CZ-Mail - April 2023

The monthly electronic newsletter from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM).

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, coastal legislation, and other news of interest to people working on coastal issues. Additional information about CZM's programs, publications, and other coastal topics can be found on the CZM website. To subscribe, send a blank email (please be sure that the email is completely blank, with no signature line) to [e-mail]. Also, please feel free to share CZ-Mail with colleagues and friends—and if you have any suggestions for future editions, or would like make a change to your CZ-Mail subscription, please email your request to [e-mail]. For periodic updates from CZM between CZ-Mail editions, please follow us on Twitter.

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Highlights

Upcoming Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants - Pre-Application Support Available from CZM - CZM’s Coastal Habitat and Water Quality (CHWQ) Grants will fund projects that assess and treat stormwater impacts and support comprehensive habitat restoration planning activities. CZM anticipates the release of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Request for Responses (RFR) this spring. Municipalities within the Massachusetts coastal watershed are eligible to apply, along with certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, regional planning agencies, and stormwater collaboratives in partnership with municipalities. Eligible project activities include, but are not limited to:

1. Efforts to assess, identify, and characterize nonpoint source (NPS) pollution impacts from stormwater runoff to coastal waterbodies.
2. Design and construction of stormwater structural Best Management Practices (BMPs).
3. Capacity-building activities—including trainings for municipal staff, bylaw development, and case studies—that support future implementation of green stormwater infrastructure (practices that mimic natural processes to treat contaminants in runoff prior to reaching local waterbodies).
4. Development of habitat restoration plans, including data collection and synthesis, natural resource assessments, and restoration prioritization work.
5. Implementation of activities included in a habitat restoration plan completed under previous CHWQ funding, including planning, design, permitting, and construction of priority restoration actions identified in an approved comprehensive restoration plan.
6. Public outreach as a component of a larger project.

Direct Support - Up until the RFR is released, CZM can discuss project ideas and grant eligibility with potential applicants. See the contact information at the bottom of the Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants page to connect with CZM.

April 4 Info Session - From 1:00-2:00 p.m. on April 4, CZM will host an informational webinar, which will provide an opportunity to ask questions and discuss project ideas. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend as the CHWQ Grants offer new opportunities to reach habitat and water quality improvement goals. To register and receive the Zoom meeting details, please email [e-mail]. The webinar will be recorded and posted on the Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants page after the info session.

For additional information, please see the Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants page. To receive an email notification of the release of the RFR, please email [e-mail]. The RFR announcement will also be posted on the CZM Jobs and Grants page.

Upcoming Coastal Resilience Grants - Pre-Application Support Available from CZM - CZM anticipates the release of the FY 2024 RFR for the Coastal Resilience Grant Program in the spring. Coastal Resilience Grants provide funding and technical assistance to coastal communities and eligible nonprofit organizations to reduce risks associated with coastal storms, flooding, erosion, and sea level rise through innovative and transferable local and regional projects. The following CZM support is available for this grant program:

Direct Support - Up until the RFR is released, CZM can discuss project ideas and eligibility for the grants with potential applicants. See the contact information at the bottom of the Coastal Resilience Grant page to connect with CZM.

Coastal Resilience Grants Pre-RFR Webinar - CZM hosted an informational webinar on the Coastal Resilience Grant Program on March 16, which covered the goals and requirements for the grants, eligibility and evaluation criteria, and successful projects from previous grant rounds. For details, see these links to the recording of the webinar and the PowerPoint presentation:

• Coastal Resilience Grants Webinar Video
• Coastal Resilience Grants Webinar Presentation (PDF, 16 MB)

For additional information, please see the Coastal Resilience Grant page. To receive an email notification of the release of the RFR, please email [e-mail]. The RFR announcement will also be posted on the CZM Jobs and Grants page.

Reminder: Spring Training Series on Massachusetts Coast Flood Risk Model - In April and May, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and CZM, with the support of Woods Hole Group, will host an online training series on the Massachusetts Coast Flood Risk Model (MC-FRM). The three-part training is intended for beginner to advanced MC-FRM users and will focus on details of the model, an overview of products, and guidance on applications. Training sessions will include hands-on exercises and case studies:

• Training #1: April 11 - Overview of Model and Basic Products
• Training #2: May 4 - Advanced Products and Applications
• Training #3: May 11 - Technical Usage and Design Guidance

Please complete this survey and provide your email address to receive registration information. For more information, contact Julia Knisel at [e-mail].

