[SEMCO] February 2011 CZ-Mail

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CZ-MAIL

February 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=Februaryr%202011%20CZ-Mail>.



CZM Launches New Shoreline Change Project

At the end of 2010, CZM secured $148,800 through a competitive grant program offered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Ocean and Coastal Resources Management, to expand, modernize, and improve the Massachusetts Ocean Resources Information System<http://www.mass.gov/czm/mapping/index.htm> (MORIS). A major component of this project is the delineation of a new, contemporary oceanfront shoreline for Massachusetts. CZM recently began work with the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center on this effort, which will include: the interpretation, digitization, and ground-truthing of the mean high-water shoreline based on aerial orthophotographs; analysis of shoreline change rates; and hosting of the resulting information on MORIS. This work will update the Shoreline Change Project<http://www.mass.gov/czm/hazards/shoreline_change/shorelinechangeproject.htm>, which was launched by CZM in 1989 to identify erosion-prone areas of the coast by producing maps depicting the statistical analysis of historic locations of ocean-facing shorelines from the mid-1800s to 1978 using multiple data sources. In 2001, a 1994 shoreline was added to calculate both long- and short-term shoreline change rates at 40-meter intervals along ocean-facing sections of the Massachusetts coast. Updated and improved shoreline change information will support informed and responsible decisions by coastal managers, shorefront landowners, and potential property buyers.



StormSmart Coasts Featured at Boston Bar Association Event

On January 10, CZM provided an overview of the StormSmart Coasts program<http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/> at a Boston Bar Association Wetlands, Waterways, and Water Quality Committee brown bag lunch-a forum that provides topics of interest to members of the environmental law community. The presentation focused on the StormSmart Coasts pilot project in Oak Bluffs, where an Amended Floodplain Overlay District Zoning Bylaw<http://ma.stormsmartcoasts.org/2010/05/05/stormsmart-coast-community-adopts-new-floodplain-bylaw/> was recently adopted and Special Permit Regulations were approved by the Board of Appeals. CZM provided assistance to a team of Oak Bluffs officials to develop the amended bylaw and special permit regulations to better protect the coastal floodplain; minimize threats to public health and safety; lower the cost of storm damage repair, emergency services, and storm recovery efforts; and minimize potential loss of life, destruction of property, and environmental damage.



Cape Cod Bay Seafloor Mapping Report Published

CZM and USGS have published the fifth in a series of seafloor mapping reports. Geophysical and Sampling Data from the Inner Continental Shelf: Northern Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts<http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2010/1006/> contains geographic information system (GIS) data and technical explanations of data collection and processing of the Massachusetts inner continental shelf between Duxbury and Hull. The report was prepared as part of the cooperative mapping program between CZM and USGS, with additional hydrographic data provided by NOAA. Other reports in the series include: Nahant to Gloucester<http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1293/> (2006), Boston Harbor<http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1008/> (2006), Cape Ann to Salisbury Beach<http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2007/1373/> (2009), and Duxbury to Hull<http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2009/1072/> (2010). Data processing is underway on seafloor data already collected in Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound. Since 2003, this cooperative program has mapped the geology of approximately 2,000 square kilometers (772 square miles) of the Commonwealth's coastal ocean. For more information, see CZM's Seafloor Mapping Program website<http://www.mass.gov/czm/seafloor/index.htm> and the USGS project website<http://woodshole.er.usgs.gov/project-pages/coastal_mass/> or contact Dan Sampson at daniel.sampson at state.ma.us<mailto:daniel.sampson at state.ma.us>.



CZ-Tip - Finding Internships and Jobs with a Coastal/Marine Focus

>From marine biologist to meteorologist, GIS specialist to coastal geologist, and laboratory technician to lobbyist-there are hundreds of ocean-related career and internship opportunities to choose from. Resources are available to search for high school and college internships, graduate fellowships, and a wide variety of jobs and career information. See CZ-Tip: Internship/Job-Search Resources: Get into the Blue<http://www.mass.gov/czm/tips/jobs.htm> to find your perfect position for 2011.



Grants/Funding/Proposal Opportunities

Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Funding - CZM is seeking applications for funding under the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program<http://www.mass.gov/czm/celcp/index.htm> (CELCP). CELCP provides state and local governments with matching funds to purchase significant coastal and estuarine lands (or conservation easements on such lands) that are considered important for their ecological, conservation, recreational, historical, or aesthetic values. Applications will be reviewed and ranked for possible nomination to NOAA for evaluation and potential Federal Fiscal Year 2012 CELCP funding. In March, CZM will hold two question and answer sessions for potential applicants-March 1 at 1:00 p.m. in CZM's South Coastal Office<http://www.mass.gov/czm/south.htm> and March 3 at 1:00 p.m. in CZM's Boston Office<http://www.mass.gov/czm/bh.htm>. To view the Request for Responses (RFR), visit the Comm-PASS website<https://www.ebidsourcing.com/displayPublicSearchAdvancedSolCriteriaEdit.do?doValidateToken=false&menu_id=2.3.3&org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKEN=3eef8c0bb7160917ee3ff0959e298389> and search for solicitation number "ENV 11CZM 04." Proposals are due by March 25.



Commercial Leasing for Wind Power Offshore of Massachusetts - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE) is seeking submissions that describe interest in obtaining one or more commercial leases for the construction of a wind energy project(s) on the outer continental shelf (OCS) offshore of Massachusetts. BOEMRE will use the responses to this Request for Interest (RFI) to gauge specific interest in commercial development of OCS wind resources in the area. Also, with this announcement, BOEMRE invites 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. For more information, see the Federal Register Notice<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-32853.htm>.



