[SEMCO] May 2013 CZ-Mail

Fri May 3 19:21:12 EDT 2013

CZ-MAIL

April 2013

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, and other news
of interest to people working on coastal issues. Additional information
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Northeast Regional Ocean Planning Body Updates

On April 12 and 13, the second meeting of the Northeast Regional Ocean
Planning Body was held in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Under the National
Ocean Policy, the Northeast Regional Ocean Planning Body is charged with
leading a cooperative effort to build partnerships and improve management,
siting, and regulatory decisions affecting coastal and ocean resources and
uses. The main focus of meeting was the development of draft goals for
regional ocean planning, affirming a strong commitment to stakeholder
engagement and public input, discussions regarding mechanisms for such
participation, and the review of a draft charter and timeline. At the
meeting, the Northeast Regional Ocean Planning Body—comprised of
representatives of the six New England states, 10 federal agencies, and 10
tribes—received updates on ongoing efforts underway to engage with marine
industry representatives from energy, aquaculture, and maritime commerce
sectors, as well as on work to characterize patterns of activities like
commercial fishing and recreational boating. Throughout the two-day meeting,
there were several opportunities for public input, and the Northeast
Regional Ocean Planning Body heard from a number of stakeholders and
interested parties. Public meetings are being planned for May and June to
review the draft goals and action and present maps and industry engagement
summaries for feedback and discussion. Meetings will be held in each state,
with four in Massachusetts, which will combine both the Northeast regional
effort and Massachusetts-specific ocean plan review and revisions, as
described below. Dates, venues, and other information for these meetings is
available on the Northeast Regional Ocean Planning Body website
<http://goo.gl/m2OmH> .

Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan: Review and Revisions

In January, on behalf of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental
Affairs (EEA), CZM initiated a process to review the Massachusetts Ocean
Management Plan according to the requirements of the 2008 Oceans Act. A
draft review document that reports on progress made to date and
opportunities for enhancement has been developed and reviewed by the Ocean
Advisory Commission and Ocean Science Advisory Council. As an important part
of the review, SeaPlan (formerly the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership)
recently completed an independent, third party effort that sought input and
views from the state’s two ocean plan advisory bodies and synthesized this
feedback in a report that will be included in the plan review document. The
last phase of the review process will be to seek input from stakeholders
through public comment on the draft plan review document and through
dialogue at four public meetings in June to be held in conjunction with the
Northeast regional ocean planning initiative (described above). The public
meetings will also serve as an initial venue to present the scope of
proposed revisions to the plan. Notices of the meetings will be provided on
CZM’s website, in local newspapers, the Environmental Monitor, and on the
Northeast Regional Ocean Planning Body website <http://goo.gl/m2OmH> . The
Massachusetts meeting schedule is:

·         Boston - Thursday, June 6, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the US
Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 Building, Memorial Hall (First
Floor), 5 Post Office Square, Boston.

·         New Bedford - Monday, June 17, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the New
Bedford Library, Main Meeting Room, 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford.

·         Gloucester - Tuesday, June 18, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Endicott
College’s Gloucester Campus, Main Meeting Room, 33 Commercial Street,
Gloucester.

·         Barnstable - Wednesday, June 19, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the
Barnstable County Complex, Harborview Conference Room, 3195 Main Street,
Barnstable.

Final National Ocean Policy Implementation Plan Released

In April, the National Ocean Council realized a key benchmark with the
release of the final
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oceans/implementationplan>
National Ocean Policy Implementation Plan, which describes specific actions
that federal agencies will take to address key ocean challenges. Developed
collaboratively by the agencies of the National Ocean Council and based on
the work initiated by the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force in 2009, the
Implementation Plan provides clear direction to federal agencies and
increased specificity to partners and stakeholders. The Implementation Plan
incorporates suggestions from public input received on the draft, including
support for state and regional involvement and input, and the development of
more and better information related to ocean conditions. The plan and
accompanying press release and fact sheet are available on the National
Ocean council website
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oceans/implementationplan> .

