Marian Hanisko has shared a bunch of new free webinars over on StormSmart Connect. They’re all put on by the NOAA Coastal Services Center, so they’re undoubtedly high quality. And they’re free. Hope you can make some of them. Using ENOW Data to Help Monitor Economic Health in Coastal Counties May 26, 2011; 2:00 p.m. […]
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Coming to the ASFPM Conference? Join the StormSmart Crew
Posted on May 10, 2011
Coming to the ASFPM (Association of State Floodplain Managers) Annual Conference in Louisville, KT next week? If so, I hope you’ll considering joining a group of us to discuss how to use the No Adverse Impact approach to floodplain development in your community. Speakers include Ed Thomas (Baker), Terri Turner (Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission, GA), […]
New Free Webinar on Climate Change Adaptation for Local Governments
Posted on October 26, 2010
Just got this press release announcing that EPA will continue a promising-looking webcast series designed to help local governments adapt to climate change. While the blurb doesn’t say the program is specifically targeting coastal communities, it seems likely that much if not all of what they discuss will apply to all of us abutting the […]
Need Funding Advice? Here's Training!
Posted on October 11, 2010
Got a great community resilience project but you’re not sure how to pay for it? The Coastal Training Programs of the Grand Bay and Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserves have announced a series of workshops for decision-makers and grant-writers from coastal Mississippi and Alabama. As they describe the two classes: FUNDING YOUR PROJECT Are […]
Alabama Association of Floodplain Managers Conference Oct 18-20, Auburn
Posted on October 4, 2010
Just got the official registration packet for the Alabama Association of State Floodplain Managers fall conference. This fall’s event will be on October 18th to 20th, at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center. From the release: The conference will provide educational and networking opportunities of interest to floodplain managers, code enforcement officials, emergency management […]
Training: Basic Concepts for Floodplain Management [December 14-15, Virginia]
Posted on September 23, 2010
First, the bad news: the course is in Virginia. The good news: it sounds like a good spot to get an overview of what it means to manage a floodplain. From the organizer’s description: This training course will present the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) concepts in flood management, damage prevention terminology, and protocols from […]
Webinar Series Includes Presentation on "Sea Level Rise and Property Rights"
Posted on September 8, 2010
The International Submerged Lands Management has announced its new conference dates. Unlike most conferences, this one takes place on your computer, so those of us with limited travel budgets can still participate. You can find a schedule of all the conference’s events on their website (and we’ll add the lot to the StormSmart Coasts Calendar), […]
Webinar: Climate Resilient Coastal Communities (Wednesday July 28)
Posted on July 27, 2010
Webinar announcement for tomorrow, courtesy of EMForum.org: Building the Foundation for Hazard and Climate Resilient Coastal Communities July 28, 2010, 12:00 Noon EasternEMForum.org is pleased to host a one hour presentation and interactive discussion Wednesday, July 28, 2010, beginning at 12:00 Noon Eastern time (please convert to your local time). Our topic will be the […]
Panel to Discuss Long-Term Impacts of Oil Spill, this Friday (Web or Corpus Christi)
Posted on June 23, 2010
Curious about the projected effects of the oil spill on the region? The Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies is hosting an event in Corpus Christi on Friday. Not in Texas (or too far from Corpus Christi)? You can also watch the event on your computer. From their press release: Scientists with the […]
Tree Ordinance and Landscape Codes [Training]
Posted on June 22, 2010
This sounds promising (press release): A Joint Event by the Mississippi Municipal League and the Mississippi Urban Forest Council More and more communities are embracing urban and community forests as a valuable part of their community. This seminar will teach you how to develop effective tree ordinances and landscape codes. You will also learn how […]