In tandem with the Federal RFI, the Commonwealth issued a supplement-Goals for Offshore Renewable Energy and Request for Additional Information<http://www.mass.gov/Eoeea/docs/doer/renewables/wind/offshore_wind_development.pdf> (PDF,221 KB)-which broadens the scope of the federal government's inquiry by asking the industry to think broadly about build-out of wind energy facilities in the RFI area in terms of system design, engineering, construction, ownership, transmission, and electric grid configuration. In the supplement, the Commonwealth expresses interest in the development of up to four gigawatts of installed generation in federal waters off the coast of Massachusetts, provided such resources can be developed in a cost-effective manner. EEA is also soliciting from RFI respondents their thoughts and expertise regarding locations for assembly of wind turbines, the supply chain needed by a new off-shore wind industry, and maintenance operations-utilizing, and adding to, the state's emerging offshore wind industry. Responses to both the federal and Commonwealth solicitations are due by February 28.



FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants-Deadline Extended - The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Department of Conservation and Recreation 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 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Extended Deadline Memo<http://www.mass.gov/Eeops/docs/mema/disaster_recovery/1895_hmgp_extended_deadline_memo.pdf> (PDF, 60 KB) for the complete grant details. The extension also allows applicants that met the original deadline (November 1, 2010) to revise or amend their application. On February 16, MEMA will schedule 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<mailto:scott.macleod at state.ma.us> to schedule a meeting. Full applications are due by March 4.



Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust - The Five Star Restoration Program is seeking applications for financial assistance to support community-based wetland, riparian, and coastal habitat restoration projects that integrate meaningful education and produce measurable results. For details, see the Five Star Restoration Program website<http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Charter_Programs_List&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=30&ContentID=14560>. Applications are due by February 14.



Woods Hole Research Project Funding - The Woods Hole Sea Grant program is seeking applications for two opportunities for research project funding during 2012-2014. The themes for this grant cycle are fisheries and aquaculture, estuarine and coastal processes, and marine policy. Proposals representing other topics will also be considered. Also, this year a separate Request for Proposals has been released by the Northeast Sea Grant College Consortium to solicit regional research projects with a focus on the human dimensions of coastal and marine ecosystems. For details on both programs, see the 2012-2014 grant brochure<http://www.whoi.edu/seagrant/12-14-RFP-Brochure-FINAL.pdf> (PDF, 136 KB). Pre-proposals for each program are due by February 22.



Grants for Science Teachers - The National Science Teachers Association is seeking applications for the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers Program<http://tapestry.nsta.org/>, which provides support for K-12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in their schools and/or school districts. TAPESTRY grants fund projects that emphasize the efficient use of natural resources and protection of the environment. Students participating in these projects should gain an increased awareness of the terrestrial, aquatic, and/or atmospheric environment and an understanding of their own interdependence with the natural world. Fifty large grants of up to $10,000 and a minimum of 20 to 32 mini-grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded. Online applications must be submitted by February 23.



Estuary Habitat Restoration Funding - The Estuary Habitat Restoration Council is seeking proposals for estuary habitat restoration projects<http://www.era.noaa.gov/information/funding.html>. These projects should achieve cost-effective restoration while promoting partnerships among agencies and between public and private sectors. Proposals selected for funding must provide ecosystem benefits, have scientific merit, and be technically feasible and cost-effective. Typical awards are expected to range between $100,000 and $1 million. Applications are due by March 10.



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 NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service 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 Restoration web portal<http://restoration.gulfofmaine.org#2010RFP>. Full applications can be submitted online<http://www.gulfofmaine.org/grantapp/> from February 2 to March 16.



Sounds Conservancy Grants - The Sounds Conservancy Grants Program<http://qlf.org/atlantic_program/Sounds/sounds.htm> is dedicated to supporting the conservation and restoration of the sounds of Long Island, Fishers Island, Block Island, Rhode Island, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket and their adjacent coastlines in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. The program encourages and supports projects that lead to improved marine and coastal resource management with funding up to $2,500 available to university, college, and high school students, private individuals, and nonprofit organizations. Applications must be postmarked by March 15.



EPA CARE Grants - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking proposals for the Community Action for a Renewed Environment<http://www.epa.gov/care> (CARE) program to support community-based partnerships to reduce toxic pollution at the local level. Eligible applicants include county and local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and universities. EPA will hold three webcasts to answer questions about the application process on February 8, 23, and March 2 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Proposals are due by March 22.



BoatUS Grassroots Grants - The BoatUS Foundation is seeking applications for the 2011 Grassroots Grants<http://www.boatus.com/foundation/Grants/default.asp>. Up to $4,000 is available to local volunteer organizations for the promotion of safe and clean boating education. Applications are due by April 1.



Products/Publications

Massachusetts Bays Window - The Fall/Winter 2010 issue of Massachusetts Bays Window<http://www.mass.gov/envir/massbays/activities.htm>, the eNewsletter of the Massachusetts Bays Program, highlights ongoing water quality and habitat restoration initiatives, volunteer field survey efforts, and a variety of outreach events related to habitat and water quality protection.



Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020 - The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has released the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeaterminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Air,+Water+%26+Climate+Change&L2=Climate+Change&sid=Eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f=eea_energy_2020-clean-energy-plan&csid=Eoeea>, which details how the Commonwealth will comply with the new statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limit for 2020. In compliance with the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) signed by Governor Deval Patrick in 2008, EEA set the 2020 limit at 25 percent below 1990 levels, the maximum authorized by the GWSA. Building on existing measures that will get Massachusetts much of the way toward the 25 percent limit, the EEA plan comprises a targeted portfolio of additional policies that promise overall cost savings and clean energy jobs, while allowing the Bay State to reach the most ambitious target for GHG reduction of any state in the country.



Aquaculture Fact Sheet - The Gulf of Maine Council's EcoSystem Indicator Partnership<http://www2.gulfofmaine.org/esip/> (ESIP) has released an Aquaculture Indicators Fact Sheet<http://www.gulfofmaine.org/esip/ESIPFactSheetAquacultureversion3.pdf> (PDF, 222 KB), the first of seven indicator-specific fact sheets. Through the combined efforts of the aquaculture subcommittee, data providers, design team, and ESIP Steering Committee, this initial fact sheet provides an introduction to the selected aquaculture indicators and includes a snapshot of the indicator data. The data is also available through the ESIP Indicator Reporting Tool<http://www.gulfofmaine.org/esip/reporting>, where it can be mapped with other indicator data or graphed to showed trends.



