[SEMCO] May 2009 CZ-Mail

Mon May 11 14:14:20 EDT 2009

CZ-MAIL

May 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 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=May%202009%20CZ-mail%20Request> .

Ocean Planning Process Continues

In April, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) continued work toward meeting the June 30, 2009, deadline for submittal of a draft ocean management plan to the Massachusetts Legislature. The Ocean Science Advisory Council met on April 13 to continue its review and discussion of an approach to evaluating the ecological importance of ocean waters. This approach will be used as a tool for considering siting of allowable uses and identifying "special, sensitive, and unique marine and estuarine life and habitats," as required in the Oceans Act. EEA developed criteria for specific planning decisions, building on goals and strategies derived from the Oceans Act. Continuing the public participation process, EEA prepared for two Ocean Advisory Commission public workshops, scheduled on May 2 (9:30 a.m. at the Jonsson Center in Wood's Hole) and May 6 (9:00 a.m. at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston), to review preliminary spatial analysis and conceptual management measures. For more on the ocean planning process, see EEA's Massachusetts Ocean Plan website <http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeasubtopic&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Ocean+%26+Coastal+Management&L2=Massachusetts+Ocean+Plan&sid=Eoeea> . To receive periodic ocean plan updates, send an email to join-env-oceanplan at listserv.state.ma.us.

EEA Awards Coastal Pollutant Remediation Grants

In April, EEA announced $337,000 in Fiscal Year 2009 grants to Massachusetts communities through CZM's Coastal Pollutant Remediation (CPR) Grant Program <http://www.mass.gov/czm/cprgp.htm> . CPR awards were granted to the towns of Barnstable, Duxbury, Plymouth, and Provincetown to assess and remediate nonpoint source pollution from sources such as stormwater runoff and boat waste discharges that adversely impact swimming beaches, shellfish beds, and other coastal resources. Since 1996, almost $6 million has been awarded through this grant program. See EEA's CPR Grants Press Release <http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=090417_pr_coastal_pollution&csid=Eoeea> .

Parker Avenue Cut Restoration Project Breaks Ground

In April, construction began on the Parker Avenue Cut wetland restoration project in Cohasset, a priority project of CZM's Wetland Restoration Program <http://www.mass.gov/czm/wrp/index.htm>  (WRP). This project will reconstruct and enlarge a collapsed culvert under Border Street between the Gulf River Estuary and Cohasset Harbor. The goals are to reestablish and increase tidal flow to reduce habitat fragmentation, restore hydraulic connectivity, and improve ecological/habitat integrity to 1.7 acres of salt marsh and the much larger upstream marsh, pond, and mud flat system. Project partners include WRP, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Conservation Law Foundation/Restore America's Estuaries program, and the town of Cohasset. Project monitoring will be provided by the Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research. Construction is expected to be completed in early May.

U.S. House Introduces Bills to Amend the CZMA

U.S. Representative Lois Capps (California) has introduced two bills that would amend the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) of 1972. The first (H.R. 1690 <http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:h.r.01690:> ) would authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to coastal states to support state efforts to perform surveys of coastal waters to identify potential areas suitable for the exploration, development, and production of renewable energy, and other purposes. The second bill (H.R. 1905 <http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:h.r.01905:> ) would require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program. This program would provide assistance to coastal states to voluntarily develop coastal climate change adaptation plans, as well as provide financial and technical assistance and training to enable coastal states to implement such plans. Both bills have been referred to the Committee on Natural Resources' Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

Grants/Funding Opportunities

§604(b) Grants-Additional Funding Available - Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has received additional funding for §604(b) Water Quality Management Planning Program Grants. MassDEP is seeking project proposals for watershed- or subwatershed-based nonpoint source assessment activities that support MassDEP's efforts. To view the Request for Responses (RFR), see the Comm-PASS website <http://www.comm-pass.com/>  and search for document number "BRP 2009-03." Proposals are due by May 15.

Conservation Partnership Grants - EEA's Division of Conservation Services (DCS) is seeking proposals for the Conservation Partnership Grant Program <http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeaterminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Grants+%26+Technical+Assistance&L2=Grant+%26+Loan+Programs&L3=Division+of+Conservation+Services+(DCS)&sid=Eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f=eea_dcs_dcs_conserv_partner_grant&csid=Eoeea> , which provides funds to non-public, nonprofit corporations to acquire and hold lands suitable for conservation or recreation. To view the RFR, see the Comm-PASS website <http://www.comm-pass.com/>  and search for document number "ENV 10 DCS 03." Applications are due by July 13.

