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Date: January 15, 2004, 9:00am
Cape Cod FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map Workshops
Location: Cape Cod Community College
Science Building, Lecture Hall A
Description: CZM is holding a workshop to review important steps and procedures for determining the boundaries of flood zones for specific sites using the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps. V-zone, A-zone, and AO-zone delineation boundaries will be covered in detail.
Rebecca Haney, CZM Coastal Geologist; Richard Zingarelli, State Coordinator for the National Flood Insurance Program from the Department of Conservation and Recreation; and Michael Goetz, Branch Chief for the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment from FEMA Region 1 will direct the workshop and answer questions from the participants
Co-sponsors: CZM
Contact: Steve Mckenna, steve.mckenna@state.ma.us
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Date: February 2, 2004, 7:00pm
Coastal Processes and Shoreline Management
Location: Plymouth Town Hall
11 Lincoln St, Plymouth
Mayflower Meeting Rooms, 1st floor
Description:
The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the latest scientific and management options relating to shoreline management issues and coastal processes such as erosion, accretion and the change from sand to cobble beaches that have been observed along the coast. Recent coastal storms have caused damage to many South Shore towns and demonstrated the potential for coastal communities to be impacted by even relatively moderate storms, wind, waves, and flooding. This workshop has been developed in response to Plymouth’s concerns and to provide coastal managers and residents with the most up-to-date information regarding coastal processes and hazard issues.
The workshop presentation will include a discuss of coastal processes, including beach and bluff process as they pertain to and help inform management practices and options along with an overview of management options including shoreline management alternatives such as hard and soft engineering and bank stabilization options along with several case studies to illustrate the principles presented.
Audience: Plymouth municipal officials, conservation commissions, town planners, building inspectors, and Department of Public Works staff; homeowners; homeowner associations; beach associations; and other non-governmental associations
Co-sponsors: CZM, Plymouth Planning Board
Contact: Plymouth Planning Office 508.830.4105
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Date: February 4, 2004, 8:30am -- 4:30pm
Cape Cod Watershed Management: Insights, Challenges and Opportunities
Location: Cape and Islands Realtors Conference Center
22 Mid-Tech Drive, Yarmouth
Agenda
Invitation
Description: This annual workshop will provide an overview and present several case studies designed to facilitate better watershed management on Cape Cod. The workshop will bring together government agencies, non-profit organizations, towns, citizen groups, and businesses involved with the conservation of Cape Cod watersheds to: 1) learn from project successes and challenges presented on a range of topics including water supply, habitat management and restoration, land use management and wastewater planning; 2) develop and strengthen partnerships; 3) update priorities for the region; and 4) inspire action at the watershed level.
Audience: Coastal managers, town officials, non-profit organizations, businesses, citizen groups, and all those interested in watershed management on Cape Cod
Co-sponsors: AmeriCorps, Association to Preserve Cape Cod, Cape Cod Commission, MA Office of Coastal Zone Management, MA Bays Program, Waquoit Bay NERR, Whoi Sea Grant
Contact: Katie Roberts, 508.362.4862 or ccwatershed@hotmail.com
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Date: February 19, 2004, 8:00 am -- 12:45 pm
Falmouth Friendly Lawn: How to Become a Certified Provider
Location: Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Headquarters
Description: As a result of focused outreach efforts, Falmouth homeowners are asking for Falmouth Friendly Lawns. Landscape professionals who attend this course will be certified to offer lawn services which minimize impacts to our coastal waters. In addition to learning the logistics of a Falmouth Friendly Lawn program, they’ll receive information on recent study findings on fertilizer practices in coastal pond watersheds as well as marketing tips through a panel of local practitioners.
Audience: Landscape professionals who service Falmouth customers.
Co-sponsors: WBNERR, Falmouth Associations Concerned about Estuaries and Salt Ponds, and Ashumet Plume Citizens Committee.
Contact: Joan Muller, 508.457.0495 x 107 or joan.muller@state.ma.us
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Date: Tuesdays in March
Green Home and Business Focus on Energy
Location: Snow Library, 3:00 pm-- 5:00 pm; 67 Main St., Orleans OR
Waquoit Bay Reserve Visitors Center, 7:00 pm -- 9:00 pm; 149 Waquoit Hwy, Falmouth
Flyer
Description:
March 2 - Energy Efficiency Makes $ense
The buildings we live and work in represent larger than expected opportunities for energy efficiency improvements. This session will explore the high priority, cost effective strategies for improving the efficiency, comfort and green potential of your existing building or new construction project.(Bruce Torrey, Building Diagnostics)
March 9 - Cruisin’ with Green Power
Thinking about buying a new car and want to compare your options as they relate to gas mileage and environmental effects? Simply interested in getting better gas mileage out of your present vehicle? We’ve put together a panel to discuss gas electric hybrid vehicles, biodiesel and compressed natural gas cars, as well as easy tips for improving your gas mileage today (Richard Lawrence, Joe Hackler, Mike Manning, Lisa Ayres, Jim Atherton).
March 16 - Cozy and Clean: Heat from the Sun
Using the sun to heat your water can be very cost-effective. Learn about solar hot water
collectors as well as radiant floor heating and pool heaters from someone who’s installed
dozens of systems in the New England area. (Henry Vandermark, Solar Wave Energy)
The Renewable Energy Trailer will be in Falmouth this week.
