[SEMCO] March 2010 CZ-Mail

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CZ-MAIL
March 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=March%202010%20CZ-Mail>.

2010 Coastal Pollutant Remediation Grant Awards
On February 11, Ian Bowles, Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), announced $360,000 in Fiscal Year 2010 grants to Massachusetts communities through CZM's Coastal Pollutant Remediation (CPR) Grant Program<http://www.mass.gov/czm/cprgp.htm>. The 2010 winning projects are:
·         Brewster - $20,142 to open up the closed shellfish areas, improve coastal habitats, and improve water quality at public bathing beaches through continued improvements to untreated stormwater discharges to the Stony Brook Watershed.
·         Duxbury - $120,515 for stormwater treatment infrastructure at three locations to address pollutant discharges to Kingston Bay and "the Nook."
·         Oak Bluffs - $102,924 to protect shellfishing in Oak Bluffs Harbor by installing a rain garden/modified gravel wetland system to treat stormwater discharges.
·         Provincetown - $116,419 to improve water quality and protect shellfish beds by installing stormwater treatment infrastructure within the West End Parking Lot to control direct stormwater discharges to Provincetown Harbor.
Since 1996, more than $6 million has been awarded through this grant program. See EEA's CPR Grants Press Release<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=100211_pr_czm_grants&csid=Eoeea> for details on this year's grants.

Check Out CZM's New Coastal Landscaping Website
Landscaping with native plants can help coastal property owners prevent storm damage and erosion, provide wildlife habitat, and reduce coastal water pollution-all while improving a property's visual appeal and natural character. CZM's new Coastal Landscaping website<http://www.mass.gov/czm/coastal_landscaping/> presents: detailed information on the benefits of these landscaping techniques; step-by-step instructions on landscaping a bank, beach, or dune; tips for planting, installation, and maintenance; plant lists and photos; sample landscape plans; information on permitting; suggestions on where to purchase native plants; and links to additional information.

Grants/Funding Opportunities
Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Funding - CZM is seeking applications for funding under the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program<http://www.mass.gov/czm/celcp/index.htm> (CELCP). CELCP provides state and local governments with matching funds to purchase significant coastal and estuarine lands, or conservation easements on such lands, that are considered important for their ecological, conservation, recreational, historical, or aesthetic values. Applications will be reviewed and ranked for nomination to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for evaluation and potential Federal Fiscal Year 2011 CELCP funding. On March 3 at 1:00 p.m., CZM will hold a question and answer session for potential applicants at CZM's Boston Office<http://www.mass.gov/czm/bh.htm>. To view the Request for Responses (RFR), visit the Comm-PASS website<https://www.ebidsourcing.com/displayPublicSearchAdvancedSolCriteriaEdit.do?doValidateToken=false&menu_id=2.3.3&org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKEN=3eef8c0bb7160917ee3ff0959e298389> and search for solicitation number "ENV 10 CZM 03." Proposals are due by March 24.

§319 Grants Pre-RFR Meeting - On March 2 and 16 from 10:00 a.m.-noon, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will hold meetings to field questions and discuss the upcoming RFR for the §319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Competitive Grants Program. These meetings will be held at the MassDEP offices in Worcester<http://mass.gov/dep/about/region/centralr.htm>. Additional information is available on the Comm-PASS website<https://www.ebidsourcing.com/displayPublicSearchAdvancedSolCriteriaEdit.do?doValidateToken=false&menu_id=2.3.3&org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKEN=3eef8c0bb7160917ee3ff0959e298389>. Search for the keyword "319." For more information, contact MassDEP's §319 coordinator, Jane Peirce, at jane.peirce at state.ma.us<mailto:jane.peirce at state.ma.us>. For details about past §319 projects, see MassDEP's website<http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/grants.htm#sums>.

