Events

Due to Hurricane Florence, this meeting has been posted.

Mississippi River Gulf of Mexico Watershed Nutrient Task Force
Hypoxia Task Force 2018 Fall Meeting

The Hypoxia Task Force postponed the September 17-18 meeting in Baton Rouge due to Hurricane Florence.  They will reschedule the meeting to take place in Baton Rouge in the late fall or early winter.  They will announce the dates on our website at www.epa.gov/ms-htf.

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Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA)
Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) Webinar

Tuesday, September 18, 2018
10:00 – 11:30 am
1:00 – 2:30 pm

The public is invited to join a training session and presentation on how to use: CWPPRA’s newly released Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) website. The deadline to register is Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

The Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS), funded through the Coastal Wetlands, Planning, Protection and Restoration Act Task Force and the State of Louisiana, provides data for several monitoring parameters including land to water ratios, surface water salinity, surface water temperature, water levels, soil porewater, vegetation, soil characteristics, marsh surface elevation, and accretion.

This training will present the newly released CRMS website and will also demonstrate how to download coastal protection and restoration project monitoring data.

Weeks Bay Reserve Coastal Training Program
Sediment Basin Challenges: A Short Course

Thursday, September 20, 2018
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Daphne City Hall
Daphne, AL

Sediment basins have their challenges. Here in the coastal area problems can be particularly acute. The high intensity rain events and erodible soils are not excuses for preventing erosion and capturing sediment when it does start to move. This course offers regulatory, design and retrofit information in a distilled but not abbreviated format. The course will cover technical design aspects, retrofits for existing basins, pond construction and maintenance and dewatering considerations.

Register for this free short course.

6th Annual HBCU Climate Change Conference
Bridging the Gap Between Theory & Experience

September 20 – 23, 2018
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, Inc. in collaboration with Texas Southern University, will host the Sixth Annual HBCU Climate Change Conference, September 20 – 23, 2018. The purpose of the conference is to bring together HBCU faculty, students, researchers, climate professionals and environmental justice and coastal community residents impacted by toxic facilities and severe weather events related to climate change to bridge the gap between theory and the experiential realities of climate change. The conference will address issues related to climate justice, adaptation, community resilience, global climate issues, and other major climate change topics (i.e. transportation, energy sources, carbon emissions, green jobs/green economy, just transition, and community economic development).

LCA XVIII
Connect. Learn. Transform.

September 25th – 28th, 2018
Pre-Conference September 24th
Fort Collins Marriott
Fort Collins, CO

The American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) is a nonprofit membership organization providing education, awareness, advocacy and communications to build capacity and knowledge of environmental LCA. ACLCA membership consists of industry, academia, government, consulting, and NGOs.

Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Coastal Resilience Team – Bi-Monthly Team Call

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 10:00AM
Call In: 1.877.820.7831
Passcode: 7781787

Learn more about the Team.

October 17, 2018, 12 – 1 PM ET – Project Title – Ecosystem modeling efforts in the Gulf of Mexico: current status and future needs to address management and restoration activities

Presenter: Dr. James Simons, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

Project Description: Jim Simons and his co-investigators worked with other researchers and resource managers to test and align ecosystem models with Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management (EBFM) and restoration needs in the Gulf of Mexico.

Get webinar connection information from NOAA.

GOMA Wednesday Webinar Series

GOMA is hosting a Wednesday Webinar series, the last Wednesday of every other month at 2:00pm Central/3:00pm Eastern.  Join us to hear about great resources and projects from around the Gulf.

The month, September 26th, join us to learn highlights related to online tools with the Data and Monitoring Team lead Dave Reed.

September 26 – Tool Highlights (Dave Reed)
November 28 – HAB Detection (Kate Hubbard)

Pre-registration is not required
Audio call in: 1-888-537-7715 | Passcode: 32271599#
Adobe Connect: https://meet51615459.adobeconnect.com/goma_webinar/

The 15th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest:
A Birding & Nature Festival

North American Association for Environmental Education NAAEE
2018 Conference: A Force for the Future

Research Symposium: October 9–10
Conference: October 10–13
Pre-Conference Field Trips and Workshops: October 10
Spokane Convention Center
Spokane, Washington

Get more information.

Climate and Resilience Community of Practice
Webinar: Resources for Resilience
Florida’s Adaptation Planning Guidebook and a New Sea Level Rise Two-Pager

Wednesday, October 10, 2018
10:00 am CT / 11:00 am ET

This is a free webinar, and participation is first-come, first-served.  Pre-registration is not required.

Log-in instructions:
http://noaacsc.adobeconnect.com/cop/
Dial: 1.866.738.0638
Participant PIN: 1773431#

Whitney Gray will share Florida DEP’s new Adaptation Planning Guidebook.  The Guidebook is scalable and intended to be used by local government planners in cities and counties of any size, providing a framework to develop an initial, or update an existing, adaptation plan.  It focuses on four steps:  Establish the Context, Assess Vulnerability, Identify Adaptation Strategies, and Plan Strategy Implementation.  The Guidebook contains best practices and resources useful to any coastal community.

