Urban Harbors Institute, UMass Boston

The National Working Waterfront Network conference was an important reminder of the importance of providing space for people to connect and learn. UHI was so glad to be part of it.

We are excited to announce that UHI will be working on two projects awarded by UMass Boston's Grand Scholarly Challenge, which focuses on real-world issues and interdisciplinary research: 1. Flood-Induced Managed Retreat Among Older Adults in Subsidized Housing in Massachusetts 2. Evaluating the Ability of Nature-Based Solutions to Improve Stormwater Quality with Regards to Plastic Pollution and Develop Education for Effective Green Infrastructure Management https://lnkd.in/eFxqG-wW

Last week, UHI's Shannon Hogan and Kristin Uiterwyk travelled to San Diego to help run and present at the 7th conference of the National Working Waterfront Network. More than 200 people attended to share and learn about topics such as workforce development, impacts of climate change, planning and regulatory initiatives, programs to reduce emissions, and more. As we continue to tackle the needs and opportunities of working waterfronts, we are excited to have met so many smart and dedicated partners in this space. Many thanks to all who sponsored and attended the event -- especially our hosts at California Sea Grant.

UHI's Kim Starbuck along with Emma Gildesgame from the Nature Conservancy and Carri Hulet presented on Friday on the topic of coastal relocation at Roger Williams University. Thanks for having us!

This is a great opportunity for graduate students! Please share with those who may be interested.

UHI is assisting the Town of Mashpee in developing a harbor management plan. Among other goals, the hope is that the plan will help rebuild wetlands and food sources (via fishing, etc.) for the Wampanoag tribe, once largely excluded from environmental decision-making. More details are here: https://lnkd.in/eu4vheBe

Register for our next NWWN webinar! https://lnkd.in/eZc-MRn4

Check out these jobs with the School for the Environment here at UMass Boston! (1) Chair of the Department of Urban Planning and Community Development (UPCD)? (2) Assistant Professor specializing in workforce development using environmental sustainability, equity, and community engagement frameworks in scholarship, teaching, and service (3) Assistant Professor with expertise in clean energy transitions including familiarity with offshore wind matters? All descriptions are available here: https://lnkd.in/dfUrX35E

Last night, our former director, Jack Wiggin, was celebrated for his outstanding service to UMass Boston and the many other communities of which he is a part. Among his contributions, Jack has mentored dozens of students, advanced coastal management throughout the country, contributed to planning efforts to improve medical systems in Haiti, and helped found the Urban Planning and Community Development Graduate program at UMass Boston. Congratulations to Jack, and the other winners, for their well-deserved awards! UMass Boston School for the Environment UMass Boston Alumni

Excited to see what this living seawall project teaches us and impressed by the power of partnerships and creative thinking as we work to address climate impacts https://lnkd.in/eEN_Z27C Stone Living Lab School for the Environment