This panel will bring together leadership from the West Coast Ocean Alliance, Gulf of America Alliance, Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean, and Northeast Regional Ocean Council to share progress, highlight innovative projects, and demonstrate how place-based collaboration is making a difference across U.S. ocean regions. Also joining the panel is the Regional Wildlife Science…
The Gulf of America Alliance is investing $2.2 million in funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management to increase regional collaboration and advance priorities identified by the five Gulf states. The funds are being used to increase capacity and implement projects that address priority issues for the region. Four…
The West Coast Ocean Alliance’s new five-year Strategic Plan (2026-2031) was finalized in June, as approved by the WCOA Membership Council. WCOA developed this five-year Strategic Plan to guide their activities in 2026-2031. This Strategic Plan reflects WCOA members’ shared priorities and desired focus areas. The goals of the Strategic Plan include: strengthening coordination, foster…
The 2026 Mid-Atlantic Ocean Forum convened more than 100 participants from federal and state agencies, Tribal governments, academia, NGOs, industry, and regional organizations, with most attendees participating in person in Virginia Beach. The