March 23 -Electricity: Clean and Green Opportunities
Want to find out about a program to install solar photovoltaic panels on your roof at a reduced cost? (Cape and Islands Self-Reliance) Interested in saving on your electric bills simply by implementing some energy efficiency practices? (Kevin Galligan, Cape Light Compact), Want to find out about net metering, “The Grid” and other electric mysteries?
(Bob Bigelow, Cape Light Compact). How about a program where you can buy and support the environmental
benefits of renewable energy without actually installing a wind turbine or solar panels on your home or business? Come
and find out your options for greening your electricity from a variety of commitment levels. (Free compact flourescent bulbs
will be given out while they last.) The Renewable Energy Trailer will be in Orleans this week.
March 30: Cape Cod Case Study: Lessons Learned for Renovation and New Construction
This past year, an East Falmouth resident completed a “green renovation” on her home which included solar hot water
panels for heating water and her home, insulation beyond code and the use of recycled materials. Join the owner,
architect, contractor and renewable energy consultant as they relate their experiences trying to match ideals with reality.
(Joan Muller, Jim Shipsky, Bruce Torrey, Tom Wineman).
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Audience: Home owners and small business owners
Co-sponsors: WBNERR, CIREC
Contact: Joan Muller, joan.muller@state.ma.us
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Date: March 2, 2004, 9:00 am -- 1:00 pm
Coastal Construction Manual Workshop: Planning, Siting and Design of Residential Building in Coastal Areas
Location: Department of Environmental Protection
One Winter St. Second Floor, Boston
Description: The manual provides guidance and recommendations regarding methods to limit and mitigate damage associated with development in hazard-prone coastal areas. The manual recognizes the lessons learned across the country regarding the results of hazards to coastal communities and the best practices that have been developed to address those issues. The workshop will provide an overview of the three-volume manual and focus on highlights from sections, such as evaluating site suitability for construction, planning for development, regulatory and environmental constraints for development, evaluating site-specific hazards and techniques to mitigate hazards as well as identifying risk, insurance, and financial implications for development in high hazard areas. The workshop will be directed by William Coulbourne, a Structural Engineer from URS Corporation, who was one of the principal authors and who worked closely with FEMA on the actual development of the manual.
Audience: Municipal officials, state and federal officials, engineers, consultants and other interested parties.
Co-sponsors: CZM
Contact: Mark Borrelli, mark.borrelli@state.ma.us,
617.626.1191
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Date: March 5, 2004, 8:15 am -- 12:00 pm
Green Buliding on Cape Cod: Techniques, Materials, Challenges and Opportunities
Location: Cape and Islands Realtors Conference Center
22 Mid-Tech Drive, Yarmouth
Description: This workshop will focus on the concepts behind a sustainable building project as well as the nitty gritty of getting it done on Cape Cod. A speaker from the National Association of Home Builders will give an overview, including state-of-the-art research on materials and techniques. Bruce Torrey, a local contractor who has recently completed several green building projects on the Cape, will discuss the realities and focus on incorporating sustainable practices in jobs big and small- including remodeling jobs.
Audience: Home builders, contractors, remodeling contractors and lumber yard owners.
Co-sponsors: WBNERR, Home Builders Association of Cape Cod
Contact: Joan Muller, joan.muller@state.ma.us
To register, call 508.457.0495 x 333
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Date: March 25, 2004, 9:00 am -- 12:00 pm
Title 5 Regulations and Alternative Septic Systems
Location: Waquoit Bay Reserve Visitors Center
Flyer
Presentation
Description: George Heufelder, Director, Barnstable County Department of Health and the Environment has many years of experience in and around septic systems. He will talk about the current
regulations for homeowners and commercial property owners, upkeep of systems and permitable alternative
systems. Participants will also learn about the inspection process, exemptions, the Mass. tax credit and
reporting responsibilities. Mr. Heufelder is responsible for the alternative septic system test site located near
the MMR, where he is evaluating numerous denitrification systems.
Real estate agents will have the opportunity to earn two continuing education credits for attending this workshop at Waquoit Bay Reserve. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is preferred. A continental breakfast will be served at 9:00.
Audience: Realtors.
Co-sponsors: WBNERR, Cape Cod Board of Realtors.
To register, contact: Laurie Tompkins, 508.457.0495 x 108 or laurie.tompkins@state.ma.us
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Date: March 26, 2004, 8:30 am -- 1:00 pm
Land-based Municipal Wind Workshop
Location: Cape and Islands Realtors Conference Center
22 Mid-Tech Drive, West Yarmouth
Brochure and registration form
Description: This is a follow up to last June’s Land-based Municipal Wind Workshop which had representatives from most of the Cape towns contemplating installing wind turbines on town land. There will be opportunities for networking with other towns as well as presentations and question and answer sessions from N-Star, Hull Municipal Light District, and the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is preferred.
Audience: Town Energy Committee members, Selectmen, Town Planners, DPW and other town employees involved in wind turbine planning.
Co-sponsors: WBNERR, Cape and Islands Self Reliance
Contact: Joan Muller, joan.muller@state.ma.us or
Megan Amsler, 508.457.7679
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