[SEMCO] June 2010 CZ-Mail
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CZ-MAIL
June 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<mailto: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=June%202010%20CZ-Mail>.
CZM Director Deerin Babb-Brott Receives National Susan Snow-Cotter Award
In June, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will present one of three 2010 Susan Snow-Cotter Awards for Excellence in Ocean and Coastal Resource Management to CZM Director Deerin Babb-Brott. This award is one of the Walter B. Jones Memorial and NOAA Excellence Awards in Coastal and Ocean Resource Management<http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/programs/ocrm/jones-noaa-awards.html> given to one or more individuals who have initiated innovative practices and brought positive change to the management of ocean or coastal resources at either the state or national level. Babb-Brott is being recognized for his leadership role in completing the 2009 Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan<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_oceans_mop&csid=Eoeea>, the nation's first comprehensive plan to protect critical marine resources and foster sustainable uses in the state's ocean waters. In a fitting manner, this accomplishment furthers a professional aspiration of the late CZM Director Susan Snow-Cotter, for whom this award is named. For a complete list of award winners, see the NOAA website<http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/programs/ocrm/jonesnoaa/supp_2010winners.html>.
StormSmart Coasts Community Hull Receives National Award
The town of Hull has been selected as one of three national recipients of NOAA's 2010 Walter B. Jones Memorial Awards<http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/programs/ocrm/jones-noaa-awards.html> for Excellence in Local Government. Hull was chosen to receive this prestigious award for its outstanding efforts at local management of coastal hazards. As a StormSmart Coasts pilot community, Hull is working with CZM to improve management of coastal development to reduce the risk of people and property from coastal hazards. Specifically, Conservation Agent Anne Herbst played a key role in the development of an innovative tool to visualize inundation scenarios due to flood events and sea level rise, using the images to raise public awareness. Anne was also able to foster the creation of an innovative incentive program that encourages builders and homeowners to elevate new and renovated structures above predicted floodwaters. The Excellence in Local Government Awards are given to local governments that have inspired positive change in the field of coastal management by developing or implementing principles embodied by the CZMA. CZM congratulates Hull and thanks Anne for her hard work!
Oak Bluffs Adopts New Floodplain Overlay District Amendments
In May, by a near unanimous vote at town meeting, Oak Bluffs-one of CZM's StormSmart Coasts<http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/> pilot communities-adopted several new amendments to strengthen the town's floodplain overlay district bylaw. The amendments prohibit new residential development and expansion of existing development in coastal high-hazard flood zones-those designated as V, VE, or AO zones on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). The revisions to the bylaw will also require that all new development in less hazardous areas-those designated as A zones on FIRMs-meet design criteria and performance standards through a special permit process. The amendments will minimize threats to public health and safety and increase the town's capacity to recover after a storm by reducing damage to personal and public property. CZM thanks the Oak Bluffs team, especially their team leader and Conservation Commission Agent Elizabeth Durkee, for all of their hard work to bring these bylaw changes to fruition. For details, see the Oak Bluffs floodplain overlay district bylaw<http://stormsmartcoasts.org/uploaded_docs/OakBluffsFloodPlainBylawArticle2010-ammended.pdf> (PDF, 77 KB).
Coastal Habitat Grant Awards
In May, Ian Bowles, Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), announced more than $102,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 grants to Massachusetts communities and organizations through CZM's Coastal Habitat Grants Program. Recipients of awards include the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Salem Sound Coastwatch, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Harwich Conservation Trust, and the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Funding will be used to expand monitoring of priority invasive species, to develop comprehensive watershed restoration plans, and for design work to restore natural flow and diadromous fish runs. For more information, see the EEA Coastal Habitat Grants Press Release<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=100519_pr_coastal_hab&csid=Eoeea>.
Ocean Survey Vessel Bold Open House
As reported in the last CZ-Mail<http://www.mass.gov/czm/czmail/2010/may2010.htm>, from June 18-25, CZM staff will be conducting an eight-day survey in Massachusetts Bay on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Ocean Survey Vessel Bold<http://www.epa.gov/bold/>-a 224-foot converted U.S. Navy ocean surveillance ship that is specifically designed to help EPA conduct a wide range of environmental monitoring activities and perform onboard data analysis. CZM will be collecting samples of sediments and benthic organisms and shooting underwater videos of the seafloor to support the state's ocean planning efforts. After the CZM survey, the Bold will be docked along the Harborwalk at Fan Pier<http://bostonharborwalk.com/placestogo/location.php?nid=6&sid=33> between the Moakley Courthouse and the Institute for Contemporary Art, and on June 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., EPA will host a free open house aboard the vessel. The Bold is staffed by a team of EPA scientists who conduct surveys with partner research institutions and government agencies to monitor and assess the health of coastal and ocean waters. In addition to demonstrations of how the Bold's state-of-the art oceanographic equipment is used, scientists from partner agencies-CZM, the Massachusetts Bays Program, and the University of Massachusetts Boston Urban Harbors Institute-will present information about recent research from coastal Massachusetts. There will also be a "touch tank" full of sea organisms from New England waters provided by the New England Aquarium. Kids of all ages will be able to see research equipment up close and learn from marine scientists and dive team members about the ship and ongoing research projects.
