[SEMCO] August 2010 CZ-Mail

[Cz-Mail, (ENV)]

CZ-MAIL

August 2010

 

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/> . To
subscribe to CZ-Mail, send a blank email to
join-env-cz-mail at listserv.state.ma.us. Also, please feel free to share
CZ-Mail with colleagues and friends—and if you have any suggestions for
future editions, or would like make a change to your CZ-Mail subscription,
please email your request to CZ-Mail at state.ma.us
<mailto:CZ-Mail at state.ma.us?subject=August%202010%20CZ-Mail> .

 

Obama Administration Issues National Ocean Policy and Related Executive
Order

On July 19, the Obama Administration issued an Executive Order and Final
Recommendations of the Ocean Policy Task Force to, according to the White
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/Press_Releases/July_19_201
0>  House press release, “establish a National Policy for the Stewardship of
the Ocean, Coasts, and Great Lakes and create a National Ocean Council (NOC)
to strengthen ocean governance and coordination.” The Executive
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/07/19/executive-order-stewardship-our-o
ceans-coasts-and-great-lakes>  Order contains 10 policy statements and
instructs the NOC to provide direction to federal agencies to implement
these policies. The Executive Order also directs the NOC to guide the
federal agency implementation of the Ocean
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/files/documents/OPTF_FinalRecs.pdf>  Policy Task
Force recommendations (PDF, 3.6 MB), which include the development of
regional coastal and marine spatial plans. As described in the Executive
Order, these regional plans are intended to provide a “more integrated,
comprehensive, ecosystem-based, flexible, and proactive approach to planning
and managing sustainable multiple uses.” CZM provided input and
recommendations to the Ocean Policy Task Force based on our experience
developing the Massachusetts
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeaterminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Ocean+%26+Coastal+
Management&L2=Massachusetts+Ocean+Plan&sid=Eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f=eea_oce
ans_mop&csid=Eoeea>  Ocean Management Plan and are pleased to see that many
of these recommendations have been included. CZM is working with fellow New
England states through the Northeast
<http://collaborate.csc.noaa.gov/nroc/default.aspx>  Regional Ocean Council
to develop a planning strategy to respond to the national policy.

 

New Bedford/Fairhaven Municipal Harbor Plan Renewal Approved

On June 14, the city of New Bedford/town of Fairhaven's Municipal Harbor
Plan Renewal was approved by the Executive Office of Energy and
Environmental Affairs (EEA), replacing the original 2002 harbor plan. The
renewal outlines the municipalities' plans to support traditional harbor
industries, improve harbor infrastructure, capture new port business
opportunities, and enhance the harbor environment. The five-year renewal
also includes elements that enhance public access in portions of the harbor
outside of the Designated Port Area (DPA) through Chapter 91 licensing. CZM
provided New Bedford and Fairhaven officials and their harbor planning
consultants significant technical assistance throughout the planning and
approval process. See the full MHP decision
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/docs/pdf/decisions/new_bedford-fairhaven_mhp_decisi
on_06-14-10.pdf>  (PDF, 2.9 MB).

 

Lynn Municipal Harbor Plan and DPA Master Plan Approved

On June 28, the city of Lynn Municipal Harbor Plan and DPA Master Plan was
approved by EEA. The plan seeks to revitalize the city’s waterfront through
strategic redevelopment and creation of public open spaces and amenities,
encouraging and expanding compatible marine industries and supporting uses
within the DPA and enhancing the connection between the Lynn downtown area.
The plan contains provisions to provide greater building heights and
setbacks from the waterfront to create mixed-use neighborhoods that maximize
public open space and water views during Chapter 91 licensing. The public
benefits associated with the plan include enhanced public access and public
open space, including a unified series of public spaces along a waterfront
promenade and the creation of a signature park for staging community events
and celebrations. CZM provided the city with harbor planning technical
assistance throughout the process. See the full MHP decision
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/docs/pdf/decisions/lynn_mhp_decision_06-28-10.pdf>
(PDF, 2.7 MB).

 

Pleasant Bay NDA Approved

In July, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the state's
proposal to designate the coastal waters of Pleasant Bay on Cape Cod as a
vessel No Discharge Area (NDA). This latest NDA designation prohibits the
discharge of any treated or untreated waste in a 14-square-mile region of
state waters in Harwich, Chatham, Orleans, and Brewster. The Pleasant Bay
NDA now protects one of the most diverse and productive marine habitats on
the East Coast. The designation is in response to the nomination for NDA
status submitted by CZM on behalf of EEA earlier this year—capping a
year-long effort involving extensive work by CZM and the Pleasant Bay
Resource Management Alliance in conjunction with the four communities. For
details, see the EEA
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=press
release&f=100708_pr_pleasant_bay&csid=Eoeea>  press release and the Pleasant
Bay Federal <http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-16174.htm>  Register
Notice. EPA is also currently reviewing EEA's nomination to designate an NDA
for the North Shore from Gloucester to Salisbury. This NDA is expected to be
approved in early August. Related efforts to authorize NDAs are underway for
Nantucket Sound, Mt. Hope Bay, and the outer Cape from Chatham to
Provincetown. For more on NDA activities along the coast, see CZM's NDA
website <http://www.mass.gov/czm/nda/index.htm> .

