[SEMCO] April 2011 CZ-Mail

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CZ-MAIL

April 2011



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=April%202011%20CZ-Mail>.



2011 Coastal Pollutant Remediation Grant Awards

On March 31, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Richard K. Sullivan Jr., announced $375,500 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 grants to seven Massachusetts communities through CZM's Coastal Pollutant Remediation (CPR) Grant Program<http://www.mass.gov/czm/cprgp.htm>. The CPR program provides funding to Massachusetts municipalities to assess and remediate stormwater pollution from paved surfaces or to design and construct boat waste pumpout facilities. The 2011 winning projects are:

·         Plymouth - $45,980 to assess management options and design best management practices (BMPs) to address stormwater that currently flows untreated into Great Herring Pond from roads and residential areas.

·         Brewster - $118,400 to construct stormwater BMPs at a Paines Creek Road site to treat stormwater and reduce the amount of contaminants flowing into Paines Creek.

·         New Bedford - $21,325 to design and permit a commercial pumpout facility to service approximately 500 vessels in New Bedford Harbor in support of the Buzzards Bay No Discharge Area.

·         Hull - $44,475 to design an upgrade to the antiquated storm drain system along Atlantic Avenue to treat stormwater that currently flows into Straits Pond and the Weir River Estuary.

·         Newburyport - $60,831 to design retrofit low impact development (LID) stormwater BMPs at select city streets to reduce the amount of pathogens and contaminants being discharged into the Merrimack River by 30 to 50 percent and to support the goals of the city's Stormwater Management Plan.

·         Dartmouth - $31,000 to conduct a feasibility analysis and design BMPs to reduce stormwater contamination to Clarks Cove.

·         Lawrence - $53,489 to design and implement stormwater BMPs at a municipal parking lot and an adjacent street to reduce bacterial contamination that flows directly into the Spicket River.

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=110331-PR-Coastal-Water-Quality&csid=Eoeea> for details on this year's grants.



StormSmart Coasts Pilot Project Web Pages

CZM's StormSmart Coasts program<http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/index.htm> features a menu of coastal floodplain management strategies and tools to assist coastal communities in addressing the challenges of erosion, coastal storms, sea level rise, and related issues. Through the StormSmart Coasts pilot projects, CZM technical experts work with local officials to choose strategies that meet their community's needs and tailor tools to reflect local goals, capacity, and challenges. Pilot projects are selected through a competitive process and cover a variety of coastal floodplain management issues, landform types, regional characteristics, and technical needs. The new StormSmart Coasts Pilot Project web pages<http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/pilots/pilots_home.htm> provide information on the five pilot projects conducted in 2009-2011:

·         Boston - Coastal Inundation Mapping and Regulatory Review

·         Hull - Freeboard Incentive and Storm Surge Visualization

·         Duxbury, Kingston, and Plymouth - Coastal Hazards Awareness

·         Falmouth - Natural Hazards Planning

·         Oak Bluffs - Coastal Floodplain Zoning Bylaw and Regulations

CZM is now expanding this effort to additional coastal communities. This spring, CZM will be requesting proposals from communities for a second round of StormSmart Coasts pilot projects to be led by CZM's Regional Coordinators, with support from CZM technical staff, other agencies, and regional partners. If your city or town is interested in serving as a 2011-2013 pilot community, please see the StormSmart Coasts Pilot Project web pages<http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/pilots/pilots_home.htm> for more information.



CZ-Tip - Spring Cleaning the Green Way

>From the skin and lung irritants in bleach to the known carcinogens in carpet shampoos-why expose yourself, your family, and your pets to these hazards while cleaning your house, driveway, car, or boat? This spring, why not try making your own earth-and-ocean friendly cleaning products, many using ingredients found in any grocery store. Or if you prefer, there are a number of cleaning products on the market that don't contain harmful ingredients. See the new-and-improved CZ-Tip on spring cleaning: Get Your Home Squeaky Green-Clean!<http://www.mass.gov/czm/tips/green_cleaning.htm> for ways to make this spring green inside and out.



CZM Staff and People

CZM GIS Team Receives Performance Award - In March, CZM's Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Team was recognized for its outstanding work. Through the Commonwealth's Performance Recognition Program, fellow employees nominate individuals or groups to receive awards for work that exceeds expectations. CZM's GIS team-Dan Sampson, Marc Carullo, and Emily Chambliss-were recognized for their collective work on the Massachusetts Ocean 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 Massachusetts Ocean Resource Information System<http://www.mass.gov/czm/mapping/index.htm> (MORIS), and many other efforts that greatly enhance the goals of CZM. Congratulations Dan, Marc, and Emily and thank you for your hard work at CZM!



Grants/Funding/Proposal Opportunities

§319 Grants - The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking proposals for the §319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Competitive Grants Program to fund comprehensive projects that address nonpoint sources of pollution affecting water quality. For details, see the Request for Responses (RFR) on 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>. Search for document number "BRP 2011-01." For more information about past §319 projects, see MassDEP's website<http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/grants.htm>. On April 14 from 10 a.m. to noon, MassDEP will hold a public information session at the MassDEP offices in Worcester<http://mass.gov/dep/about/region/centralr.htm>. Potential applicants can ask questions about any aspect of proposal development, competitive strategy, or program requirements. Proposals are due by June 1.



Air and Water Quality Grants - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results program, is seeking proposals to develop assessments, tools and techniques, and demonstrations of innovative technologies for providing information and capacity to adequately prepare for climate-induced changes in extreme events in the context of air and water quality management. For more information, see the EPA website<http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2011/2011_star_extremeevent.html>. Responses are due by April 18.



Northeast Region Marine Mammal Grant Program - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service is seeking proposals for the Northeast Region Marine Mammal Grant Program<http://www.nero.noaa.gov/prot_res/research/doc/FY11_NERO_Marine_Mammal_Grant_Program_FF0.pdf> (PDF, 91 KB) that address the research and management needs of the Marine Mammal Program in the Northeast. Priorities include take reduction planning, ship strike reduction, disentanglement, and outreach and education. Eligible applicants include state agencies, nonprofit organizations, fishermen, stranding network partners, and others. Applications are due by April 26.

