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| 2/12/25 | NOAA training: Economic Guidance for Coastal Management Professionals: Introduction to Economic Analyses and Valuation | Live webinar | 1 to 3 p.m.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.REGISTER » |
| 2/19/25 | NOAA training: Economic Guidance for Coastal Management Professionals: Pathways to Valuing Ecosystem Services | Live webinar | 1 to 3 p.m.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).REGISTER » |
| 2/20/25 | NOAA training: Advancing Coastal Resilience through Nature-Based Solutions: Weathering the Storm | Virtual webinar | Time: 2-3:30 p.m.REGISTER »This webinar will showcase two efforts aiming to understand the performance of nature-based solutions for shoreline protection during and after storm events. The two practitioners who will discuss their work include Lexia Weaver from the North Carolina Coastal Federation and Tom Ries from Ecosphere Restoration Institute. |
| 3/1/25 | STAR grant applications due | Submit online to [email protected] | Find more information at Minnesota's Coastal Program Grants |
| 5/1/25 | STAR grant applications due | Submit online to [email protected] | Find more information at Minnesota's Coastal Program Grants |
