Introduction to Conducting Focus Groups Summary: To be an effective steward of a regions coastal resources, it is important to know as much as possible about the thoughts and perceptions of the regions 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 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 Summary: The most widely used approach to sensitive environment mapping in the United States is NOAAs 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
The Rhode Island Ocean SAMP: Developing an Integrated Geospatial Framework to Support Marine Spatial Planning Summary: This power point covered research topics including, wind resources, marine mammals and birds, fisheries abundance, physical oceanography, ecosystem interactions, sediments and benthic habitat, cultural resources, acoustics and electromagnetics, meteorology, engineering, and ecological valuation. Authors: Damon, C., Monroy, E., Ruddock, K., LaBash,
