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Plan to Protect Workshop
How Communities Can Prepare for Climate Change
Event Date(s):
4/8/2009 - Wednesday - 9:00 AM
Duration:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:
Cape and Islands Association of REALTORs Conference Center, 22 Mid Tech Drive, West Yarmouth
Description:
The Plan to Protect workshop is designed to offer guidance to decision-makers on how to prepare for climate change. Case studies demonstrating how different communities have approached adaptation planning will be presented with a view to extracting transferable lessons and practices from these models. The workshop will also kick-off an opportunity for towns in the Cape and Islands to develop climate adaptation plans.
Cost:
There is no charge but registration is required.
Audience:
Municipal Officials, Planners, DPW Directors, Engineers, Conservation Commissions, Natural Resource Mgrs, Emergency Mgrs, Coastal Mgrs, Wastewater Boards, Environmental Orgs.
CoSponsors:
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve/ MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, Cape Cod Commission, Adaptation Network, Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit Bay
Contact Info:
Tonna-Marie Rogers, CTP Coordinator 508-457-0495 x110. Registration Information-Laurie Tompkins, Event Coordinator 508-457-0495 x108
Brochure:
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Workshop Materials:
Overview of Climate Change_Dr. Lynne Carter
Climate Change Adapt or React_Dr. Lynne Carter
Changes in Precipitation_Michael Simpson
Planning for Fires_Michele Steinberg
Lessons from Deer Island_Stephen Estes-Smargiassi
Planning for Sea Level Rise_Rob Thieler
Sea Level Rise Planning in MD_Gwen Shaughnessy
Linking Hazard Mitigation & Climate Adaptation
Plan to Protect Agenda
Sample of Sectors & Potential Clim Change Impacts
Useful Publications & Web Resources
Summary of Projected Climate Change in the N.E.
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