Coastal Counties Restoration Initiative - The National Association of Counties, in partnership with the NOAA Community-Based Restoration Program, is seeking proposals for Coastal Counties Restoration Initiative (CCRI) grants<http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=New_Technical_Assistance&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=28425>. In 2010, CCRI will provide grants to improve stream, river, estuarine, and other important marine habitats, with a priority of fish passage barriers in coastal streams and rivers. Applications are due by March 29.

EPA Smart Growth Assistance - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking letters of interest from communities looking for technical assistance to help incorporate smart growth in future development. EPA will provide direct technical assistance in areas such as climate change, green job development, corridor redevelopment, green building development, suburban retrofitting, and disaster resiliency. For more information, see the EPA website<http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/2010_0128_rfli.html>. Letters are due by April 9.

Reminder - These opportunities listed in the last CZ-Mail are still available:
·         Water Quality Management Planning Program Grants - MassDEP is seeking proposals for §604(b) Water Quality Management Planning Program Grants to fund watershed or sub-watershed based nonpoint source assessment activities that support MassDEP's assessment efforts. The priority watersheds for 2010 include: Farmington, Westfield, SuAsCo, Taunton, South Coastal, Hudson, Housatonic, North Coastal, Charles, and Ten Mile basins. To view the RFR, visit the Comm-PASS website<https://www.ebidsourcing.com/displayPublicSearchAdvancedSolCriteriaEdit.do?doValidateToken=false&menu_id=2.3.3&org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKEN=3eef8c0bb7160917ee3ff0959e298389> and search for solicitation number "BRP 2010-01." Project Summaries for previously funded projects are available on the MassDEP website<http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/grants.htm#sums>. Applications are due by March 19.
·         Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants - The EEA Division of Conservation Services (DCS) is seeking proposals for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants, which provide matching funds to states and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. A grant workshop will be held on March 3 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 Cambridge Street, Boston. It is recommended that all potential applicants attend this workshop. Please RSVP to Melissa Cryan at melissa.cryan at state.ma.us<mailto:melissa.cryan at state.ma.us>. For more information, please visit the DCS Grant Programs web page<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeaterminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Grants+%26+Technical+Assistance&L2=Grant+%26+Loan+Programs&L3=Division+of+Conservation+Services+(DCS)&sid=Eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f=eea_dcs_dcs_grant_programs&csid=Eoeea>. Applications are due by March 31.
·         EPA CARE Grants - EPA is seeking proposals for the Community Action for a Renewed Environment<http://www.epa.gov/care> (CARE) program to support community-based partnerships to reduce toxic pollution at the local level. Eligible applicants include county and local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and universities. Proposals are due by March 9.
·         Sounds Conservancy Grants - The Sounds Conservancy Grants Program<http://qlf.org/atlantic_program/Sounds/sounds.htm> supports conservation and restoration efforts in the sounds of Long Island, Fishers Island, Block Island, Rhode Island, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket and their adjacent mainland coastlines. Up to $2,500 is available to university, college, and high school students, private individuals, and nonprofit organizations. Applications must be postmarked by March 15.
·         Estuary Habitat Restoration Program - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NOAA are seeking proposals for the Estuary Habitat Restoration Program. Projects must address the potential effects of sea level change and other impacts related to climate change on the viability of the proposed restoration. For details, see the Federal Register Notice<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-681.htm>. Proposals are due by March 16.
·         Gulf of Maine Habitat Restoration Grants - In partnership with the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service's Community-Based Restoration Program, the Gulf of Maine Council is seeking proposals for coastal habitat restoration projects within the Gulf of Maine watershed to further the goal of habitat restoration and to support a strategic approach to marine, coastal, and riverine habitat restoration. For details, see the request for proposals<http://www.gulfofmaine.org/habitatrestoration/rfp-2010.html>. Full applications are due by April 2.

Products/Publications
Marine Spatial Planning Stakeholder Analysis - The NOAA Coastal Services Center has released Marine Spatial Planning Stakeholder Analysis<http://www.csc.noaa.gov/publications/MSP_Stakeholder_Analysis.pdf> (PDF, 2.5 MB). Using information gathered from literature reviews, web searches, and interviews with stakeholders from across the NOAA coastal regions, this report provides information about the use of marine spatial planning by various groups, the levels of stakeholder collaboration, and potential future use of marine spatial planning tools.