Healthy Communities Grant Program - EPA is seeking applications for projects that target the Narragansett Bay watershed for the 2011 Healthy Communities Grant Program. Proposals of up to $25,000 are allowed for single-state projects, and proposals of up to $40,000 are allowed for projects with a watershed-wide/Massachusetts and Rhode Island focus. A 25 percent match of the total proposed budget is required. For more information, see the 2011 Application Guidance<http://epa.gov/region1/eco/uep/pdfs/2011-HC-Application-Guidance.pdf> (PDF, 299 KB). On April 14, 20, and 26, EPA will be hosting information sessions via conference call to explain the grant program and application process to potential applicants. Registration information is provided in the Application Guidance. Initial project summaries are due May 2.



Environmental Education Grants - EPA is seeking applications for Environmental Education Grants<http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html> to fund environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. Proposals are due by May 2.



FishAmerica Grants - FishAmerica, in partnership with the NOAA Restoration Center, is seeking proposals for grants to local communities and government agencies to restore habitat for marine and anadromous fish species. For details, see the FishAmerica website<http://www.fishamerica.org/grants/>. Proposals are due May 16.



Products/Publications

Shoreline Armoring Workshop Proceedings - The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has published the proceedings from a 2009 workshop on shoreline armoring. Puget Sound Shorelines and the Impacts of Armoring-Proceedings of a State of the Science Workshop, May 2009<http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2010/5254/> provides details of the workshop that brought local and national experts together to review the state of the science regarding the physical and biological impacts of armoring on sheltered shorelines. The proceedings include a paper by Jim O'Connell (formerly of Woods Hole Sea Grant and CZM) on coastal structures in Massachusetts, with a focus on the South Shore-see Shoreline Armoring Impacts and Management along the Shores of Massachusetts and Kauai, Hawaii<http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2010/5254/pdf/sir20105254_chap7.pdf> (PDF, 877 KB).



Marine Debris Report - The Ocean Conservancy has released Tracking Trash: 25 Years of Action for the Ocean, which presents data recorded by hundreds of thousands of volunteers around the world during the 2010 International Coastal Cleanup (ICC). The report provides a 25-year look at the trash and other marine debris found on beaches and in the water and will be used to educate the public and leaders in government and industry to make strides in preventing marine debris from choking our ocean and waterways. To view and download the report, see the ICC website<http://www.oceanconservancy.org/our-work/marine-debris/international-coastal-cleanup-11.html>. Massachusetts citizens participate in the ICC each year as part of CZM's COASTSWEEP<http://www.mass.gov/czm/coastsweep.htm>.



Mapping Human Uses of the Ocean - The Marine Protected Area Center has published Mapping Human Uses of the Ocean: Informing Marine Spatial Planning through Participatory GIS<http://www.mpa.gov/pdf/helpful-resources/mapping_human_uses_nov2010.pdf> (PDF, 700KB), a best practices manual that provides the lessons learned from various participatory mapping projects and insight to the successful planning and implementation of mapping efforts.



MarineFisheries Publications - The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries' (MarineFisheries) website provides many informational booklets and brochures<http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dmf/publications/informational.htm> and technical reports<http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dmf/publications/technical.htm>, along with issues of the MarineFisheries newsletter, DMF News<http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dmf/publications/newslttr.htm>.



Coasts Engineering Proceedings - The 32nd International Conference on Coastal Engineering was held in July 2010 in Shanghai, China. The proceedings<https://journals.tdl.org/ICCE/issue/current>, which contain 360 papers and 15 posters, are now available.



Global Environment Report - The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released UNEP Year Book 2011: Emerging Issues in Our Global Environment<http://www.unep.org/yearbook/2011/>, which examines global emerging issues and the latest environmental developments and trends. The impacts of fertilizer and plastic pollution in the oceans are identified as the priority issues for 2011.



Coral Reefs at Risk - UNEP and its partners have released Reefs at Risk Revisited<http://www.wri.org/publication/reefs-at-risk-revisited>, a report that provides a detailed assessment of the status of and threats to the world's coral reefs-75 percent of which are currently threatened by local and global pressures.



Future Climate Report - The National Research Council has release Understanding the Earth's Deep Past: Lessons for Our Climate Future<http://dels.nas.edu/Report/report/13111>, a report that assesses current knowledge on climate in Earth's deep past and provides a research agenda for an improved understanding of earth system processes during the transition to a warmer world.



Community Water Quality PSAs - The National Environmental Services Center has developed three video public service announcements<http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/subpages/psa.cfm> (PSAs) about the importance of septic system maintenance for community water quality. Presented in a humorous light, each video provides the message that homeowners are responsible for safeguarding water through proper septic tank operation and maintenance.



MassDEP eNewsletter - The Winter 2011 issue of EnviroMatters<http://mass.gov/dep/public/publications/enews.htm>, from MassDEP, features a letter from new Commissioner Ken Kimmell laying out the agency's priorities over the next year, guidelines for safe snow disposal, recent water conservation grant awards, and other recent MassDEP efforts, achievements, news, and updates.



Ebb & Flow - The March 2011 issue of Ebb & Flow<http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/der/newsletters/ebbflow7/ebbflow7.htm>, the eNewsletter of the Department of Fish and Game's Division of Ecological Restoration, highlights the Clark Pond Restoration in Manchester-by-the-Sea and provides updates on river and coastal restoration projects. It also includes sections on grants, resources, and events.



Watershed Science Bulletin-Call for Articles - The Watershed Science Bulletin<http://www.awsps.org/watershed-science-bulletin.html> (WSB) is the peer-reviewed journal of the Association of Watershed and Stormwater Professionals (AWSPS), which features practical, science-based solutions to important watershed and stormwater management issues. AWSPS is currently soliciting short (five published pages or less) articles for the Fall 2011 issue, which will feature the next generation of research on the influence of watershed land cover (e.g., impervious surfaces, forests, wetlands, grasslands, croplands, and managed turf) on the condition of downstream water resources. Research papers, policy analysis, and discussion papers are requested that help to improve the understanding of the land-cover/water-resource connection are requested and due by April 13.