Heading to the Shore? Seek Your Summer Hot Spots with these CZM Web Resources
With summer approaching, the online Massachusetts Coast Guide to Boston and the North Shore<http://www.mass.gov/czm/coastguide/online/index.htm> can help you get to nearly 400 shoreline public access sites (from Salisbury to Hingham). The Coast Guide website provides maps and descriptions of not only the spectacular beaches found on major road maps, but smaller, little-known coastal treasures too. For ideas about where to go along the entire Massachusetts coastline, CZM also provides the Online Locator of Coastal Public Access Sites<http://www.mass.gov/czm/access/products/access_locator.htm>. Developed in conjunction with the Office of Geographic and Environmental Information (MassGIS), this searchable inventory displays maps and printable descriptions of coastal properties owned by government agencies or major nonprofit land conservation organizations and open to the public.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
The Atlantic Ocean hurricane season began on June 1 and an active season is predicted. The latest hurricane information is available on the NOAA National Hurricane Center website<http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/>. To help prepare, see the CZM Hurricane Preparedness Kit<http://www.mass.gov/czm/hurricanes.htm>. Also, see CZM's 2002 Coastlines magazine<http://mass.gov/czm/coastlines/2002/index02.htm> for more information on Massachusetts hurricanes and their potential impacts, articles on how to build and rebuild to withstand a storm, and information on a wide range of tools available for reducing risks in hurricane-prone areas.
Federal Assistance Registration Deadline Extended
Disaster officials overseeing recovery operations for the spring floods in Massachusetts have extended the registration deadline to apply for disaster assistance until June 28. Homeowners, renters, and business owners in designated counties with uninsured disaster-related damages occurring from March 12 through April 26 are eligible to request state-federal aid, which can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Registration is required to receive assistance. Those who suffered disaster-related damage or loss should visit the FEMA website<http://www.disasterassistance.gov/daip_en.portal> or call (800) 621-3362 to register. For more information, including tips to speed assistance, see this FEMA press release<http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=50740>.
Grants/Funding Opportunities
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 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs. It is expected that $10 million will be available for these competitive grants 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. The program goals are to reduce overall risks to the population and structures, and reduce the reliance on taxpayer-funded federal assistance for disaster recovery. FEMA mitigation grants cannot be used for maintenance, repair, or projects already in progress. In June and August, MEMA/DCR will hold several grant program briefings across the state to provide an overview of the programs, available funding, and relevant applicant processes and deadlines. All potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of these briefings. Information about these grants was recently mailed to local officials. Stay tuned to the MEMA website<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopssubtopic&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Homeland+Security+%26+Emergency+Response&L2=Hazard+Mitigation&L3=Hazard+Mitigation+Grants&sid=Eeops> for the complete grant details and briefing schedule. MEMA requests that all interested applicants submit a proposed project pre-application to help determine applicant and project eligibility. These pre-applications are due by July 30 and full applications are due by November 1.
Reminders - These opportunities listed in the last CZ-Mail are still available:
* Parks and Conservation Land Grants - EEA's Division of Conservation Services (DCS) is seeking applications for the fiscal year 2011 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeaterminal&L=5&L0=Home&L1=Grants+%26+Technical+Assistance&L2=Grant+%26+Loan+Programs&L3=Division+of+Conservation+Services+(DCS)&L4=Grant+Programs+offered+by+Division+of+Conservation+Services&sid=Eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f=eea_dcs_dcs_parc_program&csid=Eoeea> (PARC) and the Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeaterminal&L=5&L0=Home&L1=Grants+%26+Technical+Assistance&L2=Grant+%26+Loan+Programs&L3=Division+of+Conservation+Services+(DCS)&L4=Grant+Programs+offered+by+Division+of+Conservation+Services&sid=Eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f=eea_dcs_dcs_land_program&csid=Eoeea> (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. To view the RFRs, see the Comm-PASS website<https://www.ebidsourcing.com/displayPublicSearchAdvancedSolCriteriaEdit.do;jsessionid=LyXNzFXyWTnnlJXC13PsbfdvvCGBhBG4vMJGp7yvLGX1QLClThT8!160786355?doValidateToken=false&menu_id=2.3.3&org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKEN=f4d4cfd38316423111603bdb39dd69bb> and search for document number "EEA 11 DCS 02" for the PARC grants and "EEA 11 DCS 01" for the LAND grants. Proposals are due by July 15.
