New Jersey Sea Grant Among Hosts of Ocean Frontiers II Screening and Panel Discussion

April 7th, 2016
Please join us on May 2 for a special screening of Ocean Frontiers II at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, followed by a Q & A with a panel of local and regional experts on ocean stewardship and the Mid-Atlantic’s first-ever regional ocean plan! In a region steeped in old maritime tradition, the film tells the story of a modern wave of big ships, offshore wind energy and a changing climate, and how people are coming together to plan for a healthy ocean off their coast.

 

When: Monday, May 2, 2016; Reception: 6:00pm; Film and Discussion: 6:308:30pm
Where: Toms River Branch, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
Free admission & refreshments
Event details & RSVP: http://bit.ly/RSVP-TomsRiver

Come learn about the draft Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Action Plan – being released for public review this spring – and how we can help sustain the ocean environment, marine livelihoods and coastal cultures in our increasingly busy New Jersey waters.

The interactive panel discussion with local and regional experts includes:
  • Tim Dillingham, Executive Director, American Littoral Society
  • Tony MacDonald, Director, Urban Coast Institute
  • Kevin Hassell, Environmental Specialist, Office of Coastal and Land Use Planning, New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection
  • Ron Rapp, Director, TE SubCom
  • Jennifer Coffey (as moderator), Executive Director, Association New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC)
Hosted by:
American Littoral Society, New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, Environment NJ, Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute, Association New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC), Surfrider Foundation – Jersey Shore chapter,  The Nature Conservancy – New Jersey chapter and Green Fire Productions.