Visiting Scholar Seminar Series

Presentations by CSF organizer Josh Stoll and College of WIlliam & Mary professor Michael Luchs.

EPA Social Scientist Matt Keene discussed ways to evaluate the impact of environmental programs. The environmental movement of the 20th century has evolved into a large, diverse and well-financed global community that is increasingly required to prove its worth. Though the environmental sector collects and uses data to determine the status of ecological and social systems, the effectiveness of the programs and policies it use

In his varied career, Joe Bouchard has served as the Commanding Officer of Naval Station Norfolk and represented the 83rd District in Virginia Beach in the Virginia House of Delegates. He discussed the challenges of adaptation planning and policy development and the role of research in informing policy.

Is “marine spatial planning” just a new buzzword, or can it really help improve ocean health? Morgan Gopnik is an independent consultant with more than 20 years of experience advising government, industry, and NGOs in ocean and marine issues. In this visiting scholar seminar, Gopnik discusses the history, status, and potential of marine spatial planning.