* National Environmental Education Training Program - EPA is accepting applications for the National Environmental Education Training Program<http://www.epa.gov/education/educate/solicitation.html> to help manage the program for the next five years. EPA will award one cooperative agreement, worth approximately $10 million over five years, which will provide teachers and other education professionals with resources and support to enable them to teach about environmental issues more effectively. Applications are due by July 26.
Products/Publications
StormSmart Coasts National Newsletter - The National StormSmart Coasts Network's May newsletter<http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=ebce3c107c4ea6723808033a3&id=302ca5bdcc&e=6db4561250> features resources for coastal decision makers looking for information on how to protect communities from weather and climate hazards. This issue provides a discussion and updates on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and describes a new feature, StormSmart Connect, which helps coastal decision makers to easily share documents, form discussion groups, use forums, and more.
Climate Change White Paper - The Coastal States Organization's (CSO) Climate Change Work Group recently completed its annual white paper on climate change, entitled The Faces of Climate Change Adaptation: The Need for Proactive Protection of the Nation's Coasts<http://www.coastalstates.org/uploads/CSO%20White%20Paper%20on%20Climate%20Change%20Adaptation,%20May%202010.pdf> (PDF, 207 KB). This year's report focuses on climate change adaptation, discussing climate change impacts in Florida, Texas, and Ohio, along with adaptation planning efforts in Maryland, California, and Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Climate Change Adaptation Advisory Committee and the StormSmart Coasts program are highlighted.
Stormwater Center Annual Report - The University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center's Biannual Report<http://ciceet.unh.edu/news/releases/unhsc_report_2009/report.pdf> (PDF, 13.8 MB) is now available. Produced in partnership with the Cooperative Institute for Coastal and Estuarine Environmental Technology, this publication contains performance data on the ability of stormwater treatment systems to treat water quality and manage water quantity. This edition also includes outcomes of the Center's targeted research into topics such as cold climate performance of systems and the impact of pavement seal coating on water quality. The Center is unique in its ability to evaluate the water quality treatment and water quantity management performance of stormwater systems in a side-by-side setting. Its research field site is designed to test a range of systems, from low impact development style approaches to manufactured devices.
Best Practices for Marine Spatial Planning - The Global Marine Team of the Nature Conservancy has released a report on the June 2009 workshop on Marine Spatial Planning in Practice. The workshop report, Best Practices for Marine Spatial Planning<http://www.nature.org/initiatives/marine/files/msp_best_practices.pdf> (PDF, 2 MB), includes advice on geographic planning boundaries, planning scale and resolution, data collection and management, multi-objective planning including aims and outcomes, and interactive decision support.
Pew Climate Change Report - The Pew Center on Global Climate Change released the report, Adapting to Climate Change: A Call for Federal Leadership<http://www.pewclimate.org/docUploads/adaptation-federal-leadership.pdf> (PDF, 788 KB), which highlights the important role of the federal government in reducing the vulnerability and strengthening the resiliency of the economy and natural resources in the face of climate changes. While many efforts to adapt to climate change will occur at the state and local level, the federal government is a critical player in an effective and coordinated approach to climate change adaptation in the United States.
Coastal Connections - The June/July 2010 issue of NOAA's Coastal Connections<http://www.csc.noaa.gov/newsletter/> focuses on negotiating for coastal resources and other news and notes for coastal resource managers.
Atlantic CoastWatch Newsletter - The March/April 2010 issue of Atlantic CoastWatch<http://www.atlanticcoastwatch.org/Newsletter.htm>, 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 water use in Georgia, fish oil issues, and other Atlantic coast news.
Marine Protected Area Newsletter - The May-June 2010 issue of MPA News<http://depts.washington.edu/mpanews/MPA114.htm> features articles on marine protected areas (MPAs) in the United Kingdom, MPA enforcement, and other MPA news and notes.
Global Biodiversity Outlook - The 3rd edition of Global Biodiversity Outlook<http://www.unep.org/Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp?DocumentID=624&ArticleID=6558&l=en>, produced by the Convention on Biological Diversity, concludes that massive further loss of biodiversity is becoming increasingly likely. The report also outlines a possible new strategy for reducing biodiversity loss by addressing the underlying causes or indirect drivers of biodiversity loss, such as patterns of consumption, the impacts of increased trade, and demographic change.