 

CZ-Tip: Help Clean Up Massachusetts Shores at COASTSWEEP 2010

With more than 1,500 miles of Massachusetts shoreline, there’s plenty of
coast to be cleaned. Volunteers throughout Massachusetts turn out in large
numbers each year for this cleanup 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 help in this
effort and learn a bit about marine debris and how to prevent it, see the
CZ-Tip <http://www.mass.gov/czm/tips/coastsweep.htm>  - Help Clean Up
Massachusetts Shores at COASTSWEEP 2010. To get involved, see the COASTSWEEP
website <http://www.coastsweep.umb.edu/>  or check out COASTSWEEP on
Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coastsweep-2010/128441707185891> .

 

CZM Staff & People

Mass Bays Marine Scientist - In June, Christian Krahforst left the
Massachusetts Bays Program (MBP) to accept an Assistant Professor position
at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass). Christian served the
Massachusetts Bays Program and CZM for many years as marine scientist,
leading marine research and monitoring initiatives throughout the state and
region, including the National Coastal Condition Assessment and the Gulf
Watch program. MBP will continue to work with Christian and UMass on these
and other important coastal research efforts. CZM and MBP wish Christian all
the best in his new role.

 

Boston Harbor Regional Coordinator - In July, Brad Washburn, CZM’s Boston
Harbor Regional Coordinator, left CZM to accept a position as Planning
Director for the town of Easton. During his three years at CZM, Brad
fulfilled a wide variety of crucial functions, including the development of
the Charlestown, East Boston, and South Boston Municipal Harbor Plans;
updating and revising the Designated Port Area regulations to allow for
increased flexibility; and shepherding the Boston Harbor No Discharge Area
through its approval. Within CZM, Brad was known for his sense of humor, his
ability to expand his personal domain to include multiple office cubes, and
his colorful stories of his southern upbringing. We wish Brad all the best
in his new position, knowing that Easton is in competent hands.

 

NOAA Coastal Fellow - In August, CZM will wish farewell to Daniella
Hirschfeld, the 2008-2010 Coastal Management Fellow from the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Coastal Services Center.
Daniella, CZM’s seventh NOAA Fellow, has accepted a position as the new
Program Officer in climate adaptation for ICLEI-Local Governments for
Sustainability <http://www.icleiusa.org/> , an association of local
governments focused on sustainability, climate protection, and climate
change adaptation. While at CZM, Daniella coordinated the StormSmart Coasts
program <http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/> , working directly with seven
coastal communities on five successful pilot projects that developed a suite
of tools, case studies, planning strategies, and other technical assistance
information that will help coastal communities address the challenges
arising from storms, floods, sea level rise, and climate change. We wish
Daniella good luck and look forward to continued work with her and ICLEI.

 

Grants/Funding/Proposal Opportunities

GPS Handheld Mapping Unit - CZM is looking to purchase one new Trimble GeoXT
(GeoExplorer 2008 series) handheld global positioning system (GPS) unit and
associated software for mapping purposes. To view the Request for Responses
(RFR), see the Comm-PASS
<https://www.ebidsourcing.com/displayPublicSearchAdvancedSolCriteriaEdit.do;
jsessionid=LyXNzFXyWTnnlJXC13PsbfdvvCGBhBG4vMJGp7yvLGX1QLClThT8!160786355?do
ValidateToken=false&menu_id=2.3.3&org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKEN=f4d4cf
d38316423111603bdb39dd69bb>  website and search for document number "ENV 11
CZM 01." Bids are due by August 10.

 

Climate Program Funding Opportunities - The NOAA Climate Program Office is
seeking proposals for several grant programs. The Climate Program Office
manages the competitive research program in which NOAA funds high-priority
climate science to advance understanding of Earth's climate system and its
atmospheric, oceanic, land, and snow and ice components. For details about
these opportunities, see the NOAA website <http://www.climate.noaa.gov/> .
Proposals are due by September 10. 

 

Marine Debris Removal Grants - The NOAA Marine
<http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/funding/marinedebris.html>  Debris Program
funds locally driven, community-based marine debris removal projects that
benefit coastal habitat, waterways, and wildlife including migratory fish.
Applications are due by November 1.

 

Open River Initiative - The NOAA Open Rivers
<http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/funding/ori.html>  Initiative provides funding
and technical expertise for community-driven, small dam and river barrier
removals, primarily in coastal states. Proposals are due by November 17.

 

NOAA Grant Funds - NOAA has announced the availability of numerous
competitive grants and cooperative agreements for FY2011. 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
<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-17294.htm>  Notice.

