[SEMCO] August 2009 CZ-Mail

Tue Aug 4 12:51:18 EDT 2009

CZ-MAIL

August 2009

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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Draft Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan-Public Review and Comment

On July 1, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Ian Bowles
released the draft comprehensive ocean management plan for public review
and comment. The draft plan was developed by the Executive Office of
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and CZM, with broad support from
the Departments of Fish and Game and Environmental Protection. Mandated
by the Oceans Act of 2008, the draft plan was developed in the context
of an extensive and ongoing public participation process. Formal public
hearings regarding the plan have been scheduled for September 14 in
Boston, September 15 in New Bedford, September 16 in Barnstable, and
September 17 in Gloucester. For details, see CZM's Calendar page
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/calendar.htm> . For links to the two-volume
draft plan and all maps and figures, see the Draft Massachusetts Ocean
Management Plan website
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeaterminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Ocean+%26+Coas
tal+Management&L2=Massachusetts+Ocean+Plan&sid=Eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f
=eea_oceans_draft_mop&csid=Eoeea> . To receive periodic ocean plan
updates, send an email to join-env-oceanplan at listserv.state.ma.us
<mailto:join-env-oceanplan at listserv.state.ma.us> .

The Oceans Act sets a deadline of December 31, 2009, for final
promulgation of a plan that balances protection of marine resources with
uses such as renewable energy development. Also pursuant to the Act,
public comments on the draft plan must be received by 5:00 p.m. on
Monday, November 16. To provide online comments, see the Ocean Plan
Public Input Portal comments page
<http://commpres.env.state.ma.us/mop/commentonline.aspx> . Submit
written comments to:

Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management

Re: Draft Ocean Management Plan

251 Causeway Street, Suite 800

Boston, MA  02114

Spatial Data for Draft Ocean Plan Now in MORIS

The spatial information that was incorporated into the Draft
Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan is now available in the
Massachusetts Ocean Resource Information System
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/mapping/index.htm>  (MORIS), CZM's online
mapping tool. MORIS presents all the data layers featured in the draft
plan maps and each layer is symbolized to match the PDF version of the
maps. In MORIS, users have the ability to read the metadata that
accompanies each layer and combine data layers with other CZM and
Massachusetts Office of Geographic and Environmental Information
(MassGIS) data. Also, the layers can be downloaded as industry standard
ESRI shapefiles. For questions about the map layers or MORIS, contact
Daniel Sampson at daniel.sampson at state.ma.us
<mailto:daniel.sampson at state.ma.us> .

Climate Change Advisory Committee Work Underway

Since the first meeting of the state's Climate Change Adaptation
Advisory Committee (CCAAC) on June 4, a series of five subcommittees
(Coastal Zone and Ocean, Natural Resources and Habitat, Local Economy,
Human Health and Welfare, and Key Infrastructure) have been hard at work
compiling information for climate change scenarios in the Northeast.
These subcommittees are identifying key sectors within each topic area,
examining vulnerabilities, and exploring options and strategies for
improving readiness and resiliency. The Coastal Zone and Ocean
Subcommittee last met on July 8 and will meet on August 4 to continue
its efforts to develop a draft report for submittal to the full CCAAC at
the end of August. Stay tuned to CZ-Mail for future details.

CZM and Boston Welcome CZ09

>From July 19-23, Coastal Zone 2009 <http://www.csc.noaa.gov/cz/>
(CZ09), the bi-annual, international conference on coastal management,
was held in Boston. On July 20, Secretary Bowles welcomed conference
participants at the opening plenary, which featured Dr. Jane Lubchenco,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator;
Laura Davis, Associate Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of
Interior; and Suzanne Schwartz, Acting Director of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Wetlands, Oceans and
Watersheds. CZM Director Deerin Babb-Brott moderated the local plenary
on July 22, which included opening remarks from Lieutenant Governor
Timothy Murray and a panel on the Draft Massachusetts Ocean Management
Plan with state Senator Robert O'Leary (Cape and Islands); Jack Wiggin,
Director of the Urban Harbor Institute; Rich Delaney, Director of the
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies and chair of the Massachusetts
Ocean Partnership governing board; and Paul Diodati, Director of the
Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. CZM had a very strong
presence at this five-day event, making presentations, moderating
sessions, leading field trips, and networking with peers from around the
globe. CZM staff gave talks and facilitated sessions on the following
wide-ranging topics: the draft ocean plan, smart growth and CZM's
StormSmart Coasts Program, remote sensing, climate change adaptation,
working waterfronts, education and outreach, harbor planning, no
discharge areas, marine spatial data, regional sediment management, and
water quality. For the conference proceedings, see the CZ09 Technical
Program web page <http://www.csc.noaa.gov/cz/technicalprogram.html> . 

