Washington, D.C., September 23, 2024 – Goldwater Ventures and the Planning in Black Communities Division of the American Planning Association are proud to co-sponsor the "Cultural Sustainability in Coastal Communities: Case Studies on Marine Protected Areas," virtual panel on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 5:00-6:15 PM ET via Zoom.
Featured speakers include A. Prince Albert III, Founder and President of Goldwater Ventures, and Stan Rogers, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Superintendent of Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. The discussion will explore the cultural dimensions and sustainability efforts related to two key marine ecosystems: the Blake Plateau and Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. marine advocacy, cultural sustainability, and the legal frameworks covering these activities. This is a befitting event for urban planners, environmental advocates, and policymakers concerned with protecting coastal ecosystems and preserving cultural heritage.
By bringing together experts in urban and environmental planning, cultural advocates, and environmental scientists, this event aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and develop strategies for meaningful engagement with coastal and inland communities, including the Gullah/Geechee people, around marine sustainability. Certified planners will receive APA continuing credit for attending this session. Participants will be able to ask questions about these community-led conservation efforts.
Register to attend this critical conversation on the future of coastal community sustainability: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudeGvrDkoHdyG9hVOTCMmWZMRMqp9Ye5V. The recording of the event will be published as an episode of "The Culture Keepers Show" on Goldwater Ventures' YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqu8U7AxQmP8ePkF3G7Es2wBWz5ELZGB&feature=shared.
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