 

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

·         FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants - The Massachusetts Emergency
Management Agency (MEMA) and the Department of Conservation and Recreation
(DCR) are inviting communities, state agencies, and tribal governments and
territories to submit applications for the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs to assist
applicants with hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of hazard
mitigation projects to reduce or eliminate the loss of life and property due
to natural hazards. See the 2011
<http://www.mass.gov/Eeops/docs/mema/disaster_recovery/dr_1895_fy11_unified_
hma_guidance_memo.pdf>  Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Guidance (PDF,
113 KB) for the complete grant details. Also, through October, MEMA has
scheduled several technical assistance meetings, which will provide
applicants an opportunity to discuss project details with the State Hazard
Mitigation Team. Contact Scott MacLeod at scott.macleod at state.ma.us to
schedule a meeting. Full applications are due by November 1.

·         Drinking Water Supply Protection Grants - The Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking proposals for
the FY 2011 Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant Program, which provides
funding to public water systems and municipalities for land acquisitions
that protect public drinking water supplies and drinking water quality. The
maximum grant award for a single project is $500,000. To view the RFR, see
the Comm-PASS
<https://www.ebidsourcing.com/displayPublicSearchAdvancedSolCriteriaEdit.do;
jsessionid=LyXNzFXyWTnnlJXC13PsbfdvvCGBhBG4vMJGp7yvLGX1QLClThT8!160786355?do
ValidateToken=false&menu_id=2.3.3&org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKEN=f4d4cf
d38316423111603bdb39dd69bb>  website and search for document number "BRP
2010-04Amended." For more information, see MassDEP's
<http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/dwgrant.htm>  website. Proposals are due by
September 24.

 

Products/Publications

Coastal Management Newsletter - The July 2010 edition of NOAA's Coastal
Program Division's
<http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/news/czmnewsletter.html> Coastal
Management News features articles about the NOAA award presentations in
June, including the presentation of the Susan Snow-Cotter Award for
Excellence in Ocean and Coastal Resource Management to CZM Director Deerin
Babb-Brott, perceptions of climate change in Delaware, the Gulf CZM
Programs’ response to the Deepwater Horizon Spill, and more.

 

NRDC Water Quality Report - The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
has released its 20th annual beach water quality report, which provides a
compilation of water quality data on U.S. beaches. The 2010
<http://www.nrdc.org/water/oceans/ttw/titinx.asp> Testing the Waters: A
Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches report identifies the best and
worst beaches for protecting beachgoers from contaminated water. Pollution
at the nation's ocean, lake, and bay beaches resulted in more than 18,000
closing or swimming advisory days in 2009—the sixth worst year since NRDC
began tracking these data. The NRDC concluded that coastal beaches continue
to be affected by contamination from stormwater runoff, sewage spills, and
others sources of pollution, which are further amplified by heavy rainfalls
and aging and poorly designed sewage systems. 

 

Marine Spatial Planning Workshop Proceedings - In October 2009, the
Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC) held a Marine Spatial Planning
Working Session in Gloucester. Workshop themes included governance
processes; regulatory efficiencies and coordination; data needs, collection,
and standards; decision support product needs; and the role of NROC and
other regional partners. The proceedings are available on the NROC
<http://collaborate.csc.noaa.gov/nroc/Shared%20Documents/Marine%20Spatial%20
Planning%20Workshop%20-%20October%202009/NROC%20MSP%20Proceedings%20-%20Oct2
009.pdf>  website (PDF, 3 MB).

 

Cost Benefit Analysis of Climate Change—Workshop Proceedings - In March
2009, the Pew Center on Global Climate Change convened a workshop to address
the use of cost-benefit analyses (CBAs) in determining climate change costs.
A major focus of the workshop was the inadequacy of traditional analytical
tools, such as CBA, for guiding policy decisions about non-incremental
changes in economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions. The workshop
<http://www.pewclimate.org/publications/report/workshop-proceedings-assessin
g-benefits-avoided-climate-change>  proceedings contain an extended summary
of 17 presentations and the full text of nine background papers by experts
in climate science and economics.

 

StormSmart Coasts National Newsletter - The July
<http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=ebce3c107c4ea6723808033a3&id=f2cf82ac12&
e=6db4561250>  issue of the national StormSmart Coasts Network's monthly
newsletter provides a discussion and updates on the oil spill in the Gulf of
Mexico and includes other StormSmart Coasts news. Each month the newsletter
features new resources for coastal decision makers looking for information
on how to protect communities from weather and climate hazards.

 

Coastal Services Magazine - The July-August 2010 issue of
<http://csc.noaa.gov/magazine/2010/04/> Coastal Services, a NOAA Coastal
Services Center magazine, features articles about flood hazard assessment in
Hawaii, climate change in California, oil spill communication in the Gulf of
Mexico, and other news and notes. 

 

EPA Nonpoint News - The June 2010 issue of  <http://www.epa.gov/newsnotes/>
Nonpoint Source News-Notes, a periodic newsletter from EPA, includes
articles about the condition of the water-related environment, control of
nonpoint sources of water pollution, and the ecological management and
restoration of watersheds.

 

Marine Protected Area Newsletter - The July-August 2010 issue of
<http://depts.washington.edu/mpanews/MPA115.htm> MPA News features articles
on marine protected areas (MPAs) in Italy, offshore drilling and MPAs, and
other MPA news and notes. 

