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CZ-Mail - July 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 join-env-czmail@listserv.state.ma.us. 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 CZ-Mail@mass.gov. For periodic updates from CZM between CZ-Mail editions, please follow us on Twitter.

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Highlights

CZM Secures Nearly $4 Million in Federal Funds to Restore Coastal Habitat and Improve Resilience to Climate Change - On June 8 at an event in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper announced a $3,745,290 federal grant award for two coastal habitat restoration projects. The Manchester project will restore coastal habitat, tidal flow, and fish passage through the reconstruction of a bridge and removal of a tide gate, while the Truro project will advance salt marsh restoration by completing planning and permitting for multiple tidal flow improvements in the Pamet River system. The grant funds were secured by CZM, which developed the project proposals in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Ecological Restoration (DER), the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea, and the Town of Truro. The funding comes from the Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Grants, established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The two Massachusetts proposals were selected through a highly competitive process, with only 33 projects funded out of 95 submissions. Both projects are designated as Priority Ecological Restoration Projects through DER’s Priority Projects Program. At the event, Secretary Tepper was joined by CZM Director Lisa Berry Engler and DER Director Beth Lambert, along with Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Northeast Regional Director for the NOAA Office for Coastal Management Betsy Nicholson, Chair of the Select Board for the Town of Manchester Ann Harrison, Manchester Town Administrator Greg Federspiel, and additional representatives from NOAA, CZM, DER, and Manchester-by-the-Sea. Town officials provided a tour of the project site to conclude the event. For more information, see the EEA Press Release and the NOAA National Coastal Zone Management Program Habitat Protection and Restoration Awards page. Also see the links below for news coverage on the event and grant awards. (Articles may only be available for a limited time. Not working? Try copying the web address directly into your browser, rather than clicking on it.)

Massachusetts Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Viewer - CZM has updated the Massachusetts Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Viewer to include new infrastructure and coastal inundation data. The viewer is designed as a general planning tool to support broad-scale vulnerability assessments and identification of potential adaptation strategies consistent with CZM’s StormSmart Coasts Program. The viewer maps areas of potential inundation under various sea level rise scenarios, dynamic future storm surge, and current worst-case hurricane surge, as well as areas within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coastal flood zones. High resolution scenarios of flooding probabilities and depths from the Massachusetts Coast Flood Risk Model (MC-FRM), developed by Woods Hole Group, have been added to the viewer.

Nantucket Coastal Conference - On June 12, the biennial Nantucket Coastal Conference was held at the Nantucket Atheneum with a focus on climate change impacts, flood protection, and coastal resilience. Dr. Sarah Das from the Wood Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) provided the keynote presentation, “Sea Level Rise from Global to Local: The Decisive Decade for Coastal Communities.” Talks also included an update on the Climate Action Plan under development for Nantucket. Conference partners included the Town of Nantucket, CZM, WHOI Sea Grant, and Barnstable County. More than 100 participants from Nantucket and coastal Massachusetts attended the 2023 event, which was live streamed for remote viewers. A conference recording can be viewed on YouTube.

2023 Gulf of Maine Awards - On June 7 in Boston, the following award winners from Massachusetts were honored at the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment 2023 Awards Ceremony for their exceptional work to protect the health and sustainability of the Gulf of Maine watershed:

