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CZ-Mail - May 2024

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, 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, email your request to CZ-Mail@mass.gov. For periodic updates from CZM between CZ-Mail editions, follow us on Twitter.

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Highlights

Dr. Alison Brizius Named New CZM Director - On April 19, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper announced Alison Brizius’s appointment to Assistant Secretary and CZM Director. Alison, who will start on May 6, joins CZM from the City of Boston, where she previously served as Commissioner of Environment. In that role, she was responsible for leading the Department in addressing climate change impacts, such as achieving net zero emissions while protecting air, water, climate, and land resources, enhancing environmental justice, and improving Boston residents’ quality of life. Previously, she was the city’s Director of Climate and Environmental Planning. Before coming to Boston, Alison served as the Executive Director of the Center for Robust Decision-making on Climate and Energy Policy at the University of Chicago, a multi-institutional interdisciplinary center founded to improve society’s ability to respond to climate change and energy supply challenges. She received her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Chicago. For more information, see the press release, check out this WCAI interview, and view the links below for additional news coverage. (Articles may only be available for a limited time.)

Welcome aboard, Alison!

CZM Secures Over $5 Million in Federal Funds to Transform Retired Cranberry Bogs to Resilient Coastal Wetlands - On April 22, EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper announced the award of $5 million in federal grant funding for coastal habitat restoration projects in Yarmouth and Bourne through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Competition. The Yarmouth project will restore coastal habitat, tidal flow, and fish passage through removal of structures restricting water flow and restoration of a retired cranberry bog along the Upper Bass River. The Bourne project will advance the restoration of a retired cranberry bog by completing the planning and permitting process to address multiple tidal restrictions and implement wetland restoration techniques. Both projects will provide significant benefits to the surrounding communities, including climate resilience in the form of reduced flood risk and enhanced public access to coastal natural resources. The funds were secured by CZM in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Ecological Restoration (DER), Friends of Bass River, Town of Yarmouth, Buzzards Bay Coalition, and Town of Bourne. The two projects submitted by CZM were selected through a highly competitive process, with only 22 projects funded out of the original 67 applications. Last year, CZM was also awarded nearly $4 million to support two coastal habitat restoration projects in Manchester-by-the-Sea and Truro through this federal grant competition. The Yarmouth project is designated as a Priority Ecological Restoration Project for Massachusetts through DER’s Priority Projects Program. The Bourne project is a priority of the Buzzards Bay Watershed Restoration Partnership, a network supported by DER’s Partnerships Program. For more information, see the 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.)

REMINDER: Upcoming Coastal Resilience Grants - Pre-Application Support Available from CZM - CZM anticipates the release of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Request for Responses (RFR) for the Coastal Resilience Grant Program later this spring. Coastal Resilience Grants provide funding and technical assistance to coastal communities, eligible nonprofit organizations, and tribes 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 12, 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:

For additional information, please see the Coastal Resilience Grant page. To receive an email notification of the release of the RFR, please email india.j.mackinson@mass.gov. The RFR announcement will also be posted on the CZM Jobs and Grants page.

REMINDER: Upcoming Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants - Pre-Application Support Available from CZM - CZM anticipates the release of the FY 2025 RFR for the Coastal Habitat and Water Quality (CHWQ) Grants soon. These grants fund projects that assess and treat nonpoint source (NPS) pollution from stormwater runoff, build municipal capacity to implement green stormwater infrastructure, develop comprehensive habitat restoration plans, and advance planning to support land acquisition for restoration, buffer protection, and marsh migration. Municipalities within the Massachusetts coastal watershed are eligible to apply, along with federally recognized Tribes, certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (including qualifying Tribal entities), regional planning agencies, and stormwater collaboratives in partnership with eligible municipalities. Eligible project activities include:

  1. Efforts to assess, identify, and characterize 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.
  4. Development of habitat restoration plans, including data collection and synthesis, natural resource assessments, and restoration prioritization work.
  5. Advancement of priority land acquisition planning activities for the purposes of restoration, buffer protection, and/or future marsh migration.

Direct Support - Up until the RFR is released, CZM staff can discuss project ideas and grant eligibility with potential applicants. Email adrienne.pappal@mass.gov with any questions.