BioMap2 - The Department of Fish and Game and The Nature Conservancy have released BioMap2<http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/land_protection/biomap/biomap_home.htm>, a tool designed to guide strategic biodiversity conservation in Massachusetts over the next decade by focusing land protection and stewardship efforts on the areas that are most critical for ensuring the long-term persistence of rare and other native species and their habitats, exemplary natural communities, and a diversity of ecosystems. For additional details, see the BioMap2 summary report<http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/land_protection/biomap/biomap2_summary_report.pdf> (PDF, 6.9 MB).



Climate Ready Estuaries Progress Report - EPA has released the Climate Ready Estuaries 2010 Progress Report<http://www.epa.gov/cre/downloads/2010-CRE-Progress-Report.pdf> (PDF, 3.9 MB). The Climate Ready Estuaries program<http://www.epa.gov/cre/> works with National Estuary Programs, including the Massachusetts Bays Program, and other coastal managers to assess climate change vulnerabilities, develop and implement adaptation strategies, engage and educate stakeholders, and share the lessons learned with other coastal managers. Estuaries and coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to climate variability and change. To protect these ecosystems from projected impacts of sea level rise, increasing temperatures, and other effects, coastal managers may need to develop and implement adaptation measures.



Guide to Climate Vulnerability Assessments - The National Wildlife Federation and partners have released Scanning the Conservation Horizon: A Guide to Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment<http://www.nwf.org/vulnerabilityguide> (PDF, 4.7 MB), which offers a framework and general guidelines for assessing climate change vulnerability. Developed for conservationists and resource managers, the guide provides a way to understand the impact of climate change on species and ecosystems and will support efforts to safeguard these valuable natural resources.



Ecological Impacts of Climate Change Booklet and Presentations - The National Academies<http://www.national-academies.org/> have released a booklet and PowerPoint presentations based on the 2009 report Ecological Impacts of Climate Change<http://dels-old.nas.edu/climatechange/ecological-impacts.shtml>. The report explains general themes about the ecological consequences of climate change and identifies examples of ecological changes across the United States. The booklet, presentations, and original report are available on the National Academies website<http://dels-old.nas.edu/climatechange/ecological-impacts.shtml>.



NOAA's Next-Generation Strategic Plan - NOAA has released its Next-Generation Strategic Plan<http://www.ppi.noaa.gov/NGSP3/plan.html>, which conveys NOAA's mission and vision of the future, the national and global issues NOAA must address, the specific outcomes NOAA aims to help society realize, and the actions that the agency must undertake. The plan represents NOAA's assessment of the highest priority opportunities that will contribute substantially to the advancement of society.



FEMA Preparedness Guide - FEMA has updated its Comprehensive Preparedness Guide to emphasize emergency planning methods that engage the entire community. The guide, entitled Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans<http://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/divisions/npd/CPG_101_V2.pdf> (PDF, 1.9 MB), reflects the trend toward more integrated, flexible, risk-based planning, and should be useful to a variety of disciplines charged with assessing risk.



FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Booklet - FEMA has published a booklet to acquaint the public with the National Flood Insurance Program. Answers to Questions about the National Flood Insurance Program<http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=1404> is designed for readers who do not need a detailed history or refined technical or legal explanations, but do need a basic understanding of the program and answers to some frequently asked questions.



Smart Growth and Prosperity Report - The Center for Clean Air Policy has released a report that shows how smart growth practices can enhance community prosperity and generate economic benefits for local businesses, households, and governments. The study, Growing Wealthier: Smart Growth, Climate Change and Prosperity<http://www.growingwealthier.info/index.aspx>, describes how reduced driving and efficient land use planning are strongly interconnected with economic growth and better quality of life. The report also documents how efficient land use planning can improve household resilience to rising oil prices by enhancing travel choices. In addition, smart growth policies are shown to cut government infrastructure costs, enhance public health, and conserve natural resources.



Spatial Planning and Climate Change - The International Federation of Surveyors has release Spatial Planning in Coastal Regions: Facing the Impact of Climate Change<http://www.fig.net/pub/figpub/pub55/figpub55.pdf> (PDF, 1.5 MB), a new publication that highlights the core issues of coastal adaptation to climate change and discusses the impacts of climate change on spatial planning in coastal regions.



Coastal Web Atlas Handbook - The International Coastal Atlas Network has released a results compilation from four international workshops entitled Coastal Informatics: Web Atlas Design and Implementation<http://icoastalatlas.net/handbook>. This publication presents the emerging development of coastal web atlases through a series of case studies.



Federal Agencies and Climate Change - The Pew Center on Global Climate Change has released the report Climate Change Adaptation: What Federal Agencies Are Doing<http://www.pewclimate.org/publications/report/climate-change-adaptation-what-federal-agencies-are-doing>, which provides an overview of federal climate change adaptation efforts with a goal to facilitate communication and collaboration across agencies as well as with numerous non-federal stakeholders that are focused on domestic climate adaptation policy.



Guide for Reporting Whale Sightings - NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center has developed the Guide to Reporting Whale Sightings<http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/psb/surveys/documents/Guide_to_Reporting_Whale_Sightings.pdf> (PDF, 220 KB). This two-page guide provides contact information and photos to help identify various whale species.



Ebb & Flow - The December 2010 issue of Ebb & Flow<http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/der/newsletters/ebbflow6.htm>, the eNewsletter of the Department of Fish and Game's Division of Ecological Restoration, highlights flood protection efforts on the Nashua River 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) that 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, forest, wetlands, grasslands, cropland, pasture, managed turf) on the condition of downstream water resources. Articles are due by April 13.