Coastal Services Magazine - The March/April 2011 issue of Coastal Services<http://csc.noaa.gov/magazine/2011/02/>, a NOAA Coastal Services Center magazine, features articles about charting the coast during the Civil War, flood preparation in coastal communities, climate change adaptation in Oregon, and other news and notes.



Natural Hazards Observer - The March 2011 issue of the Natural Hazards Observer<http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/o/>, the bimonthly periodical of the Natural Hazards Center in Boulder, Colorado, covers disaster issues, disaster management and education programs, hazards research, and political and policy developments as they relate to natural hazards. The periodical also contains resources, websites, upcoming conferences, and recent publications dealing with hazards and disasters.



Right Whale News - The February 2011 issue of Right Whale News<http://www.rightwhaleweb.org/index.php?mc=6&p=22> 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.



Marine Protected Area Newsletter - The March-April 2011 issue of MPA News<http://depts.washington.edu/mpanews/MPA119.htm> features articles on the impacts of rezoning the Great Barrier Reef marine protected area (MPA), MPAs in international waters, and other MPA news and notes.



Websites

OCRM in Your State - NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM) has launched a new interactive web page that shows the scope of coastal program investments and successes in 34 partner states and territories. Using the latest GIS/web technology, OCRM in Your State<http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/inyourstate> lets users click on a state to see current federal funding and state matching funds for coastal programs administered by OCRM. It also has thumbnail descriptions of results from those investments in every state and territory and links to more information about each state's coastal programs.



Shoreline Change Data - In February, USGS released The National Assessment of Shoreline Change: Historical Shoreline Change along the New England and Mid-Atlantic Coasts<http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2010/1118/>, a report providing analysis and details on historical erosion rates for the U.S. coastline from Maine to Virginia. In addition, USGS has compiled a comprehensive database of digital vector shorelines and shoreline-change rates for the New England and Mid-Atlantic Coasts. For more information and to download the GIS data, see the USGS website<http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2010/1119/title_page.html>.



Coastal Wetlands and Sea Level Rise - NOAA's Coastal Services Center has launched the Conserving Coastal Wetlands for Sea Level Rise Adaptation website<http://csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/wetlands/>, which provides spatial techniques, resources, and examples to help communities identify coastal wetland and other vulnerabilities in the face of sea level rise and prioritize wetland conservation efforts that incorporate sea level rise considerations.



Resources for State and Local Governments - EPA has created a Resources for State and Local Governments<http://water.epa.gov/grants_funding/shedfund/governments.cfm> website to provide tools, databases, and information about sources of funding to protect watersheds. The website also includes sustainable finance tools, requests for proposals, and training opportunities.



Climate Resilience Tool - EPA has developed the Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool<http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/watersecurity/climate/creat.cfm> (CREAT), a software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities. CREAT also provides regional climate change information, which includes a list of potential impacts to utilities and directs users to a library of adaptation measures.



Climate Change Webinar Materials - EPA has released presentations, papers, audio recordings, and transcripts from its three-part Climate Change Adaptation for State and Local Governments webinar series. Presentations, papers, audio recordings, and transcripts are now available on the EPA website<http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/web-podcasts/forum-by-date.html>. Scroll down to the November 18, 2010, December 15, 2010, and January 13, 2011 listings.



Ocean Crossroads - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Earth Observatory website<http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/> has a feature story, Ocean Crossroads<http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=49492&src=eoa¬iotd>, which addresses the relationship between ocean currents, temperatures, and the health of phytoplankton in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean.



Greenversations Blog - EPA's official blog, Greenversations<http://blog.epa.gov/blog>, is written by EPA employees and some occasional guests about all things environmental. Recent entries include articles on women in science, oysters in New York harbor, green chemistry, and many more.



Public Comment

Commercial Leasing for Wind Power on the Outer Continental Shelf Offshore of Massachusetts-Comment Period Reopened - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE) reopened the comment period for submissions and input on commercial leasing for the construction of wind energy projects on the outer continental shelf (OCS) offshore of Massachusetts. BOEMRE will use the responses to the Request for Interest (RFI) to gauge specific interest in commercial development of OCS wind resources in the area. BOEMRE has invited all interested and affected parties to comment and provide information-including information on environmental issues and data-that will be useful in the consideration of the RFI area for commercial wind energy leases. See the BOEMRE website<http://www.boemre.gov/offshore/RenewableEnergy/StateActivities.htm#Massachusetts> for more information. Comments are due by April 18.



Recreational Boating Permit - EPA is seeking comments from boaters to help develop proposed regulations to reduce water pollution and the spread of invasive species in the nation's rivers, lakes, and other water bodies. The 2008 Clean Boating Act directs EPA to develop and promulgate management practices for recreational vessels as an alternative to permits required for commercial vessels. Input received through this process will help guide the development of proposed regulations to mitigate adverse effects from recreational boat discharges, such as bilgewater, graywater, and deck runoff, which may contain substances harmful to water quality or may spread invasive species. EPA is conducting webinars in April to inform interested parties about the Clean Boating Act and receive public input. For more information, see the EPA website<http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/lawsguidance/cwa/vessel/CBA/about.cfm>.



Aquatic Ecosystems, Water Quality, and Global Change - EPA is seeking comments on the draft report, Aquatic Ecosystems, Water Quality, and Global Change: Challenges of Conducting Multi-stressor Vulnerability Assessments<http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/global/recordisplay.cfm?deid=233190>, which investigates the issues and challenges associated with identifying, calculating, and mapping indicators of the relative vulnerability of water quality and aquatic ecosystems across the United States to the potential impacts of global change. Comments are due by April 14.



