Articles from December 2, 2016

OR&R is Recognized at 2016 National Ocean Service Awards Ceremony
Posted: December 2, 2016
Four people posing for a picture.

DECEMBER 2, 2016--OR&R is well known for its exceptional workforce! In 2016, several NOAA employee were recognized for their contributions to the office, NOAA, and the American public.

During the November 29, 2016 National Ocean Service (NOS) Awards Ceremony, the following OR&R employees received awards: Dr. Lisa DiPinto for NOS Employee of the Year, Sherry Lippiatt for NOS Team Member of the Year, and Brian Julius for his dedication and contributions to workplace equal employment opportunities and diversity.

Release of Environmental Sensitivity Index Maps and Data for Several Atlantic States
Posted: December 2, 2016
Map.

DECEMBER 2, 2016--The Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) data categorize the coastal shoreline based on oil sensitivity, persistence, and ease of clean-up.

Chinese Delegation Visits NOAA Marine Debris Program
Posted: December 2, 2016
Chinese State Oceanic Administration seal.

DECEMBER 2, 2016--As part of a "Sister Cities" initiative developed by the U.S. State Department, a delegation from China with representation from the State Oceanic Administration, the Weihai Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, and the Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Oceans and Fisheries visited the NOAA Marine Debris Program in Oakland, California.

Marine Debris Talks Behavior Change at the 2016 NERRS Annual Meeting
Posted: December 2, 2016

DECEMBER 2, 2016--On November 15, the NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP) teamed up with the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Education sector at the NERRS 2016 Annual Meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia.

OR&R Diversity Committee: Native American History Month
Posted: December 2, 2016
Woman demonstrating with sign.

DECEMBER 2, 2016--The OR&R Diversity Committee conducted an event on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s protest to the Dakota Access Pipeline for Native American History Month (November).

Articles from December 2, 2016

OR&R is Recognized at 2016 National Ocean Service Awards Ceremony
Posted: December 2, 2016
Four people posing for a picture.

DECEMBER 2, 2016--OR&R is well known for its exceptional workforce! In 2016, several NOAA employee were recognized for their contributions to the office, NOAA, and the American public.

During the November 29, 2016 National Ocean Service (NOS) Awards Ceremony, the following OR&R employees received awards: Dr. Lisa DiPinto for NOS Employee of the Year, Sherry Lippiatt for NOS Team Member of the Year, and Brian Julius for his dedication and contributions to workplace equal employment opportunities and diversity.

Release of Environmental Sensitivity Index Maps and Data for Several Atlantic States
Posted: December 2, 2016
Map.

DECEMBER 2, 2016--The Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) data categorize the coastal shoreline based on oil sensitivity, persistence, and ease of clean-up.

Chinese Delegation Visits NOAA Marine Debris Program
Posted: December 2, 2016
Chinese State Oceanic Administration seal.

DECEMBER 2, 2016--As part of a "Sister Cities" initiative developed by the U.S. State Department, a delegation from China with representation from the State Oceanic Administration, the Weihai Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, and the Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Oceans and Fisheries visited the NOAA Marine Debris Program in Oakland, California.

Marine Debris Talks Behavior Change at the 2016 NERRS Annual Meeting
Posted: December 2, 2016

DECEMBER 2, 2016--On November 15, the NOAA Marine Debris Program (MDP) teamed up with the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Education sector at the NERRS 2016 Annual Meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia.

OR&R Diversity Committee: Native American History Month
Posted: December 2, 2016
Woman demonstrating with sign.

DECEMBER 2, 2016--The OR&R Diversity Committee conducted an event on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s protest to the Dakota Access Pipeline for Native American History Month (November).