgbh.org/online/cape2/slideshows/shipwreck/index.html
(Note: This is an audio slideshow featuring CZM's Victor Mastone,
Director of the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological
Resources.)

In the News

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.)

*         So-so day at the beach (Boston Globe, 7/1/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2008/07/01/so_so
_day_at_the_beach/ 

*         Tidal science for dire days (Cape Cod Times, 6/29/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080629/NEWS/80
6290341/-1/NEWS01 

*         Additional red tide closures seen unlikely (Cape Cod Times,
6/28/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080628/NEWS/80
6280320/-1/NEWS01 

*         Pleasant Bay changes unlikely to reduce sewer need (Cape Cod
Times, 6/28/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080628/NEWS/80
6280309/-1/NEWS01 

*         Towns try oysters to boost water quality (Cape Cod Times,
6/28/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080628/NEWS/80
6280339/-1/NEWS01 

*         Red tide closes Outer Cape waters (Cape Cod Times, 6/27/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080627/NEWS/80
6270329 

*         EPA officials, residents spar over cleanup (Standard-Times,
6/27/08) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080627/NEWS/
806270341 

*         A holistic approach to saving the sea (Christian Science
Monitor, 6/27/08) - 
http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2008/06/27/a-holistic-approach
-to-saving-the-sea/ 

*         House panel passes bill to fund channel dredging (Daily News
of Newburyport, 6/26/08) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_177211308.html 

*         Amid concerns about dunes, seaweed removal to continue at Red
River (Cape Cod Chronicle, 6/26/08) - 
http://www.capecodchronicle.com/harnews/har062608_2.htm 

*         FERC holds hearing on updated Weaver's Cove plan (Herald News,
6/26/08) - 
http://www.heraldnews.com/news/local_news/x379976075/FERC-holds-hearing-
on-updated-Weavers-Cove-plan 

*         The Ocean's Crossroads: Is Stellwagen report 'advocacy
masquerading as science'? (Gloucester Daily Times, 6/25/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_176234303.html

*         Taunton River moves closer to scenic status (Herald News,
6/25/08) - 
http://www.heraldnews.com/homepage/x1713649396/Taunton-River-moves-close
r-to-scenic-status 

*         House committee backs Taunton River scenic status; seen as
blow to Fall River LNG terminal (Standard-Times, 6/25/08) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080625/NEWS/
80625016 

*         Needed: Underwater 'national parks' (Christian Science
Monitor, 6/25/08) - 
http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2008/06/25/needed-underwater-%
E2%80%98national-parks%E2%80%99/ 

*         Resort wants to keep public off tidal flats (Cape Cod Times,
6/24/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080624/NEWS/80
6240320 

*         Gloucester: Stellwagen crowded with boats, fish and whales
(Gloucester Daily Times, 6/24/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_176002904.html 

*         Case of sonar's effects on whales heads to high court
(Christian Science Monitor, 6/24/08) - 
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0624/p02s04-usju.html 

*         Some coastal woes begin far inland (Christian Science Monitor,
6/24/08) - 
http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2008/06/24/some-coastal-woes-b
egin-far-inland/ 

*         Wind farm foes dealt legal blow (Cape Cod Times, 6/22/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080622/NEWS/80
6220336/-1/NEWS01 

*         The ocean's crossroads: Can whales, fishermen and the shipping
industry continue to carry on in rich Stellwagen Bank? (Gloucester Daily
Times, 6/22/08) - 
http://gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_174225107.html 

*         State to begin water testing in effort to reopen shellfishing
beds (Herald News, 6/22/08) - 
http://www.heraldnews.com/news/local_news/x833717050/State-to-begin-wate
r-testing-in-effort-to-reopen-shellfishing-beds 

*         New rules give local fishermen hope (Cape Cod Times, 6/22/08)
- 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080622/NEWS/80
6220334/-1/NEWS01 

*         Red tide forces Pleasant Bay shellfishing ban (Cape Cod Times,
6/21/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080621/NEWS/80
6210329/-1/NEWS01 

*         Will there be drilling on Georges Bank? (Cape Cod Times,
6/21/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080621/NEWS/80
6210320/-1/NEWS01 

*         Governors weighing options on offshore drilling (Boston Globe,
6/19/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2008/06/19/governors_weighing
_options_on_offshore_drilling/ 