Potential New Sediment-Based Salt Marsh Restoration Strategy - CZM has contracted with WSP USA Solutions, Inc., along with Sustainable Coastal Solutions, Inc., and Geyer & Ralston Consulting, to complete an initial feasibility assessment of passive sediment augmentation (PSA) as an approach for beneficially reusing sediments obtained from dredge projects to protect and restore salt marsh ecosystems. CZM is partnering with the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the project team to enhance a model within Waquoit Bay using field data collection to test the conceptual strategy. The PSA method is a form of beneficial reuse where dredged sediments of suitable composition are redistributed to the marsh by wind or tidal driven action from a nearshore disposal site. Sediment is a necessary component of ecological processes that allow the marsh to build elevation and keep pace with sea level rise. By testing the feasibility of this concept using a modeled approach, CZM will lay the groundwork for continued exploration of the technique as a potential option for beneficial reuse of sediments in the future, in addition to protection and restoration of salt marsh habitat. For more information on CZM’s work in salt marshes and other coastal habitats see CZM’s Coastal Habitat Program website. For more information on this project, contact Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Specialist, Sean Duffey, at [e-mail].

New Stormwater Solutions Fact Sheet on Vegetated Swales - CZM has released Vegetated Swales as the seventh and final fact sheet on the Stormwater Solutions for Homeowners website—adding to the variety of options available for controlling runoff and reducing stormwater contamination to help protect local waters. Vegetated swales are channels with moisture-loving plants and amended soils that intercept, treat, and slowly convey stormwater runoff to where it can be effectively filtered into the ground. This new fact sheet includes detailed information on how best to design, build, and plant vegetated swales, along with technical specifications with optional guidance for calculating specific swale dimensions based on the contributing drainage area and stormwater volumes. Vegetated swales are a relatively low-cost, low-maintenance technique that can be combined with other options in the series: Vegetated Buffers, “Green” Lawn and Garden Practices, Rain Gardens, Reducing Impervious Surfaces, Minimizing Contaminants, and Preventing Erosion.

Geophysical and Geological Data from Nantucket Sound - In March, CZM and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published High-Resolution Geophysical Data Collected in Nantucket Sound Massachusetts in the Vicinity of Horseshoe Shoal, During USGS Field Activity 22-001-FA, datasets that includes more than 680-trackline-kilometers of bathymetric, backscatter, and subbottom data. These data offer a detailed view of the sandy seafloor and subseafloor around Horseshoe Shoal. This effort is part of a long-term collaboration between CZM and USGS to map state waters and develop high-resolution geologic maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data that serve the needs of research, management, and the public. For more information on CZM/USGS seafloor work, see CZM’s Seafloor and Habitat Mapping Program website and the USGS Geologic Mapping of the Massachusetts Seafloor website.

Grants/Funding/Proposal Opportunities

Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants - Later this spring, CZM anticipates the release of the FY 2024 RFR for the Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants, which will provide funding for projects that assess and treat stormwater impacts and support comprehensive habitat restoration planning activities. CZM will host an informational webinar on Tuesday, April 4, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. See “Upcoming Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants - Pre-Application Support Available from CZM” at the beginning of this CZ-Mail for additional details.

Coastal Resilience Grants - CZM anticipates the release of the FY 2024 RFR for the Coastal Resilience Grant Program this spring. Coastal Resilience Grants provide funding and technical assistance to coastal communities and eligible nonprofit organizations to reduce risks associated with coastal storms, flooding, erosion, and sea level rise through innovative and transferable local and regional projects. CZM hosted an informational webinar on the Coastal Resilience Grant Program on March 16. For further details, see “Upcoming Coastal Resilience Grants - Pre-Application Support Available from CZM” at the beginning of this CZ-Mail.

Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program Action Grants - EEA is seeking one- or two-year project proposals for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grants, which provide eligible communities funding to implement priority adaptation actions. Projects are required to use best available climate data and projections. Projects that propose nature-based solutions or strategies that rely on green infrastructure or conservation and enhancement of natural systems and that have robust community engagement plans are preferred. Applicants can request up to $3 million in funding (regional proposals may request up to $5 million), and a 25 percent match of the total project cost is required. For more information, see the MVP website. To view the RFR directly, see the COMMBUYS website. Proposals are due through an online form by 2:00 p.m. on May 4 for projects that must be completed by June 30, 2024, or June 30, 2025.

Massachusetts Dredging Program Regional Equipment Grants - The Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development is seeking applications for the first Regional Equipment Grant Round of the Massachusetts Dredging Program to support the purchase of capital assets for regional dredging services. Grants will be awarded competitively, with a focus on new purchases that increase regional capabilities and support economic vitality, tourism, and ecosystem health of Massachusetts harbors. This grant round will be open to the Commonwealth’s 78 municipalities located in the Massachusetts coastal zone and any county commission representing two or more of these communities. A minimum 50% non-state match will be required, and purchases must be completed by June 30. To view the RFR, see COMMBUYS. Applications are due by April 5.