  • Friends of Belle Isle Marsh, a community-based organization dedicated to the stewardship of this coastal wetland adjacent to the environmental justice communities of East Boston and Revere and the Town of Winthrop, received a Sustainable Communities Award for outstanding contributions toward promoting sustainable outcomes for communities and the environment. Belle Isle Marsh is the last remaining salt marsh in Boston Harbor and acts as a buffer to communities during coastal storms and is home to several species listed under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act. Formed in the 1960s, the group was instrumental in conserving the land as open space and has continued important advocacy and education, serving as a voice to protect the marsh from development. The Friends also leads several community events and classroom trips, helping build the next generation of stewards. Most recently, they have managed a Community Advisory Group that is helping inform planning around the marsh as a nature-based strategy for protecting neighboring communities and advocating for a design that protects both the marsh habitat and surrounding neighborhoods.
  • Robert Buchsbaum, conservation scientist for the Massachusetts Audubon Society from 1987-2019, was honored with a Visionary Award for his outstanding contributions to the conservation and protection of natural resources in the Gulf of Maine. As one of the founders identifying the “Great Marsh” as a connected system, Robert was instrumental in laying the groundwork to designate the Great Marsh Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). In addition, he helped advance protection of the 2,900-acre Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, an important site on the Atlantic Flyway Migration route where over 60 bird species breed. His research also helped expand understanding of how climate change and human activities affect wetlands and other New England habitats. Robert currently serves as Vice Chair of the Beverly Conservation Commission.
  • Peter Phippen, coastal resource specialist at the Merrimack River Planning Commission and former Upper North Shore Regional Coordinator for the Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership, was also given a Visionary Award for his efforts to protect natural resources in the Gulf of Maine watershed. Peter has dedicated his career to protecting marsh ecosystems through collaborative and innovative policy, restoration, education, monitoring, and planning. He has also been instrumental in achieving and maintaining the Great Marsh’s ACEC designation, securing federal funding for resiliency-based ecosystem management, and developing and managing numerous successful partnerships across the region. In addition, his unique ability to transcend barriers has allowed him to be a leader in piloting emergent methodologies, building collaborations, and bringing a diversity of expertise together under the common goal of protecting the Great Marsh.

For more information on these awards, see the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment website.

Seeking Local Cleanup Coordinators for COASTSWEEP 2023 - From late August into November, thousands of volunteers in Massachusetts turn out for COASTSWEEP, the statewide beach cleanup sponsored by CZM. COASTSWEEP is part of an international campaign organized by the Ocean Conservancy in Washington, DC, and participants all over the world collect trash and other marine debris and record data to help reduce future marine debris problems. Local coordinators choose a cleanup location (beach, marsh, dive site, and riverbank), publicize the event locally, receive supplies and distribute materials to volunteers, oversee the cleanup, arrange for proper trash disposal, and ensure data are entered properly either through the mobile app or on data cards—all with support from CZM. For more information on getting involved as a cleanup coordinator or volunteer, see Sign Up to Volunteer for COASTSWEEP.

CZM Job Posting

CZM Project Review Coordinator - CZM is seeking a Project Review Coordinator to lead CZM’s federal consistency review, coordinate CZM project review through the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), coordinate the state Dredge Team, and serve as CZM’s Public Records Request contact. CZM implements federal consistency review of federal actions or projects that require certain federal authorizations in or that affect the coastal zone. In addition, CZM reviews projects in the MEPA process and provides project review and technical assistance on projects requiring Chapter 91 Waterways and Wetlands Protection authorizations. The Project Review Coordinator will serve as the lead reviewer for large, complex projects, including dredging, aquaculture, and offshore wind, in coordination with CZM staff, EEA, and other state and federal agencies as necessary. The Project Review Coordinator also serves as a liaison to NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management in coordination with CZM management and staff to revise and update CZM Program Plan policies and other elements. Lastly, the Project Review Coordinator serves as the Massachusetts State Dredging Team chair to coordinate with state and federal agencies on dredging-related policies and practices, and to provide technical and policy assistance to CZM regarding beneficial reuse of dredge materials, beach nourishment, and other related projects. For more information and to apply, see the full job posting. For notifications of CZM job postings between CZ-Mail editions, follow CZM on Twitter.

CZM Staff and People

Marine Invasive Species Intern - In June, CZM welcomed Avril Lynch as the Marine Invasive Species Intern. Avril will be working with the Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Team on marine invasive species initiatives, including the Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative (MIMIC) program. Avril will assist with training volunteers, monitoring dock and pier sites for invasive species, developing outreach materials, and creating invasive species evaluations for at least one new potential invader in the New England region. Avril is currently a double major in Studio Art and Applied Environmental Studies at Tufts University. Welcome Avril!