*         Herring poachers are catch of the day (Boston Globe, 6/19/08)
- 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/06/19/herring_poachers_ar
e_catch_of_the_day/ 

*         Red tide forced closure of Pleasant Bay for taking of mussels
(Cape Cod Times, 6/19/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080619/NEWS/80
6190328/-1/NEWS01 

*         Climate change: Will we recognize Cape? (Cape Cod Times,
6/19/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080619/NEWS/80
6190333/-1/NEWS01 

*         Nesting plovers prompt North Beach ORV closure (Cape Cod
Chronicle, 6/19/08) - 
http://www.capecodchronicle.com/chatnews/chat061908_3.htm 

*         Scientific assessment captures effects of a changing climate
on extreme weather events in North America (NOAA News, 6/19/08) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080619_climatereport.html 

*         Bush urges Congress to lift offshore drilling ban (Boston
Globe, 6/18/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2008/06/18/bush_to
_congress_embrace_energy_exploration_now/ 

*         Experts, residents talk PI sand solutions (Daily News of
Newburyport, 6/18/08) - 
http://newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_169215038.html

*         Oil spill clause put in budget (Cape Cod Times, 6/18/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080618/NEWS/80
6180316/-1/NEWS01 

*         ConCom wants Weaver's Cove out of Taunton River (Herald News,
6/17/08) - 
http://www.heraldnews.com/homepage/x390612322/ConCom-wants-Weavers-Cove-
out-of-Taunton-River 

*         From sky high to ocean low, she explores climate change
(Boston Globe, 6/16/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2008/06/16/from_sky_high_to_
ocean_low_she_explores_climate_change/ 

*         Waterfront isn't worried: Fishing community feels protected
from tourism plans (Standard-Times, 6/15/08) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080615/NEWS/
806150351 

*         Let the pepperweed war begin (Boston Globe, 6/15/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/06/15/let_the_pepperweed_
war_begin/ 

*         Fuel prices scuttle marine research (Cape Cod Times, 6/14/08)
- 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080614/NEWS/80
6140330/-1/NEWS01 

*         Building size targeted to limit nitrogen (Cape Cod Times,
6/14/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080614/NEWS/80
6140336/-1/NEWS01 

*         Peabody receives more money to fight flooding (Salem News,
6/14/08) - 
http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_165222043.html 

*         Saltwater fishing licenses draw lukewarm responses (Salem
News, 6/14/08) - 
http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_165221719.html 

*         Sandwich set to deploy plover police (Cape Cod Times, 6/14/08)
- 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080614/NEWS/80
6140326/-1/NEWS01 

*         Red tide forces closure of Boston Harbor shellfish beds
(Boston Globe, 6/13/08) -  
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2008/06/13/red_t
ide_forces_closure_of_boston_harbor_shellfish_beds_1213364644/ 

*         Hearing on Stellwagen draft plan draws partisan reactions
(Cape Cod Times, 6/13/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080613/NEWS/80
6130330 

*         Ocean fishing for sport faces fee (Boston Globe, 6/12/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2008/06/12/ocean
_fishing_for_sport_faces_fee/ 

*         Saltwater fishermen will have to register (Cape Cod Times,
6/12/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080612/NEWS/80
6120324 

*         Beach fee would aid in upkeep (Boston Globe, 6/12/08) -  
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/06/12/beach_fee_would_aid
_in_upkeep/ 

*         More beach traffic bans as more piping plovers hatch (Cape Cod
Times, 6/12/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080612/NEWS/80
6120334/-1/NEWS01 

*         Sen. Montigny proposes $25 million waterfront revival around
State Pier (Standard-Times, 6/12/08) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080612/NEWS/
806120404 

*         Gloucester: Fishing activists note industry's role in harbor's
future (Gloucester Daily Times, 6/12/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_163221916.html 

*         MEPA reviewing town request for comprehensive dredge permit
(Cape Cod Chronicle, 6/12/08) - 
http://www.capecodchronicle.com/harnews/har061208_4.htm 

*         NOAA proposes rule to require saltwater angler registration
(NOAA News, 6/11/08) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080611_anglerregistration.htm
l 

*         Vote allows Newburyport clam shack to become a home (Boston
Globe-local news updates, 6/11/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2008/06/vote_allows_new.h
tml 

*         Empty oceans, Part 1: Endless no more (Christian Science
Monitor, 6/10/08) - 
http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2008/06/10/empty-oceans-part-1
-how-technology-bested-oceans%e2%80%99-bounty/ (Note: For Part 2 of the
series, see
http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/category/fisheries/#2.)

