Our Changing Coastline: Understanding the Facts, the Fiction, and the Reality
Climate change and global warming have received increased attention in recent years as the scientific community and policymakers work to understand large-scale climatic changes—real or perceived. “Our Changing Coastline” provides a unique opportunity for the marina industry to review known facts with leading scientists, learn about the growing set of policies many coastal states are considering in order to deal with sea-level rise, and begin building industry-specific responses.
“Our Changing Coastline” is a venue for the marina industry to fully engage in the conversation happening right now between the scientific community and the professionals influencing policy. With this conference, AMI continues in its ongoing efforts to support the marina industry by positively affecting policies as legislators consider them while building a strong repertoire of good, sustainable practices for marinas and boatyards to implement as the situation evolves.
Although the conference is designed specifically for marina owners, operators, managers, and those who support the industry as consultants, suppliers and vendors, the agenda is relevant to anyone who manages a commercial property on the waterfront. “Our Changing Coastline” is applicable to anyone interested in learning about climate-change policy and ways the marina industry in particular can adapt its practices moving forward.”
“Our Changing Coastline” is scheduled for July 28, 2009, in one of the few states reviewing policy that addresses climate change and the shifting coastline: Rhode Island. AMI’s working partners for this workshop are the Coastal Resources Center (CRC) at the University of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Sea Grant Program (RISG). The conference will be at the Sheraton Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island.
To register visit, https://www.marinaassociation.org/seminars-and-events.php?i=4