Pre-RFR Webinar Video and Presentation - On April 10, CZM hosted an informational webinar to review grant goals and requirements, logistics, and timeline. Links to a recording of the webinar and the presentation slides are available below.

For additional information, please see the Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants page. To receive an email notification of the release of the RFR, and updates about the grant, please complete this online form. The official RFR announcement will also be posted on the CZM Jobs and Grants page.

Grants/Funding/Proposal Opportunities

REMINDER: Coastal Resilience Grants - CZM anticipates the release of the FY 2025 RFR for the Coastal Resilience Grant Program soon. Coastal Resilience Grants provide funding and technical assistance to coastal communities, eligible nonprofit organizations, and tribes to reduce risks associated with coastal storms, flooding, erosion, and sea level rise through innovative and transferable local and regional projects. For additional details, see REMINDER: Upcoming Coastal Resilience Grants - Pre-Application Support Available from CZM above.

REMINDER: Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants - Later this spring, CZM anticipates the release of the FY 2025 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. See REMINDER: Upcoming Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants - Pre-Application Support Available from CZM above.

Fishing Trap Removal, Assessment, and Prevention Program - The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is seeking proposals for the Nationwide Fishing Trap Removal, Assessment, and Prevention Program (TRAP) to fund removal of derelict fishing traps and collect data to prevent future gear loss. With funding from the NOAA Marine Debris Program provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, up to $1,475,000 in grants will be awarded. For details, see the VIMS website. Proposals are due by May 30.

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

  • Cranberry Bog Acquisition for Restoration Program - The EEA Division of Conservation Services (DCS) is seeking applications for the Cranberry Bog Acquisition for Restoration Program, which provides funding to assist qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, municipalities, and other qualified conservation organizations in acquiring interests in land containing retired or soon to be retired cranberry bogs and associated uplands for the purpose of subsequent ecological restoration to natural wetland habitat. Funding can be used to acquire land or a Conservation Restriction (CR), or for due diligence costs associated with donated land or CRs to an eligible applicant. For more information, see the COMMBUYS website. Applications are due on June 13.
  • Parks and Conservation Grants - DCS is seeking applications for the FY 2025 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. DCS will hold two workshops for the PARC and LAND grants and strongly recommends that potential applicants attend the in-person workshop, which will be held on May 6 at 11:00 a.m. at DFW Field Headquarters in Westborough. A second workshop will be held on Microsoft Teams on May 9 at 2:00 p.m. To RSVP for either session, please email Melissa Cryan at melissa.cryan@mass.gov if you are interested in applying for a PARC grant, and email Vanessa Farny at vanessa.farny@mass.gov if you are interested in applying for a LAND grant. PARC and LAND grant applications are due by 3:00 p.m. on July 11. Conservation Partnership applications are due by 3:00 p.m. on July 15.
  • Water Quality Management Planning Grants - The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking proposals for §604(b) Water Quality Management Planning Grants to fund assessment and planning projects to address nonpoint source pollution. For more information, including a link to the RFR, see the MassDEP website. To view the RFR directly, see the COMMBUYS website. Project proposals are due by May 8 at 5:00 p.m.
  • §319 Nonpoint Source Competitive Grants - MassDEP is seeking proposals for the §319 Nonpoint Source Competitive Grants Program to fund comprehensive projects that address nonpoint sources of pollution affecting water quality. For more information, including a link to the RFR, see the MassDEP website. To view the RFR directly, see the COMMBUYS website. Project proposals are due by May 24 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Coastal Ecosystems Climate Resilience Research Funding - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program is seeking applications to fund research that will advance the understanding of climate resilience in estuarine and coastal marine ecosystems to better inform management strategies. EPA anticipates funding approximately seven awards up to $1.2 million each. For more information on this funding, including required research areas and application details, see the EPA website. Applications are due by May 1.
  • American Lobster Research Funding - The National Sea Grant College Program is seeking applications for the 2024 American Lobster Research Program for projects that advance scientific knowledge of the American Lobster fishery and support the resiliency of fishing communities to environmental change and economic uncertainty. Approximately $2 million is anticipated to be available for requests up to $600,000 each. For details, see the Grants.gov website. Proposals are due by May 7.
  • NOAA Planet Stewards Project Funding - The NOAA Planet Stewards program is seeking proposals from educators for up to $5,000 to support hands-on, action-based stewardship projects that build science literacy in elementary- through college-age students and the general public. Projects should address an environmental issue related to the educator’s community and 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. For details on the funding, see the NOAA website. Applications are due by June 2.
  • 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.

