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CZM's Coastal Calendar
CZM Events
StormSmart Coasts Regional Workshops - In May, CZM will launch its new StormSmart Coasts program with a series of regional workshops. The workshops will be held from 9:00 a.m.-noon at:
- The Osborn Meeting Room at Norwell Town Hall on May 14.
- The Fort Rodman Community Center in New Bedford on May 15.
- The Council Room at Barnstable Town Hall on May 28.
- The Peabody Institute Library in Danvers on May 29.
StormSmart Coasts includes technical assistance and legal guidance, regulatory tools, case studies, planning strategies, and an extensive website created to support local efforts to improve the management of coastal floodplains. The program and the workshops will target municipal officials, including staff and members of Planning Boards, Conservation Commissions, Zoning Boards of Appeals, Departments of Public Works, Building/Engineering Departments, Boards of Health, and emergency management planners. Each half-day workshop will feature specific information and examples on ways that communities can better protect property and people from coastal storms. Nationally recognized legal expert Ed Thomas, Esq. (of the Michael Baker Corporation) will explain how communities can effectively develop plans and/or regulate while minimizing the chances of legal challenges. The workshops will include discussions of hypothetical proposed developments and ways for communities to plan, site, design, condition, and permit public infrastructure and private development in a safe and fiscally responsible manner. See the workshop agenda (PDF, 48 KB). Please RSVP to the appropriate regional coordinator. For more information about StormSmart Coasts, contact Wes Shaw at wes.shaw@state.ma.us.
Low Impact Development Conference and Vendor Exhibit - The 2nd Annual Massachusetts Low Impact Development (LID) Conference and Vendor Exhibit—Where Are We Today and Are We Ready for Tomorrow?—will be held on June 23 at the Burlington Marriott. This year's conference will provide the latest information on innovative LID residential and commercial "big box" projects, Best Management Practice (BMP) performance analysis, and the revisions to state and local permitting requirements. The conference will also discuss the future of LID in Massachusetts, including the LID role in climate change adaptation, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and LEED Neighborhood Design (ND), and green solutions (green design and green buildings). To register, see the Environmental Business Council New England website, or contact Andrea Cooper at andrea.cooper@state.ma.us to be mailed the registration forms.
Coastal Smart Growth Workshops
Smart Growth Toolkit Workshops - The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) is holding a series of workshops to promote the newly updated Smart Growth Toolkit.
Additional CZM Related Events
CZ-Mail
CZ-Mail is the monthly email update from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) that provides information on major CZM initiatives, available tools and publications, upcoming workshops and events, grants, contracting opportunities, job openings, legislative updates, and other news of interest to people working on coastal issues.
Other Coastal Calendars
Massachusetts Coastal Training Program Events Calendar
CTP workshops are offered at a variety of locations. Some focus on environmental issues such as groundwater protection, aquaculture, climate change, and habitat protection, while other workshops focus on processes and skills such as resource mapping, conflict resolution, and updating environmental regulations.
The Massachusetts Bays Program Calendar
The Massachusetts Bays Program (MBP) is a partnership of citizens, communities, and government that strives to protect and enhance the coastal health and heritage of Massachusetts and Cape Cod Bays. MBP's online calendar provides a monthly update on activities and events sponsored by the program and its partners.
Townboard.org
Hosted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst Extension, Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation Program and the Local Capacity Building Project, this site provides up-to-date information on relevant training and educational opportunities in Massachusetts and the region, with a focus on land-use issues, and features a detailed calendar section and an online form for submitting events.
Ipswich River Watershed Association Calendar
The Ipswich River Watershed Association serves as the voice of the river, dedicated to protecting water quality and quantity, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and scenic values of the Ipswich River Watershed.
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