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

·         §319 Grants - MassDEP is seeking proposals for the §319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Competitive Grants Program. Please note that match guidelines have been amended for this grant round to allow some up-front costs that have already been expended for project development to be included as match. All other match eligibility requirements apply. To view the RFR, see the Comm-PASS website <http://www.comm-pass.com/>  and search for document number "BRP 2009-02." For more information about past §319 projects, see MassDEP's Website <http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/grants.htm> . Proposals are due by June 2.

·         Parks and Conservation Land Grants - DCS is seeking applications for the FY09 Parkland Acquisition and Renovation for Communities (PARC) and the Local Acquisition for Natural Diversity (LAND) Programs. PARC grants assist communities with the acquisition of parkland, as well as construction of new parks and renovation of existing parks. LAND grants provide funds to municipal conservation commissions for the purchase of conservation land. A "how to" grant workshop will be held on May 21 from 10:00 a.m.-noon at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston. Please RSVP to Melissa Cryan at melissa.cryan at state.ma.us. For more information, please visit the DCS Grant Programs web page <http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeaterminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Grants+%26+Technical+Assistance&L2=Grant+%26+Loan+Programs&L3=Division+of+Conservation+Services+(DCS)&sid=Eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f=eea_dcs_dcs_grant_programs&csid=Eoeea> . Applications are due by July 15.

Products/Publications

Volunteer Monitoring Newsletter - The spring 2009 issue of the Volunteer Monitor <http://www.epa.gov/owow/monitoring/volunteer/issues.htm>  focuses on aquatic invasives species and features an article about pioneering work on invasive species by Salem Sound Coastwatch, which received funding and technical support from CZM.

Resilient Coasts Blueprint - The Heinz Center and Ceres have released Resilient Coasts: A Blueprint for Action <http://www.heinzctr.org/Press_Releases/resilient_coasts_blueprint.shtml> , which outlines policy changes and common sense actions that could reduce economic, ecological, and social losses from future storms and rising sea levels along U.S. coastlines. Specific recommendations include: enable planning for climate impacts by providing the necessary science and decision-making tools; require risk-based land use planning; and design adaptable infrastructure and building code standards to meet future risk. The blueprint was produced by a coalition of leading insurers, public officials, risk experts, builders, and conservation groups.

Natural Hazards Observer - The March 2009 issue of the Natural Hazards Observer <http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/o/>  is available online. This bimonthly periodical of the Natural Hazards Center reports on current disaster issues; new international, national, and local disaster management, mitigation, and education programs; hazards research; political and policy developments; new information sources and websites; upcoming conferences; and recent publications. The March issue features CZM's StormSmart Coasts website <http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/index.htm>  as a Web Site of Interest.

Riverways eNewsletter - The April 2009 issue of Riverways NewsNotes <http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/river/newsletters/newsnotes32.htm> , an eNewsletter from the Massachusetts Riverways Program, is now available online. This edition details the pending federal legislation relating to rivers and conservation through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, resources and grants available, upcoming events, online resources, and more.

FEMA Compendium of Flood Map Changes - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released the latest semi-annual Compendium of Flood Map Changes <http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3422> , which provides a listing of changes made to the National Flood Insurance Program maps that went into effect from July 1 through December 31, 2008. 

Climate Literacy Guide - NOAA has released Climate Literacy: The Essential Principles of Climate Science, a 13-page guide that includes information on how individuals and communities can help reduce climate change and its impacts. To download, see the NOAA website <http://climate.noaa.gov/index.jsp?pg=/education/edu_index.jsp&edu=literacy> .

Ocean Priorities Report - The Joint Ocean Commission Initiative has released Changing Oceans, Changing World: Ocean Priorities for the Obama Administration and Congress, a report that outlines priority actions for ocean and coastal policy and management, international leadership, ocean science, and funding for ocean and coastal policies and programs. For details, see the Commission website <http://www.jointoceancommission.org/> .