NEPA Pilot Project Proposals - The Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is seeking nominations for innovative pilot projects that accomplish the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) goals of transparency and informed decision making in a more timely and effective manner. For details and to submit a nomination, see the CEQ website<http://whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/initiatives/nepa/nepa-pilot-project>. Submissions are due by June 15.



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

·         Draft National Aquaculture Policies - The Department of Commerce and NOAA are seeking public comments on complementary draft national aquaculture policies that support sustainable marine aquaculture to increase the supply of healthy seafood, create jobs in coastal and other communities, spur innovation in technology, and help restore depleted species and marine habitats. For details, see NOAA's Aquaculture Program website<http://aquaculture.noaa.gov/>. Comments are due by April 11.

·         Corp of Engineers Nationwide Permits - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments for several nationwide permits affecting commercial shellfish aquaculture and other activities. For details, see the Federal Register Notice<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/2011-3371.htm>. Comments are due by April 18.

·         Strategic Action Plans for National Ocean Policy - On July 19, 2010, President Obama signed Executive Order 13547 establishing a National Policy for the Stewardship of the Ocean, our Coasts, and the Great Lakes. The Executive Order creates an interagency National Ocean Council<http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/oceans> (NOC) to strengthen ocean governance and coordination and identifies nine priority actions for the NOC to pursue. The NOC will prepare strategic action plans for the nine priority objectives and is seeking input on the development of these plans. For more information, see the NOC website<http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oceans/comment>. Comments are due by April 29.



Calendar

StormSmart Coasts Workshop - On May 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., CZM, the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension (CCCE), and Woods Hole Sea Grant will hold a Coastal Floodplains-Mapping and Management workshop<http://www.mass.gov/czm/docs/pdf/ssc_workshop_511.pdf> (PDF, 358 KB) in Falmouth for conservation commissions, planning boards, and zoning boards on mapping and management of coastal floodplains. Current and future flood zones and resource areas will be discussed with options to improve local efforts to reduce storm impacts. Presenters include staff from CZM, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Sea Grant, CCCE, and The Horsley Witten Group. The workshop will be held on the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's<http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=8956> Quissett Campus in Room 507 of the Clark Laboratory. To register for this free workshop, call (508) 375-6690 or email kalliope at barnstablecounty.org<mailto:kalliope at barnstablecounty.org>.



Spring Walks in Harwich - The Harwich Conservation Trust has posted its schedule of spring walks. All walks are free and open to the public. See the Trust's website<http://www.harwichconservationtrust.org/spring_walks_2011.htm>.



Wednesday Walks - On Wednesdays in April, the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History (CCMNH) 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?name=News&file=article&sid=340>.



Reducing Your Nitrogen Footprint - On the first Tuesday of each month through May, the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR) will host Reduce Your Nitrogen Footprint talks at the reserve visitor center in Falmouth. The next session, Organic Gardening: Grow Your Own, is on April 5. For more information, see the WBNERR website<http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/eventshow.aspx?eventid=282>.



Watershed Protection and Climate Change - On April 5 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, the Saugus River Watershed Council will hold the Protecting Watershed Resources in a Changing Climate<http://www.saugusriver.org/ProtectingWatershedResourcesinaChangingClimate.htm> workshop in Wakefield. This free event will provide an excellent opportunity for learning about protecting watershed resources and local infrastructure while dealing with heavy rainstorms, extended dry periods, sea level rise, and other environmental challenges associated with climate change. Topics include: low impact development, climate change in New England, green design/LEED, stormwater controls, and guidance for MassDEP's new stormwater management requirements for municipal systems. EEA Water Policy Director Kathy Baskin is a scheduled speaker.



Research and Funding Forum - On April 6 from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m., WBNERR will hold a Research Exchange & Funding Opportunities<http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/eventshow.aspx?eventid=288> forum in Woods Hole. This forum will highlight research being done at WBNERR in East Falmouth and introduce several funding sources available through the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) System. The NOAA-NERR System supports research with coastal management applications, including the effects of climate change on coastal communities and ecosystems, ecosystem services and the effect of changing land use, nutrients and wastewater, and clean energy.



Designing with Nature Webinar - On April 7 and 12, Forester University will host two webinars entitled Compost BMP Design Webinar for Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development<http://forester.net/university/design-with-nature.html>. Participants will learn about current stormwater management issues, principles of low impact development and green infrastructure, design considerations, and compost-based best management practices (BMP).



Cape Cod Marine Ecosystem Lectures - In April, the Cape Wildlife Center will host two lectures. On April 13, Theresa Barbo, maritime historian, author, and Director of the Cape Wildlife Center, will present "Cape Cod Bay & Nantucket Sound: The History & Science of Cape Cod's Marine Ecosystems." On April 27, Gil Newton, author and teacher, will present "The Ecology of Cape Cod Salt Marshes." For details, see the Center's website<http://www.humanesociety.org/animal_community/shelters/cape_wildlife_center_events.html>.



International Marina and Boatyard Conference-Call for Presenters - On February 1-3, 2012, the International Marina and Boatyard Conference<http://www.marinaassociation.org/imbc/home> will be held in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This conference, geared specifically toward marina owners, operators, and personnel, as well as boat builders and repairers, features more than 125 exhibits, educational seminars, product demos, and numerous professional networking opportunities. Presentation proposals are due by April 15.



Massachusetts Park Serve Day - On April 16, DCR's fifth annual Park Serve Day<http://parkserv.env.state.ma.us/> will be held at state parks and beaches throughout the Commonwealth. This statewide day of volunteer service helps to get parks and beaches across Massachusetts ready for summer. Since 2007, thousands of volunteers have participated in dozens of projects, including picking up litter along ocean beaches, clearing debris from hiking trails, painting benches, and planting trees and flowers at picnic areas.