Water Quality Scorecard - EPA has release the Water Quality Scorecard<http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/water_scorecard.htm> to help communities in rural, suburban, and urban settings incorporate green infrastructure practices that will help protect local water quality and improve both the built and natural environment. The Scorecard was developed to help local governments identify opportunities to remove barriers and revise and create codes, ordinances, and incentives to better protect water quality and support a green infrastructure approach.

EPA Nonpoint News - The February 2010 issue of Nonpoint Source News-Notes<http://www.epa.gov/newsnotes/>, 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 Ecosystems and Management Information Service - The February/March 2010 edition of Marine Ecosystems and Management<http://depts.washington.edu/meam/> (MEAM), the bimonthly information service on marine ecosystem-based management (EBM) from the University of Washington School of Marine Affairs, is now available online. MEAM serves the global resource management community with news, views, analysis, and tips gathered from experts around the world. The current edition features articles on the relationship of marine spatial planning and EBM, a new EBM tool, and other notes and news, including a discussion of the Massachusetts ocean planning efforts.

Right Whale News - The February 2010 issue of Right Whale News<http://www.rightwhaleweb.org/pdf/rwn/rwnov09.pdf> (PDF, 96 KB) is now available online. Right Whale News is a quarterly newsletter distributed electronically to participants in conservation and recovery of the North Atlantic right whale and its habitats.

Websites
2009 Marine Invasive Species Data Now Available in MORIS - Data layers representing the distribution of 12 priority marine invaders are now available to view through the Massachusetts Ocean Resource Information System<http://www.mass.gov/czm/mapping/index.htm> (MORIS). The new layers were created from observations at 65 monitoring sites during 2009 by partners and citizen scientists of CZM's Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative<http://www.mass.gov/czm/invasives/monitor/mimic.htm> (MIMIC). MIMIC trains citizen scientists to monitor for the presence of 13 established marine invasive species and seven potential invaders at cobble shores, tidepools, and floating docks across New England. To view the new data layers, see the MORIS website<http://www.mass.gov/czm/mapping/index.htm>. Once you launch MORIS, the data layers can be found in the "2009 Monitoring" folder, under the "Marine Invasive Species" folder, in the "Biological Data" folder. Data collected from 2008 are also available. For more information, contact Adrienne Pappal at adrienne.pappal at state.ma.us<mailto:adrienne.pappal at state.ma.us>.

Townboard.org Calendar - Townboard.org<http://www.townboard.org> provides a one-stop calendar for Massachusetts town boards. Hosted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst Extension, Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation Program, and the Local Capacity Building Project, this site features up-to-date information on relevant training and educational opportunities in Massachusetts and the region, with an online form for submitting events. The calendar provides a comprehensive listing of workshops, seminars, webinars, conferences, and events related to land and water resource protection, planning, sustainability, smart growth, energy issues, farming, forestry, and environmental education, including family friendly environmental class and field trips.

Climate.gov - NOAA has launched a new climate portal that will serve as a single point-of-entry for NOAA's climate information, data, products, and services. Climate.gov<http://www.climate.gov/> provides information about the impacts of climate on many aspects of daily life, including agriculture, energy, and transportation.

Public Comment
Upper North Shore NDA - CZM and EEA are seeking public comments on a draft application to EPA to designate the coastal waters of the upper North Shore as a vessel No Discharge Area (NDA). Within the NDA, the dumping of all boat sewage, both treated and untreated, will be prohibited. The NDA will encompass the coastal waters of Rockport, Essex, Ipswich, Rowley, Newbury, Newburyport, Salisbury, Amesbury, West Newbury, Merrimac, Groveland, North Andover, Haverhill, Methuen, and Lawrence. To obtain a copy of the draft application, contact CZM's Todd Callaghan at Todd.Callaghan at state.ma.us<mailto:Todd.Callaghan at state.ma.us> or (617) 626-1233. For more information, see the public notice in the Environmental Monitor<http://www.env.state.ma.us/mepa/mepadocs/2010/022410em/pn/7.pdf> (PDF 73, KB). Submit written comments by March 17 to Todd Callaghan, Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, 251 Causeway Street, Suite 800, Boston, MA 02114, or by email to Todd.Callaghan at state.ma.us<mailto:Todd.Callaghan at state.ma.us>.

