CZ-Mail - March 2026

The monthly email 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, 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 to CZ-Mail, send a blank email (please be sure that the email is completely blank, with no signature line) to [e-mail]. Also, feel free to share CZ-Mail with colleagues and friends—and if you have suggestions for future editions or would like to make a change to your subscription, email your request to [e-mail]. For periodic updates from CZM between CZ-Mail editions, follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and Twitter/X.

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Highlights

New Federal Consistency Review Approach for Army Corps Nationwide Permits - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is implementing Nationwide General Permits (NWPs) for Section 10 and Section 404 authorizations in Massachusetts, replacing the Massachusetts General Permits currently in place. Section 10 covers structures or work in or affecting navigable waters of the United States and Section 404 covers discharges of dredged or fill material into the waters of the United States. The new NWPs are expected to go into effect on March 15. As part of CZM’s federal consistency review, projects within the Massachusetts coastal zone or projects that will have reasonably foreseeable impacts on coastal zone resources or uses that require Section 10 and/or Section 404 authorizations are reviewed for consistency with CZM’s enforceable policies. Like other federal actions likely to impact the Massachusetts coastal zone, CZM performed federal consistency review on the USACE NWPs proposal and provided a conditional concurrence on the NWPs. This CZM decision (PDF, 219 KB) outlines the project thresholds that, if exceeded, require CZM to be notified of the project, the notification process applicants should follow, and the necessary data and information that should be included in the notification. Prospective applicants should consult this information to determine if CZM notification is required as part of their Section 10 and/or Section 404 authorization under the NWPs.

Informational Webinar on the NWPs - CZM is hosting an informational webinar to provide an overview of the CZM federal consistency review process for the NWPs.

• Tuesday, March 10, at 1:00 p.m. - Register

For more information on CZM federal consistency review and the new process with the NWPs, please email Sean Duffey, CZM Project Review and Dredging Coordinator, at [e-mail].

REMINDER: Apply by March 20 for Coastal Resilience Grants - CZM is seeking proposals for the Coastal Resilience Grant Program through the new Environment & Climate One Stop (ECO One Stop) application to fund innovative and transferable local and regional projects that address coastal flooding, erosion, and sea level rise impacts. Applications for this grant round must be submitted through the ECO One Stop application by March 20.

For Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, CZM will provide funding and technical assistance to Massachusetts coastal cities and towns, Tribal Governments, and certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to advance local and regional (multi-community) coastal resilience efforts. Eligible project types include evaluating vulnerabilities and risks, public outreach, retrofitting and relocating vulnerable public 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, 2027—or by June 30, 2028 (FY 2028) for projects selected for an extended contract, depending on the proposal and Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) funding decisions.

Details for the FY 2027 Coastal Resilience Grants are now included as part of the ECO One Stop FY 2027 Grants Round Request for Responses (RFR). The RFR and application can be accessed through the Grants Management System (GMS). Please note that applications can now only be submitted through the GMS.

See New ECO One Stop Application in the Grants/Funding/Proposal Opportunities section below for details on this new application process, including required information, question and answer details, informational webinars, and available office hours for MassEnviroScreen.

REMINDER: Apply by March 20 for Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants - CZM is currently seeking proposals for the Coastal Habitat and Water Quality (CHWQ) Grants through the new ECO One Stop application to fund projects that assess and treat stormwater pollution and advance habitat restoration. Applications for this grant round must be submitted through the ECO One Stop application by March 20.

Municipalities within the Massachusetts coastal watershed are eligible to apply, along with federally recognized Tribes, certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, regional planning agencies, and stormwater collaboratives in partnership with eligible municipalities. Projects eligible for CHWQ funding should advance one or more of the following project categories:

1. Assessment, identification, and characterization of stormwater nonpoint source pollution (NPS).
2. Design, permitting, implementation, and/or retrofits of structural stormwater best management practices (BMPs).
3. Capacity-building activities to support implementation of green stormwater infrastructure.
4. Comprehensive habitat restoration planning.
5. Advancement of priority land acquisition planning activities.
6. Data collection and engineering to support future implementation of crossing infrastructure improvements or retrofits for habitat restoration.