Charles River Cleanup - On April 16 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, the 12th Annual Charles River Cleanup<http://www.crwa.org/cleanup.html> will be held as part of American Rivers' National River Cleanup<http://www.americanrivers.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AR7_NationalRiverCleanup>. The cleanup, which coincides DCR's Park Serve Day, will bring out thousands of volunteers to help to beautify the Charles River and its tributaries. Volunteers will pick up trash and clean the riverbanks at more than 40 sites from Milford to Boston.



Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference - On April 17-19, the 67th Annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference<http://www.neafwa.org/> will be held in Manchester, NH. The theme of the 2011 conference is Fish and Wildlife 911-Are We Ready. This three-day conference will focus on understanding conservation issues and the latest approaches aimed at managing, adapting, and responding to rapid changes.



Webinar on Coastal Adaptation to Sea Level Rise Tool - On April 21, the Ecosystem-Based Management Tools Network will hold a webinar on the Coastal Adaptation to Sea Level Rise Tool<http://www.ebmtools.org/presentation-coastal-adaptation-sea-level-rise-tool-coast-sam-merrill-new-england-environmental-fina> (COAST), a new tool that assesses costs and benefits of adaptations to sea level rise scenarios by incorporating a variety of existing tools and datasets.



Stellwagen Bank Lecture - On April 21 at 7:30 p.m., the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History will present the program "Stellwagen Bank<http://www.ccmnh.org/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&Date=20110421&tplview=default&viewtype=details&eid=994&print=>" with Craig D. MacDonald, Ph.D., superintendent of the Garry E. Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Dr. MacDonald will present the history of the sanctuary and the biodiversity of this extraordinary marine underwater plateau.



Dry Dock Facilities Lecture - On April 21, the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will hold a dinner lecture<http://www.engineers.org/index.cfm?pk=custom&ac=viewEventDetails&eventId=BS_COPRIBOSTON_4-21> in Norwood to discuss the recently published ASCE manual entitled Safe Operation and Maintenance of Dry Dock Facilities. This talk is aimed at dry dock owners and operators, engineers involved in the design and inspection, insurers of facilities, and the regulatory agencies.



Flood Management Conference - The fifth Annual Rhode Island Flood Mitigation Association Conference<http://ri.floods.org/annualconference.html>, Rocking the Boat in Floodplain Management: Innovative Approaches and Techniques, will be held on April 26 in Warwick, RI. The conference's theme is derived from recent extensive flooding events, expanding on what is needed to move forward in floodplain management.



Stormwater and LID Training Clinics - EPA will soon issue new Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Stormwater General Permits in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, which will likely include more prescriptive requirements designed to improve the effectiveness of the municipal stormwater management programs. The next generation MS4 permits are likely to include new requirements for illicit discharge detection and elimination, outfall monitoring, and dischargers to impaired water bodies. There is also a growing awareness of the benefits of using Low Impact Development (LID) techniques to promote groundwater recharge, improve urban environments, and prevent pollution. Full-day training clinics<http://www.horsleywitten.com/MS4-LID-training/> are being offered to help New England municipal staff, officials, and other practitioners understand the requirements of the new permits and promote more use of LID practices. These free training clinics are scheduled for April 27, May 12, June 3, and June 22.



Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference - On April 28-29, the fourth annual Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference<http://www.globalmarinerenewable.com/> will be held in Washington, DC. This conference will explore how to create a more sustainable energy future with a diverse power generation portfolio including marine renewable energy technologies. Expert panelists from around the world will discuss their strategic visions, near-term objectives, and challenges faced with deploying these innovative technologies. Participants will be invited to engage in an active dialogue with the panelists to explore how to achieve specific power production goals and strategic pathways.



Biodiversity and Marine Conservation Lecture - On April 29 at 4 p.m., the Northeastern University Marine Science Center<http://www.northeastern.edu/marinescience/index.html> in Nahant will host the Annual Riser Lecture, named in honor of the Center's founding director. This year's topic is "Biological Diversity as the Central Organizing Concept in Marine Conservation and Management: Challenges and Opportunities" by Dr. Emmett Duffy from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at William and Mary.



Teachers on the Estuary - This summer, the region's National Estuarine Research Reserves will offer a research and field-based teacher training program called Teachers on the Estuary. This program is designed to improve teachers' and students' understanding of the environment using local research examples, as well as to provide resources and experience to support the incorporation of estuary and watershed topics into classroom teaching. The Waquoit Bay NERR's program<http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/teacher-training.shtml> is on August 8-11, plus a half day November 19; the Narragansett Bay NERR's program<http://www.nbnerr.org/tote.htm> is on July 25-28, plus a half day November 5; and the Wells NERR's program<http://www.wellsreserve.org/blog/5-teachers_on_the_estuary> in Maine is on July 11-14; plus a half day November 5. Applications are due by April 29.



Massachusetts Envirothon - On May 12, the 2011 Massachusetts Envirothon<http://www.maenvirothon.org/index.htm>, the leading natural resource education program for Massachusetts high school students, will kick off at Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle. Teams comprised of five students will represent their school or organization in a statewide competition testing their knowledge of aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife, and current environmental issues. Registration is due by April 29.



Massachusetts Marine Educators Conference - On April 30, the Massachusetts Marine Educators will hold its 35th Conference and Annual Meeting<http://massmarineeducators.org/whoi2011.php> in the Redfield Auditorium at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The 2011 conference will focus on ocean stewardship and will present examples of how science is trying to better understand some of the anthropogenic issues facing the earth's seas. For more information, contact Bill Andrake at andrake at swampscott.k12.ma.us<mailto:andrake at swampscott.k12.ma.us>.



Right Whale Lecture - On May 2 at 7 p.m., the New England Aquarium will host the lecture, "Getting to Know the Right Whale," by Philip Hamilton, research scientist at the Aquarium. Hamilton will give an overview of the Aquarium's 30-year right whale research project, the history of right whales, and information on how individuals are identified. To register, see the aquarium website<http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/programs_and_classes/aquarium_lecture_series/index.php> and scroll down to May 2.