Newsletters and Other Periodicals

NOAA HabitatNews - The April 2024 issue of HabitatNews, a newsletter of the NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation, includes items on an endangered tern restoration plan for Ram Island in Buzzards Bay, efforts to restore kelp forests in California, restoration of hurricane-damaged habitat by young Puerto Ricans to help gain work experience, and other marine fisheries habitat news.

Northeast Ocean Data Portal Newsletter - The April 2024 issue of Northeast Ocean Data, a newsletter of the Northeast Ocean Data Portal, provides details on public comment opportunities for offshore wind projects in the Northeast and proposed shipping safety fairways along the Atlantic coast, various data updates, and additional portal news.

Public Notice/Public Comment

Please note: All official CZM requests for public comment are published in the Public Notices section of the Environmental Monitor, the bi-weekly publication from the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office.

Draft TMDL for Pathogen-Impaired Waterbodies - MassDEP’s Watershed Planning Program is seeking public comment on the Draft Massachusetts Statewide Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for Pathogen-Impaired Waterbodies. TMDLs establish the maximum amount of a pollutant that a waterbody may receive without violating applicable Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards (314 CMR 4.00). TMDLs are water quality-based controls to reduce pollutant loads from both point and nonpoint sources, and MassDEP uses available data and models to develop TMDLs that restore impaired waters. On May 8 and 9, MassDEP will host two public information sessions, the first in-person and the second virtual, to explain the Draft Statewide Pathogen TMDL Report and provide an opportunity for attendee input. The May 8 session is from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the MassDEP Central Regional Office in Worcester (no registration is required). The May 9 virtual session is on Zoom from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (advanced registration is required). For more information on the Draft TMDLs, see this MassDEP Fact Sheet (PDF, 92 KB). Please email written comments with “Statewide Pathogen TMDL (CN 515.0) Comments” in the subject line to Timothy Fox at timothy.m.fox@mass.gov by June 10 at 5:00 p.m.

Reminder - This Public Comment opportunity from the last CZ-Mail is still available:

  • Environmental Review of Proposed Vineyard Northeast Project - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is seeking public comments on the proposed Vineyard Northeast offshore wind energy project, located 29 miles offshore Nantucket. The project will install up to 160 wind turbine generators, three electrical service platforms, one booster station, and two offshore export cable corridors making landfall in Connecticut and Massachusetts. BOEM will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project’s Construction and Operations Plan. For more information, including commenting instructions, see the BOEM website. Comments are due by May 9.

Jobs/Internship Postings

Please note: All official CZM requests for public comment are published in the Public Notices section of the Environmental Monitor, the bi-weekly publication from the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office.

DCS Positions - DCS is seeking candidates for two full-time, contract positions in the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program (LWCF), which is administered on behalf of the National Park Service (NPS) and provides grants to states and local governments and federally recognized Indian tribes for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The LWCF Stateside Coordinator will manage the annual LWCF solicitation, competition, and grant contracts in coordination with NPS, in addition to other duties. The LWCF Stewardship Planner will work with LWCF staff and will conduct required five-year inspections of previously funded sites with a focus on monitoring, records management, and grantee outreach, in addition to other duties.

Watershed Restoration Project Manager - The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking a Watershed Restoration Project Manager to oversee ecological restoration projects in the Buzzards Bay watershed. This position will coordinate with partners and manage the development, design, engineering, permitting, and construction of coastal, wetland, and riverine ecological restoration projects, including saltmarsh and freshwater wetland restoration, stream channel and bank restoration, and removal or replacement of fish passage barriers, such as dams and culverts. For details, see the Coalition’s Job Opportunities page.

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

EEA Agency Positions

Other Full-Time Positions

Other Part-Time or Seasonal Positions

Calendar - Individual Events and Announcements

Massachusetts Marine Educators Annual Meeting - May 4, annual meeting to be held at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

Learn about Life at Sea Studying the Ocean Twilight Zone - May 7, talk and panel discussion from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution featuring children’s book author Michelle Cusolito to be held in Woods Hole.

