[SEMCO] November 2008 CZ-Mail

Mon Nov 3 13:58:52 EST 2008

CZ-MAIL

November 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 to share CZ-Mail with colleagues and friends-and if you have any suggestions for future editions, would like your name added to the mailing list, or would like your name removed, please email your request to CZ-Mail at state.ma.us <mailto:CZ-Mail at state.ma.us?subject=November%202008%20CZ-mail%20Request> .

Ocean Planning Process Continues

In October, the public input process for the development of the ocean plan concluded a series of 18 public meetings across the Commonwealth, with more than 400 people attending. To ensure that the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) hears as many viewpoints as possible, EEA planning staff are holding approximately 50 meetings with various organizations and interest groups that have a connection to the ocean. Information from these sessions is being compiled to help develop the baseline understanding of activities, uses, and issues in the ocean planning area, and to inform the development of plan principles (the goals of the plan). For more information about the ocean planning process, see EEA's Ocean Plan website <http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeatopic&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Ocean+%26+Coastal+Management&L2=Massachusetts+Ocean+Plan&sid=Eoeea> . To receive periodic updates as these efforts progress, send an email to join-env-oceanplan at listserv.state.ma.us. Please note: CZ-Mail subscribers will no longer be automatically receiving these Ocean Planning Alerts. So if you would like to continue to receive them, please email join-env-oceanplan at listserv.state.ma.us <mailto:join-env-oceanplan at listserv.state.ma.us> .

EEA and CZM Welcome UNESCO Representatives to the Commonwealth

CZM and EEA welcomed Charles "Bud" Ehler and Fanny Douvere from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during the week of October 13. Bud and Fanny visited Massachusetts to test the Ecosystem-Based Marine Spatial Management Guidelines document and website they are developing with assistance. The draft guidelines offer a step-by-step approach to ecosystem-based management and are being tested in the United States (here in Massachusetts) and in a developing country (Vietnam). In this testing phase, Bud and Fanny went through the guidelines chapter-by-chapter, section-by-section, with planning and management professionals to determine if they are clearly written, comprehensive, and most importantly, practical to real-world management issues such as those we face in Massachusetts. CZM Director, Leslie-Ann McGee, serves on the UNESCO Expert Panel on Ecosystem-Based Marine Spatial Management, which is assisting Bud and Fanny to develop these guidelines. For details on this ongoing effort, see UNESCO's Marine Spatial Management website <http://www.unesco-ioc-marinesp.be/> .

Marine Archaeology Celebrated in October

October was Massachusetts Archaeology Month and CZM's Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources (BUAR) participated in several events. On October 10 and 11, BUAR took part in the Archaeological Institute of America's Archaeology Fair at the Boston Museum of Science. BUAR activities included participation in a mock "dig" of a shipwreck, simulation of black water diving (touch not sight), and use of a drop camera to examine artifacts underwater. BUAR Director, Victor Mastone, was assisted by board member Marcie Bilinski and volunteer Sharon Mastone. On October 16, the BUAR Director gave the presentation "Massachusetts Submerged History" at the Snow Library in Orleans as part of the library's Lifetime Learning Lecture series on Cape Cod Shipwrecks. Also, on October 25 and 26, BUAR co-sponsored a two-day event in partnership with the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and the Cape Cod Maritime Museum. The first day BUAR presented "WSI: Wreck Scene Investigation," a hands-on set of educational activities for kids that included a mock shipwreck "dig" along with equipment exhibits and demonstrations. Day two featured the symposium "Maritime Mumblings" that included a talk by BUAR board member John Hoagland. The symposium was held at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum in Hyannis, which is currently exhibiting For Those in Peril on the Sea, featuring the vessel Sparrow-Hawk, Cape Cod's earliest recorded shipwreck. For more information about underwater archaeology in the Commonwealth, see the BUAR website <http://www.mass.gov/czm/buar/index.htm> .

