Climate Change And Cape Cod: Coastal Impacts And Adaptation Strategies

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December 4, 2007, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cape & Islands Association of Realtors Conference Center, 22 Mid-Tech Drive, West Yarmouth

This workshop features expert speakers addressing the science of climate change; the current and anticipated impacts on shoreline erosion, coastal and floodplain structures, wetlands and other habitats, and water supplies; and adaptation strategies applicable to local communities. Information and resources to support adaptation planning will be provided. The workshop is aimed at municipal decision-makers, including staff and elected/appointed officials involved in town administration, planning, conservation, water resource management, public health, engineering, energy, etc. It was developed based in part on needs identified by municipal officials, staff, and volunteers from many of the towns on the Cape during a series of energy/climate meetings conducted through the Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative.

Free; includes lunch. Registration requested: Conference Program & Registration Form

Sponsored by Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Massachusetts CZM and DCR, WHOI Sea Grant

Registration: Laurie Tompkins, 508.457.0495 x 108, Laurie.Tompkins@state.ma.us

Information: Tonna-Marie Surgeon-Rogers, 508.457.0495 x 110, Tonna-Marie.Surgeon-Rogers@state.ma.us

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