NOPC is excited to announce that we have adopted a beach at 16 Mile Road in Galveston, Texas! Our first cleanup will be on Saturday, June 22. Please contact us for details if you are interested in participating.
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Continuing the tradition of previous administrations, the President today proclaimed June 2019 National Ocean Month. The Proclamation notes the ocean’s role in supporting America’s economy, national security, and environment, citing a commitment to “developing new, innovative ways to protect our native aquatic species, reduce our reliance on foreign fish imports, and keep our fishery industry strong,” as well
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In his written statement for a U.S. House Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee hearing today on NOAA’s FY 2020 budget request, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy Administrator Tim Gallaudet emphasized the importance of maximizing economic contributions of ocean and coastal resources, stating that NOAA’s budget request “makes the necessary investments for strong
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During her opening statement today at a U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee oversight hearing on the Council of Environmental Quality, CEQ Chair Mary Neumayr highlighted CEQ’s work on oceans and specifically the new federal ocean policy. Noting that “the health and prosperity of our Nation’s oceans, Great Lakes, and coastal communities is a priority for many
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In an op-ed published today in The Hill, NOPC Managing Director Jack Belcher talked about the nation’s new ocean policy that was established by Executive Order on June 19, 2018: With the signing of an executive order on ocean policy, President Trump last week took an important step forward in securing lasting benefits from the nation’s
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Following today’s release of the Executive Order Regarding the Ocean Policy to Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States, the White House today issued a Fact Sheet providing additional information on the effects of the order. The Fact Sheet is accessible here.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jack Belcher: (713) 337-8818 In response to today’s Executive Order Regarding the Ocean Policy to Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States, National Ocean Policy Coalition Managing Director Jack Belcher has issued the following statement: “Today’s action is a welcome development that embraces principles we all agree on, such
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In response to the Executive Order Regarding the Ocean Policy to Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States, stakeholder groups from around the country including the following have issued statements in support of the action. “We strongly support the Trump Administration’s action to remove this burden on Western businesses and citizens by vacating
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The President of the United States today issued an Executive Order Regarding the Ocean Policy to Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States. The Executive Order promotes improved public access to marine data and information, interagency coordination, and engagement with marine industries, the science and technology community, and other ocean stakeholders.
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The National Ocean Policy Coalition today submitted comments on the Draft Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Action Plan…
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