From Salisbury to Hingham, the Massachusetts Coast Guide to Boston and the North Shore can help you get to nearly 400 public access sites, ranging from expansive beaches with parking and concession stands to more out-of-the-way areas with scenic vistas. Developed by CZM, the 10" x 6.5" spiral-bound publication contains 22 maps, descriptions of access spots, photos of a variety of sites, transportation information, and more. To get your free copy now, e-mail your address to czm@..., or stop by the CZM Boston office at 251 Causeway Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are on the 8th floor. Get directions. You can preview select portions of Coast Guide online.

 

 

Products/Publications
2006 Boaters' Guide to Tides and Pumpout Facilities - The 2006 Boaters' Guide to Tides and Pumpout Facilities is now available. The wallet-sized pamphlet, printed on waterproof paper, contains information on the locations of pumpout facilities along the Massachusetts coastline and a June-September tide chart. For a free copy, email your request and mailing address to czm@....

 

Public Comment
Ocean Research Priorities Plan - The public comment period on the development of the Ocean Research Priorities Plan (ORPP) is now open. Called for in the U.S. Ocean Action Plan, the ORPP, in conjunction with a follow-up Implementation Strategy, will describe a vision for U.S. ocean science and technology, the challenges to be addressed, identify key themes, specify goals for each theme and a time frame for their achievement, and address implications for the use or prioritization of resources. All interested parties are encouraged to review the planning document and provide input. In addition to the public comment period, the National Science and Technology Council Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology is holding a public workshop on April 18-20 in Denver, CO, to solicit input and guidance from the ocean science communities for the ORPP.