Reminder - The following publication posted in the last CZ-Mail is still available:
* Pocket Guide to Pumpout Facilities - The wallet-sized 2010 Boaters Pocket Guide to Pumpout Facilities and Tides, produced by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries and printed on waterproof paper, contains information on the locations of Clean Vessel Act supported pumpout facilities along the Massachusetts coastline, along with a June-September tide chart. For a free copy, email your request and mailing address to marine.fish at state.ma.us<mailto:marine.fish at state.ma.us>. Additional information about pumpouts, including an online list of pumpout facilities, is also available on CZM's website<http://www.mass.gov/czm/nda/pumpouts/>.
Websites
Climate Change Interviews - CZM Director Deerin Babb-Brott and five other managers from state Coastal Management Programs and National Estuarine Research Reserves have provided thoughts on coastal adaptation in response to climate change. Videos of the interviews are now available on NOAA's Climate Portal<http://www.climatewatch.noaa.gov/2010/videos/climate-and-coasts>.
June Is River's Month - Events through July 4 are listed on the online Rivers Month Calendar<http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/der/newsletters/rivrwetmonth_calendar2010.htm>, prepared by the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration to provide opportunities to participate in events in, on, and along the rivers of Massachusetts.
Safe Navigation Alliance - BoatUS, the United States Power Squadrons, and several other organizations have teamed up with NOAA to create The Alliance for Safe Navigation<http://www.allianceforsafenavigation.org/>, whose goal is to help ensure boaters have the most current chart data available every time they head out. Nautical charts, whether paper or electronic, can become quickly outdated as storms and currents alter waterway topography or aids to navigation change with little warning. In addition, boaters can go to Alliance website<http://smtp.boatus.net/t?r=3&c=9724&l=22&ctl=1F733E:46A21DB67DE56646073DFC65B94AB480&> and enter the numbers of their most commonly used charts and instantly see a list of all the changes for that chart since the last print date.
Plastics in the Oceans - The 5 Gyres website<http://5gyres.org/> provides users with an understanding of plastic marine pollution through exploration, education, and action.
Office of Water Website Updated - EPA's Office of Water has launched an updated and reorganized website<http://www.epa.gov/ow>. The new site, organized by topic with a consistent navigation menu, has been designed to provide a better, easier user experience.
Environmental Educators Website - The National Environmental Services Center has updated its Educators web page<http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/educators.cfm> with links to the latest websites that offer interactive games, ideas for classroom activities, and many other projects for teachers, parents, and kids.
New Climate Change Website - EPA's Office of Air and Radiation has developed a new climate change website<http://epa.gov/climatechange/index.html> with sections on climate change science, U.S. climate policy, greenhouse gas emissions, health and environmental effects, and climate economics. The site features a "What You Can Do" section that provides advice for reducing climate impacts at home, school, the office, and on the road. The site also includes four climate change fact sheets<http://epa.gov/climatechange/basicinfo.html> on science facts, ecosystems, health effects, and society.
Water Alert - WaterAlert<http://water.usgs.gov/wateralert/>, from the U.S. Geological Survey, allows subscribers to receive instant, customized updates about water conditions. Whether you are watching for floods, interested in recreational activities, or concerned about the quality of water in your well, WaterAlert allows you to receive daily or hourly updates about current conditions in rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
Public Comment
No Discharge Areas - EPA is seeking comments on two Massachusetts requests to designate coastal waters as vessel No Discharge Areas (NDAs). The proposed Pleasant Bay NDA would cover bay waters in Brewster, Chatham, Harwich, and Orleans. The proposed Upper North Shore NDA would encompass state waters from Gloucester to the New Hampshire border and up the Merrimack River to Lawrence. Within NDAs, the dumping of all boat sewage, both treated and untreated, is prohibited. For details about each NDA request, including commenting instructions, see the Pleasant Bay<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-10841.htm> and North Shore<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-12118.htm> Federal Register Notices. Comments are due by June 7 for Pleasant Bay and June 21 for the North Shore.
Calendar
StormSmart Coasts Workshop Series - As part of a StormSmart Coasts community pilot project, the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, and Plymouth will hold a series of courses for building and engineering professionals that will highlight effective floodplain and stormwater management for construction. Part one of the series, presented by New England Environmental, Inc<http://www.neeinc.com/index.html>, will feature two courses on June 23-24 at Kingston Town Hall. The June 23 course is on erosion control and stormwater management for construction site supervisors and the June 24 course is on inspecting construction sites for stormwater compliance. Each course will count as continuing education credits toward Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector<http://www.cesswi.org/> and Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control<http://www.cpesc.org/cc-policy/pdu-reqs.asp> certifications. To RSVP for these courses, contact Randall Shuey at (603) 224-5741 or rshuey at neeinc.com<mailto:rshuey at neeinc.com>-and stay tuned to the CZM website<http://www.mass.gov/czm/calendar.htm> for details on part two of the series, which will be held in July in Plymouth and will focus on building design.