Ocean Conference Proceedings - On September 7-10, 2010, the International California and the World Ocean Conference was held in San Francisco, California. The abstracts and presentation are now available on the conference website<http://www.cce.csus.edu/conferences/cnra/cwo2010>. See the links on the left-hand sidebar.



Coastal Management Newsletter - The January 2011 edition of NOAA's Coastal Program Division's Coastal Management News<http://coastalmanagement.noaa.gov/news/czmnewsletter.html> features articles about disaster recovery in Florida, a revised coastal zone in Louisiana, and other news and updates.



Coastal Services Magazine - The January/February 2011 issue of Coastal Services<http://csc.noaa.gov/magazine/2011/01/>, a NOAA Coastal Services Center magazine, features articles about reduction of risks from natural hazards, marine spatial planning in Rhode Island, natural resources of the Great Lakes, and other news and notes.



Marine Ecosystems and Management Information Service - The December 2010/January 2011 edition of Marine Ecosystems and Management<http://depts.washington.edu/meam/>, the bimonthly information service on marine ecosystem-based management from the University of Washington School of Marine Affairs, features articles on adaptive management, monitoring in tough economic times, and other notes and news.



Marine Protected Area Newsletter - The January/February 2011 issue of MPA News<http://depts.washington.edu/mpanews/MPA118.htm> features articles on building marine protected area (MPA) networks, autonomous vessels for research and enforcement in MPAs, and other MPA news and notes.



Natural Hazards Observer - The January 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.



Small Flows - The Fall/Winter 2010 issue of Small Flows<http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/smallflows.cfm>, the magazine on small community wastewater issues from National Environmental Services Center, features articles on wastewater reuse, honey buckets in Alaska, an overview of services provided by university-based extension services, information about water-efficient plumbing and how it can prolong the life of a septic system, and other news and notes.



The Sandbar - The January 2011 issue of The Sandbar<http://nsglc.olemiss.edu/reporter.html>, 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 Endangered Species Act and invasive species, air pollution in the Port of Los Angeles, and other ocean- and coastal-related legal issues.



Right Whale News - The December 2010 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.



Sound Waves - The December 2010 issue of Sound Waves<http://soundwaves.usgs.gov/>, the monthly newsletter from USGS, features articles on the seafloor mapping in Massachusetts, California sea otter population drop, and other coastal and marine research news.



Websites

Dangers of Nor'easters - NOAA's Know the Dangers of Nor'easters web page<http://www.noaa.gov/features/03_protecting/noreasters.html> provides details, dangers, and planning tips for these powerful storms that often hit New England from September through April. A nor'easter is a cyclonic storm along the East Coast that is named for the storm's winds, which blow from the northeast.



Climate Adaptation Program for Local Governments - ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA has launched a Climate Resilient Communities Program<http://www.icleiusa.org/adaptation/> to help local governments learn how to adapt to climate change. The site guides communities through the process of assessing vulnerabilities, setting goals for resilience, and developing adaptation strategies that integrate with existing hazard and comprehensive planning efforts. The program also provides a variety of free resources, including case studies on local government adaptation efforts; fact sheets on financing adaptation, the mitigation-adaptation connection, and coastal adaptation strategies; links to websites, guidebooks, and toolkits; and notable reports and studies on adaptation.



Web Training Series for NPDES Permit Writers - EPA has developed a series of web-based presentations<http://www.epa.gov/npdes/training> to complement the live National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Writer's Course-a five-day training session that covers the key elements of NPDES permit development. Due to the high demand for the course, EPA has developed and recorded presentations covering the material presented in the live course. These recorded presentations enable users who attended the live course review the material at a self-paced environment and are also useful for those who wish to become familiar with important concepts of the NPDES permit program.



Emergency Preparedness Calculator - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has developed an Emergency Preparedness Calculator<http://colorado.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b72140489b80a4574373938a1&id=3e1513369d&e=4051a4f944> that can provide a detailed list of provisions based on the number and age of family members. Whether you need to know how many beans it will take to get your family through 72 hours or are thinking of setting up your own prep calculator, this tool allows you to easily individualize preparedness kits. Site visitors simply enter the number of family members by age range and the calculator tells them how much food and water to store-and gives them a checklist of other needs as a bonus.



FEMA Blog - FEMA has launched a blog to highlight emergency management insights and innovations from FEMA and beyond. FEMA will use this tool to communicate directly with constituents. As the blog matures, team members from across FEMA will contribute, including regional and field offices that support local disaster recovery efforts. FEMA will provide information before, during, and after disaster strikes and highlight best practices, innovative ideas, and insights that are being used across emergency management and across the country. Check out the FEMA Blog<http://blog.fema.gov/2010/12/welcome-to-first-ever-fema-blog.html>.



Online Course on FEMA Mitigation Grants - FEMA has developed an online course to educate interested parties on the benefits of the Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs, which include the Hazard Mitigation Grant, Pre-Disaster Mitigation, Flood Mitigation Assistance, Repetitive Flood Claims, and Severe Repetitive Loss programs. Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance<http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/> is intended for personnel of state and local governments, tribal governments, and private nonprofit organizations that are eligible for Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants.



Public Comment

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.



Job Postings

Massachusetts Ocean Partnership Positions - The Massachusetts Ocean Partnership (MOP) is seeking applications for two positions. The Communications and Engagement Coordinator<http://massoceanpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/coms-engmnt-coord-2011.pdf> (PDF, 89 KB) will assist the Science Program Manager to identify and capitalize on strategic communications opportunities, coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, and support the Executive Director with fund development. The Science Project Manager<http://massoceanpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/projmngr-2011.pdf> (PDF, 84 KB) will support the Science Program Manager to implement MOP projects and any associated stakeholder engagement activities. Applications are due by February 22.



Coalition for Buzzards Bay Positions - The Coalition for Buzzards Bay (CBB) is seeking applications for two positions. The Vice-President of Advocacy<http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/Document.Doc?id=512> (PDF, 329 KB) is responsible for management of CBB's clean water advocacy program to prevent pollution and habitat degradation and restore environmental quality in Buzzards Bay and its watershed. Applications are due by February 18. The Restoration Ecologist<http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/Document.Doc?id=513> (PDF, 69 KB) will assist with the development and implementation of river and wetland ecological restoration projects throughout the Buzzards Bay watershed. Applications are due by February 25.



