Water & Oceans

June 22, 2022

SEJ Webinar: Oceans of Solutions — Covering 'Blue Climate' and Ocean-Based Climate Strategies

There is a sea of stories connecting ocean protection to global climate change. Our panelists will discuss the latest United Nations developments in ocean policies and the U.S.'s role and response, as well as offer tips on how to cover ocean-based solutions to climate change. 1:00 p.m. ET. Couldn't make it? Watch the recording.

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House Passes Water Resources Development Act 384-37

"The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, which would further Everglades Restoration efforts, as well as improve management of the nation’s waterways, and fund flood control and coastal resiliency projects."

Source: WPTV, 06/09/2022

"Biden Proposes a New Marine Sanctuary Off the Northeastern U.S."

"Hudson Canyon, a vast gorge in the Atlantic Ocean that is home to endangered whales, sharks, sea turtles, would become a national marine sanctuary under a proposal made by the Biden administration on Wednesday."

Source: NYTimes, 06/09/2022
June 27, 2022 to July 1, 2022

The United Nations Ocean Conference

The Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal, will seek to propel much needed science-based innovative solutions aimed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action. Deadline for media accreditation online is June 12, 2022.

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July 27, 2022 to July 28, 2022

NSF Convergence Accelerator Expo 2022

The National Science Foundation’s annual portfolio showcase event is free and open to the public. The virtual event features 45+ innovation solutions focused on societal impact, including environmental topics such as seafood sustainability, wildfires, biodegradable plastics, urban flooding, climate insights and more.

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