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NOAA is thrilled to announce that two natural resource leaders have earned the prestigious NOAA Fisheries 2018 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award. Dr. Brandt Henningsen, has been an environmental scientist, and a visionary for coastal habitat conservation and restoration in Florida’s Tampa Bay area for over thirty years. Terry Williams has served more than thirty years as a habitat conservation leader through numerous pivotal roles, most recently as the Director of the National Resources Department for the Tulalip Tribes in Washington State. Contact: Kara Meckley. Learn More >
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Six million in Community-based Restoration Program funding is available for coastal and marine habitat restoration in 2019 for non-federal partners for habitat restoration projects that will restore coastal ecosystems. New for this funding opportunity is the requirement of a pre-proposal, due January 14. The selected projects will support species recovery, help rebuild fish populations, and likely yield community and economic benefits. There will be a webinar to learn more on December 6 at 1pm EST. Contact: Natalie McLenaghan. Learn More >
A new NOAA-commissioned study highlights the need for advanced, unconventional approaches to coral reef conservation. NOAA would like to thank the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for completing the first phase of the Interventions to Increase the Resilience of Coral Reefs study. The final report, which includes a risk analysis and decision-making framework, will be released this summer. Contact: Tali Vardi. Learn More >
NOAA announced the availability up to $5 million in 2019 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funds to establish new multi-year partnerships to restore Great Lakes habitats. Proposals should focus on activities that will help delist Great Lakes Areas of Concern, and new this year, can also be focused on rebuilding native fish populations outside of Areas of Concern. Proposals are due February 4. Contact: Julie Sims. Learn More >
Restored oyster reefs in the Choptank River complex on Maryland’s Eastern Shore are faring well, according to data and analysis compiled in a report released by NOAA and restoration partners. Of the 56 reefs monitored in 2015, 2016, and 2017, 98% met the minimum success criteria for oyster density and biomass and 75% met the even higher “target” criteria for oyster density and biomass. The highest average oyster densities were found on fossil-shell-base reefs and stone-base-reefs topped with mixed shell. Contact: Stephanie Westby. Learn More >
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Do you know someone deserving of special recognition for outstanding leadership and achievements in the conservation and restoration of our nation's wetlands? If so, we invite you to nominate them for one of six achievement and recognition awards. The NOAA Office of Habitat Conservation, in partnership with the Environmental Law Institute and other supporting government agencies, is seeking nominations for the 30th Annual National Wetlands Awards Program now through December 14. Contact: Brenda Rupli. Learn More >
The Nature Conservancy, NOAA's partner in the GulfCorps program, just released an inspiring set of personal stories and videos about the participants. GulfCorps provides short-term employment for local young adults in Gulf of Mexico communities, including veterans and those from underserved communities. Corps members also gain skills and experience in local jobs supporting the growing habitat restoration field. Contact: Laurel Jennings. Watch Videos >
As we celebrate the beauty and importance of coral reef ecosystems during Corals Week at NOAA, learn more about NOAA’s post-storm coral restoration efforts through NOAA’s work in Puerto Rico. Because of the many growing threats to coral reefs, NOAA has been scaling up all aspects of coral restoration in recent years. This is an increase in partnerships with organizations around the world and getting more people involved that is the most effective way to vamp up restoration efforts. Contact: Sean Griffin. Learn More >
NOAA partner, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, recently held a fishing tournament with a twist: The winners would not catch the biggest fish--but the greatest diversity of species. Where better to hold this event than over and near restored oyster reefs? In all, 28 anglers in powerboat, kayak, and youth categories participated in the event with nearly 80 catches. Contact: Kim Couranz. Learn More >
In 2018, the NOAA Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program reached agreements with cooperating companies across America to restore natural resources damaged by oil spills and industrial pollution. Six pollution cases were settled, resolving several companies of their liability. These cases included two oil spills and four hazardous waste sites in Maryland, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Louisiana, and Massachusetts. This totals $34.3 million for the restoration of public resources like fish, wildlife, habitats, and recreation. Contact: Jeff P. Smith. View Story Map >
NOAA Fisheries is seeking nominations to fill vacancies on the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC) by December 24, 2018. Nomination instructions and guidelines are detailed in the Federal Register. MAFAC advises the Secretary of Commerce on all living marine resource matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce. Contact: Jennifer Lukens. Learn More >
The Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group, working to restore habitats and species damaged by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, recently held its annual public meeting via an interactive webinar. More than 100 people attended. The November 14 event included updates on ongoing and future restoration, and a 45 minute question and answer period where attendees’ questions were answered by Trustee staff. The presentation and transcripts are now available. Contact: Laurie Rounds Learn More >
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