 

Atlantic CoastWatch Newsletter - The May/June 2010 issue of
<http://www.atlanticcoastwatch.org/Newsletter.htm> Atlantic CoastWatch, the
bimonthly newsletter from the Sustainable Development Institute that
provides news and information about the Atlantic coasts of Canada, the
United States, and the Caribbean, includes articles on the Gulf oil spill
and offshore drilling, the predicted severe hurricane season, and other
Atlantic coast news.

 

Sound Waves - The July 2010 issue of  <http://soundwaves.usgs.gov/> Sound
Waves, the monthly newsletter from U.S. Geological Survey, features articles
on coastal erosion in North Carolina, the February tsunami in Chile, extreme
storms and vulnerable coasts, natural gas exploration in the Nile River, and
other coastal and marine research news.

 

Websites

Responses to Climate Change Website - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Responses to Climate Change (RCC) Program <http://www.corpsclimate.us/>
develops and implements practical, nationally consistent, and cost-effective
approaches and policies to reduce potential vulnerabilities to the nation’s
water infrastructure resulting from climate change and variability. The new
RCC website shares news and information about program activities as well as
the potential impacts of climate change, interagency efforts, and strategies
for dealing with climate change.

 

Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange - Island Press and EcoAdapt have
developed a new Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange
<http://www.cakex.org/>  (CAKE) as an online source for climate change
adaptation information. CAKE was created to explicitly address the effects
of climate change on wildlife, ecosystems, and other natural resources,
giving managers the tools and insights needed to help natural systems adapt.

 

Coastal Climate Adaptation Website - NOAA's Coastal Services Center has
updated the Coastal <http://community.csc.noaa.gov/climateadaptation/>
Climate Adaptation website, which focuses on adaptation-related resources,
such as local and state plans, new policies, case studies, risk and
vulnerability assessments, and decision-support tools. The one-stop website,
designed for states and communities that seek information about what others
are doing to address climate change, has been updated to allow uploading
state resources and provide more opportunities to engage in discussions
about climate-related solutions.

 

Center for Watershed Protection - The Center for Watershed Protection's
(CWP) website has been updated to provide an easier, more organized user
experience. The site features a new "Watershed 101" section that organizes
materials into major thematic categories—both from CWP and external
resources. CWP works to protect, restore, and enhance water resources and
create viable solutions and partnerships for responsible land and water
management. Check out the new website at www.cwp.org <http://www.cwp.org/> .

 

Public Comment

NOAA's Next Generation Strategic Plan - NOAA is seeking comments on its Next
Generation Strategic Plan <http://www.ppi.noaa.gov/ngsp.html> , which lays
the foundation for NOAA to play a leading role in responding to the nation's
most urgent challenges, ranging from climate change, severe weather, and
natural or human-induced disasters to declining biodiversity and threatened
or degraded ocean and coastal resources. Comments are due by August 10.

 

Draft Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technologies Report - The Hydropower
Reform Coalition, is seeking comments on
<http://www.hydroreform.org/hydroguide/hydrokinetic-recreation> Hydrokinetic
Energy Projects & Recreation: A Guide to Assessing Impacts. This report,
drafted in partnership with the National Park Service and the Department of
Energy, provides guidance on how to evaluate the impacts of new hydropower
technologies (tidal, in-river current, and wave) on the recreational uses of
these resources. It was developed for utilities, developers, state and
federal agencies, and other interested stakeholders involved in assessing
recreation impacts. Comments are due by August 31.

 

National Weather Service Strategic Plan - The National Weather Service's
(NWS) is seeking comments on its Strategic Plan
<http://www.weather.gov/com/stratplan>  for 2011-2020. The plan establishes
the framework to better meet the needs of citizens and to respond to some of
the nation's most urgent challenges. Comments are due by September 7.

 

Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations - FEMA is seeking comments on the
proposed Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) for the following coastal communities:
Brewster, Cohasset, Ipswich, Quincy, and Weymouth. The BFEs are the basis
for the floodplain management measures that a community must adopt to
participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The preliminary
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for the proposed BFEs are available at
each community's town or city hall. Submit comments by October 25 to Kevin
Long at kevin.long at dhs.gov.

 

Performance Standards for Marine Sanitation Devices - EPA is seeking
comments on a request to revise regulations for marine sanitation devices
(MSDs). An MSD is an apparatus that treats and/or manages sewage on vessels.
The request asks that EPA create performance standards for MSDs and
establish monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements to ensure
compliance with the new standards. EPA has not made a decision on whether to
grant or deny the requests, nor are they proposing any changes to the
performance standards or other provisions of its regulations at this time.
The purpose of this comment opportunity is to obtain the public's input to
help EPA determine appropriate action. For details see the EPA
<http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/regulatory/frnotice_marinesanitation.html>
website. Comments are due by November 9.