Details for the FY 2027 CHWQ Grants are now included as part of the ECO One Stop FY 2027 Grants Round RFR. The RFR and application can be accessed through the Grants Management System. Please note that applications can now only be submitted through the GMS.

See New ECO One Stop Application in the Grants/Funding/Proposal Opportunities section below for details on this new application process, including required information, question and answer details, informational webinars, and available office hours for MassEnviroScreen.

CZM Joins Instagram - Looking for news on ways to protect and enjoy the Massachusetts coast, volunteer opportunities, jobs and grants, and other information from CZM? Then follow CZM on Instagram. The new CZM Instagram feed (@massczm) highlights photos, graphics, and videos with all this news and more. Links to additional information are also available on linkin.bio/massczm. We look forward to connecting with you!

EEA Releases 2025 Climate Report Card - EEA has released the 2025 Massachusetts Climate Report Card, which assesses the Commonwealth’s progress in achieving climate goals and mandates over the last year. Despite challenges including loss of a federal partner and global economic forces, Massachusetts has made significant progress. Examples include installing heat pumps in over 100,000 homes and conserving 28 percent of state lands. The report includes sections on: Clean Transportation, Clean Buildings, Clean Power, Natural & Working Lands, Climate Adaptation and Resilience, and Environmental Justice.

Grants/Funding/Proposal Opportunities

New ECO One Stop Application - EEA is currently seeking proposals through the new ECO One Stop application. The ECO One Stop provides eligible applicants with a simplified, single point of entry for various climate and environmental resilience grants offered through multiple EEA departments, divisions, and offices. This integrated process allows applicants to be considered for multiple grant programs using a centralized, common application. The process further enables EEA to match as many projects as possible with the most suitable funding sources.

The following grants are included in the ECO One Stop application:

• CZM Coastal Habitat and Water Quality
• CZM Coastal Resilience
• Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance
• DER Culvert Replacement Training Sites
• EEA Cooling Corridors
• EEA Dam and Seawall Program
• EEA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant
• EEA Planning Assistance

The ECO One Stop Grants Catalogue provides descriptions and details on each of these grant programs.

Details for these FY 2027 grants are now included as part of the ECO One Stop FY 2027 Grants Round RFR. The RFR and application can be accessed through the Grants Management System. Please note that applications can now only be submitted through the GMS.

Applicants should reference the ECO One Stop Grants Catalogue for what information to include when answering questions in the combined application and for specific grant programs (as applicable). A matrix of the required information by grant program is also available for reference.

To apply, the ECO One Stop application must be completed by Friday, March 20, at 11:59 p.m.

Question and Answers - All questions on the FY 2027 ECO One Stop RFR were required to be submitted electronically by February 18. Responses to questions have been published on COMMBUYS. (See "File Attachment: Addendum 4~1.pdf").

FY 2027 ECO One Stop RFR & Application Webinar - EEA hosted two informational webinars to discuss the ECO One Stop application process, review this round’s participating grant programs and combined application, and answer questions. See the ECO One Stop RFR Webinar video.

Using the GMS to Submit Your ECO One Stop Application: How-To Webinar - EEA also hosted a webinar on how to submit a FY 2027 ECO One Stop application through the EEA Grants Management System. This webinar covered how to create a GMS account, navigate the GMS platform, and access and submit an ECO One Stop application. See the How to Use the GMS for ECO One Stop video.

MassEnviroScreen Office Hours - Applicants for grants within the ECO One Stop are advised to use MassEnviroScreen to help identify the most environmentally vulnerable or burdened communities in Massachusetts. Join EEA for the remaining MassEnviroScreen Office Hours to get your questions answered regarding the draft MassEnviroScreen and how to use it to complete your ECO One Stop grant application.

