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First Friday Films - Addicted To Plastic
2/4/2011

"ADDICTED TO PLASTIC" will be featured at the February First Friday Films event as CRM, DEQ and MINA kick off our No Need Bag campaign to reduce plastic bag use in the CNMI.  Bring the whole family to learn about the dangers of plastic pollution on Friday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at American Memorial Park.

From styrofoam cups to artificial organs, plastics are perhaps the most ubiquitous and versatile material ever invented. No invention in the past 100 years has had more influence and presence than synthetics. But such progress has had a cost.

For better and for worse, no ecosystem or segment of human activity has escaped the shrink-wrapped grasp of plastic. Addicted To Plastic is a global journey to investigate what we really know about the material of a thousand uses and why there's so darn much of it. On the way we discover a toxic legacy, and the men and women dedicated to cleaning it up.

First Friday Films is a monthly film series brought to you through a partnership with the National Park Service and the Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ), with generous support from community groups such as the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA).

For planning purposes, the movie runs about 85 minutes long. As always, “First Friday Films” is free and open to the public. Check firstfridayfilmssaipan.blogspot.com for more information.

Double Feature:
12/3/2010

Coming up on Friday December 3rd at 6:30pm, First Friday Films will be screening two short films that highlight two threatened and endangered species here in the CNMI; the Fanihi (Marianas flying fox) and the Hawksbill sea turtle.

Fanihi: A Cultural Digest, a short film shot in the CNMI by Jonathan Fowler, discusses the complex issue that is the conservation of this import animal.  The film examines the ecological role the Fanihi plays on our islands as well as the cultural importance it has with the Chamorro people.

Home for Hawksbill, a short film by Jordan Plotsky, tells the story of a remote atoll in the Solomon Islands that, before industrial fishing pressures, was home to a large hawksbill turtle population.  After hunting the Hawksbill turtle to the brink of extinction, three rival tribes of the Arnavon Islands come together to fight for the turtle's survival, overcoming cultural conflicts and disputes over land ownership to protect their islands.  The film follows one of the traditional leaders of the island in his transformation from turtle poacher to turtle conservationist, and gives insight communities struggling with similar issues. You can visit the movies website here.

For planning purposes, the two films combined have an approximate run time of about 50 minutes.

We hope to see you in December!

Ridge to Reef Teacher's Camp
11/20/2010

First Friday Films
11/5/2010

First Friday Films to show Blue Gold: World Water Wars

Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and American Memorial Park are co-sponsoring free monthly environmental film screenings with before and after presentations and group discussion.  The next screening will be held on November 5th at the American Memorial Park Visitor's Center at 6:30 pm.  The November event will feature the widely acclaimed film, Blue Gold: World Water Wars.  The film explores our basic human right to fresh water access, but concedes this right is infringed upon in every corner of the globe.  We are polluting, diverting, pumping, and wasting our limited supply of fresh water at an expediential level as population and technology grows. The rampant overdevelopment of agriculture, housing and industry is increasing the demands for fresh water well beyond the finite supply, resulting in the desertification of the earth.  Corporate giants are forcing developing countries to privatize their water supply for profit. Corrupt governments are using water for economic and political gain. Military control of water is emerging and a new geo-political map and power structure is forming, setting the stage for world water wars. 

You can see the trailer and find more information about the film here.  For more information about the November showing, please contact Aric Bickel, DEQ at 664-8513, email aricbickel@deq.gov or visit the First Friday Films blogsite at http://firstfridayfilmssaipan.blogspot.com.

First Friday Films
11/5/2010

On Friday November 5th, First Friday Films will be screening the film Blue Gold: World Water Wars at 6:30pm at the American Memorial Park Visitors Center.

Four-time "Best Documentary" award winner, Blue Gold sheds light on the waste and overuse of one of our most precious resources: fresh water.  The film discusses the practices that have lead to the dwindling supply of this limited resource and follows various examples from around the globe of people struggling to maintain their access and rights to water.

Please join us for this wonderful film.  For planning purposes, the film is 90min long.  You can see the trailor below or learn more about the film by visiting their website here .