 

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

·         Draft 309 Assessment and Strategy Available for Public Comment -
Section 309 of the Coastal Zone Management Act establishes a voluntary
enhancement grants program that, among other things, encourages states with
federally approved Coastal Management Programs to develop and implement
program changes in one or more of the following nine coastal zone
enhancement areas: Wetlands, Public Access, Coastal Hazards, Cumulative and
Secondary Impacts, Energy and Government Facility Siting, Ocean Resources,
Special Area Management Plans, Marine Debris, and Aquaculture. In accordance
with federal guidance from NOAA’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource
Management, CZM has developed its draft Section 309 Assessment and Five-Year
Strategy for CZM Program Enhancement (FY2011-15) and is making it available
for public review and comment during a 30-day period. The document describes
the current status of CZM program activities in the nine specific federally
defined issue areas and identifies potential enhancement projects.
Electronic copies of the document can be downloaded from the CZM website
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/309/>  and hard copies can be obtained upon request
by contacting CZM at czm at state.ma.us
<mailto:czm at state.ma.us?subject=§309%20Assessment>  or (617) 626-1212.
Submit comments in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 9 to Bruce
Carlisle, CZM Assistant Director, 251 Causeway Street, Suite 800, Boston MA
02114.

 

Calendar

Marine Disease Symposium - On August 10-11, the 9th Annual Ronald C. Baird
Sea Grant Science Symposium,
<http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/baird/2010_diseases.html> New Approaches to
Understanding Emerging Marine Diseases: From Science to Management, will be
held at the University of Rhode Island. The symposium follows the conclusion
of the New England Lobster Research Initiative, which looked into the causes
of lobster shell disease and the contributing factors that make lobsters
vulnerable to the disease. Experts in crustacean endocrinology, genetics,
veterinary medicine, behavior, microbiology, lobster biology, chemistry,
environmental science, and epidemiology will present their findings and the
implications for dealing with shell disease and other marine diseases.

 

Flood and Stormwater Management Meeting - On August 23-27, the National
Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies will hold the 2010
Annual Meeting <http://www.nafsma.org/meetings-upcoming.php>  in San Diego,
California. The 2010 meeting agenda includes sessions on water resources,
flood risk management, FEMA Risk MAP strategy, EPA stormwater rulemaking
efforts, climate change and flood and stormwater management, and more.

 

Science Made Public Lecture Series - On Tuesdays in August, the Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) will hold a Science Made
<http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=44975>  Public Lecture Series. All talks
are held at 2:30 p.m. in the WHOI Ocean Science Exhibit Center Auditorium,
15 School Street, Woods Hole.

 

California and the World Ocean Conference - On September 7-10, the
California <http://www.cce.csus.edu/conferences/cnra/cwo2010/index.htm>  and
the World Ocean 2010 Conference will be held in San Francisco, California.
Presentations will focus on actions that can be taken at the local, state,
regional, national, and international levels. Emerging topics such as
climate change impacts, marine spatial planning, marine protected areas,
regional ocean governance, and renewable offshore energy will be featured.

 

Coastal 5K - On September 12, Salem Sound Coastwatch (SSCW) will hold the
Coastal 5K:  <http://www.salemsound.org/salemRun2010.html> Run for the
Beach! to support SSCW’s new Adopt a Beach program. The 5K road race will
start at Lynch Park in Beverly and will feature a gentle course with rolling
terrain and ocean views.

 

Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative Week - September 15-21 is Nantucket
Biodiversity Initiative Week. Scientists, naturalists, and volunteers will
inventory and monitor the many species of plants and animals found on
Nantucket and educate the public about the importance of protecting the rare
elements that contribute to Nantucket’s rich local biodiversity. For
details, or to join this effort, see the initiative
<http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/bridgewaterslam/2010nbiweekbasics.html> ’s
website. The registration deadline is August 15.

 

OCEANS Conference - On September 20-23, the Ocean
<http://www.oceans10mtsieeeseattle.org/index.cfm>  2010 Conference will be
held in Seattle, Washington. The annual conference is a major international
forum for scientists, engineers, and responsible ocean users to present the
latest research results, ideas, developments, and applications in oceanic
engineering and marine technology.

 

Working Waterways and Waterfronts Symposium - On September 27-30, the
Working <http://www.wateraccessus.com/>  Waterways and Waterfronts National
Symposium on Water Access will take place in Portland, Maine. The symposium
will provide a forum to help communities, organizations, businesses, and
individuals address waterfront access challenges by showcasing successful
models and tools from around the country.

 

Flood Modeling Course - On September 28-30, the Floodplain Management
Association will hold a FLO-2D
<http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=06684921-1779-485b-897f-f
ed20e80830b>  short course in San Diego, California. FLO-2D is a
FEMA-approved hydraulic model for riverine studies and unconfined flood
analyses. 

 

GreenGov Symposium - On October 5-7, the White House Council on
Environmental Quality will hold the first GreenGov Symposium
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/greengov>  in Washington, DC. The symposium will
bring together leaders from federal, state, and local governments, nonprofit
and academic communities, and the private sector to identify opportunities
around greening the federal government. During the three-day educational
event, participants will share challenges and best practices  and discuss
cutting-edge approaches for the future.