Upcoming Massachusetts Dredging Program Construction Grants - Later this month, EOHED will release the Request for Proposals for the 2023 grant round of the Massachusetts Dredging Program. One-year construction grants for saltwater dredging will be competitively awarded with a focus on shovel-ready projects that contribute to the economic vitality, vibrant waterfronts, maritime safety, or ecosystem health of the Commonwealth’s harbors. All municipalities in the Massachusetts coastal zone are eligible to apply. To be notified when this grant round opens, please send your name, organization, and email address to [e-mail] with subject line: "Dredging Program Email List."

National Estuary Program (NEP) Coastal Watersheds Grant Program - Restore America’s Estuaries in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking proposals for the NEP Coastal Watersheds Grant Program for one- to two-year projects that address urgent and challenging issues affecting coastal and estuarine areas of national significance (see map). Grant amounts will range from $75,000 to $250,000 to fund projects that support priorities including harmful algal blooms, flooding and coastal erosion, nutrient and warm water impacts, and contaminants of emerging concern. For more information, see the 2023 grants web page. Submit proposal Letters of Intent through this online form by May 5, and full proposals will be by invitation only.

National Coastal Resilience Fund - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and partners are seeking pre-proposals for the 2023 National Coastal Resilience Fund for projects that will create, restore, increase, and strengthen natural infrastructure to protect coastal communities and enhance fish, wildlife, and other natural habitats. Priority is given to projects that are community led or have direct community engagement and benefit underserved communities with disproportionate climate impacts. Submit pre-proposals through the NFWF Easygrants system by April 12, and full proposals will be by invitation only.

American Lobster Research Funding - The National Sea Grant College Program is seeking proposals for the 2023 National Sea Grant American Lobster Research Program to fund research to develop and commercialize gear technology for the American lobster fishery in the Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, and southern New England. Up to $2 million is available for requests up to $500,000 each. For details, see the Grants.gov website. Proposals are due by May 10.

NOAA Planet Stewards Project Funding - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Planet Stewards program is seeking proposals from educators for up to $5,000 to support hands-on stewardship projects that build science literacy in elementary- through college-age students and the general public. Projects should focus on conservation, restoration, and/or protection of human communities and/or natural resources in one of four focus areas—marine debris, habitat conservation and restoration, carbon footprint reduction, or carbon sequestration. On April 4 and 25, NOAA will hold live video conferences to answer questions on project development and implementation, as well as the application process. For details on the funding, see the NOAA website. Applications are due by June 4.

BoatUS Grassroots Grants - The BoatUS Foundation is seeking applications for Grassroots Grants to promote boater education. Up to $10,000 is available to local volunteer organizations, student groups, yacht clubs, and chapters of national organizations for creative and innovative projects that promote safe and clean boating. Applications are accepted year-round.

Reminders - These opportunities, listed previously in CZ-Mail, are still open:

• Parks and Conservation Grants - The EEA Division of Conservation Services (DCS) is seeking applications for the FY 2024 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC), Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND), and Conservation Partnership grants. PARC grants help communities acquire parkland, develop new parks, and renovate existing parks. LAND grants provide funds to municipal conservation commissions to purchase conservation land. Conservation Partnership grants provide funds to non-profit organizations for land acquisitions. DCS will hold two workshops for the PARC and LAND grants on May 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Field Headquarters in Westborough and on May 9 at 2:00 p.m. through Microsoft Teams. To RSVP, email Melissa Cryan at [e-mail] for the PARC program, Vanessa Farny at [e-mail] for the LAND program. PARC and LAND grant applications are due by 3:00 p.m. on July 13. Conservation Partnership applications are due by 3:00 p.m. on July 17.
• Loans for Dam and Seawall Repair or Removal - EEA is seeking loan applications for the repair or removal of dams, levees, seawalls, and other forms of inland and coastal flood control through the Dam and Seawall Repair or Removal Program. EEA encourages applicants to maximize restoration of natural systems, and projects that minimize or eliminate the use of hard infrastructure are eligible for a zero-percent interest rate. See COMMBUYS for application details. Construction loan proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 28.
• Landscape Partnership Grants - DCS is seeking Landscape Partnership Grant Program applications for conservation projects that protect 100-500 acres of land through partnerships between local, state, and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations. Funding for park or playground development is also available for towns with less than 7,000 residents. Grants up to $1,250,000 will be available this grant round. See the application instructions for details. Applications are due by April 18 at 3:00 p.m.
• Small Communities Conservation Grants - DCS is seeking applications for the Conservation Assistance for Small Communities Grant Program, which provides funding to municipalities with 7,000 or fewer residents to produce Open Space and Recreation Plans, complete other plans to facilitate land conservation, and/or prepare appraisals as required to apply for the other DCS grant programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. See the application instructions for details. The final application deadline is May 5.
• Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Watershed Implementation Grants - Restore America’s Estuaries is seeking pre-proposals for the 2023 SNEP Watershed Implementation Grants for projects that restore clean water, healthy ecosystems, and sustainable communities and support the goals and priority actions of the SNEP Strategic Plan for the coastal watershed of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts (see map). Up to $2.9 million is available to state, county, local, and tribal governments, regional planning organizations, nonprofits, and academic institutions for grants from $10,000 to $500,000. For more information, see the grant web page. Letters of Intent are due by April 7 at 4:00 p.m., and full proposals will be by invitation only.
• Environmental Justice Grants - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking proposals for projects that advance environmental justice in underserved and overburdened communities. Approximately $100 million in Inflation Reduction Act funds is available through the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program, which provides funding to address local environmental and public health issues through collaborative partnerships, and the Environmental Justice Government-to-Government Program, which funds state, local, territorial, and tribal activities that generate measurable environmental or public health results in disproportionately impacted areas. Applications for both programs are due by April 10 for projects that will begin on October 1.