Report on the 2010 Rapid Assessment Survey

>From July 24-August 1, 2010, an expert team of taxonomists were on the hunt
for marine invasive species throughout New England as part of the Rapid
Assessment Survey (RAS). The RAS, coordinated by CZM and the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology's Sea Grant program, has occurred roughly every
three years since 2000 and provides an opportunity to discover new marine
invaders through a close inspection of flora and fauna. (See these ID cards
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/invasives/monitor/id.htm>  for examples of
established and potential invaders in Massachusetts coastal waters.) The
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/invasives/docs/ras-2010-final.pdf> Report on the
2010 Rapid Assessment Survey of Marine Species at New England Floating Docks
and Rocky Shores (PDF, 9.9 MB) provides an overview of the non-native and
cryptogenic species (species with as of yet unresolved origins) found at 20
sites from Rhode Island to Maine during the 2010 survey. The 2013 Rapid
Assessment Survey is also in the works for this summer, so stay tuned!

Maximize MORIS Mapping: Customize Data Layer Symbology

With more than 600 data layers and 10 basemap options available in MORIS
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/mapping/index.htm>  (the Massachusetts Ocean
Resource Information System), there are hundreds of possible combinations
for viewing. With all these images being layered over each other, you may
occasionally find that the symbology (the symbols that show the data
onscreen) doesn’t quite work. For example, the default symbology of a data
layer may stand out when viewed over the Google Roadmap, but tend to blend
into the background when using the Bing Aerial basemap. If this happens, you
can adjust the symbology of most data layers to make the map easier to read.
To change the symbology, right-click a data layer's name in the "Active Data
Layers" window, move the cursor over "Choose a color" to view a menu of
color options, and select one of the colors. The data layer will be redrawn
with the chosen color. To change back to the original symbology, right-click
the data layer's name in the "Active Data Layers" window and click "Revert
to original symbology." If you are viewing overlapping data layers, you can
adjust the transparency of an active data layer. Simply right-click a data
layer's name in the "Active Data Layers" window and use the opacity slider.
Slide the button toward 0% to make the layer more transparent and toward
100% to make it more opaque.

CZ-Tip - Search the Seashore for Sunken Ships this Spring

The next time you walk the beach in search of strange things washed up from
this winter’s intense storms, keep a watchful eye for half-buried timbers
and other artifacts from long-ago shipwrecks. Every year, evidence of
archeological finds from under the sea is either washed up or uncovered by
winter waves and tides. Given that the Massachusetts Board of Underwater
Archaeological Resources (BUAR) estimates that more than 3,000 vessels have
wrecked off the Massachusetts coast, there is a true treasure trove of
material to be discovered. And though some of these objects are seemingly
quite ordinary (e.g., a piece of wood), they should be handled with care—any
find has the potential to be an important piece of maritime history. To
learn more about the importance of underwater archeological finds, who is
responsible for protecting them, and how to safeguard these potential
treasures, see CZ-Tip - Uncovering Maritime History at the Shore
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/tips/shipwrecks.htm> .

Grants/Funding/Proposal Opportunities

Conservation Grants - EEA’s Division of Conservation Services (DCS) is
seeking applications for the fiscal year 2014 Conservation Assistance for
Small Communities
<http://www.mass.gov/eea/grants-and-tech-assistance/grants-and-loans/dcs/gra
nt-programs/conservation-appraisals.html> , Parkland Acquisition and
Renovations for Communities
<http://www.mass.gov/eea/grants-and-tech-assistance/grants-and-loans/dcs/gra
nt-programs/massachusetts-parkland-acquisitions-and.html>  (PARC), Local
Acquisitions for Natural Diversity
<http://www.mass.gov/eea/grants-and-tech-assistance/grants-and-loans/dcs/gra
nt-programs/massachusetts-local-acquisitions-for-natural.html>  (LAND), and
Conservation Partnership
<http://www.mass.gov/eea/grants-and-tech-assistance/grants-and-loans/dcs/gra
nt-programs/conservation-partnership-grant.html>  grants. Conservation
Assistance grants provide reimbursement funding to small municipalities to
prepare Open Space and Recreation Plans and/or appraisals (requirements for
other DCS grant programs). PARC grants help communities to acquire parkland,
develop new parks, and renovate existing parks. LAND grants provide funds to
municipal conservation commissions for the purchase of conservation land and
conservation restrictions. Conservation Partnership grants provide funds to
nonprofit organizations for land acquisitions. Conservation Assistance
applications are due by May 31, PARC and LAND grants applications are due by
July 17, and Conservation Partnership applications are due by July 22.

