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Why Coastal Policy is Important
Everyone loves the seashore and the coast. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration estimates that
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by 2010 the population density along the American coasts will be 400 people per square mile;
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there are 23 U.S. coastal states;
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a substantial proportion of the world population outside the United States is also “coastal.”
This significant growth creates a host of issues affecting coastal life requiring urgent attention as we know from the recent hurricanes and Asian tsunami's.. Management of coastal policy in the United States has been disjointed, at best. According to the Providence (R.I) Journal (Aug. 8, 2000), a jumble of federal and state agencies and 43 congressional committees have jurisdiction over the oceans and coasts.
New U.S.and international coastal policy efforts require a series of smart, creative, bold and integrated policy-making initiatives,coupled with public participation, volunteer work, and cooperation with private business.
About the Online Coastal Policy Class (also listed
as Coastal Zone Management Policy and Politics Class) Summer
2010
This summer you have an opportunity to take a six-week completely online Coastal Policy course focusing on coastal zone management policy issues. Offered for undergraduate or graduate credit, this course presents exciting opportunities for
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political and environmental scientists,
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public managers,
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policy makers,
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teachers,
If you are interested in learning more about the fragile coastal environment and what you can do to protect it, this course is for you. Send us an e-mail if you have any questions.
Testimonials from Students:
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Summer Coastal Policy Class 2008 Student
I took your Coastal Policy class last year. I was just interviewed for a non governmental organization and passed the oral interview with flying colors because many of the questions they asked about global environmental issues were covered in your class! Thanks, thanks! I enjoyed the class and was made a job offer this week.
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Summer Coastal Policy Class 2008 Student
Your Coastal Politics class was interesting and I never realized how important the coasts and beaches are to everything. I also never knew that such a huge percent of American live close to coasts and that these are the fastest growing areas in population and economic development/jobs. I see a story about coasts and oceans every week somewhere. And with Katrina, all of this could be an even bigger disaster waiting to happen! |
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Summer Coastal Policy Class 2009 Student
The discussion postings in your coastal
class were really excellent! I still keep up with some of the students
in there on Face Book. It was a serious, hard and very rewarding
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Summer Coastal Policy Class 2009 Student
This was the best distance class I have ever
taken. You were there almost every day. the videos and short personal
lectures were very entertaining and informative. The discussion
among students were wonderful! Thanks so much.
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