Friends of NOAA welcomes Dr. Spinrad to NOAA

On June 18, 2021, Dr. Richard Spinrad became the new Administrator of NOAA. Friends of NOAA (FoNOAA) welcomes Dr.Spinrad to his new role at the Agency, and wishes him success in the NOAA mission. We also welcome Janet Coit as the new Assistant Administrator for Fisheries and Acting Deputy NOAA Administrator. 

Now is a critical time for NOAA to have strong leadership while communities across the world face the impacts of extreme weather and climate change. FoNOAA encourages NOAA stakeholders to work collectively to mitigate and adapt to those impacts, and seek long-term solutions together. We appreciate the Senate confirmations of Dr. Spinrad and Ms. Coit to their new leadership roles.

Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2021

The next Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) will be June 8-10, 2021. CHOW is hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and gathers people together from around the world to learn about ways to sustain the health of our oceans and Great Lakes. More information about CHOW and registration can found at https://marinesanctuary.org/capitol-hill-ocean-week-2021/

FoNOAA Encourages Congress to Support NOAA Funding in FY2017

As supporters, stakeholders, employees, and partners of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), we appreciate Congress’ historic interest in and support of the agency and urge appropriators to continue their leadership and investment in NOAA. Friends of NOAA strongly supports funding the agency at no less than $6.05 billion in FY17.

Read the full FoNOAA testimony submitted to Senate and House Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommitte:

FoNOAA House Letter Approps FY17 Final

FoNOAA Senate Letter Approps FY17 Final

FY17 President’s Budget and NOAA Blue Book

FY17 President’s Budget:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/budget/fy2017/assets/budget.pdf

NOAA FY17 Blue Book: http://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/nbo/fy17_bluebook/FY17_BB_Final_508.pdf

NOAA FY17 Congressional Justification: http://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/nbo/fy17_bluebook/NOAA_FY17_CJ_508.pdf

FoNOAA Analysis of Top-Line Agency Budget: https://friendsofnoaa.earth/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/FY17-Presidents-Budget-impact-tables.pdf

FoNOAA Urges House and Senate Appropriators to Support NOAA in FY16

As supporters, stakeholders, employees, and partners of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Friends of NOAA strongly supports funding the agency at no less than $6 billion in FY16.

Read the full FoNOAA letters sent to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.

2015-03-24 FoNOAALetter House CJS Approps FY16_FINAL

2015-03-24 FoNOAALetter Senate CJS Approps FY16_FINAL