Climate Ready Estuaries Vulnerability Assessment Underway

On October 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a kick-off meeting for the Climate Ready Estuaries <http://www.epa.gov/cre/>  initiative (CRE), an effort that, in Massachusetts, will provide technical assistance to the Massachusetts Bays Program <http://www.massbays.org/>  (MBP) to assess the vulnerability of Massachusetts and Cape Cod Bays to climate change. The assessment is being developed by a team of experts from EPA and ICF International, with input from MBP and CZM. This process aims to help answer how climate change will impact coastal ecosystem health and function, and how to improve management strategies to prepare for these impacts. This research-driven phase will end in mid-2009. It is then anticipated that MBP and its partners, with support from EPA, will provide direct assistance to communities to help adapt current management strategies to reflect this improved understanding of the potential impacts.

Grants/Funding Opportunities

Water Quality Management Planning Program Grants - The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking proposals for up to $80,000 for the Fiscal Year 2009 Federal §604(b) Water Quality Management Planning Program Grants. The focus of the 2009 grants will be watershed or sub-watershed based nonpoint source assessment activities that support MassDEP's assessment efforts. The priority watersheds for 2009 include: Deerfield, Millers, Ipswich, Buzzards Bay, Islands, Farmington, Westfield, SuAsCo, Taunton, and South Coastal basins. To view the Request for Responses (RFR), visit the Comm-PASS website <http://www.comm-pass.com/>  and search for solicitation number "BRP 2008-05." Project Summaries for previously funded projects are available on the MassDEP website <http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/grants.htm#sums> . Applications are due by December 12.

North Atlantic Regional Cooperative Institute - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Ocean and Atmospheric Research and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are seeking applications for the establishment of a cooperative institute that will focus on the themes of (1) Ecosystem Forecasting, (2) Ecosystem Monitoring, (3) Ecosystem Management, Protection and Restoration of Resources, (4) Sustained Ocean Observations, and (5) Climate Research. This research will be conducted within the New England and the Mid-Atlantic regions. For details, see the Federal Register Notice <http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-23654.htm> . Proposals are due by January 5, 2009.

National Coastal and Estuarine Research and Technology Program - NOAA is re-soliciting proposals for the National Coastal and Estuarine Research and Technology Program to fund targeted, multidisciplinary, collaborative research on the impacts of human activities on coasts and estuaries and develop, demonstrate, and apply tools and technologies that can be used to detect, prevent, or reverse impacts. Applications should also describe specific plans to use the system of 27 National Estuarine Research Reserves as living laboratories for the proposed research. For details, see the Federal Register Notice <http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-25578.htm> . Proposals are due by December 8.

Research and Mentoring Experiences for Teachers - The University of Rhode Island's Office of Marine Programs is seeking applicants for the ARMADA Project-Research and Mentoring Experiences for Teachers <http://www.armadaproject.org/overview.htm> . The ARMADA Project provides K-12 teachers an opportunity to participate in ocean, polar, and environmental science research as well as peer mentoring. Selected Master Teachers-with five or more years teaching experience-are paired with leading scientists and participate in shipboard, field, or laboratory research with all expenses paid. Applications are due by February 9, 2009.

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

*         StormSmart Coasts Technical Assistance - CZM is seeking proposals from coastal communities to serve as pilots for implementing coastal floodplain and sea level rise management tools and strategies developed through its StormSmart Coasts Program <http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/index.htm> . To view the Request for Qualifications, visit the Comm-PASS website <http://www.comm-pass.com/>  and search for document number "ENV 09 CZM 05." For additional information, see these Questions and Answers <http://www.mass.gov/czm/docs/pdf/ssc_rfq_faq.pdf>  (PDF, 17 KB) or contact Daniella Hirschfeld at daniella.hirschfeld at state.ma.us <mailto:daniella.hirschfeld at state.ma.us?subject=StormSmart%20RFQ> . Proposals are due by November 14.

*         Priority Coastal Wetland Restoration Projects - CZM's Wetlands Restoration Program (WRP) has issued a call for Priority Coastal Wetland Restoration Projects. In most fiscal years, WRP designates a limited number of priority projects that are eligible to receive WRP-funded technical services. Designated priority projects are also eligible for funding under WRP's grants program to support monitoring and construction-related needs. For details, visit the Comm-PASS website <http://www.comm-pass.com/>  and search for document number "ENV 09 CZM 02." The priority project nomination period is open until November 21. See the current list of WRP priority projects <http://www.mass.gov/czm/wrp/projects_pages/priority_projects.htm> .

