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Northeast Regional Planning Body dives into development of ocean management plan

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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

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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

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    The Comment Period is Over . . . So, What’s Next for the Northeast Ocean Plan?
    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
    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
    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...