Friday, April 23 from 2pm to 4:30pm - Island-Wide Clean-Up:
4/23/2010

Reef Flat Monitoring
1/5/2010

The Marine Monitoring Team (MMT) conducts a reef flat monitoring every other week of selected beaches around Saipan. If you are interested in volunteering, see the "Volunteer" section of this website.

Public Notice
8/26/2009

Public Notice

Public Notice
7/31/2009

Public Notice

Ridge to Reef Program
7/27/2009

Ridge to Reef Program 2009

Ridge to Reef Program 2009
7/27/2009

A free educational program to explore the interconnectedness of the CNMI’s land and sea resources. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! WHO: Students – ages 13 to 16 years old. WHEN: Orientation: Aug. 10 9:00- 10:30 Program: Aug. 11- 13, 2009 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration Deadline: August 3, 2009 WHERE: Meet daily @ Joeten-Kiyu Public Library for field trips to Kagman Wetland, Laolao Watershed and Managaha Marine Protected Area Note: Participants must have transportation to/from Joeten-Kiyu Public Library in order to enroll. For registration forms and information, contact Brooke Nevitt, Coastal Resources Management Office, at 664-8320 or Lisa Huynh Eller, Division of Environmental Quality, 664-8510.

2009 Internship Oppurtunities
3/17/2009

Internship Announcement

Internship Application
3/17/2009

Internship Application

International Year of the Reef
1/6/2008

International Year of the Reef Calendar

2008 Internship Announcement
1/6/2008

Internship Announcement

RFP- Curriculum and Opinion Research
11/22/2007

The Coral Reef Initiative Program is soliciting Request for Proposals for the development of a K-12 Coral Reef Curriculum and to conduct Opinion Research & Capacity Building. See the pdf announcements below. RFP 08-CRM001-Opinion Research and Capacity Building (due Dec 21, 2007) DRAFT RFP for Coral Reef K-12 Curriculum (not yet announced) For additional information, please contact Reina Camacho at 664-8522 or email her at reinacamacho@deq.gov.mp.

Public Notice
10/19/2007

Public Notice

Public Notices
9/28/2007

NOTICE OF APPLICATION COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 2ND FLOOR, MORGEN BUILDING, SAIPAN MP, 96950 TEL. NO. 664-8300 FAX NO. 664-8315 September 28, 2007 THE FOLLOWING IS A PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CRM OFFICES: Applicant: Date of Application: Project Description: Location: 1. C.M.S 04/21/2006 QUARRY EXPANSION KANNAT TABLA AREA MAJOR SITING APC APPROVED (09/19/2007)* SMS-97-X-59(A) 2. SAIPAN WORLD RESORT 09/26/2007 TREE TRIMMING SHORELINE AREA SHORELINE APC UNDER REVIEW SSm-2007-X-095 Publication of the above list is in accordance with CRM Regulations, which require all permit applications to be published in a local newspaper within 15 days of receipt of application. The list reflects recently received permit applications and those with a recent change in status. New applications are marked with an asterisk (*). The Public is invited to submit written comments regarding any of the above projects for which a permit decision has not been issued. All permit comments should identify the project by application number. Your comments should be mailed or hand-delivered to the CRM Office. All persons who desire a public hearing regarding any project may do so by submitting a written request for a public hearing to the CRM Office within fourteen (14) days for minor permits (APC’s) and proposed amended major sitings. Public Hearings are required for all new major siting projects. All public hearing notices are published in a local newspaper of general circulation. Residents of Rota and Tinian may submit comments and hearing requests to their local CRM Coordinator. Persons wishing to retain the right to appeal a CRM Permit decision must file a notice of appeal with the CRM office within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the CRM permit decision as provided in Part 200 § 15-10-235 of the CRM Regulations.