Great Neck Project Awarded 2009 CELCP Funding

In June, NOAA announced that the Great Neck Conservation Partnership
Project in Wareham will receive almost $2 million in Coastal and
Estuarine Land Conservation Program
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/celcp/index.htm>  (CELCP) funding. Working
closely with CZM and other project partners-including Mass Audubon, the
Wareham Land Trust, the town of Wareham, and the Coalition for Buzzards
Bay-the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) recently
submitted the project's formal grant application requesting $1,986,750.
These funds (expected later this fall) will help purchase a conservation
restriction on approximately 95 acres of land owned by the Congregation
of the Sacred Hearts-leveraging protection of much of the approximately
170 acres surrounding the property. Almost all of the project area is
designated by the Commonwealth's Natural Heritage and Endangered Species
Program <http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/nhesp.htm>  as Priority
Habitat for Rare Species and BioMap Supporting Natural Landscape. The
260 acres protected through this project feature 1.37 miles of shoreline
habitat, 19 acres of salt marsh, more than two acres of beach, tens of
acres of freshwater wetland habitat, and many acres of developable
upland forest. These CELCP funds secure a rare opportunity to
permanently protect these coastal lands with their public access
opportunities and valuable ecological resources from the development
that is rapidly consuming remaining coastal areas in this region. The
Great Neck Conservation Partnership Project continues the high standards
set by previous CELCP projects funded by NOAA in Massachusetts.

Wetlands Restoration Program Moves to Fish and Game

In July, CZM's Wetlands Restoration Program (WRP) merged with the
Riverways Program to create a new Division of Ecological Restoration
within the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (DFG). This new
division will be focused on pro-active ecological restoration of coastal
and inland aquatic systems, an important step in the advancement of
restoration efforts in the Commonwealth and beyond, as it will be the
first state division of its kind in the nation. WRP joined CZM in 2003
and made significant progress in advancing CZM's programmatic interests
in the restoration of coastal wetlands. WRP is currently working with
partners to develop more than 40 active priority projects in the coastal
zone and is committed to supporting and advancing those projects toward
implementation. CZM looks forward to continued collaboration with WRP to
restore coastal habitats and wishes good luck to Hunt Durey, Georgeann
Keer, and Jeremy Bell in their new home at DFG.

Grants/Funding Opportunities

Climate Change Funding - NOAA's Climate Program Office
<http://www.climate.noaa.gov/>  is seeking proposals for several
competitive climate change research programs. For more information, see
the federal funding opportunity announcement
<http://www.climate.noaa.gov/opportunities/2010/pdf/FY10_FFO_FINAL.pdf>
(PDF, 98 KB). Applications are due by August 31.

CAMEO Program - NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service and National
Science Foundation Division of Ocean Sciences are seeking proposals for
the Comparative Analysis of Marine Ecosystem Organization
<http://cameo.noaa.gov>  (CAMEO) program to support fundamental research
to understand complex dynamics controlling ecosystem structure,
productivity, behavior, resilience, and population connectivity, as well
as effects of climate variability and anthropogenic pressures on living
marine resources and critical habitats. For more information, see the
Federal Register Notice
<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-15960.htm> . Proposals are due by
October 5.

NOAA Grant Funds - NOAA has announced the availability of numerous
competitive grants and cooperative agreements for FY2010. This notice
replaces the multiple notices that traditionally announce the
availability of NOAA's discretionary funds for various programs. For
information on each program, including application details, see the
Federal Register Notice
<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-16810.htm> .

Reminder - This opportunity listed in the last CZ-Mail is still
available:

*         Water Conservation Grants - The Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking proposals for the FY2010
Water Conservation Grant Program, which awards matching funds to public
water systems to encourage local drinking water conservation efforts. To
view the Request for Responses (RFR), see the Comm-PASS website
<http://www.comm-pass.com/>  and search for document number "BRP
2009-06." Up to $400,000 will be awarded during this funding round. For
more information, see MassDEP's website
<http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/wlpgprog.htm> . Proposals are due by
August 19.

