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Mary Horrigan at New England Science and Sailing: Providing opportunities to create a connection with the ocean

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24th August

Mary Horrigan, program director at New England Science and Sailing, gave us a tour of the facility, which provides year-round programming for children, youth, and adults to promote ocean literacy

The National Ocean Policy at 5 Years: Ocean Planning 101

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The National Ocean Policy at 5 Years: Ocean Planning 101

23rd July

Ocean planning is a hot topic here at CLF, and, while we have been plugged into the process in New England for a few years, newbies understandably find that the term “ocean planning” can, for lack of a better term, confuse more than clarify. For those passionate about the health of our oceans (you, I bet!) but confused about what ocean planning means for New England, consider this post your “Ocean Planning 101” crash course.


Northeast Regional Planning Body dives into development of ocean management plan

Posted by Aimee Bushman in Regional Ocean Planning. Comments Off on Northeast Regional Planning Body dives into development of ocean management plan

17th June

The public meeting of the Northeast Regional Planning Body galvanized excitement and made progress in development of an ocean management plan, a draft of which is due January 2016

Connecticut General Assembly Passes the “Blue Plan” Bill

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8th June

Sunset over Cashes Ledge Hartford, Conn. – On the evening of May 28th, members of the Connecticut Senate unanimously passed Bill No. 6839, historic legislation that will usher in the creation and implementation of a “Blue Plan” for the Long Island Sound.… Read the rest

National Oceans Month 2015

Posted by Allison Lorenc in Latest Updates. Comments Off on National Oceans Month 2015

1st June

The following was released by the White House:   Presidential Proclamation– National Oceans Month, 2015   NATIONAL OCEANS MONTH, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION This summer, millions of Americans will take in the beauty and natural splendor of our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. … Read the rest

Register for the June NE RPB Meeting

Posted by Allison Lorenc in Regional Ocean Planning. Comments Off on Register for the June NE RPB Meeting

27th May

Don’t forget to register for next week’s June Northeast Regional Planning Body Meeting! The meeting will be held on June 3-4 at the Hilton Mystic in Mystic, CT.… Read the rest

Last Week to Register for May 12 Stakeholder Forum

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7th May

Register now for the upcoming Stakeholder Forum on Tuesday, May 12. The forum will be held at the Salem Waterfront Hotel in Salem, MA. You can go to the event page to view the draft agenda and register.… Read the rest

The White House Highlights the National Ocean Policy

Posted by Allison Lorenc in Latest Updates. Comments Off on The White House Highlights the National Ocean Policy

31st March

This post was originally featured by the Healthy Oceans Coalition.  Today the White House’s National Ocean Council released its Report on the Implementation of the National Ocean Policy.… Read the rest

Important Spring 2015 Dates

Posted by Allison Lorenc in Regional Ocean Planning. Comments Off on Important Spring 2015 Dates

23rd March

There are three upcoming Northeast ocean planning events to be aware of. April 8: Ecosystem-Based Management Workshop, University of New Hampshire May 12: Stakeholder Forum, location to be determined June 3-4: Regional Planning Body Meeting, location to be determined Registration for the EBM workshop is now open.… Read the rest

Northeast RPB Monthly Update – January

Posted by Allison Lorenc in Regional Ocean Planning. Comments Off on Northeast RPB Monthly Update – January

4th February

The following was released by the Northeast Regional Planning Body: Thank you for your interest in ocean planning efforts in the Northeast. This is the first of a series regular email updates covering the broad range of stakeholder engagement efforts being undertaken in the intense period of ocean planning activities over the coming months.… Read the rest


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The Comment Period is Over . . . So, What’s Next for the Northeast Ocean Plan?
In a recent regionwide poll conducted by Edge Research, 66 percent of New Englanders support the implementation of a regional ocean plan. Just 54 percent...
Entire Northeast Congressional Delegation Supports Northeast Regional Ocean Plan Efforts
On Thursday, July 14, the Northeast Congressional delegation once again lent their avid support for regional ocean planning – and this time, in a...
Public Meetings on the Northeast Regional Ocean Spark Diverse and Productive Dialogue
The public meetings in New England surrounding the Northeast Regional Ocean Plan thus far have enjoyed robust attendance, but questions remain. On May 25, the...