Calendar

StormSmart Coasts Workshop - On February 17, CZM's StormSmart Coasts program<http://www.mass.gov/czm/stormsmart/>, with the Buzzards Bay Action Committee and Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program, will hold a workshop for local officials to review StormSmart Coasts tools and pilot projects and discuss community participation in an upcoming second round of pilot projects. The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the New Bedford Wastewater Treatment Plant's Conference Room on 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. See the workshop agenda<http://www.mass.gov/czm/docs/pdf/ssc_workshop_agenda.pdf> (PDF, 42 KB). To RSVP, contact David Janik at david.janik at state.ma.us<mailto:david.janik at state.ma.us>. Stay tuned for similar workshops that will be held in the other CZM regions to support local management of coastal floodplains in Massachusetts.



Wednesday Walks - On Wednesdays in February, 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?module=PostCalendar&func=view&tplview=default&viewtype=month&Date=20110201&pc_username=&pc_category=&pc_topic=>.



Winter Talks in Harwich - This winter, the Harwich Conservation Trust will host a series of free winter talks-all open to the public. For details, see the Trust's website<http://www.harwichconservationtrust.org/winter_talks_2011.htm>.



Marine Science Lectures - The Northeastern University Marine Science Center (MSC) is holding a series of monthly marine science lectures through April. On February 15 at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Cascade Sorte will speak about the Effects of Ocean Warming on Marine Species: History & Experiments for Predicting the Future. See the MSC events calendar<http://www.northeastern.edu/marinescience/about/events.html> for details on these lectures.



Coastal Protection Symposium-Call for Abstracts - On August 23-24, Preparing for the Rising Tide: Coastal Protection Symposium<http://www.stormh2o.com/blogs/the-stormcon-blog/preparing-for-the-rising-tide-coastal-protection-symposium-76464.aspx> will be held in Anaheim, California, as a component of the annual StormCon 2011 conference. The two-day symposium will focus on infrastructure protection in coastal cities, ports, and industrial complexes in the face of sea level rise and potential shoreline changes. Organizers are seeking presentations on proactive municipal responses to the threat of increasing sea levels, engineering solutions, and long-term zoning and development strategies. Presentations should focus on practical, real-world solutions from public policy makers, urban planners, and coastal engineers. Abstracts are due by February 15.



Fish Passage Conference-Call for Abstracts - On June 27-29, the National Conference on Engineering & Ecohydrology for Fish Passage<http://www.umass.edu/tei/conferences/FishPassage> will be held at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Fish Passage 2011 is a national forum for researchers and practitioners to exchange findings and experiences on fish passage issues. This is a three-day conference with concurrent sessions in engineering, biology, management, and social issues. Abstracts for Oral Presentations are due by February 15.



New Bedford Whaling Museum Lectures - On February 16, the New Bedford Whaling Museum<http://www.whalingmuseum.org/> will hold the first of its free, four-part lecture series, Man and Whales: Changing Views through Time. This series will delve into whaling and whale conservation topics through historical and modern viewpoints. A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m.



Wetlands and Waterways Regulations Workshop - On February 17, the Association of Massachusetts Wetlands Scientists (AMWS) will hold the Federal & State Regulations for Wetlands & Waterways workshop in Concord. This morning workshop will discuss new regulations and policies, including the latest approaches to mitigation and jurisdictional determinations. The workshop will also address recent case law and end with a discussion among panelists and participants. For details and to register, see the AMWS website<http://www.amws.org/upcoming_workshops.html>.



Marine Educators Conference-Call for Papers - On June 29-July 3, the National Marine Educators Association Annual Conference<http://www.massmarineeducators.org/NMEA2011/>: Cape to Cape in the Hub of Marine Education will be held in Boston. The focus of the 2011 conference is the world of water. See the Call for Papers<http://www.massmarineeducators.org/NMEA2011/callforpapers.php>. Submissions are due by February 18.



MEES Conference - On March 2, the Massachusetts Environmental Education Society (MEES) will hold its 2011 conference, Navigating MA Environmental Education: Mountains to Marine<http://massmees.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=4&id=183&Itemid=606>, at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Conference workshops will share ideas for helping students to appreciate, understand, improve, and protect the special places they call home and to share technology that can be used to promote positive environmental attitudes and behaviors.



Boston Harbor Islands Advisory Council Meeting - On March 2, the Boston Harbor Islands Advisory Council will meet from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the New England Aquarium in Boston. This will be the annual meeting of the Council. The agenda will include a presentation on the Civil War Sesquicentennial and Boston Harbor Islands, community outreach update, elections of officers and other council business, a park update, and public comment. The meeting will be open to the public. For details, contact Superintendent Bruce Jacobson at (617) 223-8667.



Coastal Summit - On March 1-3, the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association will hold the 2011 Coastal Summit<http://www.asbpa.org/conferences/sum_11.htm> in Washington, DC. The goal of the conference is to provide an in-depth look at critical issues affecting beach preservation and management; enhance media relations and lobbying skills; develop an understanding of federal budgeting and appropriations; and provide networking opportunities with members of Congress and federal officials.



Disaster Mitigation Conference - On March 2-3, a Mitigating Disaster through Design and Construction<http://construction.com/events/2011/mitigatingdisaster/default.asp> conference will be held in Washington, DC. This conference will discuss ways to limit risks posed by the built environment during disasters, to raise awareness of the need for disaster mitigation, and to create more resilient infrastructure. Session topics include creating standard risk assessment methods, incentives for incorporating mitigation measures, and insurers' role in mitigation planning.