Lynn Harbor Plan - CZM and EEA are seeking comments on a draft Lynn Municipal Harbor Plan that was submitted for review and approval on January 8, 2010. Availability of the plan for public comment was noticed in the February 10 Environmental Monitor<http://www.env.state.ma.us/mepa/mepadocs/2010/021010em/pn/6.pdf> (PDF, 36 KB) and a public hearing was held on February 24. Copies of this first-time Municipal Harbor Plan for the city, including supporting documentation regarding compliance with plan approval standards, can be downloaded from Lynn's Economic Development & Industrial Corporation's website<http://www.ediclynn.org/municipal_harbor_plan.html>. For hard copies (there may be a fee), contact Brad Saunders at (617) 921-6435. CZM will consider all written comments on the plan received by March 12. Written comments must be addressed to: Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, 251 Causeway Street, Suite 800, Boston MA 02114-2136, Attn: Kathryn Glenn, North Shore Regional Coordinator. For more information, contact CZM's Kathryn Glenn at kathryn.glenn at state.ma.us<mailto:kathryn.glenn at state.ma.us>.

MEPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy and Protocol - The Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office (MEPA) is seeking comments on proposed revisions to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy and Protocol. The revisions will clarify the requirements for review and analysis of emissions and fulfill MEPA's statutory obligations. For details, see the MEPA website<http://www.env.state.ma.us/mepa/ghg.aspx>. Comments are due by March 12.

North Coastal MS4 Permit - EPA is seeking comments on the Draft North Coastal Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit<http://www.epa.gov/region01/npdes/stormwater/draft_manc_sms4gp.html>. Stormwater pollution is a leading cause of surface water quality impairments in Massachusetts, due to elevated levels of nutrients, disease-causing bacteria, and other pollutants. The draft permit, which covers 84 northeastern Massachusetts communities, is designed specifically to reduce elevated levels of pollutants in the Charles, Neponset, and Shawsheen Rivers. The proposed permit also includes best management practices for illegal sewage connections, street sweeping, public education, and stormwater infiltration. The Clean Water Act authorizes EPA and states, through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Program, to regulate discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), construction activities, industrial activities, and those designated by EPA due to water quality impacts. This permit will replace the previous permit issued in 2003. On March 11, EPA will hold a listening session in Boston. Registration<http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/courseinfo.cfm?program_id=6&outreach_id=495&schedule_id=1086> by March 8 is required. Submit comments on the proposed permit to Thelma Murphy at murphy.thelma at epa.gov<mailto:murphy.thelma at epa.gov> by March 31.

NEPA Guidance Documents - The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has published three draft National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidance documents for review and comment. Publication of these guidance documents is part of CEQ's efforts to modernize and reinvigorate NEPA, in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the act. Enacted in 1970, NEPA mandates that federal agencies consider the environmental impacts of their proposed actions before acting. For more information, links to the draft guidance documents, and instructions for submitting comments, see the CEQ website<http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/initiatives/nepa>.
Calendar
Wednesday Walks - On Wednesdays in March and April, the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History will hold a series of walks with naturalist Connie Boyce. For details about each walk, see the museum calendar<http://www.ccmnh.org/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&tplview=default&viewtype=month&Date=20100301&pc_username=&pc_category=&pc_topic=>.

Boston Harbor Islands Advisory Council Meeting - On March 3, the Boston Harbor Islands Advisory Council will meet from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Boston Public Library. This will be the annual meeting of the Council. The agenda will include a presentation on citizen science activities on the islands, elections of officers and other council business, a park update, and public comment. The meeting will be open to the public. For details, contact Superintendent Bruce Jacobson at (617) 223-8667.

