Vol. 3, No. 1 Contents
Headline Back Issues
Winter 1998
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New undersea poster goes "down under" A map and poster that focuses on the landscapes, geology, and biology of the Gulf of Maine was published as part of the International Year of the Ocean celebration. Called the Undersea Landscapes of the Gulf of Maine, the poster's concept and text were developed by Robert Steneck of the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences and Joseph Kelley of the Maine Geological Survey. The project was coordinated by Paul Dest of the Maine State Planning Office. For a copy contact (in the US) Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management, (617) 727-9530, ext., 420; Cynthia Lay, New Hampshire Coastal Program, (603) 431-9366; or Paul Dest, Maine State Planning Office, (207) 287-5305; (in Canada) Tim Hall at (902) 426-4116. Restoration database A Coastal Wetlands Restoration Database includes information on approximately 100 tidal marsh restoration projects, more than 100 freshwater impoundments in Canada, and several innovative projects aimed at restoring seagrass and tidal flats. The database also includes information on more than 400 potentially restorable tidal marshes, representing more than 2,000 acres/809 hectares. Visit gulfofmaine.org and click on Our Library/Regionally Significant Coastal Habitats/Coastal Habitat Restoration to view or download the database and related report. If you have new information on a restoration project to add to the database, or if you have questions, contact Susan Snow-Cotter at Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management, (617) 727-9800, ext. 210. Clean boating guide The Portland Harbor Marine Debris Council, a project of Friends of Casco Bay, has published Clean Boating in Casco Bay: Action Guide for Boaters. The guide features sections on practical steps boaters can take to prevent problems caused by toxic substances, human waste, and marine debris in the Bay. Another section explains how to explore ecologically sensitive islands with minimal impact. The guide also includes safe boating tips and a map of Casco Bay area boating facilities. For a copy, call Friends of Casco Bay at (207) 799-8574. Guide to marine organisms A Guide to Common Marine Organisms Along the Coast of Maine has been published by the University of Maine Sea Grant Program and Cooperative Extension. The 56-page book presents a compendium of information about the flora and fauna of the intertidal zone in an easy-to-use format illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings. The guide is divided into three parts: marine organisms, seaweeds, and phytoplankton, and includes a full index for easy reference. It is available for $10.00 US plus shipping costs from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension at 1-800-244-2104 or from the Maine/New Hampshire Sea Grant Program at (207) 581-1440. Fishing gear impacts report Effects of Fishing Gear on the Sea Floor of New England, published by the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), is a 168-page book that outlines the effects of the major bottom-tending gear types used in New England. The book contains 28 papers by scientists and fishermen that describe and illustrate the sea floor, fishing gear, fish habitat, and fishing gear impacts. Copies are available from CLF for $25.00 US plus shipping and handling. Order via CLF's web site at www.clf.org or call CLF's Boston office (617) 350-0990. Canadian estuary report Habitat Lost, a publication of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick (CCNB), is an 81-page report representing the culmination of phase one of the Gulf of Maine Estuaries Restoration Project, a partnership of the Conservation Council, the Island Institute of Rockland, Maine, and the Conservation Law Foundation. The report records a two-year effort to assess the state of habitat in estuaries around the Canadian region of the Gulf of Maine, and makes recommendations for action to restore and protect estuary habitat. The Gulf of Maine project is part of a US-wide initiative called Restore America's Estuaries, funded in part by the Pew Charitable Trusts. Copies of the report are available from CCNB for $8.00 CN plus tax, shipping, and handling. E-mail ccnb@nbnet.nb.ca or call (506) 458-8747. New STORET The US Environmental Protection Agency's modernized version of the STOrage and RETrieval (STORET) water quality database system will serve as EPA's principal repository for marine, freshwater, and biological monitoring data. The updated system is designed to meet the current and future needs of federal agencies, states, tribes, local governments, academic groups, and citizen volunteers involved in the collection of water quality data. Copies of the CD rom are now available free of charge from EPA. To obtain a copy, E-mail STORET@epa.gov or call 1-800-424-9067. Data stored in STORET will be accessible to the public on the Internet. Resource for nonprofit management Visit the River Network on line at www.rivernetwork.org/nonprofi.htm for information on nonprofit management, including strategic planning, boards of directors, financial management, fundraising, media/marketing, volunteer management, and personnel. EPA research priorities The US Environmental Protection Agency has released a report that outlines its goals for ecological research over the next decade. High priority topics include: global change, contaminated sediments, stormwater flow, toxic algal blooms, endocrine disrupters, and total maximum daily loading of water bodies. "Ecological Research Strategy" is available on the Internet at www.epa.gov/ORD/WebPubs/final/ or by calling (513) 569-7562. Watershed map For an 18" x 24" three-color map of the Gulf of Maine watershed (the same map featured on page 12 of the Gulf of Maine Times) while supplies last, contact Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management, (617) 727-9530, ext., 420; Cynthia Lay, New Hampshire Coastal Program, (603) 431-9366; or Paul Dest, Maine State Planning Office, (207) 287-5305. Mr. and Mrs. Fish on the 'Net A new web site at www.mrandmrsfish.com features Mr. and Mrs. Fish, who have, for 20 years, traveled throughout the world teaching about life in the sea. In 1993-94, the pair received the Gulf of Maine Council's Visionary Award for their work with young children in the Gulf region. A resource for all ages, Mr. And Mrs. Fish perform humorous yet highly educational shows about how life works in the waters of the Gulf of Maine. Hometown stewardship The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a home page at www.epa.gov/ecocommunity designed to promote Community-Based Environmental Protection. The CBEP web site provides information on tools, financial resources, case studies, publications, and documents, and provides links to related sites. EPA has also launched an Internet web site at www.epa.gov/ceis that will allow citizens to easily obtain up-to-date, comprehensive, accurate environmental information about their communities simply by entering a zip code. Volumes of EPA air, water, toxic substances, and waste information are available from the site, which also features links to specific subject area EPA web sites. |
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