Coastal Management Newsletter - The April 2009 edition of NOAA's Coastal Program Division's Coastal Management News <http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/news/czmnewsletter.html>  features articles about sea level rise adaptation in Maryland, aquaculture permitting in Connecticut, an offshore energy symposium in Rhode Island, and more.

Coastal Connections - The April/May 2009 issue of NOAA's Coastal Connections <http://www.csc.noaa.gov/newsletter/>  is now available online. This edition focuses on how to design exceptional resource management projects that produce measurable results.

Greenscapes E-Newsletter - The mid-spring 2009 issue of the Greenscapes E-Newsletter <http://green-vox.bm23.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&t=1&ssid=5694&id=c8esjw1cnlvo2p18oa062lx5r8lu2&id2=azgwl2bdl7sr290l0keetkcviuwu0>  is now available online. This issue 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> .

Runoff Rundown - The spring 2009 issue of Runoff Rundown <http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs045/1101639006674/archive/1102552988695.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 our streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and bays. Runoff Rundown covers current Center project work, provides information on the latest technical research, and lists the latest events, articles, and resources for the watershed professional.

Marine Protected Area Newsletter - The April 2009 issue of MPA News <http://depts.washington.edu/mpanews/MPA106.htm>  is now available and features articles on the role of marine protected areas (MPA) in ecosystem-based management, the approach to MPAs in Canada, and other MPA news and notes.

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

·         2009 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. For a free copy, email your request and mailing address to czm at state.ma.us <mailto:czm at state.ma.us?subject=2009%20Boaters'%20Guide%20to%20Tides%20and%20Pumpout%20Facilities> . 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

CZM and MassGIS Data on NASA Site - CZM and the Massachusetts Geographic Information System (MassGIS) now have a GIS data portal on the NASA Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) metadata site <http://gcmd.nasa.gov/KeywordSearch/Home.do?Portal=mop&MetadataType=0> . All CZM and MassGIS data are posted here in a searchable format. GCMD records include a brief description of the data, a Google map showing the extent of the data, citation information, and a link to where the data can be viewed or downloaded. CZM and MassGIS data listed can also be viewed through MORIS <http://www.mass.gov/czm/mapping/index.htm> , CZM's online mapping tool.

Oceans, Weather, and Climate - NOAA's new Ocean's Role in Weather and Climate website <http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/pd/oceans_weather_climate/>  features materials to help teachers and students understand factors that impact the Earth's weather and climate and how changes in temperature or air circulation are part of complex, long-term cycles. The website offers classroom resources, teacher tutorials, web seminar archives, and more.

Coastal Geotools 2009 - The proceedings and presentations from Coastal Geotools 2009, Building the Digital Coast, are now available online. This March 2009 conference, held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, focused on the benefits and applicability of emerging tools and techniques, best practices, and the development of public-private partnerships. See the Coastal Geotools 2009 <http://www.csc.noaa.gov/geotools/program.html>  for links.

Healthy Watersheds Initiative - EPA has launched a new initiative called Healthy Watersheds that emphasizes protection and conservation of aquatic ecosystems. The new Healthy Watersheds website <http://www.epa.gov/healthywatersheds>  provides information on watershed protection tools for local governments, watershed practitioners, and regional agencies.

Calendar

No Adverse Impact Lecture - On May 11, CZM's StormSmart Coasts program <http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/index.htm> , Michael Baker Jr., Inc, and the towns of Plymouth, Kingston, and Duxbury will hold the lecture No Adverse Impacts: Best Management Practices for Coastal Communities. Targeted at local officials, town counsels, and department staff, the presentation will introduce the No Adverse Impact philosophy and explain how communities can work toward an improved floodplain management strategy. The lecture will be held in Room 200 of Kingston Town House <http://www.kingstonmass.org/content/64/default.aspx>  at 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact Daniella Hirschfeld at daniella.hirschfeld at ma.state.us.

BUAR Public Meeting - On May 28, CZM's Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources <http://www.mass.gov/czm/buar/index.htm>  (BUAR) will hold its bimonthly public board meeting at CZM's Boston office in the CZM Large Conference Room at 1:30 p.m. Preliminary agenda items include the renewal of six Reconnaissance permits in Eastham, Falmouth, Marblehead, Salisbury, Wellfleet, and Worcester and the discussion and vote on one new Special Use permit application in Salem. For details, contact BUAR Director, Victor Mastone, at victor.mastone at state.ma.us.

