Coastal Webinar Series: Part 1
How to Identify Zones from FEMA Maps for Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage (LSCSF) and the 10th Edition State Building Code
Presenters: Rebecca Haney, Coastal Geologist with the MA Office of Coastal Zone Management; Mia McDonald, Training, Outreach & Circuit Rider Coordinator with MassDEP Wetlands Program; and Nate Corcoran, Coastal Policy Analyst with the MassDEP Wetlands Program.
CZM and MassDEP will review FEMA flood zones in coastal areas and provide examples and guidance on how to find the Limit of Moderate Wave Action, Moderate Wave Action Area (aka Coastal A Zone), Minimal Wave Action Area, and other FEMA flood zones as they relate to Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage (LSCSF) and the flood zones in the 10th Edition State Building Code.
Coastal Webinar Series: Part 2
Delineating Primary Frontal Dunes for the Wetlands Protection Act Regulations
Presenters: Rebecca Haney, Coastal Geologist with the MA Office of Coastal Zone Management; and Nate Corcoran, Coastal Policy Analyst with the MassDEP Wetlands Program.
CCZM and MassDEP will provide training on the methodology for delineating and reviewing delineations of primary frontal dunes under the Regulations. The workshop will review the methodology and offer tips for complex delineations, particularly in developed areas where the topography has been altered.
Navigating the Waters: Wetland Science, Evolving Policy, and the Future of Our Landscape
Whether you’re presenting cutting-edge research or engaging in discussions with fellow professionals, the SWS Annual Meeting is an essential opportunity for anyone passionate about the protection of wetland ecosystems. This event brings together a diverse community of wetland scientists, practitioners, and policymakers to share the latest research, innovations, and best practices in wetland ecology, restoration, conservation, and more.
Coastal Webinar Series: Part 3
Developed Coastal Dune and Barrier Beach Resource Delineations, Functions, and Performance Standards
Presenters: Rebecca Haney, Coastal Geologist with the MA Office of Coastal Zone Management; and Nate Corcoran, Coastal Policy Analyst with the MassDEP Wetlands Program.
CZM and MassDEP will provide guidance based on the Coastal Manual for delineation of resource areas and assessing the beneficial functions of developed coastal dunes on barrier beaches. The presentation will discuss what information should be requested as part of a resource delineation, what to look for in the field, and sources of information that should be consulted when making decisions.
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Our Committment
AMWS is committed to the professional development of our members. As a result, we offer a variety of advanced workshops on wetland science and regulatory updates, as well as webinars, informal nature walks, and networking opportunities.
Additionally, AMWS holds seminars for Licensed Site Professionals on the Mass. Contingency Plan to provide the wetland background they need for spill cleanup. We also occasionally co-sponsor events of sister organizations.
Non-AMWS Events
We’ve compiled non-AMWS event calendar links below because they may interest our members; however, this does not imply endorsement by AMWS.
- Maine Association of Wetland Scientists (MAWS)
- Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC)
- Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC)
- New Hampshire Association of Natural Resource Scientists (NHANRS)
- Pioneer Valley Fern Society (PVFS)
- Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS)
- Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England (SSSSNE)
- Soil & Water Conservation Society Southern New England Chapter (SWCSSNEC)
If you have an event calendar to list, please email administrator@amws.org