[SEMCO] October 2010 CZ-Mail

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CZ-MAIL

October 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.
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COASTSWEEP 2010 Kicks Off at Lynn Shore & Nahant Beach

On September 25, CZM Director Deerin Babb-Brott welcomed more than 90
dedicated volunteers to kick off the 2010 COASTSWEEP at the Department of
Conservation and Recreation's (DCR) Lynn Shore
<http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/lynnshores.htm>  & Nahant Beach
Reservation. COASTSWEEP, the annual statewide beach cleanup organized by CZM
and the UMass Boston Urban Harbors Institute, is part of the Ocean
<http://www.oceanconservancy.org/site/PageServer?pagename=icc_about>
Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup. This year's kickoff location
was selected to recognize the efforts of Salem Sound Coastwatch (SSCW) and
their new Adopt a Beach program-through which more than 100 community
volunteers have signed up to serve as year-round "beachkeepers." SSCW trains
these beachkeepers to identify and monitor sources of contamination,
identify invasive species, observe conditions such as erosion, and clean up
trash at their adopted beaches. In addition to Adopt a Beach participants,
many other volunteers were on hand to launch the 2010 cleanups, including
members of the Friends of Lynn & Nahant Beach and Nahant SWIM. For details,
see the EEA
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=press
release&f=100927_pr_coastsweep&csid=Eoeea>  press release. More than 100
sites will be cleaned at COASTSWEEP cleanups scheduled along the
Commonwealth's coast throughout September and October. To participate or
organize a cleanup, go to the COASTSWEEP website
<http://www.coastsweep.umb.edu/> . Also, check out COASTSWEEP photos on
Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coastsweep-2010/128441707185891>
and Flickr <http://www.flickr.com/photos/masseea/sets/72157625054169176/> .

 

StormSmart Coasts Regulations Adopted in Oak Bluffs

On September 16, the Oak Bluffs Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to
adopt special
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/resources/oak_bluffs_regs.pdf>  permit
regulations (PDF, 53 KB) associated with the town's recently adopted
floodplain overlay district bylaw. Oak Bluffs is one of CZM's StormSmart
Coasts <http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/>  pilot communities, and CZM
provided assistance to a team of local officials to develop these special
permit regulations. The new regulations: provide fair and equitable
submission requirements and design criteria/performance standards to
minimize potential loss of life, destruction of property, and environmental
damage; enable safe access for homeowners and emergency response personnel;
and diminish monetary loss and public health threats. When the pilot project
began, CZM staff provided assistance in drafting amendments to the town's
existing floodplain overlay district bylaw, which were then adopted by town
meeting in May by a near unanimous vote. The bylaw allows specific land uses
by special permit, so CZM and Oak Bluffs officials then focused on preparing
special permit regulations that clarify the process and parameters for
development within the floodplain district. The new regulations also
incorporate recommendations from CZM's coastal
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/coastal_landscaping/index.htm>  landscaping
website. Landscapes 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 congratulates the town of Oak Bluffs for it
progressive work to protect its residents, businesses, and natural
resources.

 

CZM Assists in the Incorporation of International Building Code into State
Standards

CZM, in collaboration with DCR and the Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection (MassDEP), recently assisted the Department of
Public Safety's (DPS) Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) in
writing the section of the 8th Edition of the State Building Code pertaining
to floodplains and coastal dunes. For the Massachusetts code, DPS wrote
"front end amendments" to modify the 2009 International Building Code (IBC)
to be specific to the Commonwealth. For example, the 2009 IBC did not have
prescriptive requirements that all new buildings in coastal dunes be
constructed on open pilings-but this specific provision was included in the
front end amendments. Builders now need to read both the International Code
and the Massachusetts specific amendments. The new code for commercial
buildings (larger than two-family residences) went into effect on August 6.
Until February 6, 2011, builders can choose to build under either code,
without mixing provisions. After that time, the new code must be used.
Copies of the front end amendments and the 2009 IBC are available from the
State <http://www.sec.state.ma.us/spr/sprcat/catidx.htm>  Bookstore. The
BBRS, with the help of CZM, MassDEP, and DCR, is now working on amendments
for the International Residential Code (one- and two-family homes). For more
information, see the BBRS
<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopsterminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Public+Safety+Agenc
ies&L2=Massachusetts+Department+of+Public+Safety&sid=Eeops&b=terminalcontent
&f=dps_feature_bbrs_july16_10&csid=Eeops>  website.

