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Director Announced for the NOAA RESTORE Science Program

Dr. Julien Lartigue has been chosen to be the Director of the NOAA RESTORE Science Program. As Director, Dr. Lartigue will be responsible for leading and directing all aspects of the Program, including planning and administration, strategic and scientific direction, coordinating with partners, engaging internal and external advisory bodies, and facilitating the application of research … Continue reading

NOAA RESTORE Science Program Releases Science Plan

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released the final version of the science plan for the NOAA RESTORE Science Program. The plan establishes ten long-term research priorities which will guide how the program invests its funds and explains how prior needs assessments for the Gulf of Mexico region and earlier stakeholder input were … Continue reading

NOAA RESTORE Science Program Releases Draft Science Plan for Public Comment

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released for public comment a draft version of the science plan for the NOAA RESTORE Science Program. The plan establishes ten long-term research priorities which will guide how the program will invest its funds and explains how prior needs assessments for the Gulf of Mexico region and … Continue reading

New Acting Director and Associate Director Announced for NOAA RESTORE Science Program

Russ Beard has been leading the NOAA RESTORE Science Program since April 2013. Mr. Beard has now been asked and agreed to serve as the interim science coordinator for the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council, a position which necessitates that he no longer serve as the acting Director for the science program. Dr. Becky Allee … Continue reading

Treasury Publishes Interim Final Rule for Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund

On Friday, August 15, the Department of the Treasury published interim final rules for the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund in the Federal Register. This Trust Fund was established by the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act) and will be the source … Continue reading

NOAA RESTORE Science Program Update

NOAA continues to make progress in its development of the NOAA RESTORE Science Program and is advancing towards release of the science plan for the Program and the Program’s initial federal funding opportunity (FFO). Additional details on both releases are below along with information on an upcoming engagement opportunity. Science Plan NOAA continues to develop … Continue reading

NOAA RESTORE Science Program Releases Science Plan Framework

NOAA has completed its Science Plan Framework for the NOAA RESTORE Science Program. This Framework communicates NOAA’s intent, purpose, and rationale for how it will execute the Program according to its responsibilities under the RESTORE Act. This Science Plan Framework will inform the Program’s short-term priorities and provide the foundation for the development of a … Continue reading

NOAA RESTORE Science Program Seeks A Director

UPDATE: Due to the government-wide furlough, this position announcement has been extended until October 31st. If you have already applied to this announcement, you will not need to reapply. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) RESTORE Science Program is currently seeking a Director. The announcement for the position (announcement # NOS-NCCOS-2013-0013) is now available … Continue reading

NOAA’s Science Advisory Board seeks members for a Working Group to advise NOAA’s RESTORE Science Program

NOAA’s Science Advisory Board is seeking members to join a working group that the Board has established to advise NOAA’s RESTORE Science Program. The request for nominations to the working group has been announced in the Federal Register. The working group will provide independent guidance and review of the NOAA RESTORE Science Program offering advice … Continue reading