Urban River Restoration Conference - On March 7-10, the Water Environment Federation will hold Urban River Restoration 2010<http://www.wef.org/UrbanRiver/> in Boston. This conference will focus on the role of revitalized urban rivers and waterfronts in the context of an increased focus on sustainable practices and a population shift back to cities, which has renewed emphasis on a livable urban environment.

Ocean Food Chains Lecture - On March 9 at 1:30 p.m., the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (CCMNH) will hold a lecture entitled Ocean Observatories Monitor Critical Processes to Understand Natural and Anthropogenic Impacts on Food Chains in Temperate, Tropical, and Antarctic Waters<http://www.ccmnh.org/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20100309&tplview=default&viewtype=details&eid=780&print=> by Scott Gallager and Amber York from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. This talk will discuss the krill-laden waters off Antarctica, the tropical reefs of western Panama, and the benthic communities along the U.S. continental shelf. New kinds of optical instrumentation are being developed to help understand both natural and anthropogenic impacts on ocean health, such as over fishing and climate change.

Urban Stormwater Management Webinar - On March 11 at noon, EPA will hold a free two-hour webinar on the System for Urban Stormwater Treatment and Analysis Integration (SUSTAIN). SUSTAIN<http://www.epa.gov/ednnrmrl/models/sustain/index.html> is a decision support system for placement of best management practices (BMPs) at strategic locations in urban watersheds based on cost and effectiveness. SUSTAIN is designed for analysis and determination of total maximum daily load (TMDL), urban watershed planning, source water protection programs, and combined sewer overflow volume reduction. To register, see the EPA website<https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&extravalidation=chkEmails%28%29&eventid=195387&sessionid=1&key=40282DE1FE2F64D8CF5169E7EDB1CEB8&sourcepage=register>.

Invasive Species Control Workshop - On March 18 at 12:30 p.m., the Chatham Conservation Commission will hold a workshop entitled Invasive Species Control and Landscaping with Native Plants. Targeted at landscape contractors and the general public, the workshop will feature Todd Mervosh, a weed scientist at the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station, who will identify local invasive species and present the latest information and techniques on invasive plant control. Also, the ecological and economical benefits of using native species in the landscape will be discussed. For more information and to register, call (508) 945-5164.

Planning and Zoning Conference - On March 20, the Citizen Planner Training Collaborative (CTPC) will hold the 2010 Advanced Tools and Techniques for Planning and Zoning Conference<http://www.umass.edu/masscptc/pdfs/CPTC-conference-2010.pdf> (PDF, 358 KB) in Worcester. The conference is targeted to municipal planning, zoning, building, and conservation officials, and citizens interested in land-use and development issues in their communities.

Commercial Sea Sampling - On March 20 at 2:00 p.m., the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History will host a discussion entitled Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries' Commercial Sea Sampling in Coastal Massachusetts Waters<http://www.ccmnh.org/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20100320&tplview=&viewtype=details&eid=777&print=> by Brian Kelly, biologist with the Division of Marine Fisheries (MarineFisheries). MarineFisheries has a commercial sea sampling program where biologists accompany day boats in certain fisheries. Mr. Kelly has worked with this program for the past 10 years and will explain the at-sea data collection/monitoring process used by MarineFisheries, including information on fishing practices, fish abundance, fish length frequency, and bycatch.

Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Meeting - On March 22 at 1:00 p.m., the Cape Cod National Seashore<http://www.nps.gov/caco/index.htm> Advisory Commission will meet at Cape Cod National Seashore Headquarters, Marconi Station, Wellfleet. The meeting is open to the public and interested parties may make oral/written presentations to the commission.

BUAR Public Meeting - On March 25 at 1:30 p.m., CZM's Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources (BUAR) will hold its bimonthly public board meeting at CZM's Boston office in the CZM Large Conference Room. For additional information, contact BUAR Director, Victor Mastone, at victor.mastone at state.ma.us<mailto:victor.mastone at state.ma.us>.