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants - The Massachusetts Emergency Management
Agency (MEMA) and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are
inviting communities, state agencies, and tribal governments and territories
to submit applications for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. These competitive grants assist applicants
with hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of hazard mitigation
projects to reduce or eliminate the loss of life and property due to natural
hazards. In May and June, DCR and MEMA will hold several briefings for
potential applicants to explain applicant eligibility requirements, the
types of projects that are eligible, and the non-federal cost-share. They
will also offer technical assistance meetings to provide applicants an
opportunity to discuss their specific project proposal and ask questions of
the State Hazard Mitigation Team. CZM strongly encourages all potential
applicants to attend one of these sessions. For complete grant details, see
the MEMA website
<http://www.mass.gov/eopss/home-sec-emerg-resp/hazard-mitigation/grants/haza
rd-mitigation-grant-program-hmgp.html> . Full applications are due by August
30.

Small Shipyard Grants -The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime
Administration is seeking applications from small shipyards. Under this
program, grants are available to qualified shipyards for capital and related
infrastructure improvements that will facilitate efficiency, competitive
operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration. For
details, see the Federal Register Notice
<http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-04-10/html/2013-08486.htm> .
Applications are due by May 28.

National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program - The U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service is seeking proposals for the National Coastal Wetlands
Conservation Grant Program
<http://www.fws.gov/coastal/CoastalGrants/index.html>  to fund the
protection and restoration of coastal wetlands. Projects can include
acquisition of coastal lands or waters or restoration, enhancement, or
management of coastal wetland ecosystems. For details, see the 2014 Grant
Notice
<http://www.fws.gov/coastal/CoastalGrants/docs/2014_NCWCGP_RFA_Final.pdf>
(PDF, 201 KB). Applications are due by June 28.

Hurricane Sandy Research Grants - The U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response is
seeking applications for research grants to study lessons learned during
Hurricane Sandy recovery. State and local governments, schools, nonprofits,
and higher education institutions are eligible for grants of up to $500,000.
Topics of research could include community resilience, long-term recovery,
health system response, and social media use. For more information or to
apply, see the GrantSolutions.gov website
<https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=
17305> . Applications are due by May 20.

Reminders - This opportunity, listed in the last CZ-Mail, is still
available:

·         §319 Grants - 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 on the Comm-PASS website
<https://www.ebidsourcing.com/displayPublicSearchAdvancedSolCriteriaEdit.do;
jsessionid=LyXNzFXyWTnnlJXC13PsbfdvvCGBhBG4vMJGp7yvLGX1QLClThT8%21160786355?
doValidateToken=false&menu_id=2.3.3&org.apache.struts.taglib.html.TOKEN=f4d4
cfd38316423111603bdb39dd69bb> . Search for document number "BRP 2013-03."
For more information about past §319 projects, see MassDEP's website
<http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water/grants/watersheds-water-qual
ity.html#4> . Proposals are due by May 31.

Products/Publications

Community Rating System Manual - The  <http://crsresources.org/manual>
Community Rating System Coordinators Manual has been updated for 2013. The
Community Rating System (CRS) rewards communities that are doing more than
meeting the minimum National Flood Insurance Program requirements to help
citizens prevent or reduce flood losses. The CRS also provides an incentive
for communities to initiate new flood protection activities. This manual is
a guidebook for the CRS and provides criteria for CRS classification.

Coastal Climate Adaptation Planning Tools - The Ecosystem-Based Management
(EBM) Tools Network has released
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=25351227&msgid=357877&act=KZYB&c=
722446&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.natureserve.org%2Fclimatetoolsguide>
Tools for Coastal Climate Adaptation Planning: A Guide for Selecting Tools
to Assist with Ecosystem-based Climate Planning, a guide designed to assist
practitioners responsible for understanding and preparing for
climate-related effects on ecosystems. The guide focuses on software and
web-based applications that leverage geospatial information to help
professionals account for the health and well-being of ecosystems and human
communities in projects and plans.

Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Wetlands Loss Study - The World Bank has released
<http://go.worldbank.org/JCGOICOP50> Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Wetlands:
Impacts and Costs, a study that warns that a one-meter rise in sea levels
from climate change could destroy more than 60 percent of the developing
world’s coastal wetlands.

Mercury in Coastal and Marine Ecosystems - The Coastal and Marine Mercury
Ecosystem Research Collaborative at Dartmouth College has published
<http://www.dartmouth.edu/~toxmetal/C-MERC/index.html> Sources to Seafood:
Mercury Pollution in the Marine Environment, a report that synthesizes 11
papers that discuss the factors affecting mercury cycling in ocean systems;
related policy and low level effects on human health; and offer fish
consumption advice. 

Coastal Wetland Reviews - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has
released four Coastal Wetland Review Reports
<http://water.epa.gov/type/wetlands/cwt.cfm#2>  that provide the results of
meetings with stakeholders in coastal watersheds throughout the Atlantic and
Gulf coasts. The reviews provide information on coastal wetland stressors,
local protection strategies, and key gaps that, if addressed, could help
reverse the trend of wetland loss.

Marine Spatial Planning Videos - Rhode Island Sea Grant has completed a
four-part video series on Marine Spatial Planning
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JzersQqm20&list=PLzeMcfxdGwx1Au-uujm_M5AiKy
9ZvQDwA> . The series explores ocean planning with practitioners from around
the world. Topics include the ocean economy, renewable energy, fisheries,
and marine spatial planning.

Gulf of Maine Times - The March 2013 edition of the
<http://www.gulfofmaine.org/gomt/> Gulf of Maine Times features articles on
planning for climate change, local energy utility plans for severe weather,
and other Gulf of Maine news.

Sound Waves - The March/April 2013 issue of  <http://soundwaves.usgs.gov/>
Sound Waves, the monthly newsletter from the U.S. Geological Survey,
features articles on complex food webs in Puget Sound, gas hydrate research,
and other coastal and marine research news.

Newswave - The winter 2013 issue of
<http://www.doi.gov/pmb/ocean/news/Newswave/index.cfm> NEWSWAVE, the
quarterly newsletter on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes activities from the
U.S. Department of the Interior, features articles on Superstorm Sandy,
coastal change on Fire Island, New York, and other ocean and coastal news.

Marine Ecosystems and Management Information Service - The April/May 2013
edition of  <http://depts.washington.edu/meam/MEAM30.html> Marine Ecosystems
and Management, the bimonthly information service on marine ecosystem-based
management (EBM) from the University of Washington School of Marine Affairs,
features articles on a marine activities and compatibility with EBM, marine
spatial planning tools, and other notes and news.

Web-Based Resources

Text MAMA for Mobile Alerts - The National Weather Service’s Mobile Alert
Messaging Application <http://mobile.wrh.noaa.gov/SMS/>  (MAMA) provides
mobile alerts on the latest weather in your area. Just text your zip code
and you will receive a text when there is severe weather in your area.
Alerts include winter storms; marine, coastal, and tropical weather;
hydrological events; and fire-related weather. To set it up, just text your
zip code to 56149.

Ocean Science - Ocean Science
<http://www.ringierstudios.com/2013/03/22/ocean-science/>  is a free iPhone
educational application developed by Ringier Studios that provides a journey
deep into the sea. Users can learn and enjoy seven principles of ocean
science with movies, 360° pictures, animations, and motion graphics.

Public Comment

Please note: All official CZM requests for public comment are published in
the Public Notices section of the Environmental Monitor
<http://www.env.state.ma.us/mepa/emonitor.aspx> , the bi-weekly publication
from the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) office. Available
opportunities for public comment from other agencies and organizations are
provided below:

