National Oceans Month, June 2007
20th Anniversary of National Estuaries Program
The National Estuary Program (NEP), established by Congress in 1987, is a very successful community-based program designed to restore and maintain the ecological integrity of estuaries of national significance. There are 28 NEPs working with local stakeholders to improve the health of their estuary - its waters, habitats and living resources. For more information: http://www.epa.gov/nep/
http://www.nationalestuaries.org/
First anniversary of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
On June 15, 2006 President Bush designated the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument within the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This Monument represents the largest single conservation area in our nation's history and the largest protected marine area in the world. For more information: http://www.fws.gov/pacificislands/monument.html
http://www.hawaiireef.noaa.gov/
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson
April 29 – June 9, Nationwide
May 27, 2007 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Rachel Carson, one of the world’s foremost leaders in conservation. Her work as an educator, scientist and writer revolutionized America’s interest in environmental issues. For more information:
http://www.fws.gov/rachelcarson/
Battle of Midway 65th Anniversary Commemorative Events
May 30 - June 4, Hawaii and Midway Atoll, and June 4 Washington, D.C.
A series of events and a commemorative ceremony will honor the heroic courage and sacrifice of those who fought the Battle of Midway from June 4-6, 1942. The battle was deemed by the U.S. Navy to be one of two defining events in Navy history and by many historians to be the turning point of World War II in the Pacific. For more information: http://www.fws.gov/midway/new.html
http://www.lonesailor.org/se_midway_commemoration.php
NOAA 200th Anniversary Celebrations: Monticello Origins Event
May 31, Charlottesville, Virginia
On the evening of May 31, 2007, at President Thomas Jefferson's mountaintop home of Monticello, NOAA and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation will jointly celebrate 200 years of science, service, and stewardship. This event will honor NOAA's contributions to science and service and President Thomas Jefferson's vision in creating the Survey of the Coast—America's oldest science agency. For more information:
http://celebrating200years.noaa.gov/
National River Clean-up Week
June 2 -10, Nationwide
The nation's leading river advocacy organization encourages citizens to take part in the annual National River Cleanup Week. For more information:
http://www.nationalrivercleanup.org/
Seventh Annual National Fishing and Boating Week
June 2 -10, Nationwide
A national celebration of fishing and boating where thousands of sites all over the country will be hosting events to promote fishing and boating. For more information:
http://www.takemefishing.org/nationalfishingboatingweek
Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2007
June 5 - 7, Washington, D.C.
Capitol Hill Ocean Week brings together a wide-range of stakeholders to discuss current ocean and coastal issues. Panel speakers include Members of Congress, as well as representatives of the federal and state government, industry, academia, and nonprofits. For more information:
http://nmsfocean.org/
Ocean Kiosks/Interpretive Stations Coastal Ecosystems Learning Center Workshop,
June 6 - 8, Washington, D.C.
The workshop will bring together representatives from the learning center network with NOAA and other federal experts that are developing the Ocean-In-The News Kiosk for the Smithsonian Ocean Hall. A prototype of the kiosk will be demonstrated and the learning center experts will provide feedback. Additionally, participants will identify potential components for a network of ocean interpretive stations that would provide a public portal to critical ocean and coastal information. For more information:
http://www.coastalamerica.gov/
Sail Virginia
June 7-12, Norfolk, VA
A celebration commemorating the 400th anniversary of the colonists’ landing at Jamestown, Virginia. For more information
http://www.sailvirginia2007.com/event.html
World Ocean Day
June 8, worldwide
Created in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro World Ocean Day is an opportunity each year to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea. For more information:
http://www.theoceanproject.org/wod/images/doc/
2007Partnerevents.pdf
2007 SOS 4th International Clean Oceans Conference
June 9 & 10, Kaua'i, Hawai'i
International Clean Oceans Conference will highlight successful marine conservation projects worldwide and proactive solutions from top experts. For more information:
http://www.saveourseas.org/cleanOceans2007.htm
Coastal America’s Coastal Ecosystems Learning Center designation of the Veracruz Aquarium, Mexico
June 14, Veracruz, Mexico. One of Coastal America’s signature programs is the network of Coastal Ecosystem Learning Centers (CELC) which was recently expanded to include an International CELC (ICELC) certification program. The Veracruz Aquarium event marks the designation of the first International CELC. The benefits of an ICELC certification include access to technical, financial, and training assistance from Coastal America’s Federal agency partners. For more information:
http://www.coastalamerica.gov/
NOAA 200th Anniversary Celebrations: From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of America's Coast Survey Poster Exhibit
Opening June 21 Nationwide
As part NOAA's 200th anniversary celebration, NOAA and the Smithsonian Institution have partnered to offer a free poster exhibit, "From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of America's Coast Survey", to museums, community centers, libraries, and parks nationwide. This 20-poster set explores the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey's history, accomplishments, and scientific contributions. Two hundred venues across the country will receive the poster sets for a mass opening on Thursday, June 21, the first day of summer. For more information: http://celebrating200years.noaa.gov/activities/
upcoming_events.html http://www.sites.si.edu/host/fromseatoshiningsea.htm
World Hydrography Day
June 21, Worldwide
Highlighting the work International Hydrographic Organization at all level and of increasing the coverage of global hydrographic information, and urges all countries to work with that organization to promote safe navigation, especially in the areas of international navigation, ports and where there are vulnerable or protected marine areas. For more information:
http://www.iho.shom.fr/MEM_STATES/WH_Day/
world_hyd_day_E.htm
2007 National Marine Aquaculture Summit: “Aquaculture – Making it Work for America” June 26-27, Washington D.C.
The importance of a steady supply of safe, sustainable seafood for the nation will be highlighted at the National Marine Aquaculture Summit. The 2007 Summit will focus on opportunities and challenges for U.S. marine aquaculture. The primary new federal vehicle for expanding domestic marine production is the revised National Offshore Aquaculture Act, so the importance of a new regulatory framework for U.S. federal waters and key research and development initiatives for all marine aquaculture will figure prominently in the discussions. For more information: http://www.aquaculture.noaa.gov.
National Clean Beaches Week
June 29-July 5, Nationwide
National Clean Beaches Week is a national celebration that focuses the public’s attention on the importance of sustainable beaches in American life. Communities across the country will celebrate the week with events such as beach cleanups, sand castle contests, and other activities to celebrate healthy beaches. For more information: http://www.cleanbeaches.org/
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