*         River Restoration - The American Rivers/NOAA Community-Based Restoration Program Partnership <http://www.americanrivers.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AMR_content_63c9>  provides funding for stream barrier removal projects that help restore riverine ecosystems. Proposals are due by December 3.

*         Atlantic Salmon Grants - NOAA is seeking applications for Atlantic Salmon Conservation Grants <http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=LXtXJyB15g1s4BqhGbC2zDtj4WVBtdy18822jsKVsSyFllJlkG1v%21-1803906048?oppId=42303&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW>  to fund projects that address priority needs for Atlantic salmon recovery and restoration within the species current and historical range in New England. Applications are due by November 14.

*         FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants - The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is inviting communities to submit applications for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grants <http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopssubtopic&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Homeland+Security+%26+Emergency+Response&L2=Hazard+Mitigation&L3=Hazard+Mitigation+Grants&sid=Eeops> . These competitive grants are available to assist communities with hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of hazard mitigation projects prior to a disaster. This program is identified by the CZM StormSmart Coasts <http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/other/funding.htm>  initiative as important source of funding for communities pursuing successful floodplain management to reduce risk to life and property. Applications are due by November 21.

Products/Publications

Freeboard Fact Sheet - CZM's StormSmart Coasts program <http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/>  has released a new fact sheet, Raise Your Home, Lower Your Monthly Payments: Protect buildings and reduce monthly expenses with freeboard <http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/resources/stormsmart_freeboard.pdf>  (PDF, 172 KB). Freeboard is the practice of raising a building's lowest floor above predicted flood elevations by a small additional height. This cost-effective approach can lead to substantial reductions in flood insurance premiums, significantly decrease the chances a home will be damaged by storms and flooding, and help protect against sea level rise.

FEMA Compendium of Flood Map Changes - FEMA has released the latest semi-annual Compendium of Flood Map Changes <http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/dl_comp.shtm> , which provides a listing of changes made to the National Flood Insurance Program maps that went into effect from January 1, 2008, through June 30, 2008.

Guide to Help Reduce Wastewater Nutrients - The EPA Office of Water has released a new reference guide that will help plan cost-effective nutrient removal projects for municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Excess nutrients are a leading cause of water body impairment and can cause the growth of excessive algae and aquatic vegetation, kill fish, and groundwater contamination. The Municipal Nutrient Removal Technologies Reference Document <http://www.epa.gov/owm/mtb/index.htm#pubs>  presents detailed technical and cost information about existing nutrient removal technologies and information on emerging technologies.

Coastal Management Newsletter - The October 2008 edition of NOAA's Coastal Program Division's National Coastal Management Program News <http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/news/czmnewsletter.html>  features pieces about Rhode Island's work on an innovative plan for its state waters, Maryland's climate change action plan, Oregon's shoreline structure GIS database, and more.

2008 Report on the Environment - The newly released EPA has released the EPA's Report on the Environment: Highlights of National Trends, 2008 <http://www.epa.gov/roe>  which provides an important resource to better understand trends in the nation's health and environment.

Marine Debris Report - The U.S. National Research Council has released the report Tackling Marine Debris in the 21st Century, which states that measures to reduce litter and abandoned fishing gear in the oceans are inadequate, and the problem will likely worsen in the 21st century. The report adds that the United States should adopt a goal of zero discharge of garbage by ships at sea and provide strong leadership and coordination at the international and national levels. See the National Academies website <http://nationalacademies.org/morenews/20080919.html> .

Marine Protected Area Newsletter - The October 2008 issue of MPA News <http://depts.washington.edu/mpanews/MPA101.htm>  is now available and features articles on new tools for marine protected areas (MPA), a proposed no-take area in Australia, and other MPA news and notes. 

Websites

Marine Ecosystems and Management Information Service - The current edition of Marine Ecosystems and Management <http://depts.washington.edu/meam/>  (MEAM), the quarterly information service from the University of Washington School of Marine Affairs on marine ecosystem-based management, is now available online. MEAM serves the global resource management community with news, views, analysis, and tips gathered from experts around the world. The current edition covers topics such as comprehensive ocean zoning, ecosystem-based management tools, and misconceptions on ocean zoning.