Products/Publications

Climate Change Adaptation Documents - EPA has published two documents to
help coastal resource managers adapt and prepare for the potential
impacts of climate change. Synthesis of Adaptation Options for Coastal
Areas <http://www.epa.gov/cre/downloads/CRE_Synthesis_1.09.pdf>  (PDF,
918 KB) provides a summary of key adaptation options relevant to
estuarine management goals, such as maintaining critical habitats,
shorelines, and water quality. The white paper entitled Adaptation
Planning for the National Estuary Program
<http://www.epa.gov/cre/downloads/CREAdaptationPlanning-Final.pdf>
(PDF, 536 KB) was developed to assist National Estuary Programs achieve
recognition as Climate Ready Estuaries and describes five critical
elements of adaptation planning, provides examples of these elements,
and references additional resources.

Gulf of Maine Council Climate Change Publications - The Gulf of Maine
Council on the Marine Environment's Climate Change Network has released
three climate change documents. Identifying Coastal Habitats at Risk
from Climate Change Impacts in the Gulf of Maine
<http://gulfofmaine.org/council/publications/Identifying%20Coastal%20Hab
itats%20at%20Risk_CCN_HortonMcKenzie_2009.pdf>  (6.5 MB) identifies the
research carried out in relation to climate change and its effects on
the Gulf of Maine coast. Identifying the Possible Effects of Climate
Change on Invasive Species in the Gulf of Maine-A Background Report
<http://gulfofmaine.org/council/publications/Invasive%20Species_CCN_Hort
onMcKenzie_2009.pdf>  (PDF, 1 MB) identifies available research on
climate change and its effect on invasive species in the Gulf of Maine.
Identifying the Possible Effects of Extreme Precipitation and Other
Climate Change Impacts on Streamflow and Water Quality in the Gulf of
Maine-A Background Report
<http://gulfofmaine.org/council/publications/Water%20Quality_CCN_HortonM
cKenzie_2009.pdf>  (PDF, 1.3 MB) identifies available research on
streamflow measurements, sediment contamination, effects of
precipitation changes on watercourse erosion rates, and the consequences
to water quality in freshwater and marine environments.

Adapting to Climate Change Guidebook - The U.S. Agency for International
Development has released the document entitled Adapting to Coastal
Climate Change: A Guidebook for Development Planners
<http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/cross-cutting_programs/water/news_announc
ements/coastal_climate_change_report.html> , which proposes an approach
to assess vulnerability to climate change and climate variability,
develop and implement adaptation options, and integrate options into
programs, development plans, and projects at the national and local
levels.

Aquatic Invasives Poster - Maine Sea Grant has published the poster New
England's Marine Invasion
<http://www.seagrant.umaine.edu/files/pdf-global/Marine%20Invasion%20Pos
ter042209_LowerRes.pdf>  (PDF, 3 MB), which displays and describes
aquatic nuisance species in Gulf of Maine waters. To request a free
copy, contact Beth Bisson at beth.bisson at maine.edu
<mailto:beth.bisson at maine.edu> .

Ecosystem Indicator Partnership Fact Sheet - The Gulf of Maine Council
on the Marine Environment's EcoSystem Indicator Partnership
<http://www.gulfofmaine.org/esip>  (ESIP) has released its first online
fact sheet <http://www.gulfofmaine.org/esip/factsheet-01.php> , which
introduces the selected priority indicators for the Gulf of Maine. Stay
tuned for two additional ESIP fact sheets on climate change and
eutrophication.

Marine Spatial Planning and Ecosystem-Based Management Guide - The
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's
(UNESCO) Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission has released a guide
entitled Marine Spatial Planning: A Step-by-Step Approach toward
Ecosystem-Based Management
<http://www.unesco-ioc-marinesp.be/uploads/documentenbank/d87c0c421da459
3fd93bbee1898e1d51.pdf> . The guide defines marine spatial planning,
describes why it is needed, details its benefits and outputs, and
illustrates how it relates to other marine management approaches.

Ecosystem-Based Management for the Oceans - Island Press has released
Ecosystem-Based Management for the Oceans
<http://islandpress.org/bookstore/details.php?prod_id=1750> , a
comprehensive guide to the science and practice of marine
ecosystem-based management that features contributions from 46 leading
scholars and practitioners.

Ocean and Coastal Economies Report - The National Ocean Economics
Program has released State of the U.S. Ocean and Coastal Economies -
2009 <http://www.oceaneconomics.org/NationalReport/> , which presents
time-series data compiled over the past 10 years that track economic
activities, demographics, natural resource production, non-market
values, and federal expenditures in the U.S. coastal zone on land and
water. The report states that coastal states account for more than 80
percent of the U.S. economy.