Grants/Funding/Proposal Opportunities

Buzzards Bay Water Quality Grants - Round 2 - The Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program is seeking proposals for a second round of the Buzzards Bay Watershed Infrastructure and CCMP Support Grant Program, with an anticipated $737,131 in federal funding available through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Eligible projects must implement recommendations in the Buzzards Bay Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) and can include: feasibility, design, and construction of stormwater facilities to treat discharges affecting surface waters; tasks to achieve MS4 compliance; feasibility studies to enhance nitrogen removal from wastewater treatment facilities; restoration of wetlands, habitat, and migratory fish passage; construction of boat pumpout facilities; and other activities in support of the CCMP and compatible with BIL funding. Municipalities within the Buzzards Bay watershed are eligible. For details and required forms, see the COMMBUYS website. Proposals are due by August 1 at 4:00 p.m.

Climate Resilience Regional Challenge - NOAA is seeking applications for the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge, which will provide approximately $575 million in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act for collaborative approaches to coastal resilience at regional scales. Proposals should address the grant priorities of risk reduction, regional coordination and collaboration, equity and inclusion, and enduring capacity. Also, applicants should select one of two parallel funding tracks: Regional Collaborative Building and Strategy Development or Implementation of Resilience and Adaptation Actions. Two virtual information sessions on this funding opportunity will be held on July 11 and 12. For more information and grant details, see the NOAA website. Letters of Intent are due by August 21 and full applications, by invitation only, will be due by February 13, 2024.

Herring River Restoration Project Consultant - The Friends of Herring River is seeking expressions of interest and qualifications from contractors to: 1) establish and coordinate a comprehensive plan for monitoring and reporting on rare, threatened, and endangered (RTE) species potentially affected by the Herring River Restoration Project in Wellfleet and Truro, and/or 2) conduct monitoring of RTE species in compliance with the Massachusetts and U.S. Endangered Species Acts. Proposals should indicate interest in one or both project components. For more information, see the Pre-Proposal Request (PDF, 313 KB). Responses are due by July 10 at 5:00 p.m. via e-mail to rfp@herringriver.org.

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

  • Coastal Resilience Grant Program - CZM is seeking proposals for innovative and transferable local and regional projects to address coastal flooding, erosion, and sea level rise impacts through the Coastal Resilience Grant Program. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, CZM will provide funding and technical assistance to coastal communities, certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that own vulnerable coastal property that is open and accessible to the public, and federally recognized and state-acknowledged Massachusetts Tribes. Eligible project types include evaluating vulnerabilities and risks, public outreach, redesigning and retrofitting vulnerable municipally owned facilities and infrastructure, shoreline restoration, and proactive planning projects. Applicants may request up to $2 million in funding per project. Projects must be completed by June 30, 2024—or by June 30, 2025 (FY25) for projects selected for an extended contract, depending on the proposal and EEA funding decisions. See the Request for Responses (RFR) on the COMMBUYS website for eligibility requirements, project categories, and evaluation criteria. Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. on July 11. Also, see the Coastal Resilience Grants web page for additional information and links to the pre-RFR informational webinar video and presentation.
  • Parks and Conservation Grants - The EEA Division of Conservation Services 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 nonprofit organizations for land acquisitions. 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.
  • PROTECT Discretionary Program - The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking applications for the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program to fund projects that address the climate resilience of surface transportation systems and include nature-base solutions. For more information, including a grant webinar recording, see the PROTECT web page. Submit applications by August 18 (use the “apply” button on the Grants.gov page for this grant opportunity).

Online Tools and Resources

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

Products/Publications

Beach Nourishment Guide - WHOI Sea Grant has released the Beach Nourishment Guide for Homeowners with guidance for property owners, conservation commissions, and consultants on conducting beach nourishment projects to maintain beach profiles and protect developed areas and habitats.

Newsletters and Other Periodicals

DOI Newswave - The Summer 2023 issue of NEWSWAVE, the quarterly newsletter on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes activities from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), features summaries of DOI projects from inland watersheds, coastal areas, the continental shelf, and the deep ocean—all part of DOI’s “Blue Portfolio.”

Massachusetts Association for Floodplain Management Newsletter - The Spring 2023 Newsletter (PDF, 3 MB) from the Massachusetts Association for Floodplain Management (massFM) includes details on the Call for Abstracts for the upcoming annual massFM conference in October, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Endangered Species Conservation Action Program, and other Massachusetts floodplain management news and resource links.

