[SEMCO] WBNERR sponsors workshop "Bikes, Buses, Biofuels, and Beyond!" Tuesday, February 1

[Muller, Joan (DCR)]

Getting There: Bikes, Buses, Biofuels, and Beyond!

Tuesday, February 1, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve headquarters Visitor Center

 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for a lively panel discussion led by Joan Muller, the Reserve's Education Coordinator.



Stephen Russell will introduce people to the newest developments in hybrid plug in vehicles and [cid:image002.jpg at 01CBBE44.0C92EC40] how they work. As the Alternative Transportation Program Coordinator/Clean Cities Director for the State of MA Department of Energy Resources, Steve is working with the State to develop an electric vehicle infrastructure plan.



Clay Schofield, Transportation Engineer at the Cape Cod Commission will focus on efforts by the Cape Cod Commission and others to promote alternatives to, and efficient use of, fossil fuels for transportation including renewable fuels, Intelligent Transportation Systems and bicycle and pedestrian initiatives.  Clay has worked in many transportation areas including design, construction, planning, and finance and brings a broad perspective to this discussion.



Paula George, Deputy Administrator of the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA), will give an update on the latest initiatives of the CCRTA in relation to public transit on the Cape. Those attending this session will learn how to reduce their "VMT" (Vehicle Miles Traveled).



Scott Lindell, Marine Resources Manager and Director, Scientific Aquaculture Program at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole will talk about the promise of creating second generation biofuels from algae.  Topics covered will include the advantages of growing algae versus other plants, and the means by which this could be done economically some day.  Lindell will also talk about the potential for using wastewater as nutrients to grow the algae.


Nationally, motor vehicles are the single largest source of nitrogen emissions. Too much nitrogen entering our water results in polluted coastal bays by fertilizing the seaweed which chokes out the native grasses, an important habitat for the fish and shell fish we eat.  This week, reserve staff will highlight the research conducted at the Reserve by Neil Bettez who studied nitrogen deposition near roadways.  The talks are followed by discussion time where participants can ask questions as well as share their own solutions and experiences. People are also invited to come fifteen minutes early for light snacks and to view visitor center exhibits.







There is no charge for the classes, you are welcome to attend one or all of the sessions.  Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome.



Doors open at 6:45, light refreshments will be served.



Each session will include guest speakers, info on related WBNERR research and how WBNERR's "walking-the-walk".



Reasonable accommodations (including sign language or Portuguese interpreter) are available upon request.
Visit www.waquoitbayreserve.org<http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org>
 to download the complete schedule and to register.

Upcoming programs:
Saving Open Space
Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Organic Gardening: Grow Your Own
Tuesday, April 5, 2011


Cape Friendly Landscaping
Tuesday, May3, 2011






Joan Muller
Education Coordinator
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
149 Waquoit Hwy.
Box 3092
Waquoit, MA 02536
508-457-0495 x107
www.waquoitbayreserve.org

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