Disaster Aid Products - The National Environmental Services Center <http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/subpages/emergency.cfm>  at West Virginia University offers numerous free and low-cost products to help individuals and communities learn more about emergency preparedness, emergency response, and potential health effects of water contamination.

Presentations Available from the Conference on Ocean Energy for New England - On October 6, the Marine Renewable Energy Center (MREC) at UMass Dartmouth hosted the first Conference on Ocean Energy for New England in Fall River, Massachusetts. The conference presentations are available on the MREC website <http://www.mrec.umassd.edu/presentations.cfm> .

Public Comment

Piping Plover Review - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has initiated a five-year review of the Atlantic Coast piping plover population under the Endangered Species Act. FWS is seeking any new information on this population that may have a bearing on their classification as endangered or threatened. For details, see the Federal Register Notice <http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-23073.htm> . Comments are due by December 1.

Reminder - The following comment opportunities listed in the last CZ-Mail are still open:

*         Atlantic Salmon Critical Habitat - NMFS is seeking comments on the proposal to designate critical habitat for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar). For details, including commenting instructions, see the Federal Register Notice <http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-20603.htm> . Comments are due by November 4.

*         Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations for Areas of Salisbury - FEMA has updated the Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) for areas of Salisbury. The BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that a community must adopt to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. The proposed BFEs are available at Salisbury Town Hall <http://www.salisburyma.gov/index.html> . For details, contact FEMA's William Blanton at bill.blanton at dhs.gov. Comments are due by November 17.

Calendar

Massachusetts Smart Growth/Smart Energy Conference - On December 12, the 2008 Massachusetts Smart Growth/Smart Energy Conference <http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3terminal&L=5&L0=Home&L1=Key+Priorities&L2=Job+Creation+%26+Economic+Growth&L3=Clean+Energy+%26+Smart+Growth-Smart+Energy&L4=Smart+Growth-Smart+Energy+Conferences&sid=Agov3&b=terminalcontent&f=smart_growth_sgseconf08&csid=Ago>  will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in South Boston. Join hundreds of Massachusetts advocates, local officials, and policy makers for this conference focused on the latest transportation, economic development, energy, housing, public health, and environmental innovations. The 2008 conference theme is Think Green: Educate and Engage and will feature a session led by the CZM StormSmart Coasts program <http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/> .

Fish Voices Lecture - On November 6 at 7:30 p.m., the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (CCMNH) in Brewster will present the lecture, "Fish Voices," with Dr. Rodney Rountree a recognized international leader in the development of passive acoustic technology applications to fisheries and marine exploration. He has managed multidisciplinary estuarine and fisheries programs for NMFS and the University of Massachusetts. For further information, see the CCMNH website <http://www.ccmnh.org/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20081106&tplview=default&viewtype=details&eid=576&print=> .

Squid in Nantucket Sound Lecture - On November 11 at 1:30 p.m., CCMNH will present the lecture, "Longfin Inshore Squid in Nantucket Sound: Biology, Ecology and the Fishery," with Owen Nichols, director of the Marine Fisheries Initiative at the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies For further information, see the CCMNH website <http://www.ccmnh.org/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=main> .

Right Whale Lecture - On November 20 at 7:00 p.m., the New England Aquarium (NEAQ) will present the lecture, "Using Technology to Help Protect the North Atlantic Right Whale," with Kerry Lagueux, an Associate Scientist at the New England Aquarium, who is using mapping and geographic visualization technology to help understand the patterns of risk for the North Atlantic right whale. See the NEAQ website <http://support.neaq.org/site/Calendar/1572524504?view=Detail&amp;id=101041>  to RSVP. 

Urban Waterfronts Conference - On November 20-22 in Chicago, the Waterfront Center will hold Urban Waterfronts 26 <http://www.waterfrontcenter.org/Conference/Conference08.htm> , the annual conference on waterfront development and planning. This conference will provide planners, policymakers, community leaders, architects, and landscape architects the opportunity to explore waterfront issues. Three broad themes, economic development, public policy, and design, will be the focus of nine panel discussions.

