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small noaa logo Home | Publications | Supporting Local and Regional Decision-Making
Working to support community decisions that promote sustainable uses of coastal resources.
Fact Sheets About OR&R Short summaries of response and restoration related topics, activities, and products.
OR&R State Summary fact sheets A series of twenty-six state summary fact sheets that highlight state-specific OR&R activities are now available on-line.
Poplar Point Restoration A description of ARD's investigative and restoration efforts for the District of Columbia on the former DC Lanham Tree Nursery at Poplar Point, Washington D.C.
Sediment Quality Guidelines (ERL/ERM) The guidelines were initially intended for use by NOAA in ranking areas that warranted further detailed study, and for use in ranking chemicals that might be of potential concern.
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Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet Assessment Project Status report of Suisun Bay project. (updated: July 3, 2008)
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Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program NOAA's Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program (DARRP) is responsible for assessing and restoring coastal and marine resources injured by oil spills, hazardous substance releases, and vessel groundings.
OR&R: A History Learn more about the origins of NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R).
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