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NOAA Administrator Challenges Nation to ‘Seas the Day’ In remarks at the Coastal Zone 2009 conference in Boston, Mass., on July 20, NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco set forth her vision for U.S. ocean policy. [more] |
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NOAA Administrator Tours Navy Carrier At Sea NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco visited the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier on June 23 to observe how NOAA and the U.S. Navy are working together to protect America’s vital interests at sea. [more] |
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NOAA Makes A Splash On Capitol Hill Capitol Hill was feeling quite blue on June 9, but in a good way. It was the kick off of the annual Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW). This three-day event, hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, is dedicated to educating and spreading awareness about ocean science and policy. [more] |
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Landmark 'Global Climate Change Impacts in the U.S.' Report Makes Headlines NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco joined officials and lead authors of the “Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States” report at a June 16 reception on Capitol Hill, following a White House press event that unveiled critical findings from the landmark study. [more] |
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Groundbreaking Restoration Brings New Approach to Chesapeake Bay NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco visited the national estuary in Jug Bay, Md., on Earth Day (April 22) in celebration of its restoration. After a 10-year effort, nearly 80 percent of Jug Bay’s once-decimated wild rice marshes has been restored. [more] |
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NOAA Honor Awards Recognize Leadership, Initiative, and Creativity Life-saving tornado warnings, wildfire forecasts, habitat protection — these are just some of the diverse achievements recognized at the 2008 NOAA Honor Awards held April 7 at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. [more] |