Online Tools and Resources

New Resource and Data from NOAA Digital Coast - NOAA’s Digital Coast has posted these new resources:

• National Stormwater Calculator - This tool estimates a site’s annual rainwater levels and runoff frequency when using green infrastructure as low-impact development controls.
• New and updated data sets (PDF, 137 KB)

Newsletters and Other Periodicals

Neponset River Watershed News - The March Watershed Update from the Neponset River Watershed Association includes an invitation for community organizations to participate in climate change efforts in the Neponset River Estuary, a call for volunteers to help with a boardwalk reconstruction in Quincy, and other Neponset River news, upcoming events, and watershed updates.

NOAA HabitatNews - The March 2023 issue of HabitatNews, a newsletter of the NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation, includes articles on NOAA’s habitat restoration work in the Great Lakes, fish habitat changes due to climate change, and other marine fisheries habitat news.

USGS Sound Waves - The December 2022-February 2023 issue of Sound Waves, a USGS newsletter, includes items on the impacts of groundwater on coral reef health in Hawaii, using USGS remote sensing data to track coastal erosion from the 2023 storms in California, and other coastal and marine research news.

Jobs/Internship Postings

GIS Specialist - EEA is seeking a GIS Specialist to lead Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program (MVP) GIS efforts, including updates and maintenance of EEA’s Climate Grant Viewer and the Resilient MA map, creation of spatial and data visualization tools, and support of EEA’s Climate Team. For more information, see the position posting.

DER Positions - Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) is seeking applications for five positions. The Technical Services Branch Manager will start a new Technical Services Branch to support DER and partners with restoration planning, GIS, engineering, development of best practices, knowledge management, and other mission-critical services. The Ecological Restoration Specialist - Dam Removal will serve as project manager with an emphasis on the river restoration and dam removal efforts of DER’s Dam Removal Program. The Ecological Restoration Specialist - Coastal Wetlands Restoration will work as wetland and stream restoration project manager with a focus on the coastal restoration efforts of DER’s Wetlands Restoration Program. The Stream Crossing Specialist will work with partners on ecological restoration and culvert replacement projects that remove stream barriers, reconnect stream habitat, reduce storm hazards, and restore fish passage. The Accountant will work for DER’s Finance Unit to administer fiscal transactions, assist with preparation DER capital and operating budgets, provide accounting and budget support for DER programs, and complete financial reports.

Seasonal Positions at Waquoit Bay Reserve - The Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR) in Falmouth and Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are seeking applications for several seasonal positions at WBNERR and DCR’s South Cape Beach State Park. Positions include Salt Marsh Technician, Seasonal Ranger I, Visitor Services Supervisor, Seasonal Forest & Park Supervisor I, Season Laborer II, Seasonal Park Interpreter, and two Short-Term Seasonal Laborers. For details and application instructions, see the WBNERR Employment web page.

Boston Harbor Now Positions - Boston Harbor Now is seeking applicants for full-time, part-time, and intern positions, including Director of Individual Giving, Summer Climate Education and Program Intern, Summer Institute Fellow, and Youth Engagement Coordinator. For details and application instructions, see the Boston Harbor Now Careers page.

Coastal Ecologist - The Trustees of Reservations is seeking a Coastal Ecologist to help with monitoring, research, and management of several ecological restoration efforts in the Great Marsh. Additional duties will include monitoring white tailed deer impacts on 15 Trustees properties. For details on this full-time position from late May through September, see the position posting.

Communications Intern - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Sea Grant is seeking an undergraduate student studying visual and written communications to work as a Summer Communications Intern. The candidate will get experience in visual content creation for web and social media, social media strategies and analytics, science communications methodologies, nonprofit event promotion, and more. For details, see the internship posting. Applications are due by April 15.

Aquatic Ecology Monitoring Intern - American Conservation Experience in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking applicants for a 26-week spring/summer internship on Cape Cod. The intern will perform field, lab, and computer tasks to assist with the coastal wetland ecology monitoring projects connected with the Herring River Restoration Project in Wellfleet. For details and application information, see the position posting.