 

National Coastal Conference - On October 13-15, the American Shore and Beach
Preservation Association will hold the 2010 National Coastal Conference,
<http://www.asbpa.org/conferences/conf_fall_10.htm> Celebrating the
Diversity of the Coast, in Charleston, South Carolina. The three-day
conference will feature discussions on coastal science, policy, technology,
and politics.

 

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 <http://www.harwichconservationtrust.org/summer_walks_2010.htm>
website.

·         Barnstable Land Trust Walks and Talks - Through autumn, the
Barnstable Land Trust will hold numerous events as part of its Walks & Talks
nature series. See the Barnstable
<http://www.blt.org/02-What%20We%20Do/Walks%20And%20Talks.html>  Land Trust
website.

·         Mudflat Mania - Through August, the Cape Cod Museum of Natural
History will hold a series of Mudflat
<http://www.ccmnh.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=270>  Mania
walks. Bring a pail, notebook, and water shoes for a beachside exploration
where visitors learn about the fascinating world of animals that live in and
on the tidal flats.

·         Waquoit Bay Watershed Block Party - On August 10 at 3:00 p.m.,
join the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve for the annual
Watershed <http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/eventshow.aspx?eventid=232>
Block Party—an event to raise awareness about estuaries and watersheds.
Activities include games, arts and crafts, face painting, science
demonstrations with local scientists, and a touch tank.

·         Swim & Fin Race for Salem Sound - On August 28, Salem Sound
Coastwatch (SSCW) will hold the 5th Annual Swim
<http://www.swimandfin.org/> & Fin Race for Salem Sound at Forest River Park
in Salem. The event will feature open water swim races for all levels. There
will be food, music, and giveaways.

·         Antique & Classic Boat Festival - On August 28-29, Hawthorne Cove
Marina in Salem will host the 28th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival
<http://www.boatfestival.org/> , which will include exhibits, artists,
crafts, and entertainment.

·         Coastal Management—Call for Papers - The Coastal Society (TCS) is
seeking submissions of manuscripts for publication in a special issue of the
journal Coastal Management. The theme of this issue is “Making the
Connection: Translating Science into Effective Coastal Policy.” For
submission details, see the Instructions
<http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/ucmgauth.asp>  to Authors. For
questions, contact Lawrence Cahoon at Cahoon at uncw.edu or Christopher Dumas
at DumasC at uncw.edu. Submissions are due by September 15.

·         The Great Park Pursuit - Running through September 18, the Great
Park Pursuit (GPP) offers teams the opportunity to design their own “Park
Pursuit.” DCR parks across the Commonwealth will host great programs all
summer and teams will be challenged to visit six programs in different
themed categories collecting special program stickers at each event to
chronicle their summer adventures on a GPP team game card. Teams can also
track their adventures with stories, photos, and itineraries on a
personalized family homepage. Register, get game rules, and learn more at
www.greatparkpursuit.org.

·         Summer Cinema by the Sea - This summer, the Northeastern
University’s Marine Science Center in Nahant will hold a free film series of
marine-related documentaries. Each film will be followed by a discussion led
by the film’s producer and/or an expert in the subject area. See the Science
<http://marinesciencecenter.yolasite.com/upcoming-events.php>  Center
website.

 

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 researchers remind boaters about presence of endangered
leatherback turtles in Massachusetts coastal waters (EEA Press Release,
7/29/10) - 
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=press
release&f=100729_pr_turtles&csid=Eoeea>
&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=100729_pr_turtles&csid=Eoeea

·         State researchers survey Massachusetts coast in search of
non-native species that threaten local marine environments (EEA Press
Release, 7/28/10) - 
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=press
release&f=100729_pr_ma_coast&csid=Eoeea>
&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=100729_pr_ma_coast&csid=Eoeea

·         Excess dredged sand will be stockpiled (Daily News of Newburyport,
7/20/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1060805700/Excess-dredged-sand-will-be
-stockpiled 

·         Beach pact to be final on Tuesday (Daily News of Newburyport,
7/17/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x226603610/Beach-pact-to-be-final-on-Tu
esday 

·         Chatham latest, but not last, no-discharge area (Cape Cod Times,
7/9/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100709/NEWS/709031
3/-1/NEWS01

·         Feds ban boat sewage in Chatham Harbor, Mass. (Boston Globe,
7/8/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2010/07/08/feds_ban_bo
at_sewage_in_chatham_harbor_mass/

·         Researchers take aim at a forgotten battle: Will map colonial
skirmish at Chelsea Creek, seek sunken ship (Boston Globe, 7/5/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/lexington/articles/2010/07/05/digging_up_forg
otten_battle_for_independence/ 

·         Pleasant Bay newest no-discharge zone (Cape Cod Times, 7/2/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100702/NEWS/702031
6/-1/NEWS01 

 

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.)

