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Assessing hazardous waste sites that threaten NOAA's trust resources.
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.
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.
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.
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Arctic Activities It is estimated that by 2020-2030 the Arctic Ocean will be free of multi-year ice in the summer, increasing opportunities for maritime transportation, tourism, oil and gas exploration. Along with this comes a greater possibility of spills and damage to the environment. (posted: May 1, 2009)
Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet Assessment Project Learn about NOAA's special Suisun Bay project investigating potential impacts from the mothball, Reserve Fleet in Suisun Bay, CA. (updated: March 12, 2009)
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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.
Seafood Safety after an Oil Spill Publications that describe how to monitor seafood for exposure and contamination after an oil spill.
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