CHNEP Public Issues and Conflict Management: June 24-26, 2008

Building a Foundation for Smart Growth in Manatee County

Coastal Community Planning and Development Training

Presented by NOAA Coastal Services Center

Wednesday-Thursday, July 30-31, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton (Map to Park)

Thank you to everyone who was able to participate. CHNEP is pleased to offer another workshop Public Issues and Conflict Management on December 16-17, 2008.

The Coastal Community Planning and Development (CCPD) training will enable participants to understand, plan, and guide efforts to implement alternative growth and development approaches in their coastal communities.

This course is designed for those who would like to participate, or are currently participating, in planning and development activities in their community who need a basic knowledge of planning processes as well as alternatives to conventional patterns of growth and development. This course is designed for those in the initial stages of planning alternative growth options for their communities. The training is most productive when attended by a broad spectrum of community members. The range of participants could include local elected officials and related personnel (e.g., council members, commission members, etc.); developers; business leaders; realtors; community groups; members of civic organizations; coastal resource managers; and concerned citizens.

The Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP), Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) and the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP) are pleased to offer this training in an effort to help its partners in their efforts to protect the natural environment and fulfill the management plans for Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor. Special thanks to NOAA Coastal Services Center for offering this course.

There are no prerequisites and no registration fee; however, we do ask that you preregister by completing this form. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Please visit the Manatee County Convention & Visitor Bureau for nearby lodging options.