Grant Writing Workshop - On March 25-26, Grant Writing USA, in coordination with the city of Boston, will hold a grant writing workshop<http://grantwritingusa.com/events/write/boma0310.html?m> at City Hall in Boston. The workshop is intended for city, county, and state agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.

Coastal Sediments 2011-Call for Abstracts - On May 2-6, 2011, the Seventh International Symposium on Coastal Engineering and Science of Coastal Sediment Processes, Coastal Sediments 2011<http://coastalsediments.cas.usf.edu/index.html>, will be held in Miami, Florida. The 2011 conference theme is integrating theoretical and applied approaches to coastal sediment processes. Abstracts are due by April 1.

Going Green Workshop-Save the Date - On April 9, the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and Franklin Regional Council of Governments will hold a workshop in Holyoke entitled Going "Green" as a Community Economic Development Strategy: Building Sustainable Communities-A Discussion and Resource Expo. This half-day workshop will provide information on how communities can direct green/sustainability efforts in ways that advance local revitalization goals, including recruiting new businesses, attracting new residents, and changing public perceptions.

Ceres Conference - On May 5-6, the Ceres Conference 2010<http://www.ceres.org/conference>, Roadmap for a Sustainable Future, will be held in Boston. The conference will examine and define the key issues and solutions for achieving a cleaner, more sustainable future. For 20 years, Ceres has been bringing together companies, investors, environmentalists, and other stakeholders to integrate sustainable solutions into business strategies. Ceres is a national network of investors, environmental organizations, and other public interest groups working with companies and investors to address sustainability challenges.

New England Estuarine Research Society-Call for Abstracts - On May 13-16, the New England Estuarine Research Society (NEERS), in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Coastal Estuarine Science Society, will hold a joint spring meeting<http://www.neers.org/main/meetings/meetingindex.htm> in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. Oral and poster presentations are welcome on the meeting theme, transboundary topics, or any coastal or estuarine related science topic of interest to scientists and managers in New England and Atlantic Canada. Submit abstracts through the NEERS website<http://www.neers.org/main/meetings/meetingindex.htm> by March 19. For more information, contact Tay Evans at (978) 282-0308 x168.

Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference - On May 17-19, the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) will hold the 21st Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference<http://www.neiwpcc.org/npsconference/> in Plymouth. The three-day event brings together those in New England and New York state involved in nonpoint source pollution management, including participants from government and private sector, academia, and watershed organizations.