Recreational Water Quality Literature Reviews - EPA has conducted two
literature reviews that will help inform development of new or revised
recreational water quality criteria by 2012. The first document, Review
of Published Studies to Characterize Relative Risks from Different
Sources of Fecal Contamination in Recreational Waters, describes the
existing information available to characterize the relative risks of
human illness from various sources of fecal contamination in
recreational waters. The second document, Review of Zoonotic Pathogens
in Ambient Water, provides a summary of information on waterborne
pathogens that come primarily from warm-blooded animals. To download
each publication, see EPA's Recreational Water Quality Criteria web page
<http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/criteria/recreation/> .

Offshore Renewable Energy Regulatory Primer - The National Sea Grant Law
Center has published Offshore Renewable Energy - Regulatory Primer
<http://www.olemiss.edu/orgs/SGLC/National/offshore.pdf>  (PDF, 590 KB),
which presents basic regulatory information related to offshore wind,
wave, tidal, and ocean thermal energy conversion projects. It also
provides brief discussions on state authority, local concerns, and an
emerging alternative management framework-marine spatial planning.

Marine Protected Area Newsletter - The July-August 2009 issue of MPA
News <http://depts.washington.edu/mpanews/MPA109.htm>  features an
article on the progress of marine protected area (MPA) networks in
Australia and Hawaii, updates from the Second International Marine
Protected Areas Congress, and other MPA news and notes.

Runoff Rundown - The summer 2009 issue of Runoff Rundown
<http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs045/1101639006674/archive/11026398
39558.html> , the quarterly electronic newsletter of the Center for
Watershed Protection, is now available. The Center for Watershed
Protection is a national organization that works to protect, restore,
and enhance streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and bays.

Greenscapes E-Newsletter - The early summer 2009 issue of the
Greenscapes E-Newsletter
<http://green-vox.bm23.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&t=1&ssid=56
94&id=6afh495ymlwz8rgmw6bhe3qj7m5xt&id2=0crzw6vnmtiy711c3pqd2o8r7fyki0l0
keetkcviuwu0>  features a yard-care calendar, upcoming events, lawn care
tips, and more. The Greenscapes Massachusetts program
<http://www.greenscapes.org/>  is a multi-partner outreach effort
focusing on water conservation and protection. To receive the
e-newsletter directly, subscribe online
<http://www.greenscapes.org/Page-212.html> .

Reminder - The following CZM publication listed in the last CZ-Mail is
still available:

*         Free Coast Guide - The Massachusetts Coast Guide to Boston and
the North Shore <http://www.mass.gov/czm/coastguide/index.htm>  includes
nearly 400 public access sites (from Salisbury to Hingham). For ideas
about where to go along the entire 1,500-mile Massachusetts coast, see
CZM's Online Locator of Coastal Public Access Sites
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/access/products/access_locator.htm> -a
searchable inventory of maps and descriptions of coastal properties that
are owned by government agencies or major nonprofit land conservation
organizations and open to the public.

Websites

Hurricane and Emergency Planning - This summer, the Massachusetts
Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) website <http://www.mass.gov/mema>
features information about hurricanes, including: Cape Cod emergency
traffic plans; shelter-in-place; evacuation steps; preparedness tips;
property protection information; and other details about hurricanes in
New England.

FEMA Ready Kids - The Ready Kids website
<http://www.ready.gov/kids/home.html>  from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) features age-appropriate, step-by-step
instructions on what families can do to be better prepared and the role
kids can play in this effort. Ready Kids is part of FEMA's Ready
campaign, a national public service advertising campaign designed to
educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to natural
disasters, potential terrorist attacks, and other emergencies.

Electronic Angler Logbook - The Massachusetts Division of Marine
Fisheries (DMF) in conjunction with the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative
Statistics Program has developed a new electronic angler logbook
<http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dmf/recreationalfishing/logbook.htm>
(eLogbook) for recreational anglers willing to provide data useful for
management of marine fishes in Massachusetts. The eLogbook is a web
database designed for recreational anglers to enter daily trip
information on general location, gear used, and sizes of fish that are
harvested or released. Also, participating anglers can access and
summarize their fishing data in tabular or graphical forms.

Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition - The Massachusetts Land Trust
Coalition <http://www.massland.org/>  (MLTC) has re-designed and
overhauled its website. MLTC is a voluntary association of land trusts
founded to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information,
increase the effectiveness of Massachusetts land trusts in working with
the state legislature and environmental agencies, and promote high
professional standards.

United Nations Climate Change Portal - The Gateway to the UN System's
Work on Climate Change
<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102600204968&s=790&e=001T1f-pEPMOEJsmGh-9np3k
h5QAvKLZwJUjCq5-k3AJ8b3FZZfgO7-Z-GHchGN6OV4pddID_2v-QlHBYeg9o9qAMGHXnAIr
KjB70j73FSObOJSE_Ln87mn6m-P9erRq75WcFwfyOhreGk=>  website provides a
comprehensive look at the United Nations involvement and activities
surrounding climate change.

Calendar

Waquoit Bay Watershed Block Party - On August 4 at 3:30 p.m., join the
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR) for the annual
Watershed Block Party
<http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/eventshow.aspx?eventid=146> -an event
to raise awareness about estuaries and watersheds.

Renewable Energy Technical Conference-Call for Papers - On October 15,
the New England Marine Renewable Energy Center will hold a technical
conference in Fall River. To submit an abstract, see the Call for Papers
<http://www.mrec.umassd.edu/callforpapers.pdf>  (PDF, 124 KB). Abstract
are due by August 15.

Wellfleet Bay Summer Lecture Series - The Wellfleet Bay Wildlife
Sanctuary summer lecture series, Bayside Talks, features two lectures in
August. On August 19 at 7:30 p.m., Seals of Cape Cod will be presented
by Lisa Sette from the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies. On
August 26 at 7:30 p.m., Sharks in New England will be presented by Dr.
Greg Skomal from DMF. For details, contact Melissa Lowe at
mlowe at massaudubon.org <mailto:mlowe at massaudubon.org> .

Legal and Ethical Duties in a Changing Climate - On September 11, the
University of Oregon School of Law will host Legal and Ethical Duties in
a Changing Climate <http://www.law.uoregon.edu/org/jell/equality.php> ,
a symposium focusing on reshaping current discourse on climate law and
policy to address the inequitable effects climate change will have on
the environment, biodiversity, and human health.

Ocean Energy for New England - On September 17, the 2nd Annual Ocean
Energy for New England Conference
<http://www.mrec.umassd.edu/events.cfm#stakeholder>  will take place at
the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis.

Permitting Renewable Energy Projects - On September 21 in Boston, Law
Seminars International will hold a strategic one-day seminar on
Permitting Renewable Energy Projects
<https://www.lawseminars.com/detail.php?SeminarCode=09PREMA> .
Presenters will provide updates to energy professionals at all levels of
the industry on critical changes in the permitting process including the
statewide permitting streamlining effort.

Northeast Beaches Conference - On September 21-23, the 2009 Northeast
Beaches Conference will be held in Woods Hole. The 2009 conference theme
is local shoreline management and protection efforts. Two field trips
and more than 50 presentations on a range of coastal topics are on the
agenda. For more information and to register, see the 2009 conference
website <http://www.ieca-nechapter.org/coastal2009.html> . Discounts are
available for early August registration.

Mapping Massachusetts Communities Workshop - On both September 24 and
25, New Urban Research is holding a one-day GIS workshop in Boston.
Mapping Massachusetts Communities Workshop: An Introduction to GIS and
Community Analysis
<http://www.urban-research.info/workshops/massachusetts-gis.htm>  is a
beginner-level class for anyone interested in mapping their community.

Water Resources Conference-Save the Date - On November 10, the
Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) will hold A Water Resources
Conference: Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Massachusetts
Environmental Trust at Holy Cross College in Worcester. Established as
part of the Boston Harbor cleanup, MET has infused more than $17 million
into water quality, aquatic species, and environmental education
projects. This conference is targeted to practitioners that protect and
restore water quality and the continuity of aquatic systems. For more
information, contact Susan Lanza at susan.lanza at state.ma.us
<mailto:susan.lanza at state.ma.us> .

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

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

*         Nantucket Biodiversity Conference-Call for Papers - On
September 19, the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative
<http://www.nantucketbiodiversityinitiative.org/>  will hold the third
bi-annual Biodiversity Conference in Nantucket. Conference organizers
are seeking presentations about biodiversity-related research on
Nantucket, Tuckernuck, Muskeget, Cape Cod, Long Island, or other similar
habitats. Abstracts are due by August 11.