Global Warming Solutions Act Hearings - In June, MassDEP will hold several hearings across the Commonwealth to hear testimony and public comment on the 2020 emissions goals of the Global Warming Solutions Act, which Governor Patrick signed in to law in August 2008. For more information and a complete list of hearing dates and times, see the MassDEP website<http://www.mass.gov/dep/air/climate/gwsa_hearings.htm>.
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/summer_walks_2010.htm>.
Capitol Hill Ocean Week - On June 8-10, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation will hold Capitol Hill Ocean Week<http://www.nmsfocean.org/CHOW-2010-splash> in Washington, D.C. This annual event provides a forum to discuss important ocean and coastal issues on Capitol Hill, providing an opportunity for education and the exchange of ideas. This year's focus will be on ocean and energy issues.
EBC Breakfast - On June 25, the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) will host a breakfast program<http://ebcne.org/index.php?id=77&no_cache=1&tx_ciceventscalendar_pi1%5bcaldatets%5d=1275364800&tx_ciceventscalendar_pi1%5bdaylistts%5d=1277438400&tx_ciceventscalendar_pi1%5bsinuid%5d=590&cHash=a02c73c000> with Alicia McDevitt, Director of the EEA's Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office. Through the MEPA office, EEA conducts environmental impact reviews of certain projects requiring state agency action. Agency actions include granting state permits or licenses, providing state financial assistance, or transferring state land.
Sand and Sea Festival - On June 26-27, the 2010 Sand & Sea Festival<http://www.beachfests.org/sandandsea.html> will be held at Salisbury Beach. Join the festival for great events, music, food, fireworks, and fun.
Ocean Survey Vessel Bold Open House - On June 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., EPA will host a free open house aboard the Ocean Survey Vessel Bold<http://www.epa.gov/bold/>-a 224-foot converted U.S. Navy ocean surveillance ship. The Bold will be docked along the Harborwalk at Fan Pier<http://bostonharborwalk.com/placestogo/location.php?nid=6&sid=33> between the Moakley Courthouse and the Institute for Contemporary Art. Kids of all ages will be able to see research equipment up close and learn from marine scientists and dive team members about the ship and ongoing research projects.
Smart Growth Conference-Call for Proposals - On February 3-5, 2011, the 10th annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference<http://www.newpartners.org/index.html> will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. To submit a session proposal, see the conference website<http://www.newpartners.org/session_proposals.html>. Proposals are due by June 30.
Remediation of Contaminated Sediments Conference-Call for Abstracts - The 6th International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments<http://www.battelle.org/conferences/sediments/> will be held on February 7-10, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. To submit an abstract, see the conference website<http://www.battelle.org/Conferences/sediments/initialabstract_prep.aspx>. Proposals are due by June 30.
The Great Park Pursuit - This summer, as part of the No Child Left Inside-Children in Nature initiative, the DCR is challenging children and their families to reconnect with nature and help promote a healthy lifestyle through active outdoor recreation in our state parks. Running from July 1 to 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, including Into the Woods, Go Wild, and Explore the Night. Teams will collect special program stickers at each event and 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<http://www.greatparkpursuit.org>.
Northeast Aquaculture Conference-Call for Papers - On December 1-3, the 2010 Northeast Aquaculture Conference and Exposition<http://www.northeastaquaculture.org/> will be held in Plymouth. The conference will feature a full technical program, a trade show, and an opportunity to network with growers, scientists, and managers. Papers are being solicited on any aspect of shellfish and finfish aquaculture. Please submit title of paper, list of authors, and contact information to Dr. Joseph K. Buttner at jbuttner at salemstate.edu<mailto:jbuttner at salemstate.edu> by July 9.
Marine Educators Conference - On July 19-23, the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) will hold the NMEA 2010: From the Mountains to the Sea conference<http://www.nmeaweb.org/gatlinburg2010/> in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
StormCon Conference - The 2010 StormCon, the world's largest conference on stormwater pollution prevention, will be held August 1-5 in San Antonio, Texas. For details, see the StormCon website<http://www.stormcon.com/>.
Reminders - The following calendar items posted in the last CZ-Mail are still to come:
* Wednesday Walks - On Wednesdays in June, the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History will hold a series of walks with naturalist Connie Boyce. See the museum calendar<http://www.ccmnh.org/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=main>.
* Barnstable Land Trust Walks and Talks - From spring through autumn, the Barnstable Land Trust will hold numerous events as part of its Walks & Talks nature series. See the Barnstable Land Trust website<http://www.blt.org/02-What%20We%20Do/Walks%20And%20Talks.html>.