Reminders - These job postings, listed previously in CZ-Mail, are still open:

• Deputy Director of Climate Adaptation & Resilience/Climate Finance Strategist - This EEA position will support cross-government implementation of the State Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan (SHMCAP) and administration of the Resilient MA Action Team. The Deputy Director will develop and lead a new Climate Finance Strategy that identifies funding sources, partners, and equitable distribution models to catalyze and increase the capacity of the Commonwealth’s municipal and agency climate investments. For details, see the job listing.
• Deputy Director of Climate Equity and Environmental Justice - This EEA position will support program strategic development and advancement, as well as implementation of priority actions identified in the 2023 SHMCAP. In coordination with EEA’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Office, the Deputy Director will also develop and lead a new Climate EJ Strategy to ensure the climate adaptation and resilience program is leading by example and integrating best practices into stakeholder engagement and outreach. See the position posting for more details.
• Climate Scientist - EEA is seeking a Climate Scientist to launch and manage the new Office of Climate Science, which will maintain, update, and develop best available statewide climate change hazard and impact data, projections, and models. Duties will include strategic development and management of the office, agency and municipal coordination, technical assistance, development of agency- and state-wide guidance on applying data to policy and planning, coordination and development of climate science and data, project management, staff supervision, and communications. For more information, see the position posting.
• Assistant Climate Scientist - This EEA position will provide project management and technical support to the EEA Climate Scientist and the new Office of Climate Science to advance key initiatives and provide input on non-coastal, water-related climate science issues, such as drought, precipitation, hydrology, floodplains and flooding, stormwater, temperature, and/or related public health impacts. For more details, see the job listing.
• Additional DER Positions - DER is also seeking applications for these positions: Ecological Restoration Program Manager—Cranberry Bogs to lead DER’s Cranberry Bog Restoration Program, a partnership with DER, landowners, nonprofit organizations, communities, and agencies to secure funding and prioritize, plan, and carry out potential cranberry bog restoration projects; Ecological Restoration Program Manager—Dam Removal to lead DER’s Dam Removal Program, a partnership with DER, landowners, nonprofit organizations, communities, and agencies to prioritize, plan, and implement potential dam removal projects; and Social Media and Outreach Coordinator to manage and expand the DER social media presence and e-newsletter, as well as provide support for time-sensitive communications issues and information requests, plan and organize public events, write and review press releases, and respond to media requests.
• DCR Lifeguards - DCR is seeking certified lifeguards for DCR pools and inland and ocean beaches. A limited number of free lifeguard and first aid/CPR training courses are available through May for candidates that commit to a DCR position for the summer of 2023. For details, see the DCR Lifeguarding web page.
• MAPC Positions - The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is seeking applicants for several full-time and intern positions, including Assistant Director of Clean Energy, Assistant Director of Transportation, Art and Culture Planning Intern, Clean Energy and Climate Intern, Environmental Planning Intern, Clean Energy and Climate Planner, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, IT Helpdesk Support Generalist, IT System Administrator, Operation Specialist, Regional Housing and Land Use Planner, Regional Land Use Planner, Regional Planning Data Analyst, Senior Environmental Planner, Senior Government Affairs Specialist, and Senior Housing and Land Use Planner. For details, including application instructions, see the MAPC Employment Opportunities page.
• Buzzards Bay Coalition Positions - The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking applicants for full-time, part-time, seasonal, and intern positions, including Director of Communications, Executive Assistant, Land Stewardship Manager on Cuttyhunk Island, Bay Adventure Manager, Office Assistant, Summer Land Steward, two Events and Community Engagement Interns, and several Onset Bay Summer Staff opportunities. For details and application instructions, see the Coalition’s Job Opportunities page.
• APCC Positions - The Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) is seeking applicants for two positions, including Restoration Technician and State of the Waters Intern. For details, including application instructions, see the APCC Employment page.
• Environmental Educator - The Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) is seeking a full-time Environmental Educator to manage all aspects of IRWA’s in-person education programs for youth and adults focused on water conservation, climate change, water quality, wastewater treatment, and other issues that support the IRWA mission. For details, see the job posting (PDF, 653 KB).
• National Estuarine Research Reserve Liaison for New England - Lykner Technologies is seeking a contract liaison position to serve the Wells, Great Bay, and Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserves, supporting coordination of NOAA Office for Coastal Management work in New England to build community and coastal resilience and promote nature-based solutions. This is a fully remote position, but candidates must live in New England and have access to the coast for partner meetings and events.
• Water Resources Restoration Program Manager - The Cape Cod Conservation District (CCCD) is seeking a Program Manager to primarily assist the Natural Resources and Conservation Service with the management and administration needs to implement the Cape Cod Water Resources Restoration Project, as well as provide leadership to complete all activities and deliverables assigned to CCCD.
• Communications and Outreach Coordinator - The Brewster Conservation Trust is seeking applications for this new position, which will oversee external communications for the Trust and develop and implement outreach programs and events. For details, see the position posting (PDF, 157 KB).
• Shark Center Manager - The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is seeking a full-time manager of the outreach facility in Chatham. For details, see the job listing (PDF, 214 KB).
• Septic System Test Center Operator - Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment is seeking a full-time Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center Operator to manage pump and treatment system operation and maintenance, collect daily samples, maintain the Test Center’s grounds, and construct research projects. For more information, including job requirements, see the position posting.
• Sea Education Association Positions - The Sea Education Association (SEA) in Woods Hole is seeking applicants for several full-time and seasonal positions, including Captain/Nautical Science Faculty Member, Program Assistants, Vessel Operations Manager, and a variety of ship-based jobs (captains, mates, engineers, stewards, deck hands). For details, including application instructions, see the SEA Employment page.
• Marine Wildlife Internships - The New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance is seeking high school, college, and graduate students for several marine wildlife internships in southeastern Massachusetts for summer, fall/winter, and winter/spring. Unpaid internships will focus on the New England Ocean Sunfish Project, Southcoast Terrapin Project, and various marine wildlife research projects on herring runs, horseshoe crabs, torpedo rays, gray triggerfish, and basking sharks. See the Marine Wildlife Internships page for application information.
• Girls Science and Nature Camp Staff - The Penikese Island School in Woods Hole is seeking staff for the summer 2023 camp season from July 3-August 4. This outdoor education camp focuses on providing middle-school girls role models of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The school is hiring two Island Stewards to oversee island operations and three Camp Counselors. For details, see the school’s jobs page.