• Wednesday, March 11 - 12:00-1:00 p.m. - Register

Living Shoreline Planning Series - The Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC) and The Nature Conservancy are seeking applications from New England coastal communities, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations for free training and technical assistance to identify and develop living shoreline conceptual designs. Up to 10 applicants will be selected for the Living Shoreline Training Series, which will include five training sessions and a site visit. For additional details and to apply, see the NROC website, which includes a video recording and Q&A from the February 17 informational webinar. Online applications are due by March 3.

Newsletters and Other Periodicals

Neponset River Watershed News - The Neponset River Watershed Association February newsletter includes information on the phase II Superfund report for the Lower Neponset Superfund site, water conservation tips, volunteer opportunities, and other Neponset River news, upcoming events, and watershed updates.

NOAA HabitatNews - The January 2026 issue of HabitatNews, a newsletter of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation, includes items on restoration of salmon rivers in Washington, breeding sea stars to improve kelp forest health in California, reconnecting habitat in North Carolina to help migratory fish, and other marine fisheries habitat news.

The Sandbar - The January 2026 issue of The Sandbar, a quarterly publication from the National Sea Grant College Program on U.S. ocean and coastal legal issues, includes articles on lobster regulation in Maine, status of offshore wind energy projects, Presidential Executive Orders from 2025, and other ocean- and coastal-related legal issues.

Urban Harbors Institute E-News - The January 2026 issue of Urban Harbors Institute E-News, the newsletter of the Urban Harbors Institute (UHI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston, includes items on harbor management plans in five coastal communities, a collaborative planning project for managed retreat and relocation funded through CZM’s Coastal Resilience Grants, an eelgrass management plan for Nantucket waters, and other news and updates from UHI.

USGS Sound Waves - The December 2025-January 2026 issue of Sound Waves, a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) newsletter, includes items on USGS’s Coastal Change Likelihood Assessment to estimate the likelihood of coastal landscape change from Maine to Virginia, comparisons of shoreline measurements from satellite data versus traditional methods, and other coastal and marine research news.

Decisions

Edgartown Municipal Harbor Plan Decision - On February 26, the Secretary of EEA issued the Decision on the Town of Edgartown’s Request for Approval of the Edgartown Harbor Plan Pursuant To 301 CMR 23.00 (PDF, 559 KB). The planning area for the Municipal Harbor Plan (MHP) encompasses approximately 2,046 acres, including inner and outer Edgartown Harbor, Katama Bay, Eel Pond, and Cape Pogue Bay, as well as the Island of Chappaquiddick on the eastern side of the harbor. The MHP incorporates climate resilience strategies to protect harbor infrastructure and natural resources and addresses conflicts between recreational use and resource preservation. The MHP also emphasizes the importance of protecting and enhancing public access to the waterfront and expanding public amenities. For additional information, please contact Stephen McKenna, CZM Cape and Islands Regional Coordinator, at [e-mail].

Jobs/Internships

Chief Biodiversity Officer - The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Chief Biodiversity Officer to advance the Massachusetts Biodiversity Goals and coordinate with external stakeholders and EEA agencies. The officer will develop implementation plans and policies, provide ongoing analysis and development of projects, manage grants, and track projects. For more information, see the job posting.

Recreational Fisheries Technicians - The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is seeking seasonal South Shore and Cape Cod Recreational Fisheries Technicians to assist with implementation of a recreational fisheries survey from April to November. For details and to apply, see the job description.

DCR Lifeguards - The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking certified lifeguards for state pools and inland and ocean beaches. A limited number of free lifeguard training courses are available through April for candidates that commit to a DCR position for the summer of 2026. For details, see the DCR Lifeguarding page.