·         NOAA: Gulf’s surface oil not a threat to southern Florida, Keys
and East Coast (NOAA News, 7/30/10) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100730_threat.html 

·         State denies Cape Wind foe’s request for longer review (Boston
Globe, 7/29/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/07/29/state_denies_cape_wind_fo
es_request_for_longer_review/

·         Report giving Lynn’s Kings Beach a dirty reputation (Lynn Item,
7/29/10) - 
http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2010/07/29/news/news03.txt

·         On wind power, Mass., R.I. aim to collaborate (Boston Globe,
7/27/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/07/27/on_wind_power_mass_ri
_aim_to_collaborate/

·         Wind unites R.I., Mass. (Cape Cod Times, 7/27/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100727/NEWS/727031
9/-1/NEWS01 

·         Governors Patrick and Carcieri sign agreement on offshore wind
energy development (Governor Deval Patrick Press Release, 7/26/10) - 
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressr
elease&f=100726_Offshore_Wind_Energy_Agreement&csid=Agov3>
&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=100726_Offshore_Wind_Energy_Agreemen
t&csid=Agov3

·         Work set to start on island beach (Daily News of Newburyport,
7/26/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x972389531/Work-set-to-start-on-island-
beach 

·         Peabody projects aimed at keeping water from rising (Salem News,
7/26/10) - 
http://www.salemnews.com/local/x2105967110/Peabody-projects-aimed-at-keeping
-water-from-rising 

·         More losses for endangered sea turtles (Cape Cod Times, 7/26/10) -

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100726/NEWS/726031
9 

·         Democrats drop signature climate bill (Boston Globe, 7/23/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/07/23/democrats_drop_signat
ure_climate_bill/

·         Compact limited in wind review (Cape Cod Times, 7/23/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100723/NEWS/723031
9/-1/NEWS11

·         Sewers and oysters said to be saviors for ponds in peril (Vineyard
Gazette, 7/23/10) - 
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?26517 

·         Program sets whale-watch standards (Cape Cod Times, 7/23/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100723/NEWS/723032
4/-1/NEWS01 

·         Aquinnah selectmen question tribe decision to close Lobsterville
Beach path (Martha’s Vineyard Times, 7/22/10) - 
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/article.php?id=1698 

·         Rising through the tide: Swimmers find danger on sandbar off Plum
Island (Daily News of Newburyport, 7/21/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1884756570/Rising-through-the-tide 

·         Marine Sanctuary plan poses dire fishing threat (Gloucester Times,
7/21/10) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x1483664930/Marine-Sanctuary-plan-
poses-dire-fishing-threat

·         State Legislature deep into new rules to keep kayakers safe (Salem
News, 7/21/10) - 
http://www.salemnews.com/local/x854234954/State-Legislature-deep-into-new-ru
les-to-keep-kayakers-safe 

·         Nantucket’s oil spill response plan (Nantucket Independent,
7/21/10) - 
http://www.wickedlocal.com/nantucket/newsnow/x1080708917/Nantucket-s-oil-spi
ll-response-plan 

·         Council to oversee marine resources: White House says protections
are urgently needed (Boston Globe, 7/20/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2010/07/20/white_house_wants_
council_to_oversee_protect_marine_resources/ 

·         Feds' ocean management gets new structural layer (Gloucester
Times, 7/20/10) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x1060806951/Feds-ocean-management-
gets-new-structural-layer

·         Cape Wind foes seek more time (Boston Globe, 7/20/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/07/20/cape_wind_foes_seek_m
ore_time 

·         Marshfield, coastal towns could get a break for sea-wall fixes
(Patriot Ledger, 7/20/10) - 
http://www.patriotledger.com/topstories/x550419023/Marshfield-coastal-towns-
could-get-a-break-for-sea-wall-fixes

·         Cape ponds lack pollution cleanup (Cape Cod Times, 7/19/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100719/NEWS/719030
3 

·         Volunteers sought to monitor for oily birds (Daily News of
Newburyport, 7/19/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1601577532/Volunteers-sought-to-monito
r-for-oily-birds 

·         Harbor Walk plan takes new strides (Gloucester Times, 7/19/10) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x1884755327/Harbor-Walk-plan-takes
-new-strides 

·         Taking lessons from what went wrong (New York Times, 7/19/10) - 
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/20/science/20lesson.html?ref=science 

·         How Obama wants to protect oceans: White House unveils new plan
(Christian Science Monitor, 7/19/10) - 
http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2010/0719/How-Obama-wants-to-protect-oc
eans-White-House-unveils-new-plan 

·         After oil spills, hidden damage can last for years (New York
Times, 7/17/10) - 
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/18/science/earth/18enviro.html?ref=science 

·         Horseshoe crab decline 'alarming' (Cape Cod Times, 7/15/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100715/NEWS/715032
7 

·         Quiet debate generated over Cape Wind permit (Cape Cod Times,
7/14/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100714/NEWS/714031
1

·         Plymouth urged to ban vehicles to aid plovers (Boston Globe,
7/13/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/13/plymouth_
urged_to_ban_vehicles_to_aid_plovers/ 

·         Public gets first look at beach vision (Daily News of Newburyport,
7/13/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x540030696/Public-gets-first-look-at-be
ach-vision 

·         Officials want it to stay No Man’s Land (Boston Globe, 7/12/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/12/officials
_want_secluded_island_to_remain_no_mans_land/ 

