| Date | Event | Format | Information |
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| 10/23/24 | NOAA training: Considerations for Integrating Nature-Based Solutions in Planning | Online GoTo webinar (second in a series of five). | Click here for information and to REGISTER » |
| 10/30/24 | FEMA training: Great Lakes Coastal Floodplain Management | On-line webinar via Zoom | REGISTER HERE » |
| 11/7/24 | NOAA training: Economic Guidance for Coastal Management Professionals: Introduction to Economic Analyses and Valuation | Virtual, Live Webinar via Google Meet; 1 – 3 p.m. central. | Course Description: This module provides an introduction to economic analysis terminology related to benefit-cost analysis, economic impact analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, benefit valuation methods, and more. Understanding these basics will help participants identify the most appropriate approach and the data needed.Click here for information and to REGISTER » |
| 11/14/24 | NOAA training: Economic Guidance for Coastal Management Professionals: Pathways to Valuing Ecosystem Services | Virtual, Live Webinar via Google Meet; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. central. | Course Description: This module provides an overview of three common paths used to estimate the value of ecosystem services: site-specific studies, benefits transfer, and tools with built-in benefits. Each path will include information on its strengths and limitations, and on relevant support tools such as BlueValue (for benefits transfer) and the FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis Toolkit (for tools with built-in benefits).Click here for information and to REGISTER » |
| 11/17/24 | Annual grant applications due | Submit online to [email protected] | Find more information at Minnesota's Coastal Program Grants |
| 11/19/24 | Twin Ports Climate Conversation: Researching Harmful Algal Blooms in the Western Lake Superior Region | On-line Zoom webinar | Registration link coming soon. Sign up for notice of climate conversations. |
| 11/21-22/24 | NOAA training: Economic Guidance for Coastal Management Professionals: Introduction to Benefit-Cost Analysis | Virtual, Live Webinar via Google Meet; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. central (both dates) | Course Description: This hands-on module provides the necessary contextual and background information to supervise a basic benefit-cost analysis. Learners will explore an applied example and practice completing steps of a benefit-cost analysis. It’s designed for anyone who (1) needs to supervise, contract, or evaluate a benefit-cost analysis or (2) better understand benefit-cost analysis tools.Click here for information and to REGISTER » |
| 11/26/24 | NOAA training: Building Coastal Adaptive Capacity Through Nature-Based Solutions | Online GoTo webinar (third in series of five), | Click here for information and to REGISTER » |
| 12/1/24 | STAR grant applications due | Submit online to [email protected] | Find more information at Minnesota's Coastal Program Grants |
| 12/4-5/24 | NOAA training: Facilitation Basics for Coastal Managers | Virtual, live webinar; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. central. (both dates) | For additional information and to register, e-mail [email protected] |
| 12/17/24 | NOAA training: Utilizing Nature-Based Solutions for the Advancement of Multiple Objectives, CoBenefits and Health | Online GoTo webinar (fourth in series of five), | Click here for information and to REGISTER » |
| 1/23/25 | NOAA training: Challenges and Opportunities of Scaling Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation | Online GoTo webinar (last in series of five), | Click here for information and to REGISTER » |