Salem Sound Coastwatch Executive Director - Salem Sound Coastwatch is seeking an Executive Director to lead the environmental organization with staff development and strategic initiative implementation of the organization’s “science-based watershed conservation, restoration, education, advocacy, and stewardship programs,” working with the Board of Directors, Salem Sound staff, volunteers, municipal partners, and community stakeholders. For complete job details and application instructions, see the position listing (PDF, 270 KB).

Association to Preserve Cape Cod Internships - The Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) is seeking applicants for a Seasonal Communications Internship and Ecological Land Care Summer Intern. For details, see the APCC Employment page.

Brewster Conservation Trust Summer Interns - The Brewster Conservation Trust is seeking applications for two summer internships. The Land Stewardship Summer Intern (PDF, 201 KB) will assist with stewardship of Trust lands, and the Outreach and Stewardship Summer Intern (PDF, 199 KB) will assist with planning, organizing, and implementing outreach programs and Trust events. Applications are due by March 13.

Charles River Watershed Association Jobs and Internships - The Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is seeking applicants for the following open positions and internships: Operations Associate, Community Representative, Restoration Engagement Intern, Watershed Science Intern, Environmental Law & Policy Intern, and Development Intern. For details, see the CRWA Work with Us page.

Girls Science and Nature Camp Staff - The Penikese Island School in Woods Hole is seeking five staff members for the summer 2026 camp season, which runs from July 7-August 8. 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 to serve as role models, assist with visiting scientists and artists, and conduct science, art, and recreational activities. For details on these full-time, temporary positions, see the Employment Opportunities page.

Nantucket Conservation Foundation Positions - The Nantucket Conservation Foundation is seeking applications for a full-time Cranberry Bog Foreman & Plant Propagation Assistant to oversee the operation of Nantucket’s last cranberry bog and a Seasonal Trail Maintenance and Stewardship Assistant to maintain and monitor the Foundation’s walking and biking trails. Applications are due by March 12.

Orleans Conservation Trust Land Stewardship Intern - The Orleans Conservation Trust is seeking a Land Stewardship Intern for the summer to conduct a variety of land management activities, including property inspections and maintenance, land management planning, habitat management, property documentation, and volunteer engagement. For details, see the internship posting (PDF, 117KB).

Seasonal Land Stewards - The Wildlands Trust is seeking two part-time Seasonal Land Stewards to conduct daily management and maintenance of conservation lands throughout cities and towns in southeastern Massachusetts from mid-May through August. For more information, see the job listing. Applications will be reviewed after March 10.

Whale Watch Interns - Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch is seeking Seasonal Interns from late May through August to work aboard whale watch vessels to assist crew and naturalist team. These paid positions are open to college students, recent graduates, and anyone over 18 with an interest in marine science, ocean conservation, and public education. For more information, see the internship posting (PDF, 90 KB).

Calendar - Individual Events and Announcements

2026 Massachusetts Grant Funding Workshop - March 3, workshop from the New England Environmental Finance Center featuring representatives from the variety of state, regional, and federal funding opportunities that focus on water quality, ecological restoration, stormwater management, and climate resilience. Representatives from CZM’s Coastal Habitat and Water Quality and Coastal Resilience grant programs will provide an overview of these programs.

6^th Annual Ocean and Coastal Resources Regional Agency Update - March 3, webinar presented by the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) with updates from New England’s coastal programs, including CZM, with a focus on sea level rise.

Funding Strategies to Advance Resilience - March 4, webinar from Rebuild by Design and EEA officials on Mass Ready: An Act to Build Resilience for Massachusetts Communities and how this historic $3.1 billion investment in the environment creates new ways to fund, finance, and design projects that protect and prepare communities.

Saltmarshes: Protecting and Restoring These Vital Land and Seascapes - March 5, webinar from the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition featuring The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts, CZM, and BSC Group to discuss a salt marsh protection and restoration workplan developed by the Coastal Working Group of the Resilient Lands Conservation Coalition, along with GIS products to help identify land protection opportunities for marsh migration areas.