·         U.S. issues revised offshore drilling ban (New York Times,
7/12/10) - 
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/13/us/13commission.html?ref=science 

·         Historic oil spill fails to produce gains for U.S.
environmentalists (Washington Post, 7/12/10) - 
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/11/AR2010071103
523.html?hpid=topnews 

·         Foes, fans can probe Cape Wind (Cape Cod Times, 7/11/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100711/NEWS/711033
1

·         River wild: To some, dams are quaint, historic, and a boon for
birds. To others, they cause flooding, harm fish, and meddle with nature.
Can one town sort it all out? (Boston Globe, 7/11/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2010/07/11/river_wild/ 

·         Piping plover issue gets political on Cape (Cape Cod Times,
7/10/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100710/NEWS/710031
3/-1/NEWS01 

·         AG seeks Cape Wind’s profit estimates (Boston Globe, 7/9/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/07/09/ag_seeks_cape_winds_profi
t_estimates 

·         Hottest commodity for sale? Try sand from Sengekontacket (Vineyard
Gazette, 7/9/10) - 
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?26291 

·         Beach project moves forward: State, towns add funds needed for
contract award (Daily News of Newburyport, 7/7/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x383296128/Beach-project-moves-forward 

·         Plenty of plover nests on Plum Island (Daily News of Newburyport,
7/7/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x657357176/Plenty-of-plover-nests-on-Pl
um-Island 

·         Crabs may be killing Cape Cod’s marshes (Boston Globe, 7/6/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/07/06/crabs_may_be_culprit_
in_death_of_marsh_grasses_on_cape_cod/

·         A push to protect marine fishery: US report looks at Stellwagen
Bank Ban on catching sand lance advised (Boston Globe, 7/6/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/06/a_push_to
_protect_marine_fishery/ 

·         Towns put under pier pressure from waterfront homeowners (Vineyard
Gazette, 7/2/10) - 
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?26184 

·         NOAA models long-term oil threat to Gulf and east coast shoreline
(NOAA News, 7/2/10) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100702_longterm.html 

·         Shoaling in river mouth gets dangerous (Daily News of Newburyport,
7/1/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1671035234/Shoaling-in-river-mouth-get
s-dangerous 

·         Guarding a hidden treasure (Salem News, 7/1/10) - 
http://www.salemnews.com/local/x657351067/Guarding-a-hidden-treasure 

 

Other Items of Interest

Gulf of Maine Council Awards - The Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine
Environment is seeking nominations for its annual Visionary,
<http://www.gulfofmaine.org/council/opportunities/#awards>  Longard, Susan
Snow-Cotter Leadership, and Industry Awards. Visionary Awards will be
presented to two individuals or organizations in each state and province
bordering the Gulf. The Longard Award will be presented to an outstanding
volunteer within the Gulf watershed. The Susan Snow-Cotter Award will
recognize a coastal management professional who exemplifies outstanding
leadership or exceptional mentoring in the Gulf of Maine watershed. The
Industry Award will go to a business that has shown leadership in efforts to
improve the well-being of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem. Submit nomination
forms by September 24 to info at gulfofmaine.org.

 

Mass Audubon Photo Contest - Calling all shutterbugs! Mass Audubon is
holding its first-ever
<http://www.massaudubon.org/connecting/photocontest/index.php> Picture This:
My Connection to Nature photo contest, open to all participants. New
England’s largest conservation organization welcomes striking digital images
that highlight the beauty and diversity of Massachusetts wildlife, habitats,
and people in nature. National Geographic award-winning photojournalist (and
Massachusetts native) Brian <http://www.brianskerry.com>  Skerry will be on
the panel of judges that will select up to 24 winners (12 adults and 12
students). Two Grand Prize Winners’ photos will be featured on the cover of
a Mass Audubon publication, which reaches more than 100,000 people
throughout New England and beyond. Entries are due by September 6. 

 

Stellwagen Advisory Council - The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
<http://stellwagen.noaa.gov/>  is seeking applicants for several seats on
its Sanctuary Advisory Council. To receive an application kit, contact
Elizabeth.Stokes at noaa.gov. Applications are due by September 10.

 

Recreational Boating Access Awards - BoatUS is seeking nominations for the
fourth annual BoatUS Recreational Boating Access
<http://www.boatus.com/gov/AccessAward>  Awards to recognize those
individuals or groups who have succeeded in preserving or improving public
waterway access. Examples of solutions could include creative public/private
partnerships, changes in land-use planning or permitting processes, tax
incentives, legislation or public ballots, publicity, or public education.
Eligible activities must have been undertaken in the last three years.
Nominations are due by October 1.

 

 

 

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
<mailto:robin.lacey at state.ma.us?subject=August%202010%20CZ-Mail>  Lacey

Internet Coordinator - Joe Pelczarski

Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management

251 Causeway Street, Suite 800

Boston, MA 02114-2136

(617) 626-1200

CZM Information Line - (617) 626-1212

CZM Website - www.mass.gov/czm

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

 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://mailman.whoi.edu/pipermail/semco/attachments/20100803/10167386/attachment-0001.htm