Calendar - Individual Events and Announcements

State Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan (SHMCAP) Workshops - April 4 and 6, online partner workshops hosted by EEA and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for municipal governments, regional agencies, nonprofits, community advocates, and other partners to solicit input that will inform updates to the 2018 SHMCAP. For more information, contact MEMA’s Marybeth Groff at [e-mail]. Please register for the April 4 webinar and/or the April 6 webinar.

EBC Ocean and Coastal Resources Webinar: All that Data - April 6, virtual session on ocean and coastal data presented by the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC).

EBC Climate Change and Air Webinar: Climate Action Plans - April 12, webinar on how to effectively develop and implement climate action plans.

EBC Energy Resources Leadership Program - April 13, event featuring Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony and DOER Leadership, to be held in Boston.

NROC Meeting - April 13, meeting of the Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC) to be held in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with a virtual option. The meeting will include discussions on NROC’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funded projects, development of an Integrated Science Plan, and updates NROC‘s Seascapes project.

All About Daylighting & Restoring Streams - April 14, webinar presented by the Charles River Watershed Association.

Massachusetts Marine Educators Annual Meeting and Conference—Call for Presenters and Exhibitors - May 6, annual event with the theme, “Exploring the Deep Ocean,” to be held at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Falmouth. Submit presentations and exhibits by April 18.

Marine Law Symposium - April 20-21, conference on the impacts of offshore wind on biodiversity hosted by the Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University School of Law and The Nature Conservancy to be held in Bristol, Rhode Island.

National Seaweed Symposium - April 24-27, annual event hosted by the National Sea Grant Seaweed Hub and Maine Sea Grant to be held in Portland, Maine.

Managing for Climate Change in MPAs - April 27, webinar co-sponsored by the NOAA National Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Center and Open Communications for the Ocean.

Ipswich River Watershed Association Annual Meeting - April 27, annual meeting to be held in North Andover.

NEERS Spring Meeting - April 27-29, sponsored by the New England Estuarine Research Society (NEERS) to be held in Brooklyn, New York, with a virtual option.

Integrating the Human Sciences to Scale Societal Responses to Environmental Change - May 4-5, virtual workshop on new insights to improve human responses to climate change presented by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

CERF 2023 Conference—Call for Abstracts - November 12-16, biennial conference sponsored by the Coastal Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) with the theme, “Resilience and Recovery,” to be held in Portland, Oregon. Abstracts are due by May 10.

2023 Local Solutions: Climate Migration Conference - May 16-17, conference presented by the Antioch University Center for Climate Preparedness and Community Resilience on building capacity for equitable climate migration and better climate resilience to be held in Keene, New Hampshire.

Global Ocean Science Education Workshop - May 23-25, workshop with a focus on sound in the ocean sponsored by the Inner Space Center at the University of Rhode Island to be held in Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Massachusetts Envirothon - May 25, annual high school competition on environmental issues to be held in Uxbridge. Organizers are seeking teachers, students, parents, and environmental professionals to get involved. For details, see the Envirothon website.

International Erosion Control Conference—Call for Abstracts - February 26-28, 2024, conference and exposition sponsored by the International Erosion Control Association on erosion, sediment control, and stormwater to be held in Spokane, Washington. Abstract submissions are due by June 2.