 

CZ-Tip: Explore the Shore this Fall

Summer may be officially over, but that doesn't mean that beach season has
to come to a close. Crystal clear fall days and the lingering (relative)
warmth of the ocean water-along with open parking spaces-can make fall one
of the best times to explore the shore in Massachusetts. With hundreds of
places to access sandy beaches, rocky coastline, pristine salt marshes, and
bustling ports and harbors-there is something for everyone. For more
information on coastal access in the Commonwealth, including details on
public rights and responsibilities, public access sites, and environmental
protection issues, see the CZ-Tip: Get to the Shore
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/tips/beaches.htm> .

 

Grants/Funding/Proposal Opportunities

Gulf of Maine Habitat Restoration Grants - The Gulf of Maine Council is
seeking proposals for coastal habitat restoration projects within the Gulf
of Maine watershed. In partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service's Community-Based
Restoration Program, the Gulf of Maine Council provides grants to further
the goal of habitat restoration and to support a strategic approach to
marine, coastal, and riverine habitat restoration. For details, see the Gulf
of Maine Habitat <http://restoration.gulfofmaine.org#2010RFP>  Restoration
web portal. Optional letters of intent are due by November 29. Full
applications must be submitted <http://www.gulfofmaine.org/grantapp/>
online from February 2 to March 15, 2011.

 

Regional Ocean Partnership Funding - NOAA is soliciting proposals to advance
effective coastal and ocean management through regional ocean governance
that includes the national ocean policy goals set out in the July 2010 Final
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/files/documents/OPTF_FinalRecs.pdf>
Recommendations (PDF, 3.6 MB) of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force.
See the Federal <http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-22645.htm>
Register Notice for details on the funding priorities, eligibility,
deadlines, and review process, along with information on how to apply.
Proposals are due by December 10. 

 

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

.         Environmental Trust Grants - The Massachusetts Environmental Trust
is seeking proposals for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 General Grants, which
provide funding to support programs, research, and other activities that
promote the responsible stewardship of the Commonwealth's water resources.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, schools and institutions
for higher education, and cities and towns. To view the Request for
Responses (RFR), see the Comm-PASS
<https://www.ebidsourcing.com/displayPublicSearchAdvancedSolCriteriaEdit.do?
doValidateToken=false&menu_id=2.3.3&org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKEN=8613
bb8397736fa637836927ad13dd59>  website and search for document number "EEA
11 MET 01." Letters of Inquiry are due by October 15.

.         FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants - The Massachusetts Emergency
Management Agency (MEMA) and 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 for 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 to 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.

.         Marine Debris Removal Grants - The NOAA Marine Debris
<http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/funding/marinedebris.html>  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 Rivers 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
<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-17294.htm>  Register Notice.

 

Products/Publications

Climate Change Planning Guide - NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource
Management has developed a new online guide to help coastal managers reduce
the risks associated with climate change impacts affecting their coasts.
<http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/climate/adaptation.html> Adapting to
Climate Change: A Planning Guide for State Coastal Managers provides
science-based information on climate change and includes steps for setting
up a planning process, assessing vulnerability, devising a strategy, and
implementing the plan. It compiles information from a number of sources and
includes techniques currently being used successfully by coastal managers to
address other coastal management issues such as coastal hazards, habitat
loss, and secondary and cumulative impacts.

 

Coastal Barrier Resources Act Fact Sheet - FEMA has developed a fact sheet
on the <http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3818>  Coastal Barrier
Resources Act (CBRA). CBRA serves to protect coastal areas that act as
barriers against wind and tidal forces caused by coastal storms and provide
habitat for aquatic species. The fact sheet outlines the responsibilities
and restrictions that various programs within FEMA have under CBRA.

 

Hypoxia in U. S. Coastal Waters Report - An interagency working group of the
National Science and Technology Council's Committee on Environmental and
Natural Resources has produced a new report entitled
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/hypoxia-repor
t.pdf> Scientific Assessment of Hypoxia in U.S. Coastal Waters (PDF, 2.7
MB), which describes: the prevalence, causes, and impacts of hypoxia, or low
oxygen, in the United States; the progress made through federal investment
in understanding this problem; and future research priorities.

 

StormSmart Coasts National Newsletter - The September
<http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=ebce3c107c4ea6723808033a3&id=71b5d63dad&
e=6db4561250>  issue of the national StormSmart Coasts Network's monthly
newsletter features new training opportunities, events, discussions, and
resources for coastal decision makers looking for information on how to
protect communities from weather and climate hazards.