North Shore Climate Change Workshop - On June 11, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, in partnership with CZM and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), will hold workshop entitled North Shore Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise Workshop II: Preparing for Impacts-Mapping Hazard Areas. Workshop presentations will describe current and upcoming flood mapping strategies-including FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) Maps. Information about other coastal threats not covered by these maps will also be presented. This workshop, to be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Gordon Room in the Peabody Institute Library, is targeted to municipal officials and staff. For more information, contact Sam Cleaves at scleaves at mapc.org.

Water Use and Sustainable Landscapes Forums - In May, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council will sponsor two Peak Summer Water Demand and Sustainable Landscaping <http://www.mapc.org/whats_new/forums_events_conf.html#WaterForum>  forums. Seasonal peak water demand places stress on many local water supply systems as well as aquifers and streams. Much of this peak demand is related to outdoor water use that can be managed by a variety of tools, including sustainable landscaping techniques. The first forum is on May 14 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Peabody Institute Library in Danvers. The second will be held on May 21 at Hingham Town Hall from 6:30-9:00 p.m.

2009 Estuarine Research Conference-Call for Abstracts - On November 1-5, the 2009 Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation Conference, Coasts and Estuaries in a Changing World <http://www.sgmeet.com/cerf2009/> , will be held in Portland, Oregon. The deadline for abstracts is May 15.

New England Mitigation Conference - On May 20-22, the 2009 New England Mitigation Conference will be held in Newport, Rhode Island. For more information, contact Samantha Clay at samantha.clay at dhs.gov.

Cape Cod Maritime History Symposium - On May 30, the 13th annual Cape Cod Maritime History Symposium will be held at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. Victor Mastone, BUAR Director, will present Encountering History Might Just Be a Walk on a Cape Cod Beach. To register, see the museum's website <http://www.ccmnh.org/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20090530&tplview=default&viewtype=details&eid=653&print=> .

Coastal Ocean Circulation Conference - On June 7-12, the 2009 Gordon Conference on Coastal Circulation <http://grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2009&program=coastal>  will be held at Colby Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire. The conference will present recent advances in understanding of the physical processes determining circulation and mixing in the coastal ocean. The registration deadline is May 17.

Coastal Ecosystems for Science Teachers - On July 13-17, the Northeastern University Marine Science Center <http://www.ace.neu.edu/pdp/programs/science>  in Nahant will offer a Survey of New England Coastal Ecosystems course for science teachers of grades 6-12.

Coastal Zone '09 - On July 19-23, the Coastal Zone '09 Conference <http://www.csc.noaa.gov/cz/index.html> , Revolutionary Times: Catching the Wave of Change, will be held at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston. The coastal and ocean landscape is changing, whether it's the climate, shoreline, or habitat. Coastal Zone '09 will explore the many facets of change and share tools and information to help manage the changing coastal and ocean resources.

Conference on Coastal Environmental Sensing Networks - On July 23-24, the University of Massachusetts Boston Center for Coastal Environmental Sensing Networks (CESN) will hold the CESN '09 <http://www.cesn.org/events/cesn09.php> . This two-day conference will provide a forum to share state-of-the-art technology capabilities and learn about informational needs related to environmental sensing networks. CESN '09 will feature three panel sessions held in conjunction with Coastal Zone '09, a networking dinner, presentations, posters, and plenary talks. Scholarships are available for employees of nonprofit organizations and state and municipal resource management offices.

Swim & Fin Festival - On July 25, Salem Sound Coastwatch is holding the 4th Annual Swim & Fin <http://www.swimandfin.org/main.html>  Festival 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.

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. For more information, contact Bob Kennedy at rkennedy at mmo.org. Abstracts are due by August 11.

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

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

·         Massachusetts Envirothon - The 2009 Massachusetts Envirothon <http://www.maenvirothon.org/index.htm> , the leading natural resource education program for Massachusetts high school students, will kickoff on May 13 at the Doyle Center in Leominster.

·         Northeast Beaches Conference-Call for Papers - The 2009 Northeast Beaches Conference <http://www.ieca-nechapter.org/coastal2009.html>  will be held in Woods Hole on September 21-23. The theme for 2009 is local efforts in shoreline management and protection. Abstracts are due by May 15.

