Tag: NERPB


Richard Delaney: ‘Research in action’ helps drive ocean management

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Richard Delaney: ‘Research in action’ helps drive ocean management

27th October

Rich Delaney knows that in order to protect coastal environments, marine mammals, and ecosystems, you must first understand them: What are the unique needs of these places and the animals that depend on them, and what is the best way to protect them?… Read the rest


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.


October 20, 2015: Northeast Regional Planning Body Stakeholder Forum

Posted by Amanda Yanchury in Events, Meetings. Comments Off on October 20, 2015: Northeast Regional Planning Body Stakeholder Forum

22nd July

The next Northeast Regional Planning Body Stakeholder Forum will take place on October 20, 2015, at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH, from 9 a.m.… 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

Northeast Regional Planning Public Meetings Announced

Posted by Robin Just in Events, Meetings. Comments Off on Northeast Regional Planning Public Meetings Announced

7th May

Please come and voice your support/concerns/questions for Northeast Regional Planning Body’s draft goals and actions. Here is their announcement of the meetings: Please join us and please help us spread the word about upcoming public meetings to discuss draft regional ocean planning goals and associated potential actions.… Read the rest

New England’s Regional Planning Body is Making Progress

Posted by Robin Just in Latest Updates, Regional Ocean Planning. Comments Off on New England’s Regional Planning Body is Making Progress

18th April

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.… Read the rest


Latest Updates

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Northeast Ocean Plan Receives Official Stamp of Approval
Today marks New England’s most anticipated, and undoubtedly most catalytic milestone in ocean planning: the National Ocean Council has approved the Northeast Ocean Plan,...
History Made as the Northeast Ocean Plan is Submitted for Official Review
Yesterday, the Northeast Regional Planning Body submitted the final version of the Northeast Ocean Plan to the National Ocean Council for official review! New...
Faces of Ocean Planning: Cape Cod’s Self-Reliance
The nonprofit’s renewable energy goals are likely to be bolstered by the implementation of the Northeast Regional Ocean Plan. For more than 35 years, Self-Reliance...