NOPC in the News

BOEM Announces Completion of Paleocultural Landscapes Project

The Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced the completion of a 6-year study to help establish a methodology for better locating, identifying, and understanding ancient sites where indigenous people may have been present in federal waters. BOEM notes that the study results, which include best practices to improve the effectiveness of tribal engagement and […]

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NOPC to Present at RDC Annual Conference

The National Ocean Policy Coalition has been invited to speak at the Resource Development Council for Alaska’s 40th Annual Conference, to be held in Anchorage on Nov. 20-21.  Executive Director Brent Greenfield will provide remarks on “U.S. Ocean Policy: Past, Present, and Future.” Other speakers throughout the 2-day event include representatives from the Pacific Seafood Processors Association, Sealaska Corporation, NANA Regional Corporation, Council

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Groups Mark 1-Year Anniversary of New Ocean Policy

Marking the 1-year anniversary of the establishment of the nation’s new ocean policy to advance U.S. economic, security, and environmental interests, commercial and recreational groups from around the country today issued the following statements of continued support for this effort. NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY COALITION “Our new policy for the nation’s oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes is

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June 2019 Proclaimed National Ocean Month

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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NOPC Releases Statement on Executive Order

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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Groups Around the Country Applaud New Executive Action

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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President Issues Executive Order on Ocean Policy

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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