[SEMCO] May 9th Climate Symposium

[Valerie Massard]

South Shore Climate Change Symposium
May 9, 2019
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Cushing Memorial Hall, 673 Main St, Norwell

This full-day symposium will present an overview of current research on climate change and its impact on sea level rise, ocean acidification, anticipated changes in precipitation and consequences for inland flooding and changes to groundwater levels, and emergency preparedness and resiliency in the energy industry. The day will also feature case studies of local climate change initiatives including funding and opportunities for stormwater management, buyouts and relocation strategies, and impacts on coastal property values.

The target audience for this symposium includes: elected officials; municipal department heads and staff; local board, commission, and committee members; federal and state agency staff; non-governmental stewardship organization representatives; and, interested citizens.

Morning coffee, refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Register at:
https://www.massaudubon.org/program-catalog/north-river/67034-south-shore-climate-change-symposium

Cosponsored with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Program, North and South Rivers Watershed Association, South Shore Climate Resiliency Network, and the towns of Norwell, Scituate, and Duxbury.



Best,

Valerie Massard AICP CFM
Planning Director|Town of Duxbury
781-934-1100 x 5475|www.town.duxbury.ma.us/planning
878 Tremont Street|Duxbury, MA  02332

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