*         Bracing for the next big hurricane (Patriot Ledger, 6/10/08) -

http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x2058735300/Bracing-for-the-next-big-h
urricane 

*         Expert downplays danger after great white sightings (Cape Cod
Times, 6/10/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080610/NEWS/80
6100317/-1/NEWS01 

*         Federal relief OK'd for fishermen (Cape Cod Times, 6/10/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080610/NEWS/80
6100316/-1/NEWS01 

*         Fishing industry to get $13.4m in aid (Boston Globe, 6/10/08)
- 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/06/10/fishing_industry_to
_get_134m_in_aid/

*         Fuel prices swamping local boat owners (Standard-Times,
6/10/08) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080610/NEWS/
806100345 

*         City role will help launch Seaport Gloucester's tourism
efforts (Gloucester Daily Times, 6/10/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_161233334.html 

*         Fishing future draws spotlight in harbor sessions (Gloucester
Daily Times, 6/9/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_160210001.html 

*         NOAA launches online inventory of marine protected areas (NOAA
News, 6/9/08) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080610_mpa.html 

*         Big homes unstoppable in Seashore (Cape Cod Times, 6/8/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080608/NEWS/80
6080346/-1/NEWS01 

*         Frank, McGovern ask feds to reconsider Weaver's Cove
(Standard-Times, 6/6/08) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080606/NEWS/
806060344 

*         Salvager loses shipwreck to Seashore (Cape Cod Times, 6/6/08)
- 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080606/NEWS/80
6060308 

*         Sandwich faces piping plover pressure (Cape Cod Times, 6/6/08)
- 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080606/NEWS/80
6060309/-1/NEWS01 

*         Scientists fish for more accurate count (Standard-Times,
6/6/08) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080606/NEWS/
806060354/-1/NEWS09 

*         More room to roam sets houses apart (Boston Globe, 6/5/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/06/05/more_room_to_roam_s
ets_houses_apart/ 

*         Clammers, restaurants do their best while flats remain closed
(Gloucester Daily Times, 6/5/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_156232429.html 

*         Cape officials hatch a plan to avoid beach closures (Cape Cod
Times, 6/5/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080605/NEWS/80
6050329 

*         Harbor talks touch all bases; Early 'listening posts' show
full consensus won't be easy (Gloucester Daily Times, 6/5/08) - 
http://gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_156232604.html 

*         Unleashed! Trustees to test giving dogs free rein at Crane
Beach this fall (Salem News, 6/5/08) - 
http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_156221816.html 

*         Smelt returning to North River, but what does it mean? (Salem
News, 6/5/08) - 
http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_156221856.html 

*         Contractors fret over new building code (Boston Globe, 6/5/08)
- 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/06/05/contractors_fret_ov
er_new_building_code/ 

*         Plan to save whales strangling in red tape (CNN.com, 6/5/08) -

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/06/05/rightwhales/index.html 

*         Walk to the Sea wins approval from BRA (Boston Globe, 6/4/08)
- 
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2008/06/04/walk_to_the_sea_wins_
approval_from_bra/ 

*         Marine rehab center plans expansion (Cape Cod Times, 6/4/08) -

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080604/NEWS/80
6040329/-1/NEWS01 

*         City markets itself as cruise destination (Standard-Times,
6/4/08) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080604/NEWS/
806040301 

*         Coastal management cooperation, enforcement key to avoid
pending crisis for millions, UN experts report (Science Daily, 6/4/08) -

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080604141019.htm 

*         EPA designates Scituate, Marshfield and Cohasset as
no-discharge zones for boats (Patriot Ledger, 6/3/08) - 
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x1056106199/EPA-designates-Scituate-Ma
rshfield-and-Cohasset-as-no-discharge-zones-for-boats 

*         Author's 'Fish Tale' provides new insight into Gloucester
(Gloucester Daily Times, 6/3/08) - 
http://gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_154232454.html 

*         That time again: Piping Plovers evict ORVs (Cape Cod Times,
6/3/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080603/NEWS/80
6030321/-1/NEWS01 

*         Mayor launches harbor plan input sessions (Gloucester Daily
Times, 6/2/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_154010045.html 