Ecological Landscaping Conference - On March 3, the Ecological Landscaping Association will present the 17th annual Conference & Eco-Marketplace<http://www.ecolandscaping.org/conference/> in Springfield. The 2011 conference features seminars and workshops presented by practitioners, writers, and educators in the fields of landscaping, gardening, eco-design solutions, and more. Sessions explore the theory and practice of ecological, sustainable, and organic landscaping.



Offshore Energy Development Conference - On March 3-4, Law Seminars International will hold A Comprehensive Conference on Offshore Energy Development: Implications for Industry and the Environment<http://www.lawseminars.com/detail.php?SeminarCode=11OCEANMA> in Boston. This seminar will examine the current state of permitting requirements, interagency cooperation, and national leadership and its impact on offshore renewable energy development as well as the relationships between off-shore wind and other seabed users.



Philadelphia Low Impact Development Conference-Call for Abstracts - On September 25-28, the Philadelphia Low Impact Development Symposium<http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/stormwater/2011lid/index.html> will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This conference will combine the 5th National Low Impact Development Conference, the 19th Nonpoint Source Monitoring Workshop, and the 2011 Pennsylvania Stormwater Management Symposium. See the Call for Abstracts<http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/stormwater/2011lid/abstracts.html>. Submissions are due by March 4.



Sea Rovers Clinic - On March 4-6, the Boston Sea Rovers will hold the 2011 Sea Rovers Clinic<http://www.bostonsearovers.com/> in Danvers. Each year the clinic is held to increase the awareness and appreciation of the marine environment with a focus on diving. The 2011 Clinic will include daytime seminars, workshops, an international film festival, and a large display of dive equipment and services in New England. Also, the 2011 film festival will feature presenters Dr. Robert Ballard, who discovered the wreck of the Titanic, and cinematographer Michael Pitts, known for his work on the TV series Life and Blue Planet.



MACC Conference - On March 5, the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) will hold the 2011 MACC Annual Environmental Conference<http://www.maccweb.org/edu_aec.html> in Worcester. Join more than 1,000 Conservation Commissioners, local officials, state and federal officials, consultants, and attorneys for the largest regular environmental conference in New England.



National Beach Conference - On March 15-17, EPA's Office of Water will hold the 2011 National Beach Conference<http://water.epa.gov/type/oceb/beaches/meeting2011_index.cfm> in Miami, Florida. This 3-day conference will provide a forum to discuss national beach water quality issues, exchange information, and coordinate efforts in research and decision making. On March 14, EPA will offer several training sessions<http://water.epa.gov/type/oceb/beaches/meeting2011_training.cfm> on beach monitoring, rapid testing methods, and predictive tools.



Benthic Ecology Meeting - On March 16-20, the 40th annual Benthic Ecology Meeting<http://bem.disl.org/> (BEM) will be held in Mobile, Alabama. The 2011 BEM will feature special sessions on the oil spill impacts, oyster reef restoration, and the Gulf of Mexico acoustic array. This meeting has historically provided a venue for graduate and undergraduate students to present their work and interact with established researchers in all areas of marine biology and ecology.



Land Conservation Conference - On March 26, The Trustees of Reservations, the Putnam Conservation Institute, and the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition will hold the 21st Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference<http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/special-events/massachusetts-land-conservation-conference/> in Worcester. This annual, day-long event provides land trust board members, staff, volunteers, and municipal commission members with information, skills, and connections for effective land conservation. The theme of the 2011 conference is Climate Change and Land Conservation.



Whale Education Workshop - On April 2-3, the New Bedford Whaling Museum<http://www.whalingmuseum.org/> will host the professional development workshop, Schooling with Whales. This 10-hour professional development course, co-sponsored by the Museum Institute for Teaching Science, will introduce teachers in grades 3-8 to whale/cetacean-related topics that can be used to teach concepts prescribed by state science and mathematics frameworks. Topics include anatomy, food chains, geography, mapping, taxonomy, and unit conversions. Teachers will leave with a packet of activities, links to useful websites, and a greater knowledge of whales. To register, contact Robert Rocha at rrocha at whalingmuseum.org<mailto:rrocha at whalingmuseum.org>.



Water Resources Conference - On April 7, the Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center will hold the 8th 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.



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.



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

*         Smart Growth Conferences - On February 3-5, the 10th annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference<http://www.newpartners.org/index.html> will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The three-day conference program includes more than 100 sessions and nearly 400 speakers.

*         International LIDAR Mapping Forum - On February 7-9, the 2011 International LIDAR Mapping Forum<http://www.lidarmap.org/conference> will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana. This three day technical conference will report on the latest technology advances and recent projects and will highlight actual experiences and lessons learned.

*         Remediation of Contaminated Sediments Conference - On February 7-10, the 6th International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments<http://www.battelle.org/conferences/sediments/> will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference will address the challenges of combining basic research, new characterization and assessment methodologies, innovative engineering, and good management practices to address the concerns surrounding contaminated sediments.

*         National Conference on Beach Preservation - On February 9-11, the 24th annual National Conference on Beach Preservation Technology<http://www.fsbpa.com/techconference.htm> will be held in Jacksonville, Florida. The conference will present the latest beach preservation technology with a goal to provide a technological transfer to coastal decision makers.

*         Erosion Control Conference - On February 20-23, the International Erosion Control Association's Annual Conference<http://www.ieca.org/conference/annual/ec.asp> will be held in Orlando, Florida. This conference is designed as an educational event for the erosion, sediment control, and stormwater industry. There will be full- and half-day training courses with topic-focused technical sessions and a large vendor exposition.

*         Cape Cod Natural History Conference - On March 12, the MassAudubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary will hold the 16th annual Cape Cod Natural History Conference<http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Wellfleet/news.php?id=1550&event=no> at Cape Cod Community College in West Barnstable. Abstracts of oral and poster presentations that describe research projects and methods/results that focus on the ecology, behavior, status, or distribution of local plants, animals, or natural communities on Cape Cod are welcomed.

