general-announcement

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has delayed the release of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for Vineyard Wind until December 11. The Record of Decision is now expected on January 15, 2021.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released an app for megafaunal sightings. Citizens can use Ocean Alert to upload images, sightings and other species information to the app, which seamlessly stores the data for resource managers. The free … Continued

The State of Rhode Island announced a new competitive solicitation to procure up to 600 MW of offshore wind energy. This solicitation moves the state closer to its goal of 100% renewables by 2030. The Request for Proposals (RFP) will … Continued

ROSA is seeking input from the public on their recent Draft Interim Fisheries Resources Research, Survey, and Monitoring Guidelines. The draft guidelines build on and update existing BOEM guidance, outlining the fundamental elements to include in offshore wind fisheries survey … Continued

Modeled VTR and clam logbook data in wind development areas has been made publicly accessible in the Socioeconomic Impacts of Atlantic Offshore Wind Development report. This data is available for each offshore wind lease or project area in the United … Continued

The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA) is hosting a three-day virtual workshop with the purpose of enhancing regional and national understanding of existing science related to offshore wind energy interactions with fish and fisheries. For more information, the workshop agenda, … Continued

Rhode Island Sea Grant will be hosting a free webinar on the effects of noise and EMF on benthic communities on October 20th, 2020 at 9 a.m. More information and registration can be found on the event webpage.

The State of the Science report includes the most current and pertinent published information on the interactions between marine renewable energy and the surrounding environment. It was developed by over 60 international experts and is regarded as a valuable data … Continued

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued their opinion on the effects that the Vineyard Wind 1 project may have on protected species. NMFS concluded that the proposed action is likely to adversely affect but is not likely to … Continued

The Mid-Atlantic Committee on the Ocean (MACO) is hosting a webinar on October 8th, 2020 at 2 p.m. This public webinar features discussion from U.S. Coast Guard representatives about port access and navigation safety studies that the agency is leading … Continued