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NOAA Overview

NOAA Overview. Department of Commerce Workshop San Juan, Puerto Rico 17 November 2009 Laura Furgione Assistant Administrator for Program Planning and Integration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA’s Mission and Vision. MISSION.

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NOAA Overview

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  1. NOAA Overview Department of Commerce Workshop San Juan, Puerto Rico 17 November 2009 Laura Furgione Assistant Administrator for Program Planning and Integration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

  2. NOAA’s Mission and Vision MISSION To understand and predict changes in Earth’s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our nation’s economic, social, and environmental needs VISION An informed society that uses a comprehensive understanding of the role of the oceans, coasts, and atmosphere in the global ecosystem to make the best social and economic decisions NOAA 101

  3. NOAA Mandates and Authorities NOAA 101 There are 127 mandates and authorities applicable to NOAA’s mission • Directive Authorities • Reorganization Plan No.4 of 1970, 15 U.S.C. § 1511 note. • Weather Service Organic Act • Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act • Marine Mammal Protection Act • Endangered Species Act • Coastal Zone Management Act • National Marine Sanctuaries Act • America COMPETES • Hydrographic Services Improvement Act

  4. NOAA Line Offices • National Marine Fisheries Service • National Weather Service • National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service • National Ocean Service • Oceans and Atmospheric Research • Marine and Aviation Operations • Program Planning and Integration NOAA 101

  5. Implementing NOAA’s Mission Strategic Goals • NOAA’s Strategic Plan: used to link programs, organizational units, and people with NOAA’s mission, vision and strategic goals Regional Collaboration: used to link programs, organizational units and people with NOAA’s partners to prioritize regional needs and leverage capabilities

  6. NOAA Southeast & Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team • Within the Southeast and Caribbean region, improve NOAA’s • efficiency and effectiveness • value and productivity of partnerships • communication and information sharing • stakeholder relations and support.

  7. NOAA is Vital to the American Economy and American Lives Between 1992 and 2004, NOAA’s weather services prevented over 330 fatalities and 7800 injuries from tornadoes, resulting in a socioeconomic benefit of over $3 billion NOAA’s network of 39 tsunami detection buoys provides coastal communities with more accurate warnings to protect lives and property NOAA’s aviation forecasts reduce aviation delays and save the industry $580 million per year NOAA has rebuilt 12 commercial fisheries stocks since 2001 which resulted in over $2.1 billion in income and over $5 billion in sales in the year 2006 alone Healthy coastal ecosystems provide clean beaches that host over 910 million trips/year and support millions of jobs generating $44 billion in spending NOAA’s improved hurricane forecasts save taxpayers $640,000 per mile in unnecessary evacuation costs NOAA provides economic benefits of $240 million per year in mitigating flood losses NOAA 101

  8. NOAA Priorities Ensure continuity of climate, weather, and ocean observations, both in situ and from space Sea Surface Temperature Fire and Smoke Monitoring Improve weather forecasts & disaster warnings Enhance NOAA’s Climate Services and Establish a National Climate Service Hurricane Dolly 2008 Assessments NOAA 101

  9. NOAA Priorities Strengthen Arctic science and stewardship Eliminate overfishing and ensure the sustainability of marine fisheries ~1+ Ton Mackerel GFDL CM2.1 model-simulated Arctic ice change Promote sustainable, resilient, and healthy coastal communities Habitat Conservation Great Bay Coastal Training Extended Continental Shelf Mapping NOAA 101

  10. NOAA in Puerto Rico • Puerto Rico Sea Grant Program • Jobos Bay Estuarine Reserve • Coastal Zone Management Program • Coral reef research and conservation • Marine fisheries management • Navigation services • Marine resource mapping and analysis • Charting and surveying • Weather forecasting and climate analysis • StormReady communities • Watershed analysis and management • Ocean observations • Training for coastal resource managers • Spot light: • Forecasting and Community Preparedness • Sustaining Environmental Resources • Supporting Maritime Commerce

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