 

Coastal Services Magazine - The September/October 2010 issue of
<http://csc.noaa.gov/magazine/2010/05/> Coastal Services, a NOAA Coastal
Services Center magazine, features articles about planning for coastal
hazards, climate change adaptation planning in Florida, merging blue and
green infrastructure in Maryland, and other news and notes.

 

Coastal Connections - The October/November 2010 issue of NOAA's
<http://www.csc.noaa.gov/newsletter/> Coastal Connections is now available
online. This edition focuses on how to advance community dialogue on climate
change adaptation without alienating audiences.

 

The Sandbar - The August 2010 issue of
<http://nsglc.olemiss.edu/reporter.html> The Sandbar, a quarterly
publication reporting on legal issues affecting the U.S. oceans and coasts
by the National Sea Grant College Program, features articles on the new
National Ocean Policy, BP oil spill litigation, oil and gas drilling in the
Arctic, and other ocean and coastal legal issues.

 

Atlantic CoastWatch Newsletter - The July/August 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 National Ocean
Policy, the Everglades, and other Atlantic coast news.

 

Marine Protected Area Newsletter - The September-October 2010 issue of
<http://depts.washington.edu/mpanews/MPA116.htm> MPA News features articles
on marine protected areas (MPAs) and indigenous peoples, MPAs and behavior
change, and other MPA news and notes.

 

Natural Hazards Observer - The September 2010 issue of the
<http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/o/> Natural Hazards Observer, the bimonthly
periodical of the Natural Hazards Center in Boulder, Colorado, features
articles on climate change, disaster recovery, and other hazards news.

 

Websites

Dartmouth Flood Observatory - The Dartmouth Flood
<http://floodobservatory.colorado.edu/>  Observatory at the University of
Colorado provides a view of worldwide flooding and includes maps of current
and historical floods, information on drought, and details on the
space-based imaging and remote sensing that supports the site.

 

Public Comment

Aquatic Nuisance Species Research Risk Analysis Protocol - NOAA is seeking
public comment on the draft revised Federal
<http://anstaskforce.gov/Documents/Draft%20Revised%20ANSTF%20Research%20%20P
rotocol.pdf>  Aquatic Nuisance Species Research Risk Analysis Protocol (PDF,
97 KB) developed by the Research Protocol Committee, a committee of the
Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. For more information, contact Peg Brady
at Peg.Brady at noaa.gov. Comments are due by October 15.

 

Draft NOAA Climate Service Strategic Vision and Framework - In February,
NOAA announced the establishment of a new NOAA Climate
<http://www.noaa.gov/climate.html>  Service (NCS). As part of the process to
establish NCS, NOAA completed a strategic vision and framework document that
describes how NOAA proposes to respond to society's growing need for climate
services. NOAA is now seeking comments on the draft
<http://www.noaa.gov/climateresources/resources/NCS_Vision_and_Strategic_Fra
mework_Draft.pdf>  NOAA Climate Service Vision and Strategic Framework (PDF,
1.5 MB), which describes the vision and outlines how NCS can achieve its new
strategic goals. Submit comments to ncscomments at noaa.gov by October 18.

 

Reminder - The following comment opportunities posted in the last CZ-Mail
are still open:

.         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.

.         Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports - NOAA's National Marine
Fisheries Service is seeking comments on the Draft 2010 Marine
<http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/sars/>  Mammal Stock Assessment Reports. Submit
Comments by November 2 to mmsar.2010 at noaa.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.

.         Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard - The
Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is seeking a public comment on the
draft Coastal and Marine Ecological <http://www.csc.noaa.gov/benthic/cmecs/>
Classification Standard (CMECS). CMECS provides a means of classifying
ecological and habitat units using a common terminology. It provides a
uniform protocol for identifying, characterizing, and naming ecological
units in support of monitoring, protection, and restoration of unique biotic
assemblages, protected species, critical habitat, and important ecosystem
components. Submit comments <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/22G2S67>  online
by December 13.