Reminders - The following calendar items posted in the last CZ-Mail are still to come:
·         Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration Conference-Call for Proposals - On November 13-17, the fifth National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration<https://www.estuaries.org/conference/> will be held in Galveston, Texas. Proposals for dedicated sessions, presentations, and proposals<http://program.estuaries.org/> are due by March 2.
·         MEES Conference - On March 3, the Massachusetts Environmental Education Society (MEES) will hold its 2010 conference, Bringing Environmental Education Home<http://massmees.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=4&id=182&Itemid=604>, at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Conference workshops will share ideas for helping students to appreciate, understand, improve, and protect special places and to share technology that promotes positive environmental attitudes and behaviors.
·         Benthic Ecology Meeting - On March 10-13, the 39th annual Benthic Ecology Meeting<http://www.benthicecologymeeting2010.org/index.htm> (BEM) will be held in Wilmington, North Carolina. The 2010 BEM will feature sessions on the ecology of salt marshes, coral reefs, benthic-pelagic processes, marine population genetics, and more.
·         Land Conservation Conference - On March 27, The Trustees of Reservations, the Putnam Conservation Institute, and the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition will hold the 20th Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference<http://www.conservationcommon.org/Main/Events/EventDetails.aspx?eid=8f424e73-bf2c-48c7-83d2-2e83c7354971> in Worcester. This annual, day-long event provides land trust board members, staff, volunteers, and municipal commission members with information, skills, and connections for effective land conservation.
·         Adaptive Management Symposium - On March 30-31, the National Sea Grant Law Center in conjunction with the Sea Grant Law and Policy Journal will host the third annual Adaptive Management Symposium, Addressing Uncertainty of Environmental Problems: The Challenges of Adaptive Management<http://nsglc.olemiss.edu/SGLPJ/symposium.htm>. The symposium will feature a case study on the Columbia River Basin and National Marine Sanctuaries experience with adaptive management and the challenges of adaptively managing conservation easement lands.
·         Cape Cod Natural History Conference - On April 3, Mass Audubon will hold the 15th annual Cape Cod Natural History Conference<http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Wellfleet/listing.php?program_code=172-WF10SP1> at Cape Cod Community College. This full-day conference will feature presenters from environmental organizations across Cape Cod, speaking on a diversity of natural history topics.
·         Water Resources Research Conference - On April 8, the Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center will hold the seventh annual Water Resources Research Conference<http://www.umass.edu/tei/conferences/WRRC_Water_Conference-2010/Water2010Home.html> at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The conference will address the need for water monitoring, assessment, and management of water resources in New England in the face of variability due to environmental stressors.
·         Low Impact Development Conference - On April 11-14, the 2010 International Low Impact Development Conference<http://content.asce.org/conferences/lid10/index.html> will be held in San Francisco, California. The 2010 conference will highlight new and continuing work including research, developments, and community adoption of Low Impact Development.
·         Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference - On April 14-15, the third annual Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference<http://www.globalmarinerenewable.com/> will be held in Seattle, Washington. This conference will explore how to create a more sustainable energy future with a diverse power generation portfolio that includes marine renewable energy technologies.
·         National Monitoring Conference - On April 25-29, the National Water Quality Monitoring Council will host the seventh National Monitoring Conference<http://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2010/index.html>, Monitoring from the Summit to the Sea, in Denver, Colorado. The 2010 conference will focus on the many facets of water quality and quantity monitoring for improved understanding, protection, and restoration of natural resources and communities.

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.)
·         Response mixed to regulating offshore wind (Cape Cod Times, 2/23/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100223/NEWS/2230308/-1/NEWS01
·         Oak Bluffs plots the future with rising sea in mind (Vineyard Gazette, 2/5/10) -
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?24381