*         Marine Debris Conference - On March 20-25, the Fifth International Marine Debris Conference<http://www.5imdc.org/> will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii. Organized by NOAA and the United Nations Environment Programme, the conference will highlight research advances; allow sharing of strategies and best practices to assess, reduce, and prevent the impacts of marine debris; and provide an opportunity for the development of specific bilateral or multi-country strategies.

*         Coastal Geotools 2011 - From March 21-24, Coastal Geotools 2011<http://geotools.csc.noaa.gov/default.aspx> will be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This conference series focuses on the technical information needs of the nation's coastal programs and will cover the following topics: applications of digital coast, oil spill applications, coastal and marine spatial planning, coastal hazards and climate adaptation, social science applications, visualization techniques, data sharing and interoperability, technology innovation, business cases or return on investment, ecosystem services, participatory geographic information systems, and regional ocean governance.



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.)

*         Tensions rise over PI scraping (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/15/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x233961046/Tensions-rise-over-PI-scraping

*         Who should pay to fix South Shore's crumbling sea walls? (Patriot Ledger, 1/10/11) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/homepage/special_reports/x1964017988/Who-should-pay-to-fix-South-Shore-s-crumbling-sea-walls

*         Sea walls may do more harm than good (Patriot Ledger, 1/8/11) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/homepage/special_reports/x1964017990/Sea-walls-may-do-more-harm-than-good

*         State grants available to help coastal towns fight water pollution (Marblehead Reporter, 12/22/10) -
http://www.wickedlocal.com/marblehead/newsnow/x1651490390/State-grants-available-to-help-coastal-towns-fight-water-pollution



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.)

*         Sandbag project to restore public P.I. beach access (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/31/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x376910455/Sandbag-project-to-restore-public-P-I-beach-access

*         Nantucket wrestles with sewer funding options (Cape Cod Times, 1/31/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110131/NEWS/101310309/-1/rss02

*         Turbine plans worry fishermen (Standard-Times, 1/31/11) -
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110131/NEWS/101310312

*         Quincy commission to reconsider Neponset River fixup plan (Patriot Ledger, 1/28/11) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/topstories/x1486248121/Quincy-commission-to-reconsider-Neponset-River-fixup-plan

*         Parker River group to discuss proposed pumping limits (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/25/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x316476501/Parker-River-group-to-discuss-proposed-pumping-limits

*         Alliance fights fertilizer use (Cape Cod Times, 1/25/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110125/NEWS/101250325/-1/NEWS01

*         Feds sending $223K to repair Pigeon Cove seawall (Gloucester Times, 1/24/11) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x530800265/Feds-sending-223K-to-repair-Pigeon-Cove-seawall

*         Yarmouth's sewer strategy put to the test (Cape Cod Times, 1/24/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110124/NEWS/101240311/-1/NEWS01

*         Massachusetts saltwater anglers now require $10 permits (Cape Cod Times, 1/24/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110124/NEWS/101240305/-1/NEWS01

*         Orleans shakes up wastewater plans (Cape Cod Times, 1/21/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110121/NEWS/101210325/-1/NEWSLETTER100

*         State revokes scraping permit (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/20/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x233965594/State-revokes-scraping-permit

*         Right whales spotted in Cape Cod Bay (Cape Cod Times, 1/20/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110120/NEWS/101200312/-1/NEWS01

*         Army Corps would OK partial fix of jetties (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/19/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x233964201/Army-Corps-would-OK-partial-fix-of-jetties

*         Early settlers' bad practices led to bigger salt marsh (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/19/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x530794627/Early-settlers-bad-practices-led-to-bigger-salt-marsh

*         Chatham: Coast Guard rescue coverage lacking (Cape Cod Times, 1/19/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110119/NEWS/101190316/-1/NEWS01

*         County panel's vote moves $150M wastewater plan forward (Cape Cod Times, 1/19/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110119/NEWS/101190324

*         Interior Dept. unveils two agencies to oversee offshore drilling, safety (Washington Post, 1/19/11) -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/19/AR2011011905838.html

*         PI scraping may have been premature (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/18/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x233318641/PI-scraping-may-have-been-premature

*         Seawall contractor fined for conservation violations in Provincetown (Provincetown Banner, 1/18/11) -
http://www.wickedlocal.com/capecod/features/x104373858/Seawall-contractor-fined-for-conservation-violations-in-Provincetown

*         Cape Wind could begin construction this year (Patriot Ledger, 1/18/11) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x1254714519/Cape-Wind-could-begin-construction-this-year

*         Bulldozer scrapes, state says permit not approved (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/17/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x233962212/Bulldozer-scrapes-state-says-permit-not-approved

*         Nantucket sewer project raises cost concerns (Cape Cod Times, 1/17/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110117/NEWS/101170306/-1/NEWS01

*         Shipyards to pay environmental penalties (Boston Globe, 1/17/11) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2011/01/17/shipyards_to_pay_environmental_penalties/

*         Harborside oil firm hit with $130k fine (Gloucester Times, 1/15/11) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1221291429/Harborside-oil-firm-hit-with-130k-fine

*         Water plant digging reveals another find (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/15/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x530791266/Water-plant-digging-reveals-another-find

*         Cape Wind has final permits (Vineyard Gazette, 1/14/11) -
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?28650

*         Elbow becomes an island as Chappy shape shifts (Vineyard Gazette, 1/14/11) -
http://www.mvgazette.com/article.php?28655

*         Cape Poge beach is breached (Martha's Vineyard Times, 1/12/11) -
http://www.mvtimes.com/marthas-vineyard/article.php?id=4127

*         Its foundation ravaged by tides, Plum Island home razed (Boston Globe, 1/11/11) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/01/11/its_foundation_ravaged_by_tides_plum_island_home_razed/

*         Erosion claims another house (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/11/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1919699562/Erosion-claims-another-house

*         Measuring waves without getting wet (Discovery News, 1/10/11) -
http://news.discovery.com/earth/waves-water-coastlines-surf-110111.html