Dam and Seawall Repair or Removal Fund Public Hearings - On May 21, EEA will
hold public hearings in Boston and Scituate on the proposed regulations
<http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/eea/wrc/cmr-301-1500-final-draft-submitted-b.p
df> Provisions for Administration of the Dam and Seawall Repair or Removal
Fund, 301 CMR 15.00 (PDF, 102 KB). The Boston hearing is from 10 a.m. to
noon in the 2nd Floor Conference Room D at 100 Cambridge Street. The
Scituate hearing is from 2-4 p.m. in the Selectmen Hearing Room at Scituate
Town Hall, 600 Chief Justice Cushing Way. Testimony may be presented orally
or in writing at each hearing, or submitted by May 29 to John Clarkeson at
john.clarkeson at state.ma.us
<mailto:john.clarkeson at state.ma.us?subject=Provisions%20for%20Administration
%20of%20the%20Dam%20and%20Seawall%20Repair%20of%20Removal%20Fund,%20301%20CM
R%2015.00> .

Reminders - These comment opportunities, posted in the last CZ-Mail, are
still available:

·         Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations: Berkley, Dighton, Fall
River, Freetown, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, and Swansea - FEMA is seeking
comments on the proposed Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) for the following
coastal communities: Berkley, Dighton, Fall River, Freetown, Rehoboth,
Seekonk, Somerset, and Swansea. The BFEs are the basis for the floodplain
management measures that a community must adopt to participate in the
National Flood Insurance Program. The preliminary FIRMs for the proposed
BFEs are available at each community's town hall. Submit comments,
identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-1296, by June 4 to Luis Rodriguez at
Luis.Rodriguez3 at fema.dhs.gov.

Job Postings

COASTSWEEP Intern - CZM is seeking applicants for a COASTSWEEP marketing and
social media intern
<https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/31100001/job/job_view.do?postin
gId=J35444&code=search.public&federalStimulus=no&words=j35444>  with strong
written and verbal communication skills to optimize Massachusetts’s role and
visibility in the annual beach cleanup
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/coastsweep.htm> . The goal of this internship is to
increase volunteer participation, event sponsorship, and public awareness of
the hazards of marine debris. Duties will include developing and
implementing a marketing and social media strategy, identifying and
contacting potential sponsors for in-kind donations, planning a kickoff
cleanup for COASTSWEEP, identifying and contacting local print and radio
outlets to run public service announcements, and updating and informing
past, current, and potential future COASTSWEEP volunteers through a variety
of social media. Applications are due by May 15.

Marine Invasive Species Intern - CZM is seeking a graduate-level student
intern
<https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/31100001/job/job_view.do?postin
gId=J35445&code=search.public&federalStimulus=no&words=j35445>  to assist
with the upcoming August Rapid Assessment Survey (RAS) for marine invasive
species and to support efforts of the CZM Aquatic Invasive Species Program
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/invasives/index.htm> . The RAS, coordinated by CZM
and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sea Grant program, utilizes
a team of taxonomic experts to survey marine species at floating docks and
piers across New England. The surveys have occurred roughly every three
years since 2000 and provide an excellent opportunity to discover new marine
invaders. See the results of the 2010 survey
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/invasives/docs/ras-2010-final.pdf>  (PDF, 9.9 MB).
This is a paid, part-time position located primarily in Boston with some
fieldwork and travel (average 15 hours a week, with one full-time week in
August during the survey). The anticipated start date is July 7 with an end
date of January 4, 2014. Experience with fieldwork and knowledge of the
marine species of the northwest Atlantic is preferred. Also, applicants must
be currently enrolled in a degree program. Applications are due by May 15.

Calendar

Ocean Health Lecture - On May 9, the New England Aquarium will present
<http://support.neaq.org/site/Calendar?id=104166&view=Detail> How Healthy Is
the World’s Ocean? by Ben Halpern, Director, Center for Marine Assessment
and Planning, and researcher, National Center for Ecological Analysis and
Synthesis, University of California-Santa Barbara. The lead scientist for
the Ocean Health Index project, Halpern will present results from an initial
data assessment and dive deep into what the results mean—how countries
compare to each other, what goes into the index, and how the planet is
doing.

Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle - On May 19, the Mystic River Watershed
Association will hold the 2013 Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle
<http://mysticriver.org/herring-run-paddle/> . 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.

