December 4, 2007; 8:30am – 4:30pm
Climate Change and Cape Cod: Coastal Impacts and Adaptation Strategies Workshop
Cape Cod and Islands Association of Realtors Conference Center, Yarmouth MA

This workshop will enhance understanding about the state of the science related to global climate change, what impacts can be expected on land, water and ecological resources in coastal regions like Cape Cod, and what it means to adapt to a changing climate. As research progresses on global change, there is an increasing need for communities and local governments to better understand the environmental, social and economic dimensions of this issue and how it is connected to planning, development, conservation, policy-making and management efforts at the local level. Vulnerability to climate change impacts will be addressed as well as adaptation strategies that can be applied to help build community resiliency. Information and resources to support adaptation planning will also be provided.

The workshop was specifically developed based on audience needs ascertained from a series of meetings held with municipal officials, staff and volunteers from many of the towns on the Cape. The meetings examined climate change/energy related activities and training and information needs.

Target audience: Coastal managers, municipal officials and staff (selectmen, town administrators, planners, conservation agents and commissioners, water resource managers, health agents), town board members and environmental organizations.

Please click on the following to view:
The Workshop Brochure
The Workshop Agenda
The Guidebook for Adapting to Climate Change

Please click to view the following summaries and presentations from this workshop:
An Overview of Climate Change - summary, Hugh Ducklow
An Overview of Climate Change - presentation, Hugh Ducklow
Sea Level Rise Vulnerability - presentation, Rob Thieler
Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Resources - summary, Jeff Donnelly
Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Resources - presentation (in the following 4 parts), Jeff Donnelly
Climate Change Impacts Part 1
Climate Change Impacts Part 2
Climate Change Impacts Part 3
Climate Change Impacts Part 4
Impacts on Water Resources - summary, David Ahlfeld
Impacts on Water Resources - presentation, David Ahlfeld
Adapting to Climate Change - summary, Lynne Carter
Adapting to Climate Change - presentation, Lynne Carter
Managing Coastal Hazards - summary, Wes Shaw
Managing Coastal Hazards - presentation, Wes Shaw

Contact: Tonna-Marie Rogers, Coastal Training Program Coordinator, 508-457-0495 x110 Tonna-Marie.Surgeon-Rogers@state.ma.us

December 14, 2007; 8:00am - 3:00pm
Municipal Land-based Wind Projects: Maximizing Benefits, Overcoming Barriers
Marriott Hotel, Hyannis MA

This workshop will examine wind power use in a climate change context and explain the benefits of renewable energy initiatives to local budgets and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The workshop will also address overcoming major barriers related to financing, interconnection and permitting that tend to slow down implementation of successful land-based wind projects.

Target audience: municipal officials, planners, conservation commissions, DPW representatives, energy committee members, comprehensive planning boards.

Contact: Tonna-Marie Rogers, Coastal Training Program Coordinator, 508-457-0495 x110 Tonna-Marie.Surgeon-Rogers@state.ma.us