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April 4, 2005
The Wetlands Protection Act and
Energy Efficiency as a Selling Point
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
149 Waquoit Hwy (Route 28); Waquoit, MA
Audience: REALTORS
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Wetlands Protection Act (2 credits)
The Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act was developed to protect public and private surface and groundwater supplies as well as land bordering water and land subject to tidal action and flooding. John Rockwell, Wetland Specialist with the Buzzards Bay Project National Estuary Program, will discuss the current regulatory program, its implementation state-wide and how it is implemented locally by conservation commissions and town bylaws. He'll include what homeowners can and cannot do in coastal areas -- all with a sense of humor!
Energy Efficient Homes on Cape Cod
As energy costs soar, learn about the newest technologies available to save your clients money. Realtors have a great deal of power in this arena and can pass on valuable information to clients to increase their positive and decrease their negative impacts on the environment. This mini session will include information on energy/cost saving programs available on Cape Cod.
OPTIONAL: Lunch and Field Trip registration required
12:00--12:45 Lunch with Local Conservation Agents
Join us in the Reserve's Boat House overlooking Waquoit Bay for a networking lunch with fellow realtors and local conservation agents. Bring your questions.
12:45--2:00 Field Trip to an Energy Star Home and example of Major Renovation Permitted Under Wetland Protection Act
Just ten minutes from the Reserve is a home that was newly renovated to qualify as Energy Star.
Co-sponsors: Cape and Islands Association of REALTORS and the Waquoit Bay NERR.
Contact: Laurie Tompkins, laurie.tompkins@state.ma.us, 508.457.0495 x 108. |
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The Management of Municipal Docks and Piers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut: Regional Outreach Efforts
Providence, RI
The most current available resources, scientific data and management tools concerning docks and piers; relevant MA and RI case studies and a discussion of outreach strategies.
Co-sponsors: Narragansett Bay Watershed Coastal Training Program and NOAA
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June 1-2, 2005
Managing the Impacts of Small Docks and Piers in Coastal Regions of Northern New England
Mather Auditorium, Wells NERR, Wells, ME
Flyer
Docks and Piers Management
June 1, 2005; 8:30am -- 5:00pm
Purpose: To provide coastal decision makers with information, skills and tools to evaluate and manage the environmental, visual, navigational and public access impacts associated with the construction and maintenance of small docks and piers.
Who should attend: Municipal officials, coastal and land use planning boards, zoning boards, site plan review boards, conservation and planning commissions, Shellfish Officers, Harbor Masters, federal and state agency staff, business, community and environmental groups, docks and piers contractors and consultants.
Agenda highlights:
- Overview of the science related to managing impacts
- Environmental impacts -- individual and cumulative
- Managing visual impacts -- your legal rights
- Navigational and public access issues
- Best management practices and regulations
- Local case studies based in Maine and New Hampshire
- Resources and technical assistance options
"Train the Trainer" Workshop for Managing the Impacts of Small Docks and Piers
June 2, 2005; 8:30am -- 12:00pm
Purpose: To present, discuss and adapt the national science based Docks and Piers curriculum developed by NOAA to the education and outreach needs of local regulators, planners and agency personnel working with municipalities and state and regional coastal managers.
Who should attend: Regional planning organizations, state and federal coastal managers, Sea Grant staff, National Estuary Program and National Estuarine Research Reserve staff, consultants providing docks and piers management oversight to clients.
Agenda Highlights:
- National perspective on docks and piers management
- Guidance on adapting the NOAA curriculum to local audiences
- Attendees will receive full copies of the NOAA curriculum including Power Point presentations, other resources and technical support.
Registration: Mail or fax registration with your payment of $15 to:
Docks and Piers Workshop
Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
342 Laudholm Farm Road
Wells, ME 04090
Fax: 207.646.2930
Include your name, organization, address, phone and email and if you be attending one or both of the sessions (note that attendance at Docks and Piers Management workshop is required for Train the Trainer)
Co-sponsors: Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve's Coastal Training Program, Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and NOAA
Contact: Chris Feurt, 207.646.1555 x 111, cfeurt@wellsnerr.org; Steve Miller, 603.778.0015, steve@greatbay.org; or Paul Ticco, 301.713.3155 x 242, paul.ticco@noaa.gov
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