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.)
·         Rockport, other towns are hit hard by storm (Gloucester Daily Times, 2/26/10) -
http://gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_057215232.html
·         Red tide could hurt N.E. shellfish industry (Boston Globe, 2/25/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2010/02/25/red_tide_could_hurt_ne_shellfish_industry/
·         Red tide threat looms for Cape and Islands (Cape Cod Times, 2/25/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100225/NEWS/2250324/-1/NEWS01
·         Dennis dredging flushes algae (Cape Cod Times, 2/25/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100225/NEWS/2250336/-1/NEWS01
·         Critics look to clog Chatham sewers (Cape Cod Times, 2/24/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100224/NEWS/2240325
·         Researchers issue outlook for a significant New England 'red tide' in 2010 (NOAA News, 2/24/10) -
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100224_redtide.html
·         Opposition growing to plover protection plan (Cape Cod Times, 2/23/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100223/NEWS/2230313/-1/NEWS01
·         Study says stronger hurricanes likely (Boston Globe, 2/22/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/02/22/global_warming_likely_to_bring_stronger_hurricanes_study_says/
·         Salazar will try to speed wind projects (Boston Globe, 2/20/10) -
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2010/02/20/salazar_vows_to_help_hasten_wind_project/
·         Tribe members: Hot air driving wind farm alarm (Cape Cod Times, 2/20/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100220/NEWS/2200321
·         Tribe member challenges sun rite in letter to Salazar (Boston Globe, 2/19/10) -
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2010/02/19/wampanoag_tribe_member_challenges_sun_rite_that_could_derail_wind_farm/
·         Bowles warns Cape Wind on electric rates (Cape Cod Times, 2/18/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100218/NEWS/2180333
·         Newbury goes after federal beach project funds (Daily News of Newburyport, 2/18/10) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_048233002.html
·         NOAA National Weather Service to use new hurricane wind scale (NOAA News, 2/17/10) -
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100217_hurricane.html
·         Cape proves vital for endangered tern (Cape Cod Times, 2/16/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100216/NEWS/2160312/-1/NEWS01
·         Cape water cleanup testing science (Cape Cod Times, 2/14/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100214/NEWS/100219882/-1/NEWS01
·         Corps seeks new bids for PI project (Daily News of Newburyport, 2/13/10) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_043220154.html
·         SJC hears Cape Wind appeal (Cape Cod Times, 2/12/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100212/NEWS/2120316/-1/NEWS01
·         Seashore plans to poison crows (Cape Cod Times, 2/12/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100212/NEWS/2120315
·         Obama proposes federal climate change agency (Boston Globe, 2/9/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/02/09/obama_proposes_federal_climate_change_agency/
·         Feds plan ocean zoning, replacing 'open seas' (Gloucester Daily Times, 2/8/10) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_038225708.html
·         Commerce Secretary and NOAA Administrator unveil landmark climate.gov portal to climate information (NOAA News, 2/8/10) -
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100208_climategov.html
·         Cape Wind review called 'rushed' (Boston Globe, 2/4/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/02/04/cape_wind_review_called_rushed/
·         IG: Cape wind farm review 'rushed' (Cape Cod Times, 2/4/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100204/NEWS/2040322
·         Interior Secretary pays Horseshoe Shoals a visit (Martha's Vineyard Times, 2/4/10) -
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/news/2010/02/04/ken-salazar-visit.php
·         Tribes get a hearing on wind farm opposition: With decision looming, Salazar meets face to face (Boston Globe, 2/3/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/02/03/salazar_meets_with_tribes_on_nantucket_sound_over_wind_farm/
·         Ken Salazar views proposed wind site (Cape Cod Times, 2/3/10) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100203/NEWS/100209928/-1/NEWS01
·         Yemeni tankers OK'd in harbor (Boston Globe, 2/3/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/02/03/yemeni_gas_gets_ok_for_harbor/
·         For scofflaws, a public mea culpa (Boston Globe, 2/1/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/02/01/some_environmental_scofflaws_face_punishing_and_costly_apologies/
·         Dispensing turtle-loving care: New England Aquarium workers help ailing reptiles heal (Boston Globe, 2/1/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/02/01/dispensing_turtle_loving_care/
·         US weighs costs of fighting invasive species (Boston Globe, 2/1/10) -
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/02/01/us_weighs_costs_of_fighting_invasive_species/

Other Items of Interest
Environmental Education Awards - EEA is now accepting applications for the 2010 Secretary Awards for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeaterminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Grants+%26+Technical+Assistance&L2=Education+%26+Training&sid=Eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f=eea_grants_env_ed&csid=Eoeea>. All K-12 Massachusetts schools are eligible for cash awards for outstanding environmental and energy education projects. Winners will be notified in April and invited to attend a formal award ceremony at the State House. To apply, see the EEA website<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeaterminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Grants+%26+Technical+Assistance&L2=Education+%26+Training&sid=Eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f=eea_grants_eee_awards&csid=Eoeea>. Applications are due by March 30.

FEMA National Advisory Council - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking applications from individuals who are interested in serving on the National Advisory Council<http://www.fema.gov/about/nac/> (NAC) to advise the FEMA administrator on all aspects of emergency management. Submit applications by March 5 to FEMA-NAC at dhs.gov<mailto:FEMA-NAC at dhs.gov>.

EPA Smart Growth Awards - EPA is seeking applications for the 2010 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. This award recognizes communities that use the principles of smart growth to create better places. For more information, see the EPA website<http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards.htm>. Applications are due by April 5.

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=March%202010%20CZ-Mail>
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