Summer Cinema by the Sea - This spring and summer, the Northeastern
University's Marine Science Center
<http://www.northeastern.edu/marinescience/events.html>  in Nahant will hold
a free film series of marine-related documentaries. The series will kick off
on May 21 with National Geographic’s
<http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/episodes/dawn-of-the-ocean/>
Dawn of the Ocean. All screenings are open to the public and will be held in
the Murphy Bunker at the Marine Science Center, 430 Nahant Road, Nahant.
Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin at
7:00 p.m.

Sustaining Coastal Cities Conference - From May 22-23, the College of
Science at Northeastern University will host Sustaining Coastal Cities
<http://www.northeastern.edu/cos/scc2013/> , a conference on the critical
role and fragile state of marine ecosystems. This conference will bring
together international experts who will focus on marine ecosystems and the
state of marine fisheries. May 22 will feature the free evening lecture,
Overview of Challenges Facing Marine Ecosystems, by Dr. Sylvia Earle,
National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. On May 23, the full-day
conference will officially launch the Urban Coastal Sustainability
Initiative at Northeastern, a science and policy center committed to
generating research and developing solutions toward the sustainability of
city coastal regions.

BUAR Public Meeting - On May 30 at 1:30 p.m., CZM's Board of Underwater
Archaeological Resources <http://www.mass.gov/czm/buar>  will hold its
bi-monthly public meeting at CZM's Boston Office
<http://www.mass.gov/czm/bh.htm>  in the Large Conference Room. The
preliminary agenda includes discussion/approval of minutes for the March 28
meeting, one isolated find exemption, and discussion of permittee, outreach
and research activities. For more information, contact BUAR Director, Victor
Mastone, at victor.mastone at state.ma.us.

World Oceans Day - World Oceans Day is June 8 and activities celebrating
oceans and coasts are held across the world throughout June. The 2013 theme
is Together we have the power to protect the ocean. See the World Oceans Day
website <http://worldoceansday.org/>  to view or submit events.

Floodplain Management Conference - From June 9-14, the Association of State
Floodplain Managers will hold its 37th Annual National Conference
<http://www.asfpmconference.org/> , Remembering the Past - Insuring the
Future, in Hartford, Connecticut. Presentations are invited that address the
many issues and problems associated with managing flood risk, reducing flood
damages, making communities more sustainable, and protecting floodplains and
fragile natural resources.

Environmental Business Council Awards - On June 12, the Environmental
Business Council (EBC) will hold the 23rd annual Meeting and Awards
Celebration
<http://www.ebcne.org/index.php?id=77&no_cache=1&tx_ciceventscalendar_pi1%5b
caldatets%5d=1370059200&tx_ciceventscalendar_pi1%5bdaylistts%5d=1371009600&t
x_ciceventscalendar_pi1%5bsinuid%5d=932&cHash=0cbdce658a2a761e97732445bdcbf7
ab>  in Boston. Each year, EBC recognizes companies, organizations, and
individuals for outstanding environmental/energy accomplishments in the
promotion of a sustainable, clean environment through this awards
celebration.

Rising Seas Summit - From June 18-20, the inaugural Rising Seas Summit
<http://www.icleiusa.org/training-events/2013-rising-seas-summit> ,
Understanding Sea Level Rise in the Face of Extreme Events and an Uncertain
Economy, will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Join professionals from
national and local government, industry, academic institutions and
environmental organization to discuss the interrelationships between sea
level rise, climate change, and extreme events.

AWRA Summer Conferences - In June, the American Water Resources Association
(AWRA) will hold two conferences in Hartford, Connecticut, for scientists,
practitioners, policy makers, managers, teachers, students, community
advocates, and other water resources professionals. From June 24-25, the
<http://www.awra.org/meetings/EnvironmentalFlows2013/> Summer Specialty
Conference on Environmental Flows will be held, followed by
<http://www.awra.org/meetings/HealthyForest2013/> Healthy Forests = Healthy
Waters from June 27-28.

Hazus Conference—Call for Abstracts – From August 5-7, the sixth annual
Hazus Conference <http://hazusconference2013.eventbrite.com/>  will be held
in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hazus is a nationally applicable, standardized
methodology that contains models for estimating potential losses from
earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. Participants can submit abstracts on
innovative Hazus related applications such as the use of Hazus for flood,
earthquake, and hurricane studies; international applications of Hazus;
applications of Hazus in high school as well as post secondary education
service, teaching, and research; and enhancements of Hazus hazard and
exposure inputs. Submit abstracts to Dave Coats at decoats at iupui.edu by June
25.

