Three Democratic presidential candidates, Dennis Kucinich, Hillary Clinton and John Edwards, are going to be discussing environmental issues at 5 p.m. Eastern today.
I tried the video link a little while ago but it wasn't working but if it's up and running later, I'll post it at Going Green
I wonder where Mr. Interior, Bill Richardson, is? And Obama?
Grist also has a breakdown on where the candidates, Democratic and Republican, stand on environmental issues.
11/17/07
11/15/07
East Hampton Dory Squad
A couple of Florida lawyers who specialize in marine/admiralty issues found this video of the East Hampton Dory Rescue Squad, which is, I believe, defunct. It's marvelous. Good find by the lawyers.
Venter Explores Ocean Diversity
TED--Technology,Entertainment,Design--puts together conferences on thinking big ideas. Worth your while and great video.
11/13/07
Maritime Program
Here's a maritime education program right in our backyard. Or backwaters.
Kingsborough program gives hands-on boating experience
BY DENISE ROMANO
DAILY NEWS WRITER
Ahoy!
The Maritime Technology program at Kingsborough Community College is truly one-of-a-kind. Students get hands-on boating experience, learning both operation and repair of vessels, helping to launch them into interesting careers.
"Most move right out of college and into a job," said Kingsborough President Regina Peruggi. "Young people should think of careers on the water."
Graduates of the two-year program receive Brown Water licenses, permitting them to work on watercraft inshore, in coastal waters and harbors. Blue Water licenses are issued for working in international waters.
"The jobs are here in our waters," said Capt. John Nappo, who helps run the program, adding that it's good for students who want to stay close to home.
Kingsborough program gives hands-on boating experience
BY DENISE ROMANO
DAILY NEWS WRITER
Ahoy!
The Maritime Technology program at Kingsborough Community College is truly one-of-a-kind. Students get hands-on boating experience, learning both operation and repair of vessels, helping to launch them into interesting careers.
"Most move right out of college and into a job," said Kingsborough President Regina Peruggi. "Young people should think of careers on the water."
Graduates of the two-year program receive Brown Water licenses, permitting them to work on watercraft inshore, in coastal waters and harbors. Blue Water licenses are issued for working in international waters.
"The jobs are here in our waters," said Capt. John Nappo, who helps run the program, adding that it's good for students who want to stay close to home.
Seabreeze Goes Free
"Seabreeze" the bottle-nosed dolphin was released yesterday. You can track his path here.
Also, the Riverhead Foundation has scheduled lectures on sea turtle rescues.
Also, the Riverhead Foundation has scheduled lectures on sea turtle rescues.
11/12/07
11/10/07
'Seabreeze' Going Home
"Seabreeze," a bottled-nosed dolphin rescued from muddy water near Bellmore in July and treated by the Riverhead Foundation, will be released to the sea on Monday.
LI Sound Dredging
BOSTON, Nov. 9--Six public meetings have been scheduled during the week of Nov. 26 to allow public input on the "Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement" related to the development of a Dredged Material Management Plan for the navigation facilities of Long Island Sound harbors. Three meetings each will be held in communities in New York and Connecticut.
The purpose of developing the Programmatic EIS is to evaluate the overall impacts of alternatives identified in the development of a Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) for dredged material that would be generated in the maintenance or the improvement of navigation facilities in Long Island Sound with respect to the environment of the Sound and its tributaries.
The DMMP will be developed by the Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with representatives from U.S. EPA (Regions 1 and 2), N.Y. Dept. of State, N.Y. Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Conn. Dept. of Environmental Protection, Conn. Dept. of Transportation, Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The Long Island hearings are:
Tuesday, November 27 Afternoon 1 - 4 pm Location: Diplomatic Ballroom Address: Danfords on the Sound Meeting and Conference Center 25 East Broadway Port Jefferson, NY 11777 Telephone: 631-928-5200 Directions:
Tuesday, November 27 Evening 7 - 10 pm Location: Long Island Room Address: Holiday Inn in Westbury- Long Island 369 Old Country Road Carle Place, NY 11514 Telephone: 516-997-5000
The purpose of developing the Programmatic EIS is to evaluate the overall impacts of alternatives identified in the development of a Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) for dredged material that would be generated in the maintenance or the improvement of navigation facilities in Long Island Sound with respect to the environment of the Sound and its tributaries.
The DMMP will be developed by the Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with representatives from U.S. EPA (Regions 1 and 2), N.Y. Dept. of State, N.Y. Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Conn. Dept. of Environmental Protection, Conn. Dept. of Transportation, Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The Long Island hearings are:
Tuesday, November 27 Afternoon 1 - 4 pm Location: Diplomatic Ballroom Address: Danfords on the Sound Meeting and Conference Center 25 East Broadway Port Jefferson, NY 11777 Telephone: 631-928-5200 Directions:
Tuesday, November 27 Evening 7 - 10 pm Location: Long Island Room Address: Holiday Inn in Westbury- Long Island 369 Old Country Road Carle Place, NY 11514 Telephone: 516-997-5000
Boating in China
Interesting, from a paper in Maine. China wants to build a recreational boating industry.
Deputy Secretary General of China's shipbuilding industry visits locally
The top government official charged with developing recreational boating in China visited Maine last week on his way to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. The visit was a follow-up to the Maine boat builders representing the U.S. at the China International Boat Show in April, through the support of Maine's North Star Alliance Initiative.
Mr. Yang Xinfa, Deputy Secretary General of China's Shipbuilding Industry, is the head of two of the most important government sponsored professional organizations in China -- The China Boat Industry and Trade Association, and the China Association of Shipbuilding Industry. He is instrumental in developing the recreational boating industry in China. Yang came to Maine to see first-hand what the state has to offer in terms of boats, marine products and boating lifestyle.
'As China's economy continues to grow, luxury boats are desired as a new status symbol," said Elaine Scott, director of marketing/communications for Maine's Department of Economic and Community Development and director of market/business development for the North Star Alliance.
Deputy Secretary General of China's shipbuilding industry visits locally
The top government official charged with developing recreational boating in China visited Maine last week on his way to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. The visit was a follow-up to the Maine boat builders representing the U.S. at the China International Boat Show in April, through the support of Maine's North Star Alliance Initiative.
Mr. Yang Xinfa, Deputy Secretary General of China's Shipbuilding Industry, is the head of two of the most important government sponsored professional organizations in China -- The China Boat Industry and Trade Association, and the China Association of Shipbuilding Industry. He is instrumental in developing the recreational boating industry in China. Yang came to Maine to see first-hand what the state has to offer in terms of boats, marine products and boating lifestyle.
'As China's economy continues to grow, luxury boats are desired as a new status symbol," said Elaine Scott, director of marketing/communications for Maine's Department of Economic and Community Development and director of market/business development for the North Star Alliance.
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