Sea Life Conservation Program - On November 22 at 2:00 p.m., CCMNH will present "Into the Wild Blue" with Paul Erickson, author, biologist and visual artist. This program focuses on conservation of sea life, especially sharks and stingrays, based on Mr. Erickson's diving experiences around the world. For more information, see the CCMNH website <http://www.ccmnh.org/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20081122&tplview=&viewtype=details&eid=577&print=> .

Northeast Aquaculture Conference - On December 3-5, the 2008 Northeast Aquaculture Conference and Expo <http://www.northeastaquaculture.org/>  will be held in Portland, Maine. The conference will feature a full technical program, a trade show, and an excellent opportunity to network with growers, scientists, and managers.

Coastline Permitting and Development Workshop - On December 8, Coastline Permitting and Development in Massachusetts <http://www.lawseminars.com/detail.php?SeminarCode=08SHOMA>  will be held in Boston. Join key governmental officials and leading legal and business professionals for this one-day advanced workshop focusing on the commercial, energy, and regulatory developments concerning ocean and coastal resources in Massachusetts.

Water Resources Research Conference-Call for Abstracts - On April 7, 2009, the Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center will hold the Sixth Annual Water Resources Research Conference <http://www.umass.edu/tei/wrrc/WRRC2004/Conference2009/> , Water Dependencies in New England: Systems, Stresses and Responses, at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The 2009 conference will highlight interactions in water resources, including science, policy, management, and design. Abstracts are due by January 30, 2009.

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

*         Ocean Literacy Summit - On November 7, the New England Ocean Science Education Collaborative will hold the Ocean Literacy Summit 2008 <http://neosec.org/Summit2008.htm>  at Boston University.

*         River and Coastal Flooding Conference - On November 7 in Wellesley, the Association of Massachusetts Wetland Scientists (AMWS) will hold Solutions to River & Coastal Flooding in Massachusetts, featuring a discussion of CZM's StormSmart Coasts program <http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/> . For details, see the AMWS workshop calendar <http://www.amws.org/upcoming_workshops.html> .

*         Coastal Cities Summit - On November 17-20, the International Ocean Institute will hold the Coastal Cities Summit: Values and Vulnerabilities <http://www.stpt.usf.edu/ioiusa/conference.htm> , in St. Petersburg, Florida.

*         Shellfish Restoration Conference - On November 19-22, the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium will hold the 11th International Conference on Shellfish Restoration <http://www.scseagrant.org/Content/?cid=297>  in Charleston, South Carolina.

*         Coastal Zone '09-Call for Abstracts - On July 19-23, 2009, the Coastal Zone '09 Conference <http://www.csc.noaa.gov/cz/index.html> , Revolutionary Times: Catching the Wave of Change, will be held in Boston. See the Call for Abstracts <http://www.csc.noaa.gov/cz/abstracts.html> , which are due by November 21.

*         Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference-Call for Abstracts - On May 18-20, 2009, the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission, in partnership with its member states, will hold the 20th Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference <http://www.neiwpcc.org/npsconference/>  in Portland, Maine. Submissions for projects, oral presentations, or posters are due by December 1.

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.)

*         State mulls loosening port rules (Gloucester Daily Times, 10/25/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_298221740.html 

*         Ocean planners get Cape Cod input (Cape Cod Times, 10/21/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081021/NEWS/810210316 

*         Oceans Act unclear on power of review by the Commission (Vineyard Gazette, 10/17/08) - 
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?18878 

*         Islanders stake a claim to ocean regulation (Martha's Vineyard Times, 10/16/08) - 
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/news/2008/10/16/marthas-vineyard-ocean-regulation.php 

*         State's ocean waters due for regs (Martha's Vineyard Times, 10/9/08) - 
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/news/2008/10/09/state-ocean-water.php

*         Forum sets stage for ocean plan (Herald News, 10/8/08) - 
http://www.heraldnews.com/news/local_news/x1776786080/Forum-sets-stage-for-ocean-plan

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.)

