The Coastal States Organization represents the nation’s Coastal States, Territories & Commonwealths on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resource issues.
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Spotlight on Coastal Management
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Developing post-disaster recovery plans for urban and rural Georgia communities
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The Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP) used a CZMA § 309 strategy to work with Chatham, Brantley, and Glynn Counties to develop specialized Disaster Recovery and Redevelopment Plans (DRRP). The DRRP process, using planning guidance published by GCMP that includes cost estimates, funding sources, and key partners, assists communities to identify vulnerabilities, develop action items to manage and reduce risks, and identify ordinance changes that can be implemented post-disaster to encourage rebuilding while reducing risk. GCMP is now using a NOAA Coastal Resiliency Grant to work with the remaining coastal counties in the Georgia coastal zone to create DRRPs. In addition, GCMP is collaborating with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency to develop a statewide DRRP, and convening a small-business/private sector DRRP in partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
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In the States and Regions
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VIMS updates Chesapeake Bay coastal inventory
The Chesapeake Bay shoreline — rife with inlets, necks and tributaries both large and small — stretches 11,885 miles, longer than the entire west coast of the U.S.
Researchers at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science have just finished the latest iteration of a suite of online maps that can display the condition of the bay shoreline along its entire length — every beach, breakwater, boathouse, boat ramp, bulkhead, dock, jetty, living shoreline, marina, mud flat, oyster reef, tidal marsh, and tree-lined bank. If that weren’t enough, users of these interactive tools can also view each aquaculture site, conservation easement, oyster lease, and underwater grass bed, as well as a model-based recommendation for maximizing shoreline health at any location.
Read more.
State wins federal OK for long-planned Mid-Currituck Bridge
A Record of Decision has been received from the Federal Highway Administration for the Mid-Currituck Bridge, indicating federal approval of a span between Aydlett on the mainland and Corolla on the Outer Banks.
“This is a major milestone in delivering this project that the local communities requested,” said Chris Werner, acting executive Director of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority.
Read more.
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Navy discusses training plans with public
On Wednesday, U.S. Navy representatives hosted a public meeting in the Seaside Room at Kanoa Resort, where members of the of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands community were invited to watch videos, examine posters, ask questions and leave comments about the supplemental environmental impact statement for the Mariana Islands Training and Testing plan, or MITT.
Read more.
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Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan Released
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush has announced the release of the 2019 Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan, which addresses natural and man-made coastal environments.
This Resiliency Plan also recommends 123 projects compiled by the Texas General Land Office coastal team with input from a Technical Advisory Committee to mitigate issues that negatively impact coastal communities.
Read more.
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DeWine announces plan for clean water fund
Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday he is proposing a new water quality fund to spend $900 million over 10 years.
The governor said it will be included in the budget proposal he’s releasing Friday.
DeWine said he wants some of the money to go for restoring wetlands. That appears to open up a possible source of funding for the city of Sandusky, which has been drawing up plans with state officials for restoring wetlands in the Sandusky Bay area.
The governor unveiled details of his H2Ohio Initiative in a Thursday morning speech before the Impact Ohio Toledo Regional Conference, held at the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel.
Read more.
Mussel Watch Detects New Contaminants in Great Lakes
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Delaware River Program 2019 Request for Proposals
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals to conserve and restore fish and wildlife habitat and water quality in the Delaware River watershed. The Delaware River Program will award matching grants of $50,000 to $500,000 each to conserve and restore waters and habitats on public and private land that contribute to the overall health of the Delaware River watershed—as well as benefit the quality of life and economic vitality of the communities in the Delaware River watershed. Approximately $6 million in grant funding is available. Major funding for the Delaware River Program is provided by the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service and the William Penn Foundation.
DWCF Conservation Action Grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations; federal, state, interstate and local governments; Indian tribes; and educational institutions to implement on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects.
Atlantic Estuarine Research Society Spring Meeting
Dates: April 4-6, 2019
Location: Woodbridge, VA
AERS will meet in George Mason University’s brand-new Potomac Science Center, scenically situated on the Occoquan River. With our theme “From the head of the tide to the edge of the shelf” we aim to emphasize the breath and spatial scale of estuaries and coast. We welcome topics ranging from freshwater tidal ecosystems to coastal oceans, and are particularly interested in the connections and exchange between these systems, and the spatial gradients within.