SNEP Forum—Call for Poster Session Abstracts - June 13, biennial event from SNEP to engage with community members and program partners to discuss completed, ongoing, and future SNEP work to be held at Bristol Community College in Fall River. Submit Poster Session Abstracts by June 2 on topics that address SNEP’s mission, goals, and priority actions outlined in the 2021-2025 SNEP Strategic Plan.

Ipswich River Paddle-a-thon - June 17, annual paddling event and fundraiser to support the Ipswich River Watershed Association.

Buzzards Bay Swim - June 24, fundraiser for all ages and abilities to support the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Registration is required.

Race for Open Space - July 1, running race to celebrate the Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s 60^th Anniversary and support its efforts to preserve and protect open space on the island.

Plastics & The Future of Our Planet—New Date - July 12, webinar featuring a conversation with author Bill McKibben and journalist Elizabeth Kolbert sponsored by Beyond Plastics.

AWRA 2023 Annual Water Resources Conference - November 6-8, conference sponsored by the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) to be held in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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

• MIT Energy Conference - April 11-12, annual clean energy conference with the theme “Transition under Crisis: Technology, Investment, Geopolitics” from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Energy & Climate Club to be held in Boston, with a virtual option.
• 33^rd Annual Nonpoint Source Pollution Conference - April 12-13, conference sponsored by NEIWPCC with theme “Environmental Justice, Equity & Climate Change,” to be held in Saratoga Springs, New York.
• AWRA Summer Conference: Connecting Land & Water for Healthy Communities - July 17-19, conference from the American Water Resources Association, which will focus on programs to better connect land and water planning and policy, to be held in Denver, Colorado. Student Poster Abstracts are due by April 14.
• Massachusetts Park Serve Day - April 22, annual statewide day of volunteer service sponsored by DCR to help get Massachusetts state parks and beaches ready for summer.
• 2023 Earth Day Charles River Cleanup - April 22, river cleanup sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association. Registration is required.
• Muddy River Cleanup - April 22, annual cleanup sponsored by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy as part of the Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup.
• Neponset River Spring Cleanup - April 22, waterfront and parkland cleanup sponsored by the Neponset River Watershed Association.
• 2023 National Watershed and Stormwater Conference - April 24-27, conference sponsored by the Center for Watershed Protection to be held in San Diego, California.
• National Monitoring Conference - April 24-28, 13^th National Monitoring Conference sponsored by the National Water Quality Monitoring Council to be held in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with a limited virtual option.
• 2023 Stone Living Lab Conference - April 26-28, event presented by the Stone Living Lab at the University of Massachusetts Boston to be held in Boston with the theme “Nature-based Coastal Resilience in Urban Settings.”
• NALMS Symposium—Call for Abstracts - October 22-26, 43^rd International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) to be held in Erie, Pennsylvania. Abstracts are due by April 28.
• City Nature Challenge 2023 - April 28-May 7, a citizen-science opportunity organized by the Natural History Museum Los Angeles County and the California Academy of Sciences and held virtually.
• 78^th Annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference - April 30-May 2, sponsored by the Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies to be held in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
• National Floodplain Managers Conference - May 7-11, 47^th annual conference sponsored by the Association of State Floodplain Managers to be held in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a virtual option.
• 27^th Annual Mystic Herring Run and Paddle - May 21, run and paddle event sponsored by the Mystic River Watershed Association.
• Neponset Day - June 3, family-friendly community celebration along the Neponset River sponsored by the Neponset River Watershed Association that will include free boating, kid’s crafts, music, food trucks, environmental exhibits, and more, to be held at DCR’s Neponset River Reservation.
• Interagency Conference on Research in the Watersheds - June 5-8, periodic federal interagency conference on watershed science to be held in Corvallis, Oregon.
• Capitol Hill Ocean Week - June 6-8, conference to discuss issues that impact the oceans hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to be held in Washington, DC, with a virtual option.
• 23^rd AEES Meeting - June 6-9, annual meeting of the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) with the theme “Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Communities,” to be held in Tampa, Florida.
• Stormwater Conference - August 29-31, annual conference sponsored by StormCon to be held in Dallas, Texas.
• Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop - October 23-25, biennial workshop from Restore America’s Estuaries to be held in Galveston, Texas.

Calendar - Multiple/Ongoing Events

Aquarium Lecture Series - Upcoming lectures at the New England Aquarium by scientists, environmental writers, photographers, and others. Recordings of past lectures are available on their archive page.

Barnstable Land Trust Events - Programs for children and adults across Barnstable.

Boat Safety Course - Free course from the Massachusetts Environmental Police held in coastal communities.

Boston Harbor Islands Events - Upcoming events and activities in the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park.

Boston Harbor Now Events - Events throughout the Boston Harbor area.

Buzzards Bay Events - Regional events compiled by the Buzzards Bay Coalition.

