Welcome to the first installation of Faces of Ocean Planning, where we'll take you behind the scenes to showcase people and organizations who use the ocean in a variety of ways. Everyone is a stakeholder when it comes to maintaining collaborative use of this important resource. Up first: Wendy Lull of the Seacoast Science Center.
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.
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.…
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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. …
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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.…
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Do you want to help shape the future of New England’s ocean and our coastal economy? New England leads the nation in regional ocean planning and now is the time for your thoughts on healthy oceans and coasts to be heard.…
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Some of our NEOAN members will be participating in next week’s Blue Vision Summit in Washington DC. Wednesday is Healthy Ocean Hill day, when participants will be asking Congress to support full implementation of The National Ocean Policy, since it is crucial to the health of both the nation’s environment and its economy.…
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Originally posted on OpenChannels Monday, April 15, 2013 – 9:20pm By Sean Cosgrove, Conservation Law Foundation,
[email protected] Those of us who have been watching the regional ocean planning process in New England evolve were happy to see the progress made at the second Northeast Regional Planning Body meeting last week.…
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In Rhode Island and beyond, coastal communities are working on plans to manage the ocean’s resources to generate new industries, support job creation, and provide food and services to an ever-increasing population.…
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