Department of Commerce Workshop San Juan, Puerto Rico

17 November 2009

Laura FurgioneAssistant Administrator for Program Planning and Integration

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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

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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

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There are 127 mandates and authorities applicable to NOAA’s mission

Directive AuthoritiesReorganization Plan No.4 of 1970, 15 U.S.C. § 1511 note.Weather Service Organic ActMagnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management ActMarine Mammal Protection ActEndangered Species ActCoastal Zone Management ActNational Marine Sanctuaries ActAmerica COMPETESHydrographic Services Improvement Act

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•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’s Strategic Plan: used to link programs, organizational units, and people with NOAA’s mission, vision and strategic goals

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Regional Collaboration: used to link programs,

organizational units and people with NOAA’s partners to prioritize regional needs and leverage capabilities

Strategic Goals

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.

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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

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

Healthy coastal ecosystems provide clean beaches that host over 910 million trips/year and support millions of jobs generating $44 billion in spending

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 network of 39 tsunami detection buoys provides coastal communities with more accurate warnings to protect lives and property

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’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

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

NOAA’s improved hurricane forecasts save taxpayers $640,000 per mile in unnecessary evacuation costs

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 provides economic benefits of $240 million per year in mitigating flood losses

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Enhance NOAA’s Climate Services and Establish a National Climate Service

Improve weather forecasts & disaster warnings

Ensure continuity of climate, weather, and ocean observations, both in situ and from space

Fire and Smoke MonitoringSea Surface Temperature

Hurricane Dolly 2008Assessments

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Eliminate overfishing and ensure the sustainability of marine fisheries

Strengthen Arctic science and stewardship

GFDL CM2.1 model-simulated Arctic ice change

Extended Continental Shelf MappingHabitat Conservation

~1+ Ton Mackerel

Promote sustainable, resilient, and healthy coastal communities

Great Bay Coastal Training

• 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

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Spot light:• Forecasting and Community Preparedness• Sustaining Environmental Resources• Supporting Maritime Commerce