* Great Neighborhoods Summit - On June 10, The Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance will hold a Great Neighborhoods Summit<http://ma-smartgrowth.org/campaigns/gn> in Boston. The Alliance will bring together a panel of people to share their experiences helping to make great places to live, work, and play across the country.
* Coastal Society Conference - The Coastal Society's 22nd Biennial International Conference, Shifting Shorelines: Adapting to the Future, will be held on June 13-16, in Wilmington, North Carolina. See the Coastal Society Conference website<http://www.thecoastalsociety.org/conference/tcs22/index.html>.
* Oceans and Human Health Conference and Seminar - On June 13-18, the University of New England will hold the 2010 Gordon Research Conference and Seminar on Oceans and Human Health<http://grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2010&program=oceans> in Biddeford, Maine. The conference will present cutting-edge research on the health-related ecosystem services provided by the ocean.
* 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 Center website<http://marinesciencecenter.yolasite.com/upcoming-events.php>.
* Great Marsh Symposium - On June 26, the Great Marsh Symposium<http://www.massaudubon.org/GreatMarsh/Great_Marsh_Web_Site/index.htm>, Discover a Coastal Treasure in Our Backyard, will offer a unique opportunity to view the Great Marsh by boat. Participants will tour the Rowley River into Plum Island Sound. The tour leaders include a Great Marsh historian, natural history experts, and scientists.
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.)
* Panel rejects beach scraping (Daily News of Newburyport, 5/24/10) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1174307010/Panel-rejects-beach-scraping
* Feds eye new boat discharge bans off Gloucester, Rockport, Essex (Gloucester Times, 5/23/10) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x2023217652/Feds-eye-new-boat-discharge-bans-off-Gloucester-Rockport-Essex
* South Shore communities lack funds to maintain aging seawalls (Patriot Ledger, 5/22/10) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/features/x258108302/South-Shore-communities-lack-funds-to-maintain-aging-seawalls
* Plans in place to uproot weeds in Great Marsh (Daily News of Newburyport, 5/22/10) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x712216948/Plans-in-place-to-uproot-weeds-in-Great-Marsh
* 16 North Shore towns seek "No Discharge" designation to stem boat pollution (EPA Press Release, 5/21/10) -
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/d0cf6618525a9efb85257359003fb69d/fc2026c9b14cb68c8525772a005c25b1!OpenDocument
* Feds weigh 'no discharge' designation for Pleasant Bay, Chatham Harbor (Cape Cod Chronicle, 5/20/10) -
http://www.capecodchronicle.com/chatnews/chat052010_1.htm
* Public comment sought on no-discharge plan (Cape Cod Times, 5/18/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100518/NEWS/5180317
* Plum Island beach-scraping review close to completion (Daily News of Newburyport, 5/14/10) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1414100426/Plum-Island-beach-scraping-review-close-to-completion
* Pleasant Bay/Chatham Harbor seeks "No Discharge" designation to stem boat pollution (EPA Press Release, 5/13/10) -
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/99F57D8A4CDD7D1385257722006DD53C
* Salem Sound Coastwatch receives Coastal Zone Management grant (Salem Gazette, 5/13/10) -
http://www.wickedlocal.com/salem/topstories/x968917103/Salem-Sound-Coastwatch-receives-Coastal-Zone-Management-Grant
* Somerset skating pond will revert to marshland (Herald News, 5/3/10) -
http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1406498991/Somerset-skating-pond-will-revert-to-marshland
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.)