New England Estuarine Research Society - On May 5-7, the New England Estuarine Research Society (NEERS) will hold its Spring 2011 Meeting<http://www.neers.org/main/meetings/meetingindex.htm> in Port Jefferson, New York. Oral and poster presentations are welcome on any subject related to estuaries and coastal environments.



National Map Conference and USGS GIS Workshop - On May 10-13, The National Map Users Conference and the USGS Geographic Information Science (GIS) Workshop<http://nationalmap.gov/uc/> will be held in Lakewood, Colorado. The goal of the interactive workshop and conference is to enhance communications among The National Map users, federal GIS specialists and scientists, and data providers. Topics will include existing applications and visions for future scientific and modeling applications using The National Map, opportunities for partnerships, and advances in geospatial technologies.



Hazards Vulnerability Webinar - On May 11, NOAA's Coastal Services Center will host a Road Map for Adapting to Coastal Risk Training webinar<http://www.csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/training/coastalrisk.html>, which will be a participatory process for assessing a community's vulnerability to hazards and for incorporating relevant data and information about hazards and climate into ongoing local planning and decision-making.



National Coastal Conference-Call for Abstracts - On October 19-21, the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) will hold its National Coastal Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme of the 2011 conference is Expanding Coastal Horizons, recognizing that coastal issues extend beyond the narrow strip where waves wash ashore. See the Call for Abstracts<http://www.asbpa.org/conferences/2011Callwlogo.pdf> (PDF, 550 KB), which are due by May 13.



Estuarine and Coastal Modeling Conference-Call for Abstracts - On November 7-9, the 12th International Conference on Estuarine and Coastal Modeling<http://www.oce.uri.edu/ecm12>, Using Modeling to Solve Engineering and Environmental Assessment Problems, will be held in St. Augustine, Florida. Abstracts<http://www.oce.uri.edu/ecm12/call_for_papers.html> are due by May 15.



Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle - On May 15, the Mystic River Watershed Association will hold the 2011 Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle<http://mysticriver.org/herring-run/>. The day's events include a 5K run/walk race, three paddling races (3, 9, and 12 miles), educational booths, children's activities, and more.



Flood Conference - On May 15-20, the Association of State Floodplain Managers will hold the 35th annual Premier Flood Conference<http://www.floods.org/index.asp?menuid=663&firstlevelmenuid=181&siteid=1>, Flood Risk Management: The Winning Ticket, in Louisville, Kentucky. Join 200 industry experts who will conduct plenary and concurrent sessions and share the state-of-the-art in techniques, programs, and resources to accomplish flood mitigation, watershed management, and other community goals.



River Monitoring and Climate Change Conference - On May 18-19, the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance will hold a Conference on River Monitoring and Climate Change in Massachusetts<http://massriversalliance.org/2011/02/13/save-the-date-may-18-19-river-monitoring-climate-change-conference/> in Leominster. The conference will focus on how citizen-based monitoring can help people to understand and address the impacts of climate change on the Commonwealth's rivers.



Flood Management Conference-Call for Abstracts - On September 6-9, the Flood Management Association with hold its 2011 Annual Conference, Flood Risk Management in the 21st Century, in San Diego, California. Join floodplain management experts and policy makers to address the changing federal stormwater and environmental standards. Abstracts<http://www.cvent.com/events/2011-fma-annual-conference/custom-19-a10e2d8c0c164acf93695b52973c05ce.aspx> are due by May 27.



Metadata Workshop - On June 8-9, the Northeast Coastal and Ocean Data Partnership will hold its Annual Meeting and Metadata Workshop<http://www.necodp.org/workshops/metadata-workshop/annual-meeting-and-workshop-june-8th-and-9th> in Rye, NH. For details see the Draft Agenda<http://www.necodp.org/workshops/metadata-workshop/2011_AnnualMeeting_Workshop_Agenda_Draft.pdf/view>.



Summer Science School - In July and August, the Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit Bay sponsors a Science School<http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/summer_science.shtml> for students entering grades 2-9. Each session is one week and children are permitted to attend one session.



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

·         Water Resources Conference - On April 7, the Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center will hold the eighth annual Water Resources Conference<http://www.WRRCconference.com> at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The conference will address the needs for water monitoring, assessment, and management of water resources in New England in the face of variability due to changes in climate, land use, population, and other environmental stressors.

·         Environmental, Energy & Engineering Career Day - On April 8, the Environmental Business Council (EBC) will hold the 7th Annual Environmental, Energy & Engineering Career Day<http://www.ebcne.org/index.php?id=77&no_cache=1&tx_ciceventscalendar_pi1%5bsinuid%5d=599&cHash=d0f517feb3b388bede0a05a21035ff10> in Boston. EBC's Career Day is a great opportunity for environmental professionals, recent graduates, and students to learn about career opportunities in New England.

·         Cyanobacteria Workshop - On April 14, the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) will hold the 2011 Northeast Regional Cyanobacteria Workshop<https://www.neiwpcc.org/cyanobacteria_workshop.asp> in Boxborough. The workshop provides participants with an opportunity to learn and share information about the state of science, current detection methodologies and treatment techniques, monitoring protocols, and upcoming state and federal guidance and regulatory activity concerning cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins.

·         National Hurricane Conference - On April 18-22, the 2011 National Hurricane Conference<http://www.hurricanemeeting.com/> will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. This conference will focus on methods to strengthen hurricane preparedness and response in the United States and Caribbean. Topics include amateur radio communication, healthcare accessibility, debris management, and utility damage assessments.

·         Northeast Water Science Forum - On April 27-29, NEIWPCC will hold the 2011 Northeast Water Science Forum<http://www.neiwpcc.org/ppcpconference/>, Science to Inform Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Product Management, in Portland, ME. The conference will provide a forum for sharing the latest in high-quality, timely, and relevant scientific information and research on pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the water environment to help Northeast states make informed decisions regarding policy and management.