Public Notice
9/19/2007

THE FOLLOWING IS A PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CRM OFFICES: Applicant: Date of Application: Project Description: Status: 1. MR. JUNICHI OTAKE. 09/04/2007 DRY DOCK ACTIVITIES NORTH SEAPLANE RAMP PORTS & INDUSTRIAL APC APPROVED (09/05/2007)* SSm-2007-X-089 2. NMI PRECINT 3 REPUBLICAN 09/05/2007 POLITICAL SIGN BOARD SHORELINE AREAS SHORELIN APC APPROVED (09/10/2007)* SSm-2007-X-90 2. YTS MICRONESIA INC 09/05/2007 PHOTOGRAPHIC ACTIVITIES SHORELINE AREAS SHORELINE APC APPROVED (09/13/2007)* SSm-2007-X-091 3. MAC’S MARINE 07/11/2007 BANANA BOAT OPERATIONS LAGOON & REEF LAGOON & REEF APC APPROVED (09/13/2007)* SLRm-2007-X-092 4. N’S GAME CO, LTD. 09/06/2007 SCUBA DIVING OPERATIONS LAGOON & REEF AREAS LAGOON & REEF APC APPROVED (09/12/2007)* SLRm-2007-X-093 5. HAN SOO HEE 09/12/2007 TWO STORY COMMERCIAL BLDG SAN JOSE, SAIPAN SHORELINE APC UNDER REVIEW SSm-2007-X-094 Publication of the above list is in accordance with CRM Regulations, which require all permit applications to be published in a local newspaper within 15 days of receipt of application. The list reflects recently received permit applications and those with a recent change in status. New applications are marked with an asterisk (*). The Public is invited to submit written comments regarding any of the above projects for which a permit decision has not been issued. All permit comments should identify the project by application number. Your comments should be mailed or hand-delivered to the CRM Office. All persons who desire a public hearing regarding any project may do so by submitting a written request for a public hearing to the CRM Office within fourteen (14) days for minor permits (APC’s) and proposed amended major sitings. Public Hearings are required for all new major siting projects. All public hearing notices are published in a local newspaper of general circulation. Residents of Rota and Tinian may submit comments and hearing requests to their local CRM Coordinator. Persons wishing to retain the right to appeal a CRM Permit decision must file a notice of appeal with the CRM office within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the CRM permit decision as provided in Part 200 § 15-10-235 of the CRM Regulations.

NOAA’s 2007 Marianas Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program Mapping Updates.
6/11/2007

As the GIS Specialist for NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center’s (PIFSC) Coral Reef Ecosystem Division’s (CRED) Pacific Islands Benthic Habitat Mapping Center (PIBHMC), I will be joining you all to discuss the mapping that is occurring during NOAA’s 2007 Marianas Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program cruise. We are aboard the NOAA ship Hi’ialakai and working with a survey launch, R/V Acoustic Habitat Investigator (AHI). I will explain our methods for collecting and processing multibeam data. Then, I will review the areas at each location that we surveyed this year (with reference to previous years’ data). Some of the key features and priority sites will be highlighted. You will see an overview of the bathymetry (depth) maps and the expected backscatter (intensity of acoustic return) maps. A large goal in these meetings is to let you all know what type and quality of data, in particular areas of interest, you can expect to come from the mapping portion of this cruise. Importantly, I’d like to get comments from you to make sure we serve the data in a user friendly way when they are processed and ready for publication. This will also be a good time for you to raise general management or data sharing concerns (having to do with just the multibeam data) that I could pass on to my supervisors, chief of CRED and/or the director of PIFSC.

2006 Intern Presentations
8/14/2006

The 2006 Coral Reef Initiative Summer Interns will be presenting their final reports to the Natural Resource Agencies (CRM, DEQ, DFW) and bring their 9-week internship to a close. The public is invited to this event. It will be held in CRM's first floor conference room in the Morgen Building, San Jose, at 9 AM.

2006 Environmental Expo
4/20/2006

Garapan Street Market

Ridge to Reef Program 2009
1/1/1900

Ridge to Reef Program 2009 A free educational program to explore the interconnectedness of the CNMI’s land and sea resources. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! WHO: Students – ages 13 to 16 years old. WHEN: Orientation: Aug. 10; 9:00- 10:30 Program: Aug. 11- 13, 2009; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration Deadline: August 3, 2009 WHERE: Meet daily @ Joeten-Kiyu Public Library for field trips to Kagman Wetland, Laolao Watershed and Managaha Marine Protected Area Note: Participants must have transportation to/from Joeten-Kiyu Public Library in order to enroll. For registration forms and information, contact Brooke Nevitt, Coastal Resources Management Office, at 664-8520 or Lisa Huynh Eller, Division of Environmental Quality, 664-8510.

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