* Parker River docks stalemate solved (Daily News of Newburyport, 5/28/10) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1414117619/Parker-River-docks-stalemate-solved
* Patrick-Murray administration announces 22 environmental grants for water protection, habitat restoration and education (EEA Press Release, 5/27/10) -
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=100527_pr_met_grants&csid=Eoeea
* Sengekontacket to be closed to shellfishing this summer (Martha's Vineyard Times, 5/27/10) -
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/article.php?id=912
* NOAA expects busy Atlantic hurricane season (NOAA News, 5/27/10) -
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100527_hurricaneoutlook.html
* Official says US can't take over cleanup duty (Boston Globe, 5/25/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/05/25/official_says_us_cant_take_over_cleanup_duty/
* Oil soaks birds, marshes in La. (Boston Globe, 5/24/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/05/24/oil_soaks_birds_marshes_in_la/
* Damaged Marshfield seawall leads to state of emergency (Marshfield Mariner, 5/24/10) -
http://www.wickedlocal.com/marshfield/features/x1381057998/Damaged-Marshfield-seawall-leads-to-state-of-emergency
* U.S. agency overseeing oil drilling ignored warnings of risks (Washington Post, 5/24/10) -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/24/AR2010052401974.html?hpid=topnews
* 70-year-old Marshfield sea wall is in jeopardy (Boston Globe, 5/21/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/05/21/70_year_old_marshfield_sea_wall_in_jeopardy/
* State of emergency declared for damaged Marshfield sea wall (Patriot Ledger, 5/21/10) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x2084258259/State-of-emergency-declared-for-damaged-Marshfield-sea-wall
* Damage lives on from 1969 Cape oil spill (Boston Globe, 5/21/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/05/21/gulf_oil_spill_revives_capes_1969_nightmare/
* Beach project bids all too high (Daily News of Newburyport, 5/21/10) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1174304157/Beach-project-bids-all-too-high
* LNG port off Gloucester coast now open for business (Gloucester Times, 5/21/10) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x2023216134/LNG-port-off-Gloucester-coast-now-open-for-business
* Few fishermen join saltwater registry (Vineyard Gazette, 5/21/10) -
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?25538
* Estimated rate of oil spill no longer holds up (Washington Post, 5/21/10) -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/20/AR2010052005083.html
* Marshfield sea wall nearly collapses; repair crews work overnight (Patriot Ledger, 5/20/10) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/features/x2084254575/Sea-wall-in-danger-of-collapsing-in-Marshfields-Fieldston-neighborhood
* Harbormaster department being deep-sixed in Quincy (Patriot Ledger, 5/20/10) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/topstories/x1560870054/Harbormaster-department-being-deep-sixed-in-Quincy
* Scientists fault U.S. response in assessing gulf oil spill (New York Times, 5/19/10) -
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/20/science/earth/20noaa.html?hp
* Interior Secretary Salazar provides details on plan for Minerals Management Service (Washington Post, 5/19/10) -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/19/AR2010051901429.html
* FAA determines wind farm is 'no hazard' (Boston Globe, 5/18/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/05/18/faa_determines_cape_wind_farm_is_no_hazard/
* FAA gives clearance to Cape Wind (Cape Cod Times, 5/18/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100518/NEWS/5180327
* Patrick-Murray administration announces $2.2 million in state and federal funding for redevelopment of Fall River city pier (Commonwealth of Massachusetts Press Release, 5/18/10) -
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3pressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Agov3&b=pressrelease&f=052010_brownfields&csid=Agov3
* In fallout from spill, US chief of drilling oversight will retire (Boston Globe, 5/18/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/05/18/in_fallout_from_spill_us_chief_of_drilling_oversight_will_retire/
* Permits cause confusion among anglers (Daily News of Newburyport, 5/18/10) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x712211047/Permits-cause-confusion-among-anglers
* Agency fell short in oil rig checkups (Boston Globe, 5/17/10) -
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2010/05/17/agency_fell_short_in_oil_rig_checkups/
* City seeks input on flood plan (Salem News, 5/17/10) -
http://www.salemnews.com/local/x334295193/City-seeks-input-on-flood-plan
* Power pact buoys Cape Wind (Cape Cod Times, 5/16/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100516/NEWS/5160331/-1/NEWS01
* State scolded over rain runoff (Boston Globe, 5/14/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/05/14/state_scolded_over_rain_runoff/
* Oak Bluffs wins dredge permit, but $500,000 no longer enough (Vineyard Gazette, 5/14/10) -
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?25408
* Flood aid flowing into area (Boston Globe, 5/13/10) -
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/concord/articles/2010/05/13/5000_property_owners_west_of_boston_seek_federal_disaster_aid_after_march_floods/
* Canada extends ban on fuel drilling on Georges Bank (Gloucester Times, 5/13/10) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x1700433186/Canada-extends-ban-on-fuel-drilling-on-Georges-Bank
* Digging the coast in Centerville (Cape Cod Times, 5/13/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100513/NEWS/5130321/-1/NEWS01
* Herring freed from tunnel in Weymouth (Boston Globe, 5/13/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/05/13/trapped_herring_freed_from_weymouth_tunnel/
* U.S. said to allow drilling without needed permits (New York Times, 5/13/10) -
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/14/us/14agency.html?hp
* NOAA's modernized positioning system key to improved mapping, emergency and land planning (NOAA News, 5/13/10) -
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100513_positioning.html
* Oldest US lightship comes home to Boston (Boston Globe, 5/12/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/05/12/oldest_us_lightship_comes_home_to_boston/