Massachusetts Lobstermen’s News - The June 2023 Newspaper (PDF, 13 MB) from the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) covers the WHOI Sea Grant effort to map the path of the proposed wastewater release from Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant, recent comments submitted to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on commercial leasing for wind power in the Gulf of Maine, MLA updates, and other lobster news.

NOAA HabitatNews - The June 2023 issue of HabitatNews, a newsletter of the NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation, includes articles on improvements to habitat and access for migratory species after a dam removal project in Maryland, projects funded through NOAA’s National Fish Habitat Partnerships, and other marine fisheries habitat news.

Northeast Ocean Data Portal Newsletter - The June 2023 issue of Northeast Ocean Data, a newsletter of the Northeast Ocean Data Portal, provides details on public comments opportunities on offshore wind and waterways, new data layers available in the portal (including a real-time oceanographic data tool), and additional portal news and updates.

Jobs/Internship Postings

CZM Project Review Coordinator - CZM is seeking a Project Review Coordinator to lead CZM’s federal consistency review, coordinate CZM project review through MEPA and MassDEP, coordinate the state Dredge Team, and serve as CZM’s Public Records Request contact. Find details in the CZM Job Posting section above, along with more in the full posting.

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

Calendar - Individual Events and Announcements

Barnstable Land Trust Annual Meeting - July 11, presented by the Barnstable Land Trust and held at Cape Cod Community College in Barnstable.

Climate Crossroads Summit - July 11-12, conference from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on equitable pathways to meet the climate crisis to be held in Washington, DC, with a virtual option.

National State Revolving Fund Workshop - July 11-13, workshop presented by NEIWPCC and EPA on this program that provides loans to improve water infrastructure to be held in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Climate Conscious Landscape - July 14, seminar from the Orleans Pond Coalition and the Mayflower Point Association to be held in Orleans and featuring Kristin Andres, Education Director at the Association to Preserve Cape Cod, for a talk on creating beautiful, climate-friendly landscapes.

2023 massFM Conference—Call for Abstracts - October 23, fourth annual conference of the Massachusetts Association of Floodplain Management to be held in Worcester. Abstracts are due by July 17.

Coastal Management Tool Talk - July 19, virtual panel discussion from the New England Ocean Science Education Collaborative on the development and use of resource management tools for coastal management and research.

Developing Offshore Wind in U.S. Waters: The Planning and Regulatory Framework - July 19, part one of an offshore wind development webinar series from Open Communications for the Ocean (OCTO) and NOAA’s National Marine Protected Areas Center.

National Marine Education Conference - July 23-27, annual conference from the National Marine Educators Association to be held in Bellingham, Washington.

Nature-Based Approaches Field Trip: Coughlin Park, Winthrop - July 24, the second of four free field trips highlighting various nature-based approaches that can be used to protect coastlines from storm surge and sea level rise. This informational trip to Winthrop’s Coughlin Park is sponsored by the Stone Living Lab at UMass Boston and Woods Hole Group, with funding from CZM’s Coastal Resilience Grant Program. Local officials in coastal communities or those working to advance natural protection along the shoreline are strongly encouraged to attend. Two additional field trips will be offered this summer to explore nature-based approaches in Duxbury and Falmouth. For details, see the Stone Living Lab website.

Teachers on the Estuary Workshop - July 24 (virtual), July 26-27 (on-site), and November 8 (virtual), teacher training for middle and high school teachers on water quality, climate change, and sea level rise held both virtually and at the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Falmouth.

Strengthening Blue Carbon Solutions in U.S. Ocean Policy - July 26, webinar from OCTO.

Offsite Stormwater Management to Promote Green Infrastructure - July 26, webinar from EPA.

Climate Change in Salem Walking Tour - July 27, free outdoor event from Salem Sound Coastwatch and the House of Seven Gables to explore Salem’s industrial past and its changing shoreline.

Great River Race - July 30, river paddling race to support the North and South Rivers Watershed Association.

OneCape Summit - July 31-August 1, annual summit sponsored by the Cape Cod Commission on climate change, water quality, housing, and the economy on Cape Cod to be held in Harwich.