·         Coastal Sediments 2011 - On May 2-6, the seventh International Symposium on Coastal Engineering and Science of Coastal Sediment Processes<http://coastalsediments.cas.usf.edu/index.html>, Coastal Sediments '11, will be held in Miami, Florida. This conference provides an international forum for exchange of information among coastal engineers, geologists, marine scientists, shallow-water oceanographers, and others interested in the physical processes of coastal sediment transport and morphology change.

·         Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference - On May 17-18, 2011, NEIWPCC will hold the 22nd annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference<http://www.neiwpcc.org/npsconference/> in Saratoga Springs, NY. 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.



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.)

·         Wind farm hearing prompts howls from fishing interests (Standard-Times, 3/15/11) -
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110315/NEWS/103150328&cid=sitesearch

·         In Plymouth, cutting through a channel, and paperwork (Boston Globe, 3/6/11) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2011/03/06/in_plymouth_cutting_through_a_channel_and_paperwork/



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.)

·         2.5M disks found, but 1.5M more to pick up (Daily News of Newburyport, 4/1/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1281098287/2-5M-disks-found-but-1-5M-more-to-pick-up

·         NEW: Stormsmart website helps storm preparation (GoLocalProv, 3/31/11) -
http://www.golocalprov.com/news/stormsmart/

·         Nature takes a toll on young porpoises (Boston Globe, 3/29/11) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/03/29/nature_takes_a_toll_on_young_porpoises/

·         Plastic disks wash up on Cape beaches (Cape Cod Times, 3/28/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110328/NEWS/103280310

·         Great Marsh under attack by invasive weed (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/26/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1623044629/Great-Marsh-under-attack-by-invasive-weed

·         Beach to close as piping plovers return to nest (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/26/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x106228652/Beach-to-close-as-piping-plovers-return-to-nest

·         MASS. MARKET: State's new LNG ports were idle this winter (Patriot Ledger, 3/26/11) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x1664571822/MASS-MARKET-State-s-new-LNG-ports-were-idle-this-winter

·         Latest disk estimate set at 4.24 million (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/25/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x106227705/Latest-disk-estimate-set-at-4-24-million

·         City digs in vs. EPA 'death sentence' (Gloucester Times, 3/25/11) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x449326129/City-digs-in-vs-EPA-death-sentence

·         EPA sees gains in treatment (Gloucester Times, 3/25/11) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1332405259/EPA-sees-gains-in-treatment

·         In need of clarification: Possible closure of shellfish cleansing plant threatens diggers' livelihoods (Boston Globe, 3/25/11) -
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2011/03/25/possible_closure_of_shellfish_cleansing_plant_threatens_diggers_livelihoods/

·         Federal money still flowing for Cape Cod water projects (Cape Cod Times, 3/25/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110325/NEWS/103250336&cid=sitesearch

·         Disks to go to England and beyond: Experts say 'massive spill' will be pushed along by gulf stream (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/24/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1796603214/Disks-to-go-to-England-and-beyond

·         World's wind and waves have been rising for decades (New Scientist, 3/24/11) -
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20284-worlds-wind-and-waves-have-been-rising-for-decades.html

·         City stands by sewage data (Gloucester Times, 3/23/11) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1324064447/City-stands-by-sewage-data

·         Scituate on the hook for all $4 million of storm costs, federal government says (Boston Globe, 3/23/11) -
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/scituate/2011/03/scituate_on_the_hook_for_entir.html?p1=HP_Well_YourTown_links

·         N.H. sewage water disks are washing up in Mass. (Boston Globe, 3/22/11) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/03/22/nh_sewage_water_disks_are_washing_up_in_mass/

·         Waste disks wash ashore; Workers begin long cleanup project in Nahant, Lynn, Revere (Lynn Daily Item, 3/22/11) -
http://www.thedailyitemoflynn.com/articles/2011/03/22/news/news01.txt

·         Coastwatch marks 20 years protecting Salem's waters (Salem News, 3/22/11) -
http://www.salemnews.com/local/x449499665/Coastwatch-marks-20-years-protecting-Salems-waters

·         Middleboro manufacturer urged to pick former Quincy shipyard as Cape Wind construction site (Patriot Ledger, 3/22/11) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x1664571150/Steel-manufacturer-urged-to-pick-Quincy-Shipyard-as-Cape-Wind-construction-site

·         NH town to pay costs of disk cleanup (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/21/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x977557457/NH-town-to-pay-costs-of-disk-cleanup

·         City faces EPA visit on waste (Gloucester Times, 3/21/11) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x977557411/City-faces-EPA-visit-on-waste

·         Harp seal sightings confound biologists (Boston Globe, 3/21/11) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/03/21/harp_seal_sightings_confound_biologists/

·         Those living along U.S. coastline should always be prepared for tsunamis (NOAA News, 3/21/11) -
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110321_tsunamiawareness.html

·         North Atlantic oceanic currents play greater role in absorption of carbon than previously thought (Science Daily, 3/21/11) -
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110309132015.htm

·         Beaches reopen to public: Cleanup problems remain after disks released from plant (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/18/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x814641526/Beaches-reopen-to-public

·         Trouble in Lagoon Pond adds urgency to recovery efforts (Vineyard Gazette, 3/18/11) -
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?29303

·         Plan for Rochester dam removal raises habitat concerns (Standard Times, 3/18/11) -
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110318/NEWS/103180329/-1/NEWS

·         Senate nixes watershed funding for Cape Cod (Cape Cod Times, 3/18/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110318/NEWS/103180314/-1/NEWS01

·         State blasts Newbury on moorings (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/18/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x814640367/State-blasts-Newbury-on-moorings

·         NH: Millions of disks in Merrimack (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/17/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x449494942/NH-Millions-of-disks-in-Merrimack

·         Test results for bacteria questioned (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/17/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x977552609/Test-results-for-bacteria-questioned

·         Disks found on beaches in Beverly (Salem News, 3/17/11) -
http://www.salemnews.com/local/x449494935/Disks-found-on-beaches-in-Beverly

·         Organizations looking for volunteers to watch Nahant's shoreline (Lynn Item, 3/17/11) -
http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2011/03/17/news/news03.txt