Cobble Berms in Action: Site Exploration & Municipal Panel - May 8, free informational field course from the Stone Living Lab, Woods Hole Group, and CZM that will include an exploration of a potential cobble berm site and a Q&A session to be held in Hull.

Mass Audubon Bird-a-thon - May 10-11, annual Mass Audubon bird-siting event and fundraiser.

Remediation Technologies 101 - May 14, webinar from the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) on-site remediation technologies for environmental industry professionals.

What Happens When a Vulnerable City Builds by the Sea? - May 15, film screening and panel discussion from EBC on the documentary “Inundation District,” which focuses on the development in Boston’s Seaport District during increasing impacts from climate change, to be held in Boston.

Emergency Action Plans & Lessons Learned from Recent Disasters - May 21, dam management webinar from EBC on emergency action plans and recent storm-related issues with dams in New England.

NROC Meeting - May 22, meeting of the Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC) to be held in Gloucester. The meeting will include networking opportunities for NROC members and partners, updates on NROC’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funded projects, and a Coastal Resilience Exchange to share information about many resilience related activities in the region.

Massachusetts Envirothon - May 23, annual high school competition on environmental issues to be held in Clinton. Organizers are seeking teachers, students, parents, and environmental professionals to get involved. For details, see the Envirothon website.

EPA and New England State Water and Wastewater Leadership Summit - May 30, virtual conference from EBC that will feature EPA and state leaders on local and regional water issues.

Building Social Capital for Climate Resilient Communities - June 6, climate adaption forum from EBC, in partnership with the Sustainable Solution Lab at UMass Boston, to be held in Boston with a virtual option.

Run for the Beach 5K - June 9, annual run/walk event to support Salem Sound Coastwatch that will start at Dane Street Beach in Beverly.

EPA-SNEP 2024 Symposium - June 12, symposium from EPA and the Southern New England Program (SNEP) with the theme “Planning for Climate Resilience: Thinking Regionally, Acting Locally” to be held in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Cape Coastal Conference - June 18, conference for coastal decision makers on traditional and alternative methods to reduce nitrogen and improve water quality sponsored by the Waquoit Bay Reserve Coastal Training Program to be held in Hyannis.

Regional Conference of State Solid Waste Directors - July 11, virtual conference from EBC on solid waste management issues across New England.

National Coastal Conference 2024—Call for Poster Presentations - August 26-29, conference on coastal science, technology, and policy with the theme, “Wrangling the Waves of Change: Adapting to Coastal Dynamics,” sponsored by the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association to be held in Galveston, Texas. Posters presentation abstracts are due by July 15.

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

  • NALMS Symposium—Call for Abstracts - November 5-8, 44th International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) with a focus on “Managing Lakes under Changing Climates” to be held in South Lake Tahoe in California and Utah. Abstracts are due by May 3.
  • U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae—Call for Abstracts - October 27-November 1, 12th symposium organized by NEIWPCC to be held in Portland, Maine. Abstracts are due by May 8.
  • River Rally 2024 - May 13-16, conference on equitable and sustainable water resources sponsored by the River Network to be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
  • National Adaptation Forum - May 14-16, annual event for climate adaptation professionals to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • 2024 Flood Management Conference—Call for Abstracts - September 3-6, 48th annual conference sponsored by the Flood Management Association to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Abstracts addressing the theme, “Flood Risk - Know Your Odds,” are due by May 15.
  • 28th Annual Mystic Herring Run and Paddle - May 19, run and paddle event sponsored by the Mystic River Watershed Association.
  • 24th AEES Meeting - May 29-31, annual meeting of the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) to be held in at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • NSF Grants Conference - June 3-5, conference from the National Science Foundation for new educators, researchers, faculty, and administrators with up-to-date information on NSF proposals and award processes, funding availability, and policies and procedures to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Capitol Hill Ocean Week - June 4-6, conference on issues that impact the oceans hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to be held in Washington, DC.
  • The Role of Marine Protected Areas in Providing Ecosystem Services to Improve Ocean and Human Health - June 20, webinar presented by Open Communications for the Ocean.
  • Buzzards Bay Swim - June 22, fundraiser for all ages and abilities to support the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Registration is required.
  • National Floodplain Managers Conference - June 23-27, 48th annual conference sponsored by the Association of State Floodplain Managers to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Race for Open Space - June 29, annual running race to support the Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s efforts to preserve and protect open space on the island.
  • Climate Crossroads Summit 2024 - July 16-17, event sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to engage attendees on equitable pathways to address climate change to be held in Washington, DC, and online.
  • NMEA 2024 Annual Conference - July 28-August 1, conference of the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) to be held in Boston, hosted by Massachusetts Marine Educators with the theme “Wicked Good Marine Education.”
  • Stormwater Conference - August 27-29, annual conference sponsored by StormCon to be held in Reno, Nevada.
  • 2024 National Coastal and Estuarine Summit - October 6-10, annual conference sponsored by Restore America’s Estuaries to be held in Washington, DC.