Cape Cod Bird Club Walks and Activities - Free bird-watching field trips across Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Field Schools - Multi-day field courses offered by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Programs - A calendar of events at the museum in Brewster.

Center for Coastal Studies Events - Events across the Cape Cod region.

Charles River Watershed Events - Events throughout the watershed compiled by the Charles River Watershed Association.

Climate Adaptation Webinars - Webinars on climate change, adaptation, and resilience from the Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center at UMass Amherst.

Climate Conversations: Pathways to Action - Monthly webinars from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on national policy action on climate change. Recording of past webinars are also available.

Conservation Commission Education - Workshops, webinars, and trainings scheduled across Massachusetts and posted by the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC). See the MACC Complete Education Catalog and Community Calendar.

Ecological Landscaping Events - Webinars, classes, and events from the Ecological Landscape Alliance.

Great Massachusetts Cleanup - Volunteer and coordinator opportunities through the spring from Keep Massachusetts Beautiful.

Ipswich River Watershed Events - Events throughout the watershed compiled by the Ipswich River Watershed Association.

Keep Massachusetts Beautiful Events - Talks and volunteer opportunities across the Commonwealth on litter prevention and cleanup, waste reduction and recycling, beautification and community greening, and environmental education.

Lloyd Center for the Environment Activities - Birding and nature walks and other activities for all ages at the Lloyd Center in Dartmouth.

Marion Natural History Museum Programs - After school and community programs at the museum in Marion.

Mass Audubon Program Catalog - Programs for children and adults hosted at the following Mass Audubon coastal locations:

• Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
• Joppa Flats Education Center
• Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
• North River Wildlife Sanctuary
• Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

MBL Falmouth Forum Lecture Series - Free public lectures at the Marine Biological Lab (MBL) in Woods Hole.

Mystic River Watershed Events - Events throughout the watershed compiled by the Mystic River Watershed Association.

National Marine Sanctuaries Webinars - Webinars hosted by the sanctuary system.

Native Plant Landscaping Lectures - Monthly lectures presented through May from Grow Native Massachusetts.

Native Plant Trust Events - Classes, field studies, and webinars across Massachusetts.

Neponset River Watershed Association Events - Events throughout the watershed.

NOAA Coastal Training and Learning Resources - A range of training opportunities from NOAA’s Digital Coast.

NOAA Planet Stewards Events - Webinars, workshops, and book club sessions from the NOAA Planet Stewards Education Project.

NOAA Science Seminars - Webinars and seminars on science and climate issues from several NOAA partners.

North and South Rivers Watershed Association Events - Event listings on the South Shore.

Salem Sound Coastwatch Community Calendar - Events posted in the Salem Sound region, including the Underwater in Salem Sound Lecture Series with monthly lectures through April.

Sound in the Sea Webinars - Webinars on underwater sound hosted by the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography.

Trustees Activities - Programs and activities at The Trustees of Reservations properties across the Commonwealth.

Walks, Talks, & Events in Harwich - Birding and nature walks and talks from the Harwich Conservation Trust.

Walks & Events in Orleans - Guided walks, programs, and talks from the Orleans Conservation Trust.

Westport River Watershed Alliance Events - Events presented by the Westport River Watershed Alliance, including the Winter Speaker Series with monthly presentations through April.

Other Items of Interest

Rising TIDES Program - The Coastal Estuarine Research Foundation is seeking applicants for the 2023-2024 Rising TIDES (Toward an Inclusive, Diverse, and Enriched Society) Program to support students with backgrounds underrepresented in coastal and estuarine disciplines, with a goal to encourage pursuit of careers in coastal and estuarine science and management. This 16-month program covers all costs to attend three national conferences: CERF 2023, a regional CERF Affiliate Society meeting, and the 2024 Restore America’s Estuaries Summit, along with an annual $300 stipend ($600 total), CERF membership, professional and peer mentors, and professional development opportunities. Rising TIDES is open to undergraduate and graduate students, or recent graduates seeking employment, who self identify as being from an underrepresented group and have an interest in estuarine and coastal systems. For details, see the CERF website. Applications are due by April 26.

Student Environmental Research Funding - The Marjot Foundation in Falmouth is seeking applications from New England high school students, or teams of students in grades 9-11, to fund one-year, independent field and/or laboratory research projects on environmental issues. Projects may focus on any area of environmental research and must be designed by the student or team applicant. Grants are $5,000, with $1,000 going to the student(s), $1,000 to the mentor, $500 to the school department, and $2,500 for project costs. For more information, see the Foundation website. Applications are due by April 20.

Onset Bay Center Summer Programs - Registration is now open for youth programs at the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Onset Bay Center, a facility that offers on-the-water programs for children and teens (8-18 years old). Activities include sailing, kayaking and paddling, swimming, and coastal exploration. Programs begin on June 26 and will run through August 25. For details, see the Youth Programs website.