Renee Collini will share a new sea level rise two-pager produced by the Sentinel Site Cooperative Program. This helpful resource is designed for extension and outreach professionals across the U.S. to help communicate local sea level rise scenarios and future predictions for nuisance flooding. Renee will step through the process of creating a 2-pager for a local community.

Alabama Restoration Summit

AL/GA Water Resource & Economics Conference
Progress through Partnerships

October 22 – 23, 2018
Callaway Gardens Conference Center
Pine Mountain, GA

Please visit the conference webpage at https://gawp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=2018ALGA for the agenda, registration information, and hotel accommodations.

Troy University Center for Water Resource Economics
Georgia Association of Water Professionals

Oceans 2018
Healthy Oceans, Resilient Coasts, Robust Commerce … Strong Nations

October 22-25, 2018
Charleston, South Carolina

OCEANS is the bi-annual event for global marine technologists, engineers, students, government officials, lawyers, and advocates. These industry thought leaders gather for four days to highlight relevant topics and current trends, while creating a community of learners and influencers who consistently advance research, practices, and policies for the marine field.

12th Biennial Longleaf Conference
Longleaf Reflections
Looking Back. Taking Stock. Making Progress.

October 23-26, 2018
Holiday Inn Alexandria-Downtown
Alexandria, Louisiana
Contact Carol Denhof for more information 678-595-6405.

Complete conference information.

The Longleaf Alliance
North Carolina State University

NOAA’s Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities

October 29-30, 2018
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve

Free workshop, plus continuing education credits CEU are available through the American Planning Association and the Association of State Floodplain Managers. Relevant to non-coastal counties also.

Register at www.adaptationplanning.evenbrite.com

Coastal communities increasingly realize the need for adaptation strategies, but many are unsure where to begin. This intensive and interactive course provides individuals with a thorough grounding and practical skills for incorporating adaptation strategies into planning processes. Time in class is provided to practice applying what you learn, and opportunities for local collaboration and next steps are emphasized through discussion, participant activities, and local speakers and examples.

Continuing education credits are available through the American Planning Association and the Association of State Floodplain Managers.

You will learn how to

• Apply the basic elements of an adaptation planning framework to organize future preparedness efforts
• Translate climate science into impacts on local community assets
• Practice a qualitative approach to scope and compile a vulnerability assessment, and describe how to apply the results
• Identify, compare, and prioritize locally relevant adaptation strategies and actions
• Describe implementation options for different strategies
• Recognize the importance of stakeholder involvement in adaptation planning and demonstrate the applicability of engagement processes and tools

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, PLEASE CONTACT:

Anita Grove with the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Office

at Anita.Grove@dep.state.fl.us

Or

Gwen Shaughnessy with NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management

gwen.shaughnessy@noaa.gov  Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities

Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
October 29-30, 2018

Free and continuing education credits are available through the American Planning Association and the Association of State Floodplain Managers. Relevant to non-coastal counties also.

Register at www.adaptationplanning.evenbrite.com

Coastal communities increasingly realize the need for adaptation strategies, but many are unsure where to begin. This intensive and interactive course provides individuals with a thorough grounding and practical skills for incorporating adaptation strategies into planning processes. Time in class is provided to practice applying what you learn, and opportunities for local collaboration and next steps are emphasized through discussion, participant activities, and local speakers and examples.

Continuing education credits are available through the American Planning Association and the Association of State Floodplain Managers.

You will learn how to

• Apply the basic elements of an adaptation planning framework to organize future preparedness efforts
• Translate climate science into impacts on local community assets
• Practice a qualitative approach to scope and compile a vulnerability assessment, and describe how to apply the results
• Identify, compare, and prioritize locally relevant adaptation strategies and actions
• Describe implementation options for different strategies
• Recognize the importance of stakeholder involvement in adaptation planning and demonstrate the applicability of engagement processes and tools

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, PLEASE CONTACT:

Anita Grove with the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Office

at Anita.Grove@dep.state.fl.us

Or

Gwen Shaughnessy with NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management gwen.shaughnessy@noaa.gov  Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities

2018 National Coastal Conference
Resilient Shorelines for Rising Tides

October 30-November 2, 2018
Galveston Island Convention Center and San Luis Resort
Galveston, Texas

American Shore & Beach Preservation Association ASBPA

2018 National Coastal Conference
Resilient Shorelines for Rising Tides

October 30-November 2, 2018
Galveston Island Convention Center and San Luis Resort
Galveston, Texas

American Shore & Beach Preservation Association ASBPA

Mississippi Restoration Summit

November 13, 2018
Biloxi, Mississippi
MS Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

Clean Gulf 2018

November 13 – 15, 2018
New Orleans, LA

The CLEAN GULF Conference & Exhibition is the annual event that delivers solutions for improving prevention, preparedness and response of oil and hazardous materials spills in inland, offshore and marine environments. It brings together all parties responsible for response operations from North America and beyond to hear best practices and build relationships vital to a successful response on land or water. A strong relationship between all parties is the foundation of a successful response, and CLEAN GULF has helped forge these relationships for the last 27 years.