Cape Cod Natural History Conference - March 7, annual Mass Audubon conference at Cape Cod Community College in West Barnstable.

Massachusetts Environmental Education Society Conference - March 11, annual conference to be held in Dudley.

Boston Sea Rovers 72^nd International Ocean Clinic and Film Festival - March 14-15, annual event in Danvers with a focus on diving that includes seminars, workshops, exhibits of dive equipment and services, a “discover scuba” pool, kids’ activities, a career fair, and a film festival.

Saugus River Watershed Council Annual Meeting—Rescheduled - March 16, annual meeting to be held in Revere.

CyanoSymposium 2026 - March 16, 18, 23, and 25, virtual symposium organized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the health effects of cyanotoxins on humans and animals. For details and registration information, see the symposium flyer (PDF, 175 KB).

Stream Smart Training - March 25, training for projects to construct road stream crossings to ensure habitat connections and safe roads to be held in Pittsfield. Submit registration form to sign up.

60^th Annual Meeting of the Charles River Watershed Association - March 26, annual meeting to be held in Cambridge.

2026 Environmental, Energy, and Engineering Career Fair - April 10, job fair sponsored by EBC to be held in Boston.

AWRA 2026 Annual Water Resources Conference—Call for Topical Sessions - November 9-11, conference sponsored by American Water Resources Association (AWRA) to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The call for session proposals opens on March 1 and submissions are due by April 10.

Cape Coastal Conference - April 13-14, conference for practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders on coastal restoration and climate adaptation organized by the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and other coastal partners, including CZM. The 2026 conference theme is “Shared Solutions for Stronger Coasts & Communities.”

27^th Charles River Earth Day Cleanup - April 24-25, annual river cleanup sponsored by Charles River Watershed Association. Registration required.

Muddy River Cleanup - April 25, annual cleanup sponsored by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy as part of the Earth Day Charles River Cleanup.

Neponset River Spring Cleanup - April 25, waterfront and parkland cleanup sponsored by the Neponset River Watershed Association.

2026 Big Blue, Green Tomorrow Conference - April 28-29, annual conference from the Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation, Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative, and Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce with a focus on the blue and green economies on Cape Cod to be held in Falmouth.

Massachusetts Park Serve Day - May 2, annual statewide day of volunteer service sponsored by DCR to help get Massachusetts state parks and beaches ready for summer.

30^th Annual Mystic Herring Run and Paddle - May 17, event sponsored by the Mystic River Watershed Association.

Stream Simulation Design Training - May 18-22, training on resilient crossing projects to provide aquatic organism passage to be held in Hadley. To request a pre-registration application, email Amanda Kunzman at [e-mail].

Insights from MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple - May 20, in-person event from EBC with the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to be held in Boston.

46^th North American Lake Management Society Symposium—Call for Abstracts - November 3-6, symposium with the theme “Swimming Upstream: Tackling Environmental Challenges through Partnership, Innovation, & Science” to be held in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Abstracts are due by May 22.

National Marine Educators Association 2026 Conference - July 12-16, annual conference to be held in Cambridge, Maryland, with the theme “Meeting of the Waters.”

StormCon Stormwater Conference - August 25-27, annual conference sponsored by StormCon to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Calendar - Multiple/Ongoing Events

Association to Preserve Cape Cod Events - Free events and webinars on natural resources, gardening, and more. Links to free films, recordings of previous webinars, and information from past events are available.

Barnstable Clean Water Coalition Events - Activities and events for all ages throughout Barnstable.

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

Boat Safety Course - Free, in-person course from the Massachusetts Environmental Police held in Commonwealth communities. This course will meet the mandatory boater education requirements for all motorized vessel operators that will begin April 1.

Boston Harbor Islands Calendar - 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 Coalition - Bay Adventures - Free, guided activities across the Buzzards Bay watershed.

