Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan - On December 31, 2009, Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Ian Bowles released the Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan. Governor Deval Patrick signed the Oceans Act on May 28, 2008—requiring EEA to develop a comprehensive ocean management plan, with a draft plan by June 30, 2009, and a final plan promulgated by December 31, 2009. This document presents the final Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan for promulgation.

Pressure Washing at Marinas - The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) has released A Guide to Selecting Pressure Washing Management Practices and Technologies: Supplement to the Massachusetts Clean Marina Guide to provide guidance to marinas and boatyards about the proper handling and disposal of wastewater and solids generated when boat hulls are cleaned. The guide includes a review of relevant regulations, pressure washwater disposal options, and equipment that can be used to minimize impacts from pressure washing practices. To download the guide and view other pressure washing information, see CZM's Pressure Washing at Marinas web page.

Marine Invasive Species Monitoring Guidance - In December 2008, CZM's Aquatic Invasive Species Program released a new resource for groups that monitor marine invasive species. Developed as the primary guidance document for the Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative, Monitoring Marine Invasive Species: Guidance and Protocols for Volunteer Monitoring Groups (PDF, 2.3 MB) includes information on site selection, monitoring protocols, safety, and identification resources. For details, contact Adrienne Pappal at adrienne.pappal@state.ma.us.

Jobs

• There are currently no employment opportunities at CZM. Please check back later or see the Commonwealth Employment Opportunities website for additional state opportunities.

• There are currently no CZM solicitations available at this time. Please check back later or see Comm-Pass - The Commonwealth's Procurement Access & Solicitation System for other state opportunities.

• CZ-Mail - January 2010—Year in Review 2009
• Coastlines 2008
• Massachusetts Pumpout Facilities
• A Guide to Selecting Pressure Washing Management Practices and Technologies: Supplement to the Massachusetts Clean Marina Guide (PDF, 1.4 MB)
• StormSmart Coasts Fact Sheets

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