A new report by UCS, Conservation Law Foundation ACE & GreenRoots finds that Massachusetts #EnvironmentalJustice communities are disproportionately burdened by existing electric infrastructure. act.ucsusa.org/3TxICU4

For the first time, you can see everywhere sewage has overflowed into a Massachusetts waterbody in one place 🌊 Presenting the WBUR real-time CSO map!!!! wbur.org/news/combined-…

New CleanLaw podcast: Hannah Perls and Deanna Moran walk through some surprising ways law and policy drive adaptation decisions in Massachusetts and beyond and dig into current advocacy efforts for a wicked resilient New England. eelp.law.harvard.edu/2024/05/cleanl…

NEW: NYC just launched a google maps layer showing all public bathrooms across the five boroughs—in parks, libraries, transit hubs etc. Check in out: on.nyc.gov/restroom

Please join us for this training and register at: whoi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Following Vermont's lead, the New York legislature has just passed the Climate Change Superfund Act, saying fossil fuel companies must pay for state's cost of adapting to climate change. Next stop: Gov. Hochul's desk. If she signs it or if Legislature overrides veto, next stop 🧵

NOW POSTED! CZM is seeking proposals for Coastal Resilience Grants for local and regional projects that address coastal flooding, erosion, and sea level rise. For details, including expanded eligibility for nonprofits/tribal entities, see: mass.gov/info-details/c…

The first climate adaptation regulations have been adopted by FEMA (and earlier by David Brechbiel). Projects funded by those agencies must be sited and designed with future climate impacts in mind. Read the latest from my NRDC 🌎🏡 colleague Joel Scata. nrdc.org/bio/joel-scata…

Please join Mass CZM for virtual ResilientCoasts Public Meetings on 10/9 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. and 10/11 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. for an update on the ResilientCoasts Plan and Districts and to provide input on the project's approach. To register, see: mass.gov/info-details/r…

NOTICE - MEETING DATE CHANGE: ResilientCoasts Public Meetings will now take place on October 21 and October 25. Registration links will be available soon.

REGISTER NOW: The virtual ResilientCoasts Public Meetings, rescheduled for October 21 and 25, will provide an update on the ResilientCoasts Plan, present draft Coastal Resilience Districts, and give an opportunity for feedback. To register, see: mass.gov/info-details/r…

REMINDER: Two virtual ResilientCoasts Public Meetings will be held on October 21 and 25 to provide an update on the ResilientCoasts Plan, present draft Coastal Resilience Districts, and give an opportunity for feedback. To register, see: mass.gov/info-details/r…

GRANTS AWARDED! Congratulations to the communities and nonprofits who today received $5.2 million in Mass CZM grants for 16 innovative projects to build resilience and sustainability along the coast to address climate change impacts. For details, see: mass.gov/news/healey-dr…

Peter Shelley was an incredible colleague, mentor, and friend. He leaves behind an unmatched legacy on Boston Harbor. I am so grateful to have known and learned from him. bostonglobe.com/2024/10/26/met…

For ResilientCoasts, Mass CZM is conducting a public survey to collect feedback on the draft Coastal Resilience Districts and to solicit information about coastal resilience opportunities and challenges across the Commonwealth. To participate, see: survey123.arcgis.com/share/2289e6c6…

For ResilientCoasts, Mass CZM is conducting a survey to collect feedback on draft Coastal Resilience Districts and information from the public on coastal resilience opportunities and challenges across the Commonwealth. Please respond by November 18: survey123.arcgis.com/share/2289e6c6…

OFFICE HOURS: To discuss questions or concerns related to the ResilientCoasts plan, Mass CZM is continuing to hold office hours from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on the following Fridays: 12/6 and 12/20. All stakeholders are encouraged to attend. Please register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

REMINDER - Public Listening Sessions will be held on February 11 at 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. to receive input on the sections of the Mass Leads Act related to the review of Designated Port Area (DPA) criteria and use restrictions. For details see: mass.gov/doc/listening-…