 

Calendar

Underwater Archaeology in Massachusetts - October is Massachusetts
Archaeology Month. In celebration, the Massachusetts Board of Underwater
Archaeological Resources (BUAR) will participate in the Archaeological
Institute of America's Archaeology Fair at the Boston Museum of Science. On
October 14, the fair will be directed to school groups and on October 16 to
families and the general public. BUAR activities will include a mock "dig"
of a shipwreck and other exhibits. On October 30, Graham McKay, local
maritime archaeologist and historian, and BUAR Director Victor Mastone will
be at Lowell's Boat Shop in Amesbury for an intertidal dig. The floors of
the shop have been swept into the river for more than two hundred years.
Participants will dig test trenches in the intertidal zone under the old
debris chutes to see what has been deposited over the past two hundred
years. For details, including information on other events, see the
Massachusetts <http://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcarch/arch10/arch10idx.htm>
Archaeology Month web page.

 

Fall Film Series - This fall, the Hamilton-Wenham Library
<http://www.hwlibrary.org/>  will hold a Fall Film Series with a focus on
sustainable waters. On November 6 from 1:30-3:00 p.m., the feature is the
award-winning  <http://www.aseachange.net> A Sea Change, which explores the
impact of climate change on the world's oceans. Both screenings will be
followed by discussions of the films. 

 

Submerged Lands Management Webinar Series - The 29th Annual International
Submerged Lands <http://www.submergedlandsconference.com>  Management
Conference Webinar Series will run biweekly through mid-December. Webinar
sessions are designed to increase awareness of the management issues
surrounding submerged lands within the United States, Canada, and the
Caribbean, and to provide a forum for discussion about submerged lands
issues.

 

Planning and Zoning Workshops - This fall, the Citizen Planner
<http://www.umass.edu/masscptc/>  Training Collaborative (CPTC) at UMass
Amherst will offer more than 20 training workshops for members of
Massachusetts Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Appeal. Topics include
introduction to the zoning act, planning locally for affordable housing
strategies, special permits and variances, and many more. For details and to
register, see the program flyer
<http://www.umass.edu/masscptc/pdfs/3pg_fall_2010.pdf>  (PDF, 149 KB).

 

Aquaculture Lecture - On October 19 at 7:00 p.m., the Northeastern
University Marine <http://marinesciencecenter.yolasite.com/>  Science Center
in Nahant will host the lecture, Environmental Benefits and Impacts of
Aquaculture and Relevance to the North Shore, by Dr. Joe Buttner, Associate
Professor of Biology at Salem State University. The lecture is free and open
to the public. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m.

 

Time of Year Restrictions - On October 21, the Boston Society of Civil
Engineers Section will hold an evening technical session on time of year
(TOY) restrictions for in-water work, such as dredging, pipeline
construction, and beach fill. Dr. Kathryn Ford from the Massachusetts
Division of Marine Fisheries (MarineFisheries) will provide owners,
engineers, planners, scientists, consultants, and others involved in
water-based projects an insight into the time periods when various resources
might be more vulnerable to anthropogenic activities. She will describe
specific seasonal or TOY restrictions that MarineFisheries recommends be
implemented to minimize risk to those resources. This session will be held
in Norwood at 7:00 p.m. To register, see the event
<http://www.engineers.org/index.cfm?pk=custom&ac=viewEventDetails&eventId=BS
_Waterways10-21-11>  web page.

 

River Restoration Tour - On October 21, the Ecological Landscaping
Association in conjunction with the Department of Fish and Game's Division
of Ecological Restoration and the Society for Ecological Restoration will
host a full-day tour of two river restoration projects in Plymouth. Join
project managers for this behind-the-scenes tour of successful restoration
that included dam removals, wetlands reconstruction, river channel
restoration, culvert installations, habitat creation, and more. For details,
see the event flyer <http://www.ecolandscaping.org/EventPDFs/October_21.pdf>
(PDF, 357 KB).

 

National Flood Workshop - On October 24-26, the National Flood
<http://www.wxresearch.com/nfw/>  Workshop will be held in Houston, Texas.
This workshop will encourage dialogue on meteorological and hydrological
conditions before, during, and after flood events, as well as discussion of
technological advancements, flood mitigation regulations, and floodplain
management.

 

Renewable Ocean Energy Conference - On November 3-5, the Renewable
<http://www.ces.fau.edu/coet>  Ocean Energy & the Marine Environment
Conference will be held in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This conference will
bring together researchers, developers, federal and state agencies,
industry, and scientists to explore cutting-edge science and technology to
identify gaps in the current knowledge of the environmental impacts of
renewable ocean energy.

