Aug
2
National Ocean Policy
August 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment
National Ocean Policy Vision Statement “An America whose stewardship ensures that the ocean, our coasts, and the Great Lakes are healthy and resilient, safe and productive, and understood and treasured so as to promote the well being, prosperity, and security of present and future generations.” Nine National Priority Objectives 1. Ecosystem-Based Management 2. Coastal and [...]
Oct
13
NCSE Hosts 11th Annual Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment
October 13, 2010 | 3 Comments
CIOCS would like to inform you of the following NCSE Conference, at which CIOCS Executive Director Robbin Peach will lead a session on food security. The conference will be January 19-21, 2011, in Washington, DC. Read on or see the Conference Website for more details. The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE)’s 11th National Conference [...]
Jul
19
Obama Announces new Ocean Policy Initiative
July 19, 2010 | 1 Comment
"President Obama on Monday is set to create a national stewardship policy for America’s oceans and Great Lakes, including a type of zoning that could dramatically rebalance the way government regulates offshore drilling, fishing and other marine activities. The policy would not create new regulations or immediately alter drilling plans or fisheries management. But White House documents [...]