*         Erosion worsens; PI awaits sandbag OK (Newburyport Daily News, 10/31/08) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_304233146.html

*         Inn, Chatham discuss sewer hookup (Cape Cod Times, 10/31/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081031/NEWS/810310318/-1/NEWS01 

*         Flood zone changes could have insurance impact (Standard-Times, 10/30/08) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081030/NEWS/810300310 

*         Feathering the nests: Long-planned work will restore tern breeding grounds (Boston Globe, 10/30/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2008/10/30/feathering_the_nests/ 

*         Commuter boats suffer at Greenbush expense (Patriot Ledger, 10/30/08) - 
http://www.patriotledger.com/homepage/x95535646/Commuter-boats-suffer-at-Greenbush-expense 

*         Owners of threatened beach camps ask town for land (Cape Cod Times, 10/29/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081029/NEWS/810290322 

*         Orleans voters support sewer plan (Cape Cod Times, 10/28/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081028/NEWS/810280313 

*         Land Court dismisses suit over clam shack (Newburyport Daily News, 10/28/08) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_301230418.html 

*         Efforts under way to resurrect a Wellfleet staple (Cape Cod Times, 10/27/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081027/NEWS/810270307/-1/NEWS01 

*         Camp owners seek town rescue (Cape Cod Times, 10/23/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081023/NEWS/810230325/-1/NEWS01 

*         For Charles cleanup, 100,000 seed oysters to be placed in river (Boston Globe, 10/23/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/10/23/for_charles_cleanup_100000_seed_oysters_to_be_placed_in_river/ 

*         Sandbags planned for Plum Island (Boston Globe, 10/23/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/10/23/sandbags_planned_for_plum_island/ 

*         Chilmark strengthens harbormaster's hand (Martha's Vineyard Times, 10/23/08) - 
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/news/2008/10/23/chilmark-harbormaster.php 

*         The other big dig: Effort to clean Boston Harbor nearly complete (Boston Globe, 10/22/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/10/22/the_other_big_dig/ 

*         Erosion expands northward (Newburyport Daily News, 10/22/08) - 
http://newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_295225242.html 

*         Herring to remain off limits to fishermen for three more years (Patriot Ledger, 10/22/08) - 
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x398375763/Local-ban-on-herring-to-be-extended-another-three-years 

*         Officials, clammers discuss management of Essex flats (Gloucester Daily Times, 10/21/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_295225128.html 

*         Suez completes work on offshore LNG pipeline (Gloucester Daily Times, 10/20/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_294130427.html 

*         NOAA and NSF commission national study of ocean acidification (NOAA News, 10/20/08) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20081020_oceanacid.html 

*         Ship strike reduction rule aims to protect North Atlantic right whales (Science Daily, 10/20/2008) - 
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081012093255.htm

*         PI beach project speeds up (Newburyport Daily News, 10/18/08) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_291223524.html 

*         Divers off Nantucket identify 1887 shipwreck (Cape Cod Times, 10/17/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081017/NEWS/810170318/-1/NEWS01 

*         Group plugs harbor plan minus hotel (Gloucester Daily Times, 10/17/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_291223148.html 

*         Manchester sees 'no quick fix' to flooding issues (Gloucester Daily Times, 10/17/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_290223500.html 

*         Clammers debate aquaculture rights (Salem News, 10/16/08) - 
http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_289232642.html 

*         Manchester steers float storage away from marshes (Gloucester Daily Times, 10/14/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_287224233.html 

*         Price crash has local lobstermen wary (Gloucester Daily Times, 10/13/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_287224111.html 

*         New surges in wave and tidal power (CBS News, 10/13/08) - 
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/13/tech/cnettechnews/main4517051.shtml 

*         Wind farm: Lawyers expect precedent-setting ruling (Cape Cod Times, 10/12/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081012/NEWS/81012002/-1/NEWS01 

*         Endangered species ruling could slow development in floodplains (Yahoo News, 10/12/08) - 
http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20081012/sc_mcclatchy/3068222;_ylt=Arlx_N0RzgY9oqiohq2GD_QPLBIF 

*         Lobstermen trapped by faltering economy (Boston Globe, 10/10/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/10/10/lobstermen_trapped_by_faltering_economy/ 

*         Divers first to descend to the remains of the 'Titanic of New England' (Gloucester Daily Times, 10/9/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_283224715.html 

*         Agencies outline efforts to improve bay's water quality (Herald News, 10/9/08) - 
http://www.heraldnews.com/homepage/x1452589827/Agencies-outline-efforts-to-improve-bays-water-quality 

