Home About NFRA Board and Executive Committee meeting minutes, bylaws, and other administrative information. About IOOS The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) provides data and information on current and future states of the oceans and Great Lakes. Info for RAs Information pertinent to Regional Associations. Success Stories Find out more about regional successes. NFRA BoardNFRA Board members, bylaws and policies. CommitteesNFRA committees and working groups. MeetingsFind meeting minutes and presentations here. Communication ResourcesTools and information for communicating IOOS messages. Contact UsContact lists for RAs and committees such as DMAC, Modeling, and Education. LinksLinks related to ocean observing.
what's new?
It's official! President Obama has signed the Public Lands Bill, HR 146, into law. After eight long years, we finally have authorization for the IOOS program! Congratulations to all. This is a major step forward for us.
Please take a moment to thank your congressional members and to send out press releases noting the occasion.
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We represent the Regional Associations (RAs) formed to meet the diverse needs of local and regional users throughout the US. NFRA and the RAs work to increase access to ocean and coastal information.
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position announcement
NERACOOS seeks Executive Director
The Northeast Regional Association for Costal Ocean Observing Systems, a non-profit organization based in Narragansett, RI, seeks a dynamic leader to serve as its founding Executive Director. Read More
communication resources
Get assistance in presenting the Ocean Observing message to the world in the new Communication Resources section of this site, which includes the new IOOS logo, the Communications Toolkit, and a classy presentation template. These products are designed to make it easy for you to communicate about IOOS and its goals.
what's happening?
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