2018 Alabama-Mississippi Bays and Bayous Symposium

November 28-29, 2018
Mobile Convention Center
Mobile, Alabama

The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program and its partners (including Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant) will hold the 2018 Alabama-Mississippi Bays and Bayous Symposium on Nov. 28-29 at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama. Participants will share information on the status of research, monitoring activities, on-the-ground restoration, citizen actions and education focused on the health of our coastal environment.

Like the Bays and Bayous Facebook page. Check the event website for abstract submission, registration and hotel information, and more.

GOMA Wednesday Webinar Series

GOMA is hosting a Wednesday Webinar series, the last Wednesday of every other month at 2:00pm Central/3:00pm Eastern.  Join us to hear about great resources and projects from around the Gulf.

The month, November 28th, we will have a presentation on Harmful Algal Blooms (HABS) Detection with Kate Hubbard of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

November 28 – HAB Detection (Kate Hubbard)
Pre-registration is not required
Audio call in: 1-888-537-7715 | Passcode: 32271599#
Adobe Connect: https://meet51615459.adobeconnect.com/goma_webinar/

GOMA Data and Monitoring Team Call

The Data and Monitoring Team meets quarterly via conference call and hosts 1-2 in-person meetings per year. The Team coordinator handles logistics (meeting agendas, notes, and facilitation).
There are two Team calls planned:

Friday, December 7, 2018
10:00 am ET 9:00 am CT

To engage the Team call
conference line: (888) 537-7715
passcode 32271599#

9th National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration and Management
RAE Summit 2018

December 8 – 13, 2018
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
Long Beach, California

#RAECSO18

For all developing summit information go here.

Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Coastal Resilience Team Meeting

December 11-13, 2018
Austin, Texas

Save the Date.

Contact the Team’s Coordinators for up to date information.

Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Marine Debris Cross Team Initiative Mid-Year Meeting

December 12-13, 2018
NOAA Disaster Response Center
Mobile, Alabama

Green Coast Council
5th Annual 2019 Sustainability Summit

Friday, January 25, 2019
University of South Alabama – Student Center
Mobile, Alabama

Call for presentations information.
About the Alabama Coastal Foundation and the Green Coast Council

Coastal GeoTools
Building on the past to create a better future

February 11 – 14, 2019
Kingston Plantation, Embassy Suites
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

History

The Coastal GeoTools conference, established in 1999, is typically held every two years and focuses on geospatial data, tools, technology, and information for coastal resource management professionals. Coastal GeoTools 2019 will be the tenth in the conference series.

Who Should Attend

The Coastal GeoTools 2017 conference attracted over 350 attendees from across the U.S. and several foreign countries. Coastal professionals from many different sectors find the networking opportunities of the conference unique and important for furthering the goals of their organizations. Anyone interested in the development and application of geospatial technology for management of coastal resources will benefit from this conference.

2019 Texas Land Conservation Conference
Texas Land Trust Council

February 27 – March 1, 2018
Austin, Texas

The 2019 Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held Wednesday, February 27 – Friday, March 1, 2018 at the Hilton Austin Airport in Austin, Texas.  TLCC is the preeminent statewide meeting for anyone working in the field of land and water conservation, private landowners interested in conserving their land, government, business and NGO agency partners, and any person interested in learning more about these important issues in Texas.  Join them for three days of learning, inspiration, and fantastic networking events as we work together to conserve Texas land.

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2019 Texas Land Conservation Conference
Texas Land Trust Council

February 27 – March 1, 2018
Austin, Texas

The 2019 Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held Wednesday, February 27 – Friday, March 1, 2018 at the Hilton Austin Airport in Austin, Texas.  TLCC is the preeminent statewide meeting for anyone working in the field of land and water conservation, private landowners interested in conserving their land, government, business and NGO agency partners, and any person interested in learning more about these important issues in Texas.  Join them for three days of learning, inspiration, and fantastic networking events as we work together to conserve Texas land.

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11th National Monitoring Conference
Working Together for Clean Water

March 25-29, 2019
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
Denver, Colorado

The National Water Quality Monitoring Council will host its 11th National Water Monitoring Conference on March 25-29, 2019 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, in Denver, Colorado. All water stakeholders—including federal, state, tribal and local water professionals, non-profits, academia, and volunteer citizen scientists—are welcome at this important national forum.