·         Ocean Exploration - On May 16, the New England Aquarium will host a NOAA Ocean Exploration Program <http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/teacher_resources/teacher_resource_center/noaa_program.php>  presentation by NOAA educators and scientists. This one-day professional development workshop teaches inquiry- and standards-based activities that introduce students to NOAA expeditions.

·         Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference - On May 18-20, the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) will hold the 20th annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference <http://www.neiwpcc.org/npsconference/>  in Portland, Maine.

·         National Water Quality Conference - On May 20-22, the 2009 National Water Quality Conference <http://nwetc.org/hyd-550_05-09_san_antonio_save_the_date.htm> , Emerging Issues and Technology for Managing Water Quality and Supply in the 21st Century, will be held in Houston, Texas.

·         International Marine Conservation Congress - On May 20-24, the 2009 International Marine Conservation Congress <http://www2.cedarcrest.edu/imcc/index.html?CFID=8079427&CFTOKEN=72562364>  (IMCC) will be held in Washington, DC. The goal of the IMCC is to put conservation science into practice through public and media outreach and the development of science-based deliverables.

·         Green Roof Conference - On June 3-5, the seventh annual International Green Roof Conference and Trade Show <http://www.greenroofs.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=18&Itemid=66>  will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. The three-day conference will include sessions focused on policies and programs to support green roofs, the technological and environmental benefits of green roofs, and research and technical papers on green roof performance.

·         Planning Conference - On June 4-5, the Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors <http://www.massapa.org/index.php?page=mass-apa-mapd>  will hold its 2009 annual conference in Salem. CZM and DCR will hold a workshop at the conference on floodplain management, hazard mitigation, and StormSmart Coasts <http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/index.htm>  pilot communities.

·         Marine Educators Conference - On June 29-July 3, the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) will hold the NMEA 2009: One World Conserving One Ocean conference <http://209.232.236.13/nmea2009/>  in Pacific Grove, California.

·         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. Participants will participate in field sampling, invasive species monitoring, beach clean-up, benthic organism surveys, and more. For more information contact Tracy Hajduk at t.hajduk at neu.edu.

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 overrules Cape Wind denial (Cape Cod Times, 4/23/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090423/NEWS/904230314 

·         7M pounds of debris picked from world's waterways (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/14/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_103230510.html 

·         Commission objects to state's wind farm approval (Cape Cod Times, 4/7/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090407/NEWS/904070308/-1/NEWS01 

·         Cape Cod Commission speaks on Cape Wind (Barnstable Patriot, 4/3/09) - 
http://www.barnstablepatriot.com/home2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17621&Itemid=30

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.)

·         Pew petition pushes fishing scheme that's already on track (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/30/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_119223609.html 

·         Sand wars; Beachgoers ordered to stay off PI dune (Daily News of Newburyport, 4/28/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_118001901.html 

·         Rockport fisherman takes enforcement to top feds (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/28/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_118231906.html 

·         Six years later, little sign of Buzzards Bay oil spill (Cape Cod Times, 4/27/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090427/NEWS/904270308

·         Merrimack River group issues alerts/warnings to boaters, swimmers (Daily News of Newburyport, 4/27/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_116225245.html 

·         Ocean power surges forward (Christian Science Monitor, 4/27/09) - 
http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2009/04/27/ocean-power-surges-forward/ 

·         Fishermen joining forces for survival: Co-ops could increase efficiency (Boston Globe, 4/26/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2009/04/26/fishermen_joining_forces_for_survival/ 

·         Surf gouges Plum Island dune (Daily News of Newburyport, 4/25/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_114222514.html 

·         Patrick Administration recognizes 34 Bay State schools for 15th annual Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education Honors (EEA Press Release, 4/24/09) - 
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=090424_pr_enviro_ed&csid=Eoeea

·         Unsafe harbor restricts access (Cape Cod Times, 4/24/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090424/NEWS/904240318 

·         Two activists in running for top NMFS post (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/24/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_113231010.html 

·         Ocean race to detour for whales near Boston (New York Times, 4/24/09) - 
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/25/sports/othersports/25sailing.html?ref=sports 

·         Groups see added risks from change in climate (New York Times, 4/24/09) - 
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/24/science/earth/24coast.html?ref=science 