* Salazar will split oversight of drilling: Discrete agencies to handle royalties and enforcement (Boston Globe, 5/12/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/05/12/salazar_wants_to_split_agency_that_oversees_drilling/#loop
* Voters in spat over clam flats: Ipswich Town Meeting says no to limits on aquaculture (Salem News, 5/12/10) -
http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1414095505/Voters-in-spat-over-clam-flats
* Training exercises revealed gaps in preparedness for major oil spill (ABC News, 5/11/10) -
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/bp-oil-spill-training-exercises-revealed-gaps-preparedness/story?id=10616979
* 3 future oil-spill fighters: sponges, superbugs, and herders (National Geographic News, 5/11/10) -
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/05/100511-science-environment-gulf-oil-spill-cleanup-future/
* La. may build up islands to keep oil offshore (Boston Globe, 5/10/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/05/10/la_may_build_up_islands_to_keep_oil_offshore/
* Officials studying alewife deaths (Boston Globe, 5/9/10) -
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/weymouth/articles/2010/05/09/weymouth_officials_ask_massachusetts_to_investigate_death_of_alewives/
* Erector redux: Big, tall, and much like the current one, the design for the new Fore River Bridge dismays many (Boston Globe, 5/9/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2010/05/09/big_tall_and_much_like_the_current_one_design_for_new_fore_river_bridge_dismays_many/
* War chest of $20 million spent to fight Cape Wind; legal maneuvers begin (Vineyard Gazette, 5/7/10) -
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?25327
* Regulator deferred to oil industry on offshore rig safety (New York Times, 5/7/10) -
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/08/us/08agency.html?hp
* Case tilting against plan to add new turbines (Boston Globe, 5/6/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2010/05/06/the_case_tilting_against_adding_new_wind_turbines_off_hull/
* EPA ties water aid to 'smart' growth (Boston Globe, 5/6/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/05/06/epa_ties_water_aid_to_smart_growth/
* Nearly $55 million in disaster aid approved for March deluge (Boston Globe, 5/6/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2010/05/nearly_55_milli.html
* Secret survey cites environmental violations at Swifts Beach (Standard-Times, 5/6/10) -
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100506/NEWS/5060345
* New DPH beach rules cast a wide net (Martha's Vineyard Times, 5/6/10) -
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/article.php?id=631
* Major oil spill here 'monstrous to think about' (Standard-Times, 5/5/10) -
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100505/NEWS/5050315
* After Gulf Coast oil spill, scientists envision devastation for region (Washington Post, 5/5/10) -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/04/AR2010050402980.html
* U.S. exempted BP's Gulf of Mexico drilling from environmental impact study (Washington Post, 5/5/10) -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/04/AR2010050404118.html?hpid=topnews
* Cape experts offer advice for Gulf cleanup (Cape Cod Times, 5/5/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100505/NEWS/5050317/-1/NEWS01
* Advisory council defends wind decision (Cape Cod Times, 5/4/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100504/NEWS/5040327/-1/NEWS01
* Bourne approves marina district (Cape Cod Times, 5/4/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100504/NEWS/5040320/-1/NEWS01
* Oil drilling on Georges Bank? Canada faces deadline decision (Gloucester Times, 5/4/10) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x1036626763/Oil-drilling-on-Georges-Bank-Canada-faces-deadline-decision
* Federal law may limit BP's liability in oil spill (Boston Globe, 5/4/10) -
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/05/04/federal_law_may_limit_bps_liability_in_oil_spill/
* Environmental certification becoming increasingly crowded and contested field (Washington Post, 5/3/10) -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/02/AR2010050203005.html?hpid=moreheadlines
* Cape Wind deal offers tribes millions (Cape Cod Times, 5/1/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100501/NEWS/5010321/-1/NEWS01
Other Items of Interest
CZ-Tip - Simple Steps to Clean Boating in Massachusetts - Boats are like cars-using and maintaining them can have an impact on the environment. Fuel spills, oil leaks, detergents, and boat sewage discharges all can pollute the water. Boating in sensitive and shallow areas can also harm delicate habitats if not done with care. With minimal effort and expense you can help keep our coastal waters clean and healthy-a key ingredient for great boating. The CZ-Tip Simple Steps to Clean Boating in Massachusetts<http://www.mass.gov/czm/tips/clean_boating.htm> provides specific steps for handling fuel and oil, sewage and graywater, boat cleaning and maintenance, boating in sensitive areas, and marine debris, along with links to additional information.
Field-Based Research Program for High School Students - The Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is now accepting applications for TIDAL Quest<http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/HotLinks/Tidal%20Quest%20poster%20and%20registration.pdf> (PDF, 82 KB), a week-long, field-based research program for high school students to be held July 19-23. Applications will be accepted until the program is full.
Coastal Ocean Science Academy - On August 9-21, the Northeastern University's Marine Science Center in Nahant will offer the Coastal Ocean Science Academy<http://marinesciencecenter.yolasite.com/summer-programs.php> (COSA) program to high school students. Applications are due by June 30.
Rachel Carson Contest - EPA is calling for submissions to the fourth annual Rachel Carson Intergenerational Sense of Wonder Contest<http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonder/index.htm>. 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. Submissions are due by June 16.
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=June%202010%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
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