*         Coastal Ocean Science Academy - On August 10-22, Northeastern
University's Marine Science Center in Nahant will host a Coastal Ocean
Science Academy <http://www.marinescience.neu.edu/cosa/index.htm>  for
students entering grades 9 and 10, who will participate in field
sampling, invasive species monitoring, beach clean-up, benthic organism
surveys, and more.

*         Antique & Classic Boat Festival - On August 22-23, Hawthorne
Cove Marina in Salem will host the 27th annual Antique and Classic Boat
Festival <http://www.by-the-sea.com/bacbfestival/> , which will include
exhibits, artists, crafts, and entertainment. 

*         Marine Bioinvasions Conference - On August 24-27, the sixth
International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions
<http://www.clr.pdx.edu/mbic/> , Marine Bioinvaders: Agents of Change in
a Changing World, will be held in Portland, Oregon.

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.)

*         NOAA chief says new ocean uses creating conflicts (Gloucester
Daily Times, 7/21/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_202234530.html
<http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_202234530.html> 

*         Preservation effort may solve Revolutionary riddle (Boston
Herald, 7/20/09) - 
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1185947
<http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1185947> 

*         Chasing the wind: Deep-water turbine farms could overshadow
near-shore projects like Nantucket Sound's (Boston Globe, 7/20/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2009/07/20/new_technology_em
erges_for_deep_water_wind_farms?s_campaign=8315
<http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2009/07/20/new_technology_e
merges_for_deep_water_wind_farms?s_campaign=8315>  

*         National Park Service grant helps preserve site of the Battle
of Chelsea Creek (EEA Press Release, 7/16/09) - 
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pr
essrelease&f=090716_pr_battlefield_grant&csid=Eoeea
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=p
ressrelease&f=090716_pr_battlefield_grant&csid=Eoeea> 

*         Marinas going green while trying to stay in the black (Boston
Globe, 7/9/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2009/07/09/north_shore_ma
rinas_going_green_to_please_clients_and_officials/
<http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2009/07/09/north_shore_m
arinas_going_green_to_please_clients_and_officials/>  

*         Duxbury named to pilot program for storm management (Duxbury
Reporter, 7/9/09) - 
http://www.wickedlocal.com/duxbury/homepage/x863180595/Duxbury-named-to-
pilot-program-for-storm-management
<http://www.wickedlocal.com/duxbury/homepage/x863180595/Duxbury-named-to
-pilot-program-for-storm-management>  

*         Ocean plan curbs uses for Buzzards Bay (Standard-Times,
7/7/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090707/NEWS/
907070306
<http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090707/NEWS
/907070306>  

*         Patrick administration helps coastal communities prepare for
hurricanes, erosion and climate change impacts through StormSmart Coasts
(EEA Press Release, 7/6/09) - 
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pr
essrelease&f=090706_pr_hurricane&csid=Eoeea
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=p
ressrelease&f=090706_pr_hurricane&csid=Eoeea> 

*         MA works to protect coastline on and off shore (WBZ News,
7/6/09) - 
http://www.wbz.com/pages/4735669.php?
<http://www.wbz.com/pages/4735669.php?>  

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.)

*         Flood-prone areas getting new maps (Boston Globe, 7/30/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2009/07/30/new_fema_maps_chang
ing_prospects_of_owners_in_flood_prone_areas/
<http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2009/07/30/new_fema_maps_chan
ging_prospects_of_owners_in_flood_prone_areas/>  

*         Coast Guard approves LNG plan (Herald News, 7/30/09) - 
http://www.heraldnews.com/homepage/x1086242507/Coast-Guard-approves-LNG-
plan
<http://www.heraldnews.com/homepage/x1086242507/Coast-Guard-approves-LNG
-plan> 

*         Great Annual Fish Count sets records (Gloucester Daily Times,
7/28/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_209005533.html
<http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_209005533.html>  

*         Pond algae cause big stink in Dennis (Cape Cod Times, 7/28/09)
- 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090728/NEWS/90
7280313
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090728/NEWS/9
07280313> 

*         Feds take second look at Provincetown flood maps (Cape Cod
Times, 7/25/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090725/NEWS/90
7250332/-1/NEWS01
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090725/NEWS/9
07250332/-1/NEWS01>  

*         Debate gets dirty over Orleans sewer plans (Cape Cod Times,
7/24/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090724/NEWS/90
7240316/-1/NEWS11
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090724/NEWS/9
07240316/-1/NEWS11> 