·         "Moderately large" chance of a red tide outbreak this year (Boston Globe - The Green Blog, 4/23/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/greenblog/2009/04/moderately_large_chance_of_a_r_1.html 

·         New photos show inlet continuing to mature (Cape Cod Chronicle, 4/23/09) - 
http://www.capecodchronicle.com/chatnews/chat042309_5.htm 

·         Marblehead man takes plunge for clean waters (Salem News, 4/23/09) - 
http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_112215855.html 

·         Groups petition Congress to leave fishing rule alone (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/23/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_112225002.html 

·         Feds set rules for offshore energy (Cape Cod Times, 4/23/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090423/NEWS/904230313 

·         Mass. senators move to spare Georges Bank from drilling (Boston Globe, 4/23/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/23/mass_senators_move_to_spare_georges_bank_from_drilling/ 

·         Patrick gets good grades on environment (Boston Globe, 4/22/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/22/patrick_gets_good_grades_on_environment/ 

·         Whales reported abundant in Cape Cod Bay (Cape Cod Times, 4/22/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090422/NEWS/904220321/-1/NEWS01 

·         National system for marine protected areas launched by U.S. Departments of Commerce and Interior (NOAA News, 4/22/09) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090422_mpas.html 

·         Fisherman taking flounder fight to top (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/21/09) - 
http://gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_111224331.html 

·         Herring make slow recovery (Cape Cod Times, 4/19/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090419/NEWS/904190334/-1/NEWS01 

·         Red tide affects Nauset shellfishing (Cape Cod Times, 4/18/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090418/NEWS/904180332/-1/NEWS01 

·         Beaches alive with plovers, oystercatchers (Cape Cod Times, 4/18/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090418/LIFE/904180353/-1/NEWS01 

·         Wolffish protection may bite local fishermen (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/18/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_107224856.html 

·         Patrick to take fish fight to Capitol (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/17/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_106230946.html 

·         Governor wants facts about fish stocks (Standard-Times, 4/17/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090417/NEWS/904170331 

·         Stimulus funds to hasten cleanup in New Bedford (Boston Globe, 4/16/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/16/stimulus_funds_to_hasten_cleanup_in_new_bedford/ 

·         New Bedford Harbor cleanup on faster track (Standard-Times, 4/16/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090416/NEWS/904160360 

·         Fishermen look to NOAA in dogfish fight (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/16/09) - 
http://gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_106231434.html 

·         PCB cleanup gets stimulus boost (Standard-Times, 4/15/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090415/NEWS/904150348 

·         Mattapoisett wetlands bylaw withdrawn by author (Standard-Times, 4/13/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090413/NEWS/904130325 

·         A true fish story: Essex Aggie students release Atlantic salmon into Merrimack River (Daily News of Newburyport, 4/12/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_102225509.html 

·         Fed judge reinstates fishing regs (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/11/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_100225658.html 

·         Environmental group stands behind Cape Wind (Cape Cod Times, 4/10/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090410/NEWS/904100312/-1/NEWS01 

·         Rule impact on fishery understated (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/10/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_099223748.html?keyword=topstory 

·         $16M to help fishermen install rules (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/9/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_098224633.html 

·         New Bedford grassroots environmental group gets EPA attention (Standard-Times, 4/9/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090409/NEWS/904090326 

·         Feds pledge $16 million to aid region's groundfishing industry (Standard-Times, 4/8/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090408/NEWS/90408003 

·         Fishery managers reject revised NOAA report (Standard-Times, 4/8/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090408/NEWS/904080351 

·         NMFS not following his order, judge told (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/8/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_097224242.html 

·         Cape fishermen's group named Soundkeeper (Cape Cod Times, 4/7/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090407/NEWS/904070311/-1/NEWS01 

·         NMFS eases Interim Rule (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/7/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_096224221.html 

·         New NOAA limits on fishing pared, but will sting: $17m revenue loss foreseen for region (Boston Globe, 4/7/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/07/new_noaa_limits_on_fishing_pared_but_will_sting/ 

·         Revised Bay State fishery limits softened (Cape Cod Times, 4/7/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090407/NEWS/904070318/-1/NEWS01 

·         NOAA submits proposed recovery plan to Congress to help create jobs, improve coastal communities and protect habitat (NOAA News, 4/7/09) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090407_recovery.html