 

Marine Law Symposium - On November 4-5, the Roger Williams School of Law in
Bristol, Rhode Island, will hold the two-day marine law symposium,
<http://law.rwu.edu/academics/institutes-programs/marine-affairs-institute/s
ymposia> Taking Stock: The Magnuson-Stevens Act Revisited. The symposium
will examine the current and future state of this body of law as a resource
management scheme, including the complex integration of scientific,
economic, and social information.

 

Marine Animal Stranding Field School - On November 5-7, the Wellfleet Bay
Wildlife Sanctuary will hold a Cape Cod Field School weekend on Marine
<http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Wellfleet/listing.
php?program_code=834-WF10FA1>  Animal Strandings. The weekend will focus on
the natural history, biology, and rescue of sea turtles and marine animals.

 

Natural Resource Damages Conference - On November 15-16, the sixth annual
Natural <http://www.lawseminars.com/detail.php?SeminarCode=10NRDNJ>
Resource Damages Conference will be held in Newark, New Jersey. This
conference will address complex strategic, tactical, and substantive issues
for both natural resource trustees and potentially responsible parties.

 

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

.         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.

.         Coastal Zone 2011-Call for Abstracts - On July 17-21, 2011,
Coastal Zone 2011 <http://www.doi.gov/initiatives/CZ11/index.htm>  (CZ11),
Winds of Change: Great Lakes, Great Oceans, Great Communities, will be held
in Chicago, Illinois. Many factors are influencing change in our coastal,
marine, estuarine, and Great Lakes communities. CZ11 will focus on exploring
challenges, discussing ways to cooperate on collective issues and resources,
sharing tools and information, and learning from the experiences of leaders
from across the nation and around the world. For details about submitting
abstracts, see the CZ11 website
<http://www.doi.gov/initiatives/CZ11/abstracts.htm> . Submissions are due by
October 8.

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

.         New England Environmental Education Conference - On October 21-23,
the 2010 New England Environmental Education
<http://www.neeea.org/conference.html>  Alliance Conference, Create,
Cultivate, Collaborate: Designing Our Shared Future, will be held in
Fairlee, Vermont.

.         Decentralized Wastewater Technical Education Conference - On
October 25-27, the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association will
hold the 19th annual Technical Education
<http://www.nowra.org/annual_conference.html>  Conference, Surface
Discharge: Challenges and Solutions, in St. Louis, Missouri. This annual
conference serves as the premier conference to present new research,
regulations and policy, and experience and practices in the decentralized
wastewater industry.

.         Floodplain Conference and Arid Regions Symposium - On November
2-5, the Floodplain Management Association will hold its 2010
<http://www.floodplain.org/conference.php>  Annual Conference in Henderson,
Nevada. Join floodplain management experts and policy makers to discuss
adaptive strategies in meeting the changing federal and state regulations
affecting floodplains. The conference will also host the Association of
State Floodplain Managers Arid Regions Symposium, a series of professional
development workshops.

.         Ocean Literacy Summit - On November 11-13, the New England Ocean
Science Education Collaborative (NEOSEC) will hold the 2010 Ocean Literacy
Summit <http://www.neosec.org/previous-summits/2010-summit>  at the
University of New Hampshire. Join fellow scientists, science writers,
educators, policymakers, and ocean science literacy facilitators to exchange
stories, network, and discuss how valuable the principles of Ocean Science
Literacy are for communicating about the ocean. 

.         Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration Conference - On November
13-17, Restore American Estuaries will hold the 5th National Conference and
Expo on <http://www.estuaries.org/conference>  Coastal and Estuarine Habitat
Restoration, Preparing for Climate Change: Science, Practice, and Policy in
Galveston, Texas. The five-day conference will explore the state-of-the-art
in all aspects and scales of restoration and will be comprised of field
sessions, plenary sessions, expert presentations, special evening events,
workshops, a poster hall, and a restoration exposition.

 

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.)

