Shafer Consulting https://www.shaferconsulting.com We specialize in communicating science Tue, 04 May 2021 21:33:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Innovative Community Playbook for Healthy Waterways https://www.shaferconsulting.com/innovative-community-playbook-for-clean-water/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:54:19 +0000 https://www.shaferconsulting.com/?p=682

Throughout the State of Florida, increasing nutrient levels in waterways are adversely impacting estuaries – reducing productivity while increasing the growth of harmful and toxic algae blooms. Shafer Consulting was selected by Gulf Coast Community Foundation to lead a unique community initiative to develop a playbook of actionable nutrient reduction strategies. The Community Playbook for Healthy Waterways will help focus, prioritize, coordinate, and fund activities of diverse stakeholders from government and non-profits to businesses and homeowner associations.

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Shafer Consulting has been chosen from competing state-wide firms to assist the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program with the 5-year update of their Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP).  Guided by research, writing, and facilitation by Shafer, the strategic plan to guide protection and restoration of Sarasota Bay will undergo a complete reorganization and rewrite to encompass recent progress and new strategies, including watershed habitats, fish and wildlife, water quality, and public engagement.

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Working with Science and Environment Council, Shafer Consulting organized and delivered a successful 2-day Environmental Summit featuring over 70 speakers participating in panel discussions, invited viewpoint presentations, and rapid-fire lightning talks plus live audience polling throughout. Almost 350 registered participants attended, including scientists, educators, resource managers, non-profit leaders, students, business professionals, and community members. WATCH VIDEO from 2-days of sessions

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Mobile Bay National Estuary Program selected Shafer Consulting to assist with strategic planning, facilitation, and writing for the update to the 5-year Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. Additional tasks will include cross-walking MBNEP watershed management plans with coastal zone management regulations, assessing vulnerability of program goals to climate changes stressors, organizing a full-day CCMP workshop for 175 stakeholders, and developing a 5-year program finance plan.

]]> Shafer to assist Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program revise CCMP https://www.shaferconsulting.com/shafer-to-assist-charlotte-harbor-national-estuary-program-revise-ccmp/ Thu, 21 Sep 2017 21:40:49 +0000 https://www.shaferconsulting.com/?p=87 The Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program hired Shafer Consulting to assist them in a 5-year revision of their Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan.  As part of this process, Shafer will work with Estuary Program Staff to update, add or consolidate priority actions addressing a wide range of issues. The final Plan, slated for adoption in early 2019, will guide restoration, research and education efforts for the coming decade.

]]> Shafer to assist Tampa Bay Estuary Program update CCMP https://www.shaferconsulting.com/shafer-to-assist-tampa-bay-estuary-program-update-ccmp/ Fri, 20 Feb 2015 07:26:20 +0000 https://www.shaferconsulting.com/?p=251 The Tampa Bay Estuary Program tapped Shafer Consulting to assist with updating their Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan.  As part of this process, Shafer will work with Estuary Program Staff to update, add or consolidate priority actions addressing a wide range of issues. The final Plan, slated for adoption in late 2016 or early 2017, will guide bay restoration, research and education efforts for the coming decade.

]]> Rising Seas Initiative organizes sold-out screening of Shored Up https://www.shaferconsulting.com/rising-seas-initiative-organizes-sold-out-screening-of-shored-up/ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:34:16 +0000 https://www.shaferconsulting.com/?p=265 Shafer Consulting designs Science and Environment Council’s new website https://www.shaferconsulting.com/shafer-consulting-designs-science-and-environment-councils-new-website/ Mon, 01 Jul 2013 07:27:21 +0000 https://www.shaferconsulting.com/?p=253 Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida launched their new website July 1.  Designed and built by Shafer Consulting, the site features the SEC’s impressive portfolio of work, an innovative live social media stream of Members’ Facebook, Pinterest and You Tube feeds, plus interactive maps, and exclusive member-only content and tools.  The SEC is a collaboration of leading science-based environmental non-profit and government organizations in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, formed to promote and advocate science, conservation, and environmental issues in Southwest Florida for maintaining and improving quality of life through education, public outreach, and special projects. Visit www.scienceandenvironment.org.

]]> Sarasota Magazine “Noisemakers” https://www.shaferconsulting.com/sarasota-magazine-noisemakers/ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:28:04 +0000 https://www.shaferconsulting.com/?p=255 David and Jennifer Shafer were featured “Noisemakers” in Sarasota Magazine for their work on the Rising Seas initiative aimed at getting Southwest Florida thinking and talking about sea level rise.  Acknowledging the difficulty of tackling such a complicated issue, the article also highlighted some of their previous work dealing with divisive problems and reaching beyond the confines of science to find common ground.  Read the article HERE.

]]> Shafer appointed to Sarasota County Stormwater Environmental Utility Advisory Committee https://www.shaferconsulting.com/shafer-appointed-to-sarasota-county-stormwater-environmental-utility-advisory-committee/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:28:44 +0000 https://www.shaferconsulting.com/?p=257 Dr. David Shafer was appointed to the Sarasota County Stormwater Environmental Utility Advisory Committee (SEUAC).  SEUAC’s purpose is to support and advise the Stormwater Environmental Utility in the development of Stormwater related goals and objectives. Effective stormwater management can help improve water quality in our creeks, bays and the Gulf.

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