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OR&R addresses and evaluates coastal contamination.
NOAA's Marine Debris Program
The NOAA Marine Debris Program is undertaking a national and international effort focusing on identifying, removing, reducing, and preventing debris in the marine environment.
Anacostia River Watershed Database & Mapping Project IMS Web Portal
The Anacostia River Watershed Database and Mapping Project was developed to evaluate ecological and human health risks associated with hazardous substances in the lower tidal river, as well as to provide information valuable in planning of restoration projects.
icon for calcasieu navigation. Calcasieu Estuary Watershed Database & Mapping Project Web Portal
Developed to support NOAA's Ocean Service (NOS) activities and the NOS Assessment and Restoration Division (ARD) mission.
Sketch of several chemical vials. CAMEO Chemicals Web Portal
A Web portal for CAMEO Chemicals, an easy-to-use, online tool for emergency responders and planners. Use this free Web site to search for chemicals, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.
Elizabeth River Watershed Conceptual Model Project Web Portal
This project is designed as a decision support tool for coastal managers within the Elizabeth River region.
GHOSTNET 2005: High Seas Debris Detection and Tracking in the North Pacific
A program that uses satellite data to locate and map marine debris in the open ocean. The data gathered will be made available to aid in the removal or destruction of lost and discarded high seas driftnets (ghostnets).
Marine Debris Abatement
Sources of debris in our oceans, its hazards, and what is being done about it. Provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Marine Debris in Canada
Information and notices regarding marine debris in Canada.
NOAA Restoration Portal Web Site
Provides centralized access to information about NOAA restoration resources, including restoration techniques and NOAA restoration references, through a single point-of-entry.
NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program
Supports effective management and sound science to preserve, sustain and restore valuable coral reef ecosystems.
Portland Harbor Watershed Database & Mapping Project Web Portal
Protection and restoration of coastal watersheds requires the synthesis of complex environmental issues. The evaluation of multiple environmental issues can be significantly improved by combining scientific data and watershed characteristics into a Geographic Information System (GIS).
San Francisco Bay Project Impact Evaluation System Web Portal
This site is designed as a reference and decision support tool for marine project proponents, resource managers, and the public.
San Francisco Bay Subtidal Habitat Mapping Project Web Portal
This San Francisco Bay mapping project is a subset of the larger San Francisco Bay Watershed Database & Mapping Project.
San Francisco Bay Watershed Database and Mapping Project Web Portal
The project is designed as a decision support tool for coastal managers within the San Francisco Bay region.
Current News: Pollutants in the Environment
NEW Screening Quick Reference Tables (SQuiRTs) This new version vastly expands the number of screening environmental benchmarks. (posted: November 13, 2008)
Web Site Survey Take a voluntary Web site survey to indicate your level of satisfaction with OR&R's Web offerings. (updated: October 24, 2008)
Of Special Note: Pollutants in the Environment
About the Watershed Database and Mapping Projects NOAA's Assessment and Restoration Division has developed numerous Watershed Database and Mapping Projects that combine a standard database structure, a database application (Query Manager), and GIS data.
CAMEO Chemicals Web Portal A Web portal for CAMEO Chemicals, an easy-to-use, online tool for emergency responders and planners. Use this free Web site to search for chemicals, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.
Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Maps ESI maps help oil spill responders and planners to identify vulnerable coastal locations, establish protection priorities, and identify cleanup strategies.
NOAA Restoration Portal Web Site Provides centralized access to information about NOAA restoration resources, including restoration techniques and NOAA restoration references, through a single point-of-entry.
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