CEO Daniel Gaines attends the 4th Annual Cape Cod Coastal Conference

On  December 6 & 7, 2016 at the Hyannis Resort & Conference Center SBC CEO Daniel attended with other engaged citizens, non-profit agencies and business to discuss, learn and work together for our Blue Economy and sustainable resources. For further information,below is the link and upcoming event at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. www.waquoitbayreserve.org
 SBC fans stay engaged so we can all live swell!
From: Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR) :
The future success of Cape Cod relies on a strong, balanced economy, environmental stewardship, and high quality of life.  At this year’s conference we will take a step back in time and use lessons from history and the region’s development to re-examine what living in a coastal area like Cape Cod means and rekindle an appreciation and awareness for the coastal resources on which we depend. We will embrace our rich maritime heritage, how things are transitioning, and the unique opportunities and challenges that our coastal landscape presents. Drawing on science and innovation we will examine best practices for working together to manage our coastal resources, strengthen the economy, and create a strong and resilient Cape Cod.

 

Topic highlights included:

  • Water Resources
  • Fisheries
  • Blue Economy
  • Marine Technology & Innovation
  • Coastal Ecosystem Health & Restoration
  • Climate Change & Sea Level Rise
  • Preparing for Storms, Flooding & Extreme Weather
  • Adaptation and Resilience
  • Community Engagement and Collaboration

 

Led by the Waquoit Bay Reserve Coastal Training Program, the conference was a collaborative endeavor of a growing team of partner organizations including:

  •  Woods Hole Sea Grant
  • Center for Coastal Studies – Provincetown: Chase-Miller Policy Program
  • Cape Cod Commission
  • Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
  • Association to Preserve Cape Cod
  • Three Bays Preservation
  • Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management
  • Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Program
  • Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
  • Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • Waquoit Bay Reserve Foundation
  •  Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve                                                                                                                                                   Next event: Climate Change Communication-A New Approach – 12/14/2016
Maura Smith Stein