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

Cape Cod Maritime Museum Events & Lectures - Upcoming events and lectures for all ages at the museum in Hyannis. Links to recordings of past lectures are also posted.

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Events - Events at the museum in Brewster.

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

Charles River Watershed Association Events - Upcoming events throughout the Charles River watershed.

Chatham Conservation Foundation Events - Activities and events across Chatham.

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

Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation Webinar Series - Monthly science webinars, with recordings of previous webinars available to Federation members.

Conservation Commission Education - Workshops, webinars, and trainings scheduled across Massachusetts and posted by the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. See the MACC Educational Programming Page and Events Calendar.

Duxbury Beach Events & Programs - Public events and education programs from Duxbury Beach Reservation.

Ecological Landscaping Alliance Events - Webinars, workshops, tours, and conferences on natural landscaping options, with recordings of past webinars available to Alliance members.

Evening with Experts Series - Free public lecture series on ecology and native plant landscaping, including recordings of past events, hosted by Grow Native Massachusetts.

Falmouth Forum Lecture Series - Free public lectures at the Marine Biological Lab in Woods Hole. Recordings of previous lectures are available.

Floodplain Management Training - Various training opportunities compiled by the Department of Conservation and Recreation Flood Hazard Management Program.

Friends of Herring River Events - Upcoming Herring River watershed events in Truro and Wellfleet.

Harwich Conservation Trust Walks, Talks, and Events - Birding and nature activities.

Healthy and Resilient Communities Research Webinar Series - Periodic community resilience webinars from EPA for local decision makers, with links to Past Webinar Recordings.

Ipswich River Watershed Association Events - Events throughout the watershed focusing on natural resources.

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. See the Great Massachusetts Cleanup page for community-wide litter cleanups and park maintenance opportunities.

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

MACC Lunch & Learn Webinars - Free monthly webinars on a variety of natural resource protection topics. Recordings of previous webinars are available.

Marion Natural History Museum Programs - Community and summer programs at the museum in Marion.

Mass Audubon Programs & Events - Opportunities for children and adults hosted at the following Mass Audubon coastal locations:

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

MVP Winter Webinar Series - Webinars from EEA’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program on lessons learned from MVP communities on March 11 and grant funding for solar and battery storage on March 19.

Mystic River Watershed Association Calendar - Volunteer events, festivals, learning opportunities, public meetings, and more throughout the watershed.

Nantucket Conservation Foundation Events - Walks, workshops, and community events across Nantucket.

National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series - Webinars hosted by the sanctuary system. See Past Webinar Recordings for descriptions of and links to previous webinars.

National Tools Showcase - Quarterly webinars from the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association on tools to address coastal challenges.

Native Plant Trust Classes & Field Studies - Events on plants and landscaping throughout the region.

Neponset River Watershed Association Events - Opportunities throughout the watershed.

New England Aquarium Events and Programs - Events, lectures, and programs at the aquarium in Boston. Recordings of past lectures are available on the Lowell Lecture Series page.

NOAA Digital Coast Training Calendar - A range of NOAA training opportunities, with links to on-demand resources available on the Training page.

NOAA Science Seminars - Webinars and seminars on science and climate issues from several NOAA partners. Past seminars are catalogued and available.

Nonpoint Source Pollution Technical Exchange Webinars - Periodic webinars from EPA on a variety of nonpoint source pollution topics, with links to previous webinars.

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

Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center Webinars - Webinars on climate change, adaptation, and resilience from this center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst with links to Archived Webinars.

Northeast Monthly Climate Updates - Free webinars from the Northeast Regional Climate Center to address timely weather and climate concerns. Recordings of previous webinars are also available, along with PDF copies of presentation materials.

Northeast Waste Management Officials Association Events - Upcoming webinars and events, with links to past presentations.

Ocean Encounters - Periodic educational webinars from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on various ocean-related topics with links to previous webinars.

