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COASTAL AMERICA UPDATE |
SPRING 1998 |
In addition to the Coastal America Regional Implementation Teams (RITs) efforts to refine their regional strategies and plan and implement partnership projects, the RITs continue to work on establishing Regional Principals Groups and developing a network of Coastal Ecosystem Learning Centers.
Coastal America Regions
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Regional Chair: Bill Hubbard (978-318-8552)
A NERIT meeting was held on March 26, 1998. Agenda items included possible removal of dams in Maine, use of the military partners in various projects, and support for the learning centers, including participation in a May conference with representatives of the learning centers.
Regional Chairs: John Wright (212-264-7813) and Elizabeth Gillelan (410-267-5660)
The MARIT is working with the National Aquarium in Baltimore to design a restoration project which will use the Aquarium's expertise and volunteer network in partnership with Coastal America's federal partners. One potential site is Fort McHenry.
Regional Chair: Dennis Barnett (404-331-4580)
The SERIT will meet in Atlanta on April 28, 1998. A contract was awarded in February 1998 for the removal of the Cherry Hospital Dam on the Little River in the Neuse River Basin, North Carolina. This is the second dam removal initiated in the Neuse River Basin in the last four months. Removal of Quaker Neck Dam was initiated in December 1997. These removals are designed to eliminate impediments to anadromous fish migration and help restore the once vital commercial and recreational fishery.
The SERIT has undertaken an outreach initiative to encourage greater involvement of state coastal zone managers, National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) managers, and National Estuarine Research Reserve managers in Southeastern states. At least one state coastal zone management agency and one NMS manager will be represented at the April 1998 SERIT meeting. (See also Demonstration Project with Coastal States Organization)
Regional Chairs: Bob Bosenberg (601-688-1185) and Bryon Griffith (601-688-1172)
The Texas State Aquarium was designated as a Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center on March 30. (See article)
Regional Chair: Peter Seligman (619-553-5403)
No update information provided.
Regional Chair: TBD
No update information provided.
Regional Chair: Owen Mason (503-808-3860)
The Hatfield Marine Science Center will be designated as a Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center on May 8 in Newport, Oregon. Following the ceremony. The Regional Principals will meet to discuss common environmental issues and possible projects for the NWRIT.
Regional Chair: Jeanne Hanson (907-271-3029)
The AKRIT continues to work with the Alaska SeaLife Center, which is expected to open in early May. The team expects to receive a learning center proposal from the Center shortly after it opens. Additionally, the AKRIT is presently helping to coordinate plans for Coastal America's Annual Retreat which the AKRIT will host in September 1998.
Regional Chair: Gene Fleming (312-353-6320)
No update information provided.
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