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Working to support community decisions that promote sustainable uses of coastal resources.
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OR&R Hawaii Data Management Partnership Reaps Rewards Partnership with PSC and state helps manage site data
OR&R: A History Learn more about the origins of NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R).
Pribilof Islands Restoration Advisory Board The RAB has become a significant component of the community involvement activities in the Environmental Restoration Program at the Islands.
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.
icon for vieques Vieques Crab Sampling Study The Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) has completed a land and fiddler crab sampling study on Vieques.

Publications for Interested Public about Supporting Local and Regional Decision-Making Pages on our site that provide access to publications containing scientific information, field guides, and other material.
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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Web Portals for Interested Public to sites about Supporting Local and Regional Decision-Making Pages on our site that provide information about and access to Web sites of closely-related agencies and programs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Current News: Interested Public
NUCOS: Unit Converter for Spill Responders This new tool was designed for oil spill responders, but should be useful to many others. (posted: October 2, 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: July 28, 2009)
Of Special Note: Interested Public
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.
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.
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Overview of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Includes links to many related resources, including photo galleries.
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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