Category Archives: Training and Tools

Introduction to Stakeholder Participation

Introduction to Stakeholder Participation Summary: This document briefly examines several important aspects of stakeholder participation. While little consensus exists on stakeholder participation methods and procedures, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach, this guide presents a set of procedural elements common to many effective… methods. Authors: NOAA Coastal Services Center Date: 2007 Geography: USA-National Source or Agency: Not Applicable Organization: NOAA Coastal

Introduction to Conducting Focus Groups

Introduction to Conducting Focus Groups Summary: To be an effective steward of a region’s coastal resources, it is important to know as much as possible about the thoughts and perceptions of the region’s citizens. A focus group is a good tool to use, because a focus group requires a relatively small portion of time from a

Stakeholder Engagement Strategies for Participatory Mapping

Stakeholder Engagement Strategies for Participatory Mapping Summary: Participatory mapping is a general term used to define a growing toolbox of techniques that can help communities make land use decisions. This publication provides some simple strategies for facilitators leading a participatory mapping process. While there are many aspects of participatory mapping, thispublication focuses primarily on stakeholder involvement.

Environmental Sensitivity Index Mapping

Environmental Sensitivity Index Mapping Summary: The most widely used approach to sensitive environment mapping in the United States is NOAA’s Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI). This approach systematically compiles information in standard formats for coastal shoreline sensitivity, biological resources, and human use resources. Authors: NOAA National Ocean Service Date: 2008 Geography: USA-National Source or Agency: Not Applicable Organization: NOAA National Ocean Service

Smart Growth for Coastal and Waterfront Communities

Smart Growth for Coastal and Waterfront Communities Summary: This guide begins with an overview of some of the challenges and opportunities that communities along the water face. Ten sections follow, one for each of the smart growth coastal and waterfront elements. Authors: NOAA National Ocean Service Date: 2009 Geography: USA-National Source or Agency: Not Applicable Organization: NOAA National Ocean Service Document

The Analysis of Governance Responses to Ecosystem Change: A Handbook for Assembling a Baseline

The Analysis of Governance Responses to Ecosystem Change: A Handbook for Assembling a Baseline Summary: This Guide describes conceptual frameworks and methods for examining the governance dimensions of ecosystem change in coastal regions. It offers a step-by-step process for assembling a baseline of trends in the condition and use of the ecosystem or ecosystems in a

Climate Change: Three Choices Adapt, Mitigate, Suffer

Climate Change: Three Choices Adapt, Mitigate, Suffer Summary: Because of their proximity to and reliance upon the ocean and its resources, the coastal states have substantial and significant interests in the protection, management, and development of the resources of the exclusive economic zone that can only be served by the active participation of coastal…… Authors: Rhode Island

Applying Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning as a Tool to Site Offshore Renewable Energy and Other Future Uses: Worksheets

Applying Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning as a Tool to Site Offshore Renewable Energy and Other Future Uses: Worksheets Summary: Worksheets from the URI/CRC/RISG Coastal & Marine Spatial Planning Workshop May 23 – 25, 2011, beginning with “Taking Stock: Identifying and Answering Core Questions”. Authors: Rhode Island Sea Grant Date: 2011 Geography: USA-National Source or Agency: Not Applicable Organization: Coastal Resources

Planning Process Overview

Planning Process Overview Summary: A new approach, coastal and marine spatial planning (CMSP), aims to distribute and accommodate both traditional and emerging ocean activities to produce sustainable economic and social benefits while minimizing spatial conflicts and environmental impacts. Authors: SeaPlan Date: 2012 Geography: USA-National Source or Agency: Not Applicable Organization: SeaPlan Document Type: Training and Tools

Rhode Island OSAMP: Other Future Uses presentation

Rhode Island OSAMP: Other Future Uses presentation Summary: This power point covers the following topics, use for mining, use for LNG facilities, use for marine conservation and fisheries enhancement, befouling control by shellfish harvesting, use for aquaculture developments, and expansion of ecotourism and underwater cemeteries. Authors: Costa-Pierce, B.A. Date: 2012 Geography: USA-Rhode Island Source or Agency: Not Applicable Organization: Coastal Resources