Find out more information
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THE COASTAL SOCIETY’S COASTAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Date/Time:
Monday, June 10, 2019, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location:
The College at Brockport (SUNY), 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420
As part of its “
Margaret A. Davidson Coastal Career Development Program
,” The Coastal Society (TCS) is organizing a full-day workshop designed to provide valuable skills and information to the next generation of coastal practitioners, particularly college students and early-career coastal professionals. TCS will host the workshop at the SUNY Brockport campus in coordination with the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) 2019 Annual Conference. Workshop speakers will share insights on the coastal job market, activities will provide career-building skill development, and attendees will have the opportunity to network with speakers and potential mentors. Join the workshop to jump-start or enhance your coastal career path!
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Capitol Beach Podcast
On this episode of the Capitol Beach, Derek Brockbank welcomes Bradley Watson, Executive Director of Coastal States Organization (CSO) to the show. ASBPA and CSO are close allies and frequently partner on policy issues. The conversation includes discussion about ASBPA and CSO's joint policy position, the history of the Coastal States Organization including how the Coastal Zone Management Act helped launch the organization.
Listen here.
EPA Seeks Nominations for Members of Great Lakes Advisory Board
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates who desire to serve as members of EPA’s Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB). Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to the GLAB. Individuals may self-nominate.The GLAB will be composed of approximately fifteen members who will serve as representative members of non-federal interests. EPA will consider candidates representing a broad range of interests, including business groups, environmental organizations, academia and state, local and tribal governments. In selecting members, EPA will consider the differing perspectives needed to address the GLAB’s charter. Other criteria used to evaluate nominees will include:
• Experience with Great Lakes issues;
• Leadership and consensus-building experience in Great Lakes organizations, businesses and workgroups;
• Membership in professional societies involved with Great Lakes issues;
• Academic leadership and expertise;
• Community leadership; and
• Representation of multiple constituencies within the Great Lakes basin.
The GLAB will meet in person or by electronic means twice a year. In-person meetings will be held in the Great Lakes region.
Nominations may be submitted electronically with the subject line “GLAB Nomination 2019” to
Barnes.Edlynzia@epa.gov
, or by regular mail to Edlynzia Barnes, Designated Federal Officer, Great Lakes National Program Office, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 W Jackson Blvd. (G-9J), Chicago, IL 60604.
Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rulemaking: Step Two - Revise
On December 11, 2018 the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army (the agencies) proposed a revised definition of "waters of the United States" that clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act. The proposed rule published in the Federal Register (FR) on February 14, 2019 and will be open for a 60-day public comment period. The public comment period
will close on April 15, 2019
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The public is invited to submit written comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2018-0149, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov
. General guidance on making effective comments is available at EPA's Commenting on EPA Dockets.
Training Opportunity
Duke University is offering an online training in Marine Planning Process (MPP) in March-April 2019. Through the course, students learn global best practices and essential skills in marine planning and leadership. This interactive curriculum is designed for professionals with interest in coastal and oceans management at all experience levels.
Online Course Dates: March 4th - April 26th, 2019
Who Should Attend: Professionals from across the globe with interest in coastal and oceans management at all experience levels.
Information and Registration
HERE
2018 RAE - CSO 9th National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration and Management
Missed a session or want to learn more? Download presentations here from the 10 concurrent sessions at the 2018 Summit
here.
Copies of posters presented at the 2018 Summit are now available
online.
Tips and Stories for Coastal Managers, Delivered to Your Inbox
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Digital Coast Connections newsletter. Stay in the know about new data, tools, and resources from NOAA’s Digital Coast, as well as announcements from the research reserves, the Coastal Zone Management Program, and the Coral Reef Conservation Program.
Email the office for more information.
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March 25 - 29, 2019
April 4 - 6, 2019
April 23 - 25, 2019
May 1 - 2, 2019
May 19 - 23, 2019
May 21 - 22, 2019
June 10, 2019
July 5 -10, 2020
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