.         Skepticism remains about state's revised wind plans (Martha's
Vineyard Times, 9/29/10) - 
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/article.php?id=2819 

.         Wind development crosses state lines (Vineyard Gazette, 9/24/10) -

http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?27484

.         Massachusetts looks westward toward Rhode Island and federal
waters for wind plans (Martha's Vineyard Times, 9/22/10) - 
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/article.php?id=2708 

.         23rd annual Lynn, Nahant beach cleanup to begin Sept. 25 (Lynn
Item, 9/16/10) - 
 <http://www.thedailyitemoflynn.com/articles/2010/09/16/news/news20.txt>
http://www.thedailyitemoflynn.com/articles/2010/09/16/news/news20.txt

.         Proposal would ban boats from dumping sewage in Mount Hope Bay
(Herald News, 9/12/10) - 
http://www.heraldnews.com/topstories/x907387095/Proposal-would-ban-boats-fro
m-dumping-sewage-in-Mount-Hope-Bay

.         Regulators push energy projects farther offshore (Cape Cod Times,
9/9/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100909/NEWS/909031
5 

.         Shipwreck 'list' includes local treasures (Cape Cod Times, 9/5/10)
- 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100905/NEWS/905032
8/-1/NEWS01 

.         Storm surge a growing menace as sea levels rise worldwide (Boston
Globe, 9/3/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/09/03/storm_sur
ge_a_growing_menace_as_sea_levels_rise_worldwide/ 

 

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.)

.         Quincy looks at waterfront oversight panel (Boston Globe, 9/30/10)
- 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2010/09/30/quincy_considers_creati
ng_waterfront_commission_to_guide_shore_projects/

.         U.S. issues new regulations on offshore drilling (New York Times,
9/30/10) - 
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/01/us/01drill.html?hp

.         Warning system keeps whales all right (Cape Cod Times, 9/30/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100930/NEWS/930031
2 

.         NOAA Provides Easy Access to Historical Atlantic Hurricane Tracks
(NOAA News, 9/30/10) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100930_hurricanetrack.html

.         All-Island selectmen disagree on future storm response (Martha's
Vineyard Times, 9/29/10) - 
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/article.php?id=2818 

.         Board postpones decision on rebuild of PI home (Daily News of
Newburyport, 9/29/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1535830934/Board-postpones-decision-on
-rebuild-of-PI-home 

.         Time to send in some sand? Newbury board approves relief for
Annapolis Way (Daily News of Newburyport, 9/29/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x124779093/Time-to-send-in-some-sand

.         Ocean monitoring project takes fishermen off guard (Gloucester
Times, 9/29/10) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1327131126/Ocean-monitoring-project-ta
kes-fishermen-off-guard 

.         Acidification of oceans may contribute to global declines of
shellfish (Science Daily, 9/29/10) - 
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100928154754.htm 

.         Bad weather continues to hamper dredging project (Daily News of
Newburyport, 9/28/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x124778285/Bad-weather-continues-to-ham
per-dredging-project 

.         A species lost at sea: Lawsuit blames offshore boats for herring's
decline (Boston Globe, 9/28/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/09/28/lawsuit_b
lames_offshore_boats_for_herrings_decline/ 

.         Volunteers put work in to clean Thacher Island shoreline
(Gloucester Times, 9/28/10) - 
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x535472537/Volunteers-put-work-in-to-cl
ean-Thacher-Island-shoreline 

.         Dredging, beach work resume following delay (Daily News of
Newburyport, 9/23/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x180463969/Dredging-beach-work-resume-f
ollowing-delay 

.         Warmer seas fueling hurricanes (Boston Globe, 9/22/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/09/22/warmer_seas_fueling_h
urricanes/

.         Commerce Secretary Locke announces awards to six new regional
climate science collaborations (NOAA News, 9/22/10) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100922_regionalclimate.html 

.         Dredging stalled by rough seas, broken part (Daily News of
Newburyport, 9/21/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1288635955/Dredging-stalled-by-rough-s
eas-broken-part 

.         Water projects win federal funding (Cape Cod Times, 9/21/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100921/NEWS/921031
2/-1/NEWS01

.         Scientists find 20 years of deep water warming leading to sea
level rise (NOAA News, 9/20/10) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100920_oceanwarming.html 

.         A 'wetlab' could put Mass. in the lead in ocean energy race
(Boston Globe, 9/19/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2010/09/19/a_wetlab_could
_put_mass_in_the_lead_in_ocean_energy_race/ 

.         Mother Nature wins epic Nantucket erosion battle (Cape Cod Times,
9/19/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100919/NEWS/919032
3/-1/NEWS01 

.         Alewife basin on horizon: Fears of flooding can't stop project
(Boston Globe, 9/19/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2010/09/19/work_on_alewife_brook_s
torm_run_off_basin_to_begin/

.         A line in the sand: Shortfall expected in dredging project (Daily
News of Newburyport, 9/18/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x721419545/A-line-in-the-sand 