Addressing Ocean Sewage Pollution: Financing Wastewater Treatment Upgrades at Scale - August 3, webinar from OCTO.

Agriculture and Watersheds Symposium—Call for Abstracts - October 18-19, conference from the Center for Watershed Protection for watershed and resource conservation professionals to be held in Fulton, Maryland. Abstracts on the conference theme, “The Nexus Between Agriculture and Healthy Watersheds,” are due by August 4.

Ocean Literacy Summit—Call for Presenters - November 15-17, biennial conference sponsored by the New England Ocean Science Education Collaborative with the theme, “Connecting Climate, Communities, and Coasts,” to be held in Gloucester. Proposals for 15-minute talks, lightning talks, and posters are due by August 15.

National Floodplain Managers Conference - September 5-8, 47th annual conference sponsored by the Association of State Floodplain Managers to be held in Los Angeles, California.

2023 National Coastal Conference - October 10-13, conference on coastal science, technology, and policy with the theme, “Anchors Aweigh: Revolutionary Times for Coastal Habitats,” sponsored by the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association to be held in Providence, Rhode Island.

National Nonpoint Source (NPS) Workshop - November 6-9, workshop sponsored by NEIWPCC to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

CERF 2023 Conference - 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.

International Erosion Control Conference - 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.

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

Calendar - Multiple/Ongoing Events

APCC Events - Free virtual events on landscaping, gardening, and more from the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC).

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

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.

Building Blocks for Sharing Science - Webinar series through October from the Lake Superior Reserve and Ohio Coastal Training Programs on challenges in environmental and science communications.

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 Maritime Museum Events - Upcoming events and lectures at the museum in Hyannis.

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 Change Webinar Series - Webinars on climate change, marine protected areas, offshore wind, marine heatwaves, and freshwater acidification from the National Marine Protected Areas Center.

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 - Community and summer programs at the museum in Marion.

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

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

Neponset River Watershed Association Events - Events throughout the watershed.

New England Aquarium Events - Upcoming events, lectures, and programs at the New England Aquarium. Recordings of past lectures are available on the Aquarium Lecture Series page.

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 Events - Activities and events posted in the Salem Sound region.

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.

Wednesday Morning Garden Tours - Guided tours of the Shirley G. Cross Wildflower Garden at the Thornton Burgess Society’s Green Briar Nature Center in East Sandwich through August.

Westport River Watershed Alliance Events - Events presented by the Westport River Watershed Alliance.

Other Items of Interest

Marine Invasive Survey Volunteers - The North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a member of CZM’s Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative, is seeking volunteers to help monitor marine invasives on docks and in the intertidal zone this summer from Scituate to Duxbury. If interested, please complete this volunteer form.

Salem Sound Marine Invasive Species Monitoring - Salem Sound Coastwatch, also a member of MIMIC, is seeking volunteers for several days in July to help monitor marine invasives at docks, in tidepools, and along the rocky shore. No prior experience is needed. If interested, please RSVP at info@salemsound.org or call (978) 741-7900.

Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship - NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management is seeking applications from graduate students for the Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship, a two-year research fellowship at each of the 30 National Estuarine Research Reserves. Fellows will conduct research on a key reserve management priority to improve understanding of coastal challenges and potentially impact policy and management strategies. For additional details, including upcoming informational webinars and application instructions, see the fellowship web page. Applications for fellowships that begin in the summer of 2024 are due by December 4.

CERF Legacy Fund Scholarship - The Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation is seeking applications for the 2023 CERF Legacy Fund Scholarship program, which provides scholarships for student and early-career members of the Federation to enhance the research and career development. CERF anticipates awarding a single $1,000 scholarship in 2023. Applications are due by July 31.

Marine Sanctuary Photo Contest - NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is seeking photos for the 2023 Get into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest. Winning photos will be featured in the 2024 Earth Is Blue social media campaign. Submissions are due by September 4 under the following categories: scenic views, ocean life, and recreation within a National Marine Sanctuary; stewardship activities in your home or neighborhood that connect with a sanctuary (including sanctuary-related artwork); and scenes from around the country and world connecting people and the ocean.

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