*         Red tide bloom coming to end (Cape Cod Times, 7/24/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090724/NEWS/90
7240303/-1/NEWS01
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090724/NEWS/9
07240303/-1/NEWS01>  

*         NOAA awards emergency funding to aid New England red tide
response (NOAA News, 7/23/09) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090723_redtide.html
<http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090723_redtide.html>  

*         Port, Newbury OK PI sand plan (Daily News of Newburyport,
7/23/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_203231938.html
<http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_203231938.html>  

*         New Bedford port remains tops in value of landed seafood
(Standard-Times, 7/23/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090723/NEWS/
907230344
<http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090723/NEWS
/907230344>  

*         Fewer may need flood insurance in Dennis (Cape Cod Times,
7/22/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090722/NEWS/90
7220320/-1/NEWS01
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090722/NEWS/9
07220320/-1/NEWS01>  

*         Crane coming off North Beach (Cape Cod Times, 7/22/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090722/NEWS/90
7220321/-1/NEWS01
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090722/NEWS/9
07220321/-1/NEWS01>  

*         Experts: Stay away from seals on beaches (Daily News of
Newburyport, 7/22/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_202233540.html
<http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_202233540.html>  

*         Orleans board changes its tune, allows removal of $800k crane
(Cape Cod Times, 7/21/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/21/orlea
ns_changes_tune_allows_crane_removal/
<http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/21/orle
ans_changes_tune_allows_crane_removal/> 

*         Waterfront review puts skyscrapers on hold (Boston Globe,
7/21/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/07/21/waterfront_review_put
s_skyscrapers_on_hold/
<http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/07/21/waterfront_review_pu
ts_skyscrapers_on_hold/>  

*         Nutrient loading spawns fish die-off (Cape Cod Times, 7/21/09)
- 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090721/NEWS/90
7210318/-1/NEWS01
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090721/NEWS/9
07210318/-1/NEWS01> 

*         NOAA's chief poses 'grand' ocean challenge (Standard-Times,
7/21/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090721/NEWS/
907210323
<http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090721/NEWS
/907210323>  

*         Patrick Administration applauds $1.3 million in federal
stimulus funds to complete Stony Brook Salt Marsh and Fish Passage
Restoration Project in Brewster (EEA Press Release, 7/20/09) - 
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pr
essrelease&f=090720_pr_stimulus&csid=Eoeea
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=p
ressrelease&f=090720_pr_stimulus&csid=Eoeea>  

*         Beach rebuilding plan moves forward (Daily News of
Newburyport, 7/20/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_200223804.html
<http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_200223804.html>  

*         Death aquatic: Danger rising as exotic marine species invade
Bay State (Boston Herald, 7/19/09) - 
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1185811
<http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1185811>  

*         PI rebuilding project clears first hurdle (Daily News of
Newburyport, 7/17/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_197225512.html
<http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_197225512.html>  

*         NOAA: Global ocean surface temperature warmest on record for
June (NOAA News, 7/17/09) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090717_juneglobalstats.html
<http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090717_juneglobalstats.html>

*         LNG foes: Project is on 'life support' (Herald News, 7/16/09)
- 
http://www.heraldnews.com/homepage/x488843257/LNG-foes-Projects-on-life-
support
<http://www.heraldnews.com/homepage/x488843257/LNG-foes-Projects-on-life
-support> 

*         New seasonal hurricane forecasting model created (Science
Daily, 7/16/09) - 
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090715131553.htm
<http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090715131553.htm>  

*         Half-mile of beach produces 50 lbs. of trash (Daily News of
Newburyport, 7/15/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_195230913.html
<http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_195230913.html>  

*         Tribes: Turbine site is sacred (Cape Cod Times, 7/15/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090715/NEWS/90
7150321/-1/NEWS01
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090715/NEWS/9
07150321/-1/NEWS01>  

*         DMF: Contamination rumors unfounded (Herald News, 7/15/09) - 
http://www.heraldnews.com/homepage/x737372781/DMF-Contamination-rumors-u
nfounded
<http://www.heraldnews.com/homepage/x737372781/DMF-Contamination-rumors-
unfounded> 

*         Answers demanded in P'town sewer leak (Cape Cod Times,
7/14/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090714/NEWS/90
7140316/-1/NEWS01
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090714/NEWS/9
07140316/-1/NEWS01>  