.         Horseshoe crabs thriving in Outer Cape salt pond (Cape Cod Times,
9/18/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100918/NEWS/918032
5/-1/NEWS01 

.         Hurricane deals the fatal blow: Nantucket home demolished after
years of erosion (Boston Globe, 9/17/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/09/17/hurricane
_earl_deals_fatal_blow_to_nantucket_home/ 

.         Extreme weather linked to warming (Cape Cod Times, 9/17/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100917/NEWS/917032
3 

.         State sets parameters on Lewis Bay contamination (Cape Cod Times,
9/16/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100916/NEWS/916031
7/-1/NEWS01 

.         Salisbury braces for noise, hassle from beach project (Daily News
of Newburyport, 9/15/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x842114988/Salisbury-braces-for-noise-h
assle-from-beach-project 

.         Fish farming moves into the greenhouse (Cape Cod Times, 9/12/10) -

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100912/BIZ/9120314


.         Boat engines develop alcohol problems (Cape Cod Times, 9/12/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100912/BIZ/9120315


.         Cottages face sewage woes (Cape Cod Times, 9/11/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100911/NEWS/911031
6

.         Owner seeks to rebuild razed PI house (Daily News of Newburyport,
9/10/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x605763144/Owner-seeks-to-rebuild-razed
-PI-house 

.         Weather shift may increase hurricanes (Boston Globe, 9/10/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/09/10/weather_shi
ft_may_increase_hurricanes/ 

.         Anti-Cape Wind group claims records hidden (Cape Cod Times,
9/10/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100910/NEWS/910032
3

.         Dredging to now start Wednesday (Daily News of Newburyport,
9/9/10) - 
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1953197840/Dredging-to-now-start-Wedne
sday 

.         Man on a mission: A single floating soda can started Al Peirce on
his personal quest to clear rubbish from local rivers and waterways (Boston
Globe, 9/9/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/framingham/articles/2010/09/09/acton_man_is_o
ne_a_mission_to_clear_trash_from_local_rivers/ 

.         NOAA Sea Grant initiates $1.2 million Community Climate Change
Adaptation Initiative (NOAA News, 9/9/10) - 
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100909_seagrant.html 

.         Hearings begin on wind farm contract (Boston Globe, 9/8/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/09/08/hearings_begin_on_win
d_farm_contract/

.         Cape Wind deal vetted (Cape Cod Times, 9/8/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100908/NEWS/908032
3

.         Westport quarrels over "wild and scenic" designation
(Standard-Times, 9/7/10) - 
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100907/NEWS/9070
326

.         New Bedford seeks wind farm role (Cape Cod Times, 9/6/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100906/NEWS/906031
2/-1/NEWS01 

.         Storm history in Falmouth pond muck (Cape Cod Times, 9/6/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100906/NEWS/906031
4/-1/NEWS01 

.         Historic shipwreck discovery off Monomoy (Cape Cod Times, 9/5/10)
- 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100905/NEWS/905032
9/-1/NEWS01 

.         SJC ruling gives Cape Wind project green light to build (Boston
Globe, 9/1/10) - 
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/09/01/sjc_rulin
g_gives_cape_wind_project_green_light_to_build/

.         High court green lights Cape Wind (Cape Cod Times, 9/1/10) - 
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100901/NEWS/901031
2

 

Other Items of Interest

National Ocean Sciences Bowl - The National Ocean Sciences Bowl
<http://www.nosb.org/>  is a nationally recognized and highly acclaimed high
school academic competition that provides a forum for talented students to
test their knowledge of the marine sciences, including biology, chemistry,
physics, and geology. Over 300 schools and more than 2,000 students
participate each year. The 2011
<http://www.nosb.org/competitions-2/regional-competition-map/massachusetts/>
regional competition for Massachusetts will be held in Boston on February 5,
2011.

 

Marine Science Kits For Massachusetts Teachers - The Ocean Carbon
<http://www.us-ocb.org/> & Biogeochemistry Program has science kits from the
Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research & Education (C-MORE) for use by
regional teachers at no cost. C-MORE science kits offer lesson plans and
materials for hands-on science activities in a self-contained format. They
are designed for use with a range of grade levels. Each kit provides the
information and supplies necessary for educators to teach their students
about a particular topic in oceanography. To request a kit, see the C-MORE
<http://cmore.soest.hawaii.edu/education/teachers/science_kits/requestform.h
tm>  website. 

 

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 October 11.

 

 

 

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=October%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.

 

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