·         Salazar gets earful on drilling: Contentious New Jersey hearing shows challenge of crafting offshore energy policy (Wall Street Journal, 4/7/09) - 
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123905372702994457.html 

·         New groundfishing rule expected to result in 9% revenue dip (Standard-Times, 4/6/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090406/NEWS/90406011 

·         NOAA announces interim rules to reduce overfishing and rebuild northeast groundfish stocks while balancing economic and conservation concerns (NOAA News, 4/6/09) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090406_groundfish.html 

·         Port VIP ready to get city ship-shape (Boston Herald, 4/5/09) - 
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/columnists/view.bg?articleid=1163515 

·         Plant moving forward with cooling towers (Herald News, 4/5/09) - 
http://www.heraldnews.com/archive/x180626267/Plant-moving-forward-with-cooling-towers 

·         Lawmakers push to ease fishing rules (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/3/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_092225627.html 

·         Nova Scotia eyes harbor as ferry port (Gloucester Daily Times, 4/3/09) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_092225234.html 

·         WHOI forum tests waters on future sea-floor mining (Cape Cod Times, 4/3/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090403/NEWS/904030314 

·         Tall Ships tack in face of city's ire: Organizers to charge fees, invite fewer vessels (Boston Globe, 4/3/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/03/tall_ships_tack_in_face_of_citys_ire/ 

·         Woods Hole consortium formed (Cape Cod Times, 4/3/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090403/NEWS/904030320 

·         Proposed wetlands bylaw sparks controversy (Standard-Times, 4/2/09) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090402/NEWS/904020367 

·         Committee says tideland regulations play important role (Daily News of Newburyport, 4/2/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_091230921.html 

·         Guarding the waterfront (Daily News of Newburyport, 4/2/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_091230813.html 

·         Menino says city won't back Tall Ships (Boston Globe, 4/2/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/04/02/menino_says_city_wont_back_tall_ships/

·         Chatham fisherman denies imperiling humpback (Cape Cod Times, 4/2/09) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090402/NEWS/904020314/-1/NEWS01 

·         Fisherman snared by whale laws (Boston Herald, 4/2/09) - 
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1162875 

·         High court ruling aids power plants: Says costs can be considered in protecting fish (Boston Globe, 4/2/09) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/04/02/high_court_ruling_aids_power_plants/ 

·         Water-filtering garden planned for Plymouth harborfront (Patriot Ledger, 4/1/09) - 
http://www.patriotledger.com/sports/outdoors/x1458649901/Water-filtering-garden-planned-for-Plymouth-harborfront 

·         Harbormaster surprised when budget cut to zero (Daily News of Newburyport, 4/1/09) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_090232239.html 

·         NOAA report calls flame retardants concern to U.S. coastal ecosystems: Health care concerns also noted (NOAA News, 4/1/09) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090401_ecosystems.html 

Other Items of Interest

May Is American Wetlands Month - EPA will celebrate American Wetlands Month in May. This annual celebration recognizes and highlights the benefits that wetlands provide to the natural environment. For more information, see EPA's Wetland's Month web page <http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/awm> . 

Environmental Justice Awards - EPA is seeking nominations for the 2009 Environmental Justice Achievement Awards <http://www.epa.gov/compliance/environmentaljustice/awards/index.html> . National awards for achievements in environmental justice will be given to multi-stakeholder partnerships for their achievement (during 2004-2008) in addressing environmental justice issues or achieving the goals of environmental justice in a manner that results in positive impacts to a community. EPA will announce award winners this fall. Nominations are due by May 13.

Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee Nominations - NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service is seeking qualified nominees to the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee <http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ocs/mafac/> , which advises the Secretary of Commerce on all matters concerning living marine resources that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. Send nominations to Mark Holliday at Mark.Holliday at noaa.gov by June 5.

Rachel Carson Contest - EPA is calling for submissions to the third annual Rachel Carson Intergenerational Sense of Wonder Contest. Carson is considered to be the founder of the contemporary environmental movement through her landmark book, Silent Spring. Entries will be accepted in four categories-poetry, essay, dance, and photography. For more information, see the EPA contest website <http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonder/index.htm> . Submissions are due by June 10.

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

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Internet Coordinator - Joe Pelczarski

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