*         Plum Island piping plovers making progress (Daily News of
Newburyport, 7/14/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_194232423.html
<http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_194232423.html>  

*         Public access dispute inflames passions on Nantucket (Cape Cod
Times, 7/13/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090713/NEWS/90
7130307/-1/NEWS01
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090713/NEWS/9
07130307/-1/NEWS01>  

*         The water savers: When it comes to conservation, these three
households have taken the plunge in a big way (Boston Globe Magazine,
7/12/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2009/07/12/the_water
_savers/
<http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2009/07/12/the_wate
r_savers/>  

*         Ocean-friendly eating: 10 seafood choices from local waters
(Boston Globe Magazine, 7/12/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2009/07/12/ocean_fri
endly_eating/
<http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2009/07/12/ocean_fr
iendly_eating/>  

*         State renews commitment to Salisbury coast (Daily News of
Newburyport, 7/11/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_191221609.html
<http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_191221609.html>  

*         Patrick-Murray administration announces grants to help cities
and towns become "Green Communities" (EEA Press Release, 7/9/09) - 
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pr
essrelease&f=090709_pr_green_comm&csid=Eoeea
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=p
ressrelease&f=090709_pr_green_comm&csid=Eoeea>  

*         Beloved conservation agent leaves Eastham (Cape Cod Times,
7/9/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090709/NEWS/90
7090323/-1/NEWS01
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090709/NEWS/9
07090323/-1/NEWS01>  

*         Orleans panel dissents on need for sewers (Cape Cod Times,
7/9/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090709/NEWS/90
7090324/-1/NEWS01
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090709/NEWS/9
07090324/-1/NEWS01>  

*         Heavy rains temporarily closing many Mass. beaches (Boston
Globe, 7/9/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/09/rainy
_weather_storms_led_to_many_beach_closings_in_mass/
<http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/09/rain
y_weather_storms_led_to_many_beach_closings_in_mass/>  

*         Hopes high as Ocean Explorium goes full time (Standard-Times,
7/9/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090709/NEWS/
907090334
<http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090709/NEWS
/907090334>  

*         Sewer repairs progress in Provincetown (Cape Cod Times,
7/8/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090708/NEWS/90
7080316/-1/NEWS01
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090708/NEWS/9
07080316/-1/NEWS01>  

*         Battery Wharf project extends HarborWalk (Boston Herald,
7/7/09) - 
http://www.bostonherald.com/business/real_estate/view.bg?articleid=11833
31
<http://www.bostonherald.com/business/real_estate/view.bg?articleid=1183
331>  

*         Report: Development affecting ponds (Cape Cod Times, 7/7/09) -

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090707/NEWS/90
7070321/-1/NEWS01
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090707/NEWS/9
07070321/-1/NEWS01>  

*         Watershed protection is aim of Mattapoisett land deal
(Standard-Times, 7/7/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090707/NEWS/
907070327
<http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090707/NEWS
/907070327>  

*         Program provides compensation for shellfishermen (Daily News
of Newburyport, 7/6/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_186220936.html
<http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_186220936.html>  

*         Wollaston Beach, 9 others are closed (Patriot Ledger, 7/2/09)
- 
http://www.patriotledger.com/homepage/x1793127391/BLAME-IT-ON-THE-RAIN-W
ollaston-Beach-breaks-local-bacteria-record
<http://www.patriotledger.com/homepage/x1793127391/BLAME-IT-ON-THE-RAIN-
Wollaston-Beach-breaks-local-bacteria-record>  

*         Lone North Beach cottage owner hangs on (Cape Cod Times,
7/1/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090701/NEWS/90
7010312
<http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090701/NEWS/9
07010312> 

*         Sea level rise: It's worse than we thought (New Scientist,
7/1/09) - 
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327151.300-sea-level-rise-its-wo
rse-than-we-thought.html
<http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327151.300-sea-level-rise-its-w
orse-than-we-thought.html> 

Other Items of Interest

COASTSWEEP 2009 - COASTSWEEP, the state-wide beach cleanup sponsored by
CZM and the Urban Harbors Institute at UMass Boston, will kick off its
22nd year on September 19 at Nantasket Beach in Hull. 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 what they find. 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/> .

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 - Deerin Babb-Brott, Director

Editor - Robin Lacey
<mailto:robin.lacey at state.ma.us?subject=August%202009%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 <http://www.mass.gov/czm> 

A publication of the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management
pursuant
to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award No.
NA09NOS4190119.

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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