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.

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 Maritime Museum Events - Upcoming events and lectures for all ages 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 (CRWA).

Climate Adaptation Webinars - Webinars on climate change, adaptation, and resilience from the Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center at the University of Massachusetts 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.

Dam Busters 101 Webinars Series - Lunchtime webinars on dam removal in Massachusetts sponsored by the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and CRWA.

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

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

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

Green Infrastructure “Soak Up the Rain” Webinar Series - Periodic webinars from EPA that highlight innovative ways to address stormwater.

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:

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.

Nantucket Conservation Foundation Events - Activities and events across Nantucket.

National Climate Adaptation Science Center Webinar Series - Webinars every other Thursday through May 9 on “Incorporating Climate & Environmental Justice into Research & Resource Management.”

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

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

Waquoit Bay Reserve Programs - Activities for kids and adults from the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

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

Other Items of Interest

FEMA National Advisory Council - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking applicants for its National Advisory Council (NAC), a 40-member federal committee of experts and leaders that advises the FEMA Administrator on all aspects of emergency management, in coordination with tribal, state, territorial, and local governments and the non-governmental and private sectors. The FEMA Administrator will appoint 11 individuals to discipline-specific positions on the NAC, along with additional members at the discretion of the Administrator. For details and application materials, see the NAC Membership Applications page. Applications are due by May 12.

Volunteer at the Waquoit Bay Reserve - The Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR) is seeking summer volunteers to serve as beach ambassadors, trail monitors, and visitor greeters. For more information, including details on upcoming training sessions, see the WBNERR website or contact Volunteer Coordinator Laurie Tompkins at laurie.tompkins@mass.gov.

Cape Cod Coastal Resilience Week - June 8-15 is Cape Cod Coastal Resilience Week, which will feature events across Cape Cod sponsored by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant, with help from CZM and others, to raise awareness on building resilience to natural disasters, coastal hazards, and environmental change. Events on Cape Cod and online include a resilience fair, film screenings, resilience-themed pub trivia nights, a climate anxiety workshop, and more.

Hurricane Preparedness Week - May 5-11 is Hurricane Preparedness Week, the annual reminder from the National Weather Service with tips to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, which begins on June 1. See the Hurricane Preparedness website for information on hurricane safety, preparedness videos, current forecasts, social media ideas, and other resources.

Educator Innovation Award - Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs is accepting applications or nominations for the Educator Innovation Award for teachers that have introduced the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest into their classrooms. Winners will receive a $750 award. Also, teachers in Massachusetts will be considered for the Baystate Educator Award. One winner will receive $750 along with a $500 classroom grant. Nominations are due by July 1.

Coastal Management Photo Contest - NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management is seeking photos of “Coastal Management in Action” for the 2024 Coastal Management Photo Contest. Winning images will be featured in an Office for Coastal Management social media campaign later this month. Please submit photos (with the photo release form) that show natural infrastructure projects, beautiful beaches, recreational uses, and more by May 3 to ocm.nerrs.photocontest@noaa.gov (limit 10 images per entry).

Watershed Discovery Programs - Registration is now open for the Westport River Watershed Alliance Watershed Discovery Programs for kids aged 5-16 to learn about coastal ecology and explore coastal habitats in week-long programs.

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