Fish Passage Conference - From June 25-27, the International Conference on
Engineering and Ecohydrology for Fish Passage
<http://www.fishpassageconference.com/>  will be held at Oregon State
University in Corvallis, Oregon. Fish Passage 2013 is a national forum on
fish passage issues for researchers and practitioners with sessions in
engineering, biology, management, and social issues.

Water Education Conference - From August 7-9, the Project WET Foundation
will hold the 2013 Water Education Conference
<http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6zm08iud62a6
3dd&llr=68kelrcab>  in Denver, Colorado. The goal of the conference is to
increase the knowledge and capacity of participants to effectively provide
water education to children, parents, educators, and communities.

Wetlands and Rivers Month Calendar - May is Wetlands Month and June is
Rivers Month. This online calendar
<http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/der/newsletters/rivrwetmonth_calendar2013.pdf>
(PDF 1.1 MB), prepared by the Massachusetts Division of Ecological
Restoration, lists related events in, on, and along the rivers and wetlands
of Massachusetts. These events extend through July 4.

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://harwichconservationtrust.org/walks-events/walk-schedule/> .

Wednesday Walks - On Wednesdays through May, the Cape Cod Museum of Natural
History will hold a series of walks with naturalist Connie Boyce. For
details, see the museum calendar
<http://www.ccmnh.org/index.php?module=PostCalendar&func=view&tplview=defaul
t&viewtype=month&Date=20130501&pc_username=&pc_category=&pc_topic=> .

Barnstable Land Trust Walks and Talks - Throughout the spring, the
Barnstable Land Trust will hold numerous events as part of its Walks & Talks
nature series. For details, see the Barnstable Land Trust website
<http://www.blt.org/02-What%20We%20Do/Walks%20And%20Talks.html> .

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

·         Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference - From May 14-15, the New
England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission will hold the 24th
annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference
<http://www.neiwpcc.org/npsconference>  in Burlington, Vermont. This
conference is the premier forum in the Northeast for sharing information and
improving communication on nonpoint source pollution issues and projects.

·         Boating Safety Course - Through July 20, the Massachusetts
Environmental Police will offer Boat Massachusetts
<http://www.mass.gov/eea/grants-and-tech-assistance/enforcement/environmenta
l-police/boat-and-recreation-vehicle-safety-bureau/boating-safety-course-sch
edule.html> , a free, state and nationally approved boating safety course
for boaters age 12 and older, which concentrates on the equipment and
operating guidelines needed to enjoy boating in a safe and responsible way.

Other Items of Interest

Rachel Carson Contest - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is
calling for submissions to the seventh 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, songwriting, and mixed media.
Submissions are due by June 10.

Cape Cod Field Schools - Through November, Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay
Wildlife Sanctuary is offering a variety of 2-, 3-, and 4-day field courses
for adults that focus on the unique coastal environment and wildlife of Cape
Cod. Cape Cod Field Schools
<http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Wellfleet/fieldsch
ools.php>  emphasize active, outdoor, "in-the-field" experiences and are
taught by professional naturalists and scientists.

Coastal Ocean Science Academy - The Northeastern University Marine Science
Center in Nahant is accepting applications for the 2013 Coastal Ocean
Science Academy
<http://www.northeastern.edu/marinescience/visiting_the_msc/outreach/summer.
html> , a two-week summer experience held from August 12-23 that is open to
students entering grades 9-12. Participants experience firsthand diverse New
England coastal habitats and marine resources, engaging in hands-on research
and inquiry activities.

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, Director

Editor - Robin Lacey
<mailto:robin.lacey at state.ma.us?subject=May%202013%20CZ-Mail> 

Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management

251 Causeway Street, Suite 800

Boston, MA 02114-2136

(617) 626-1200

CZM Information Line - (617) 626-1212

CZM Website - www.mass.gov/czm

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

This publication is funded (in part) by a grant/cooperative agreement from
the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and
do not necessarily reflect the views of NOAA 
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