·         NH: Sorry for disk accident (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/16/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x449493733/NH-Sorry-for-disk-accident

·         Clean River Project using booms to trap escaped disks (Salem News, 3/16/11) -
http://www.salemnews.com/local/x449493739/Clean-River-Project-using-booms-to-trap-escaped-disks

·         Reimbursement sought in filtration disks' release (Boston Globe, 3/16/11) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/03/16/reimbursement_sought_in_filtration_disks_release/

·         EPA opts to bury, cap PCBs beneath harbor (Standard-Times, 3/16/11) -
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110316/NEWS/103160339

·         Town seeks federal funds for jetty (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/16/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x977551356/Town-seeks-federal-funds-for-jetty

·         Recreational saltwater anglers now must pay to fish (Patriot Ledger, 3/16/11) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/features/x13278325/Recreational-saltwater-anglers-now-must-pay-to-fish#axzz1GlbOLVun

·         Beaches scoured for sewage plant disks: Tests show little danger to public (Boston Globe, 3/15/11) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/03/15/beaches_scoured_for_sewage_plant_disks/

·         Update: Sewage discs testing clear of E.coli; discs now in Rockport, too (Gloucester Times, 3/15/11) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x814637295/Sewage-discs-testing-clear-of-E-coli-DEP-spokesman-says

·         Tested disks free of E. coli (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/15/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x977550270/Tested-disks-free-of-E-coli

·         Disks wash up on shores: Up to 10 million released from NH wastewater treatment plant (Daily News of Newburyport, 3/14/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x814635804/Disks-wash-up-on-shores

·         Tainted NH sewage discs arriving on Gloucester shores (Gloucester Times, 3/14/11) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x449492219/Tainted-NH-sewage-discs-arriving-on-city-beaches

·         FEMA, NOAA and partners encourage U.S. residents to prepare for springtime flooding (NOAA News, 3/14/11) -
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110314_springoutlook.html

·         Kerry, Keating push for water money (Cape Cod Times, 3/12/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110312/NEWS/103120315/-1/RSS02

·         Ferocious erosion sees shoreline shapeshifting (Vineyard Gazette, 3/11/11) -
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?29238

·         Clearcut violations at Oak Bluffs ponds (Vineyard Gazette, 3/11/11) -
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?29243

·         Damage from Dec. 26 storm doesn't qualify for disaster relief (Patriot Ledger, 3/9/11) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/features/x231519126/Damage-from-Dec-26-storm-doesnt-qualify-for-disaster-relief#axzz1G6fjjrUV

·         Cape water money in peril (Cape Cod Times, 3/9/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110309/NEWS/103090307/-1/NEWS01

·         Settlement reached for ballast water permits (Boating Industry, 3/9/11) -
http://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=2728945

·         Comment time extended for ocean wind project (Gloucester Times, 3/6/11) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x415202598/Comment-time-extended-for-ocean-wind-project

·         Cape Wind airs emergency plans (Cape Cod Times, 3/4/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110304/NEWS/110309885/-1/NEWS01

·         Mink Meadows property owner cited for filling wetland, dredging pond (Vineyard Gazette, 3/4/11) -
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?29181

·         National Ocean Observing System to see marine animal migration, adaptation strategies (NOAA News, 3/4/11) -
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110304_ioostagging.html

·         Crane Beach erosion is region's worst (Salem News, 3/3/11) -
http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1609120935/Crane-Beach-erosion-is-regions-worst

·         Council presses for end to feud (Boston Globe, 3/3/11) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2011/03/03/quincy_city_council_wants_agreement_on_neponset_river_shore_plan/

·         Provincetown sanctuary waters under the microscope (Cape Cod Times, 3/3/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110303/NEWS/103030318/-1/NEWS01

·         Lagoon Pond is sick, healing will be costly (Martha's Vineyard Times, 3/2/11) -
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/article.php?id=4733

·         Massachusetts leads the Northeast in dam removal/river restoration projects (EEA Press Release, 3/2/11) -
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=110302-PR-MA-Dam-Removal-Leader&csid=Eoeea

·         Cape Wind plan draws fire (Cape Cod Times, 3/1/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110301/NEWS/103010310/-1/NEWS01



Other Items of Interest

Coast Guard Enforcement Guidelines for Vessel General Permit - The U.S. Coast Guard has released the policy letter Policy for Guidelines for Coast Guard Evaluations of Compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Vessel General Permit (VGP) for Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of Vessels<http://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2011/03/09/2011-5412/policy-for-guidelines-for-coast-guard-evaluations-of-compliance-with-the-us-environmental-protection>. This letter provides guidance to assist Coast Guard personnel to evaluate compliance with the provisions of the EPA's VGP. This guidance will also ensure that vessel operators are aware of Coast Guard concerns during compliance inspections. This policy became effective on February 11.



EPA Smart Growth Awards - EPA is seeking applications for the 2011 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 6.



Stellwagen Advisory Council - The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary<http://stellwagen.noaa.gov/> is seeking applicants for several seats on its Sanctuary Advisory Council. To receive an application kit, contact Elizabeth.Stokes at noaa.gov<mailto:Elizabeth.Stokes at noaa.gov>. Applications are due by April 21.



Marine Art Contest - Massachusetts Marine Educators and Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary are seeking entries from students in grades K-12 for the 2011 Marine Art Contest. For details, see the Stellwagen website<http://stellwagen.noaa.gov/news/pdfs/art_contest_2011.pdf> (PDF, 1.7 MB). Entries are due by April 28.



Rachel Carson Contest - EPA is calling for submissions to the fifth 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 five categories-poetry, essay, dance, photography, and mixed media. 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 - Richard K. Sullivan Jr., Secretary

Office of Coastal Zone Management - Bruce K. Carlisle, Acting Director

Editor - Robin Lacey<mailto:robin.lacey at state.ma.us?subject=April%202011%20CZ-Mail>

Internet Coordinator - Joe Pelczarski

Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management

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A publication of the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management pursuant
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