Open Communications for the Ocean Webinars - Periodic webinars on ocean topics, with links to past webinars.

Orleans Conservation Trust Events - Guided walks, programs, and talks in Orleans.

Research at the Reserve Lectures - Virtual and in-person talks presented by the Waquoit Bay National Estuary Research Reserve on Wednesday evenings in March. See the reserve’s event calendar to register.

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

Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series - Periodic webinars from EPA that highlight innovative ways to address stormwater, with links to archived webcasts.

Stone Living Lab Events - Free climate-focused events around Boston Harbor from this lab at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Trustees Programs - Experiences and opportunities at The Trustees of Reservations properties across the Commonwealth.

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Events - Activities for all ages at the reserve.

Water Watch Lecture Series - On Wednesday evenings through March 4, free, public lectures from the North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon available in person or virtually.

Westport River Watershed Alliance Events - Events in the watershed.

Whale & Dolphin Conservation Events - Education and outreach opportunities in Massachusetts and beyond.

Other Items of Interest

Gulf of Maine Council Award Nominations - The Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment is seeking nominations for the following 2026 Annual Recognition Awards: Visionary Awards recognizing innovation, creativity, and commitment in marine protection; Longard Award for outstanding volunteer work; Susan Snow-Cotter Award for coastal management professionals exemplifying outstanding leadership or mentoring; Industry Award for a business showing leadership in ecosystem well-being; and Sustainable Communities Award for a community or a community group embodying sustainable environment and economy. Nominations are due by March 13.

Herring Counters on Cape Cod - Training sessions are available for volunteers interested in monitoring the spring river herring runs on Cape Cod. See the APCC River Herring Monitor Hub for trainings across the Cape and additional river herring information. New trainings will be added as available.

Herring Counters on the South Shore - The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is seeking volunteers to count river herring several times per week at one of five sites from late March through early June. For more information and to sign up, see their River Herring Counts page.

2026 Environmental Business Council Scholarship - EBC is seeking applications for the Environmental Business Council Scholarship with $2,500 available for the 2026-27 academic year. Students currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year program in New England with a major related to the environmental or energy fields are eligible. For details, see the EBC website. Applications are due by March 22 at 5:00 p.m.

Ocean STEAM Powered Women Fellowship - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Sea Grant with Sea Education Association (SEA) are seeking applicants for the Ocean STEAM Powered Women Fellowship (O-STEAM), a week-long, free, residential fellowship in Woods Hole for young women from Massachusetts that are sophomores or juniors in high school. Selected fellows will spend one of two weeks (August 2-8 or August 9-15) on the SEA campus working with the WHOI Sea Grant Education Specialist, WHOI Researchers, and Program Assistants for a deep dive into ocean research, while also meeting female Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) professionals. The goal is to expose participants to a wide range of marine careers, get them involved with research, and build a network. For more information about the program, join the March 5 online information session. Applications are due by March 20.

Summer Professional Development Institutes - The Wade Institute for Science Education is offering summer professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers to provide hands-on, STEM-oriented learning experiences. For more information and to register, see the Wade Institute website.

Waquoit Bay Summer Science School - In July and August, the Waquoit Bay Reserve Foundation hosts the Waquoit Bay Summer Science School, offering week-long, full- and half-day educational sessions that introduce students entering grades 2-12 to coastal ecology. For details and registration information, see the Summer Science School web page.

Coastal Ocean Science Academy - The Northeastern University Marine Science Center in Nahant is accepting applications for the Coastal Ocean Science Academy, a one-week summer experience for middle school students from July 20-24 and for high school students from August 3-7. Participants gain firsthand experience with local coastal and marine habitats and engage in hands-on research activities.

KidSummer Nature and Science Programs - Each summer, the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History offers KidSummer day programs for children and teens aged 4-15. The programs use a STEAM-based curriculum with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Registration is now open for weekly sessions from June 29-August 14.