*         PI land sale comes with strings attached (Daily News of
Newburyport, 6/2/08) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_153223838.html 

*         NOAA reminds beachgoers that rip currents can be a threat
(NOAA News, 6/2/08) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20080602_ripcurrent.html 

*         Scientists intentionally harm marsh in bid to save it (Boston
Globe, 6/1/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2008/06/01/scien
tists_intentionally_harm_marsh_in_bid_to_save_it/ 

*         Charter boats, fishermen feel fuel pinch (Cape Cod Times,
6/1/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080601/BIZ/806
010302 

*         Judge: State violated U.S. Clean Water Act (Cape Cod Times,
6/1/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080601/NEWS/80
6010335/-1/NEWS01 

 

Other Items of Interest

COASTSWEEP 2008 - COASTSWEEP, the state-wide beach cleanup sponsored by
CZM and the Urban Harbors Institute at UMass Boston, will kick off its
21st year on September 20. Volunteers throughout Massachusetts turn out
in large numbers each year for this 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 the
types of trash they collect. This information is then used to help
reduce future marine debris problems. Cleanups will be scheduled
throughout September and October. To get involved, go to the COASTSWEEP
website <http://www.coastsweep.umb.edu/> .

 

Hurricane Preparedness - The Atlantic Ocean hurricane season began on
June 1 and an above average season is predicted. Updated predictions and
the latest hurricane information are available on the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Hurricane Center
website <http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/> . To help prepare, see the CZM
Hurricane Preparedness Kit <http://www.mass.gov/czm/hurricanes.htm> .
Also, see CZM's 2002 Coastlines magazine
<http://mass.gov/czm/coastlines/2002/index02.htm>  for more information
on Massachusetts hurricanes and their potential impacts, articles on how
to build and rebuild to withstand a storm, and information on a wide
range of tools available for reducing risks in hurricane-prone areas. 

 

Park Passport Program - In June, the Department of Conservation and
Recreation launched the Park Passport Program in 76 state parks across
the Commonwealth, providing little blue passports and artist-designed
stamps to let park users chronicle their adventures in the great
outdoors. The free Park Passport Program, part of the national No Child
Left Inside initiative, is open to everyone who visits a participating
park. The goal is to encourage families to discover and explore the
plants and animals, fresh air, trails, beaches, fields, picnic areas,
and campgrounds in the more than 450,000 acres of Massachusetts state
parks. The passport has special pages to record the dates that
individual parks were visited and to jot down thoughts and impressions
of each park. It also includes environmental and safe hiking tips, and a
guide to identifying animal tracks. At each park, children will find the
colorful, birdhouse-like box that holds the Passport stamp. When they
have visited each park in a region, any child under 14 will receive a
t-shirt showing all the colorful stamps from that region. For details,
see the Park Passport website
<http://www.mass.gov/dcr/passport/index.html> .

 

Stellwagen Advisory Council - The Stellwagen Bank National Marine
Sanctuary <http://stellwagen.noaa.gov/>  is seeking applicants for one
vacant at-large seat on its Sanctuary Advisory Council. To receive an
application kit, contact Elizabeth.Stokes at noaa.gov. Applications are due
by September 15.

 

LNG Port Navigation, Security, and Safety Zones - On July 17, the U.S.
Coast Guard will establish a regulated navigation area around the
Northeast Gateway liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Massachusetts
Bay. Safety and security zones around the LNG carriers using this
facility will also be established. For details about these restrictions,
see the Federal Register Notice
<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/08-1364.htm> .

 

 

 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Deval L. Patrick, Governor

Timothy P. Murray, Lieutenant Governor

Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs - Ian A. Bowles,
Secretary

Office of Coastal Zone Management - Leslie-Ann S. McGee, Director

Editor - Robin Lacey
<mailto:robin.lacey at state.ma.us?subject=July%202008%20CZ-Mail> 

Internet Coordinator - Joe Pelczarski

Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management

251 Causeway Street, Suite 800

Boston, MA 02114-2136

(617) 626-1200

CZM Information Line - (617) 626-1212

CZM Website - www.mass.gov/czm

A publication of the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management
pursuant
to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award No.
NA08NOS4190418.

This publication is funded (in part) by a grant/cooperative agreement
from the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and
do not necessarily reflect the views of NOAA 
or any of its sub-agencies.

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