*         Residents get $12.3m in Buzzards Bay spill (Boston Globe, 1/8/11) -
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2011/01/08/residents_get_123m_in_buzzards_bay_spill/

*         Mass Market: Tide is rising for underwater power plant plans (Patriot Ledger, 1/8/11) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x1964018070/MASS-MARKET-Tide-is-rising-for-underwater-power-plant-projects

*         Erosion takes toll at Town Neck Beach (Cape Cod Times, 1/8/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110108/NEWS/101080318/-1/NEWS01

*         After delay, Cape Wind granted permit (Boston Globe, 1/7/11) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/01/07/after_delay_cape_wind_granted_permit

*         Triumph in the Malibu mud: After years of cleanup, beach is opened to shellfishing (Boston Globe, 1/7/11) -
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2011/01/07/shellfishermen_digging_dorchester_beach/?page=full

*         Sandbag system takes shape on PI (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/7/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1919696115/Sandbag-system-takes-shape-on-PI

*         Patrick: 'Wind energy part of the agenda' (Cape Cod Times, 1/5/11) -
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110105/NEWS/101050321/-1/NEWS01

*         Imperiled island house to be razed (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/5/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1522064988/Imperiled-island-house-to-be-razed

*         Scituate residents press for answers on sea-wall repairs (Patriot Ledger, 1/5/11) -
http://www.patriotledger.com/features/x2135346305/Scituate-residents-press-for-answers-on-sea-wall-repairs

*         Scituate officials are still sizing up storm damage (Boston Globe, 1/5/11) -
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/01/05/scituate_officials_are_still_sizing_up_storm_damage/?page=full

*         State calling in storm damage reports (Gloucester Times, 1/5/11) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x991598258/State-calling-in-storm-damage-reports

*         Gov. Deval Patrick swears in Richard Sullivan of Westfield as the state's new energy and environmental secretary (The Republican, 1/5/11) -
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/01/gov_deval_patrick_swears_in_ri.html

*         Boat yard owner volunteers to build Essex new wharf (Gloucester Times, 1/4/11) -
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1091524949/Boat-yard-owner-volunteers-to-build-Essex-new-wharf

*         Erosion undermines another PI house (Daily News of Newburyport, 1/3/11) -
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1758589214/Erosion-undermines-another-PI-house

*         Calculating tidal energy turbines' effects on sediments and fish (Science Daily, 1/2/11) -
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101213101808.htm

*         Patrick-Murray Administration announces start of federal leasing process for development of offshore wind energy in federal waters off the Massachusetts coast (EEA Press Release, 12/28/10) -
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeapressrelease&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea&b=pressrelease&f=101228_pr_offshore_wind&csid=Eoeea



Other Items of Interest

Environmental Education Awards - EEA is now accepting applications for the 2011 Secretary Awards for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education<http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeaterminal&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Grants+%26+Technical+Assistance&L2=Education+%26+Training&sid=Eoeea&b=terminalcontent&f=eea_grants_eee_awards&csid=Eoeea>. All K-12 Massachusetts schools are eligible for cash awards for outstanding environmental and energy education projects. Winners will be notified in April and invited to attend a formal award ceremony at the State House. To apply, see the EEA website<http://commpres.env.state.ma.us/exedu/>. Applications are due by March 28.



Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee - The Department of Commerce is seeking nominations for membership on the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee<http://www.mpa.gov/fac/>. Nominations are sought for highly qualified non-federal scientists, resource managers, and people representing other interests or organizations involved with or affected by marine conservation. Details are available on the Committee's web page<http://www.mpa.gov/fac/>. Nominations are due by February 15.



Marine Policy Fellowships - The NOAA Sea Grant College Program is accepting applications for the 2011 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program<http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/knauss/>. This one-year program aims to provide a unique educational experience to students who have an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program matches highly qualified graduate students with hosts in the legislative and executive branches, or appropriate associations/institutions, located in the area of Washington, DC, for a one year paid fellowship. Applications are due by February 18.



Ocean Energy Safety Advisory Committee - The U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking nominations for a new Ocean Energy Safety Advisory Committee that will provide advice on matters related to offshore energy safety, including drilling and workplace safety, well intervention and containment, and oil spill response. For more information or to submit a nomination, contact Lindsay Dubin at Lindsay.Dubin at boemre.gov<mailto:Lindsay.Dubin at boemre.gov>. Nominations are due by February 23.



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 February 28.



National Advisory Council - FEMA is requesting applications for appointment to the National Advisory Council<http://www.fema.gov/about/nac> (NAC). The NAC was established to ensure effective and ongoing coordination of federal preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation for natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. Submit applications by March 4 to FEMA-NAC at dhs.gov<mailto:FEMA-NAC at dhs.gov>.



Research Experience for Undergraduates - Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is seeking applications from undergraduate students for the 2011 Research Experience for Undergraduates<http://www.bigelow.org/education/reu/> summer research program, Gulf of Maine and the World Ocean. Eight students will be selected to receive hands-on research experience in marine microbial food webs, ocean biogeochemistry, optical oceanography, remote sensing, sensory biology, climate change, and fisheries oceanography. Applications are due by March 15.



Nick Winter Memorial Scholarship Fund - The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) and the ASFPM Foundation will grant a $2,000 scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year to a full-time college junior or senior currently enrolled in an undergraduate program related to floodplain/stormwater management, or a student enrolled in a graduate program in a field related to floodplain/stormwater management. For details see, the ASFPM website<http://www.asfpmfoundation.org/winters.htm>. Applications are due by March 31.







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=February%202011%20CZ-Mail>

Internet Coordinator - Joe Pelczarski

Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management

251 Causeway Street, Suite 800

Boston, MA 02114-2136

(617) 626-1200

CZM Information Line - (617) 626-1212

CZM Website - www.mass.gov/czm<http://www.mass.gov/czm>

A publication of the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management pursuant
to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award No. NA10NOS4190183.

This publication is funded (in part) by a grant/cooperative agreement from the
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