*         State OKs emergency beach work (Newburyport Daily News, 10/9/08) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_282233350.html

*         Coast Guard funds study on turbines' effect on radar (Cape Cod Times, 10/9/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081009/NEWS/810090333/-1/NEWS 

*         Can 'electric oysters' restore New York's waters? (Christian Science Monitor, 10/9/08) - 
http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2008/10/09/can-%e2%80%98electric-oysters%e2%80%99-restore-new-york%e2%80%99s-waters/ 

*         US sets ship speed limit to protect right whales (Cape Cod Times, 10/8/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081008/NEWS11/81008019 

*         Scallops hard to find (Nantucket Independent, 10/08/08) - 
http://www.nantucketindependent.com/news/2008/1008/front_page/003.html 

*         Ike's toll on ecosystem apparent (Boston Globe, 10/6/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2008/10/06/ikes_toll_on_ecosystem_apparent/ 

*         Beautiful but dangerous (Cape Cod Times, 10/5/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081005/NEWS/810050341/-1/NEWS01 

*         New life in the old Mill Pond Clams, worms seen as 'exciting' signs of restoration (Gloucester Daily Times, 10/3/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_277220856.html 

*         30 new moorings on tap off island (Gloucester Daily Times, 10/3/08) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_276224457.html 

*         Aquarium to reconnect to sea (Boston Globe, 10/2/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/10/02/aquarium_to_reconnect_to_sea/

*         Dennis manatee: 'It's like seeing bigfoot' (Cape Cod Times, 10/2/08) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081002/NEWS/810020318/-1/NEWS01 

*         Noisier oceans may be "disaster" for marine animals (National Geographic News, 10/2/08) - 
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/10/081002-noisy-oceans.html 

*         Offshore oil drilling is favored (Boston Globe, 10/1/08) - 
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2008/10/01/offshore_oil_drilling_is_favored_1222828234/ 

Other Items of Interest

North Atlantic Right Whale Speed Restrictions - NMFS has established regulations to implement speed restrictions of no more than 10 knots in certain locations and at certain times of the year along the east coast of the U.S. Atlantic seaboard for all vessels 65 feet or greater in overall length. The purpose of the regulations is to reduce the likelihood of deaths and serious injuries to endangered North Atlantic right whales that result from collisions with ships. For details, see the NMFS website <http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/shipstrike/> .

Smithsonian Opens New Ocean Hall - The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and NOAA joined forces to create the new Sant Ocean Hall in Washington, DC. See details on the Smithsonian's website <http://ocean.si.edu/ocean_hall/index.html> .

Case Studies in Ocean Conservation - The Smithsonian Institute is seeking submissions of successful case studies in ocean conservation to be highlighted during the International Marine Conservation Congress in Washington, DC, on May 20, 2009. Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History will kick-off the conference with a one-day public program entitled, "Beyond the Obituaries: Success Stories in Ocean Conservation." The event will highlight conservation efforts that are making a difference around the world, allow conservation professionals to learn from the success of others, and demonstrate to the public and policy makers that ocean conservation can be achieved. To be considered for this program send a one- to two-page proposal that clearly outlines the success story and explains why this case study is noteworthy and how "success" has been measured. Submit proposals by December 15 to Christine Hoekenga at hoekengac at si.edu.

Marine Policy Fellowships - The NOAA Sea Grant College Program is accepting applications for the 2010 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program <http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/knauss/> . This one-year program provides a unique educational experience to students who have an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program matches highly qualified graduate students with hosts in the legislative and executive branches, or appropriate associations/institutions located in the Washington, DC area, for a one year paid fellowship. Applications are due by February 20, 2009. 

Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee - The Department of Commerce is seeking nominations for membership on the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee <http://mpa.gov/mpafac/fac.html> . Nominations are sought for highly qualified non-federal scientists, resource managers, and people representing other interests or organizations involved with or affected by marine conservation. Details are available on the Committee's web page <http://mpa.gov/mpafac/fac.html> . Nominations are due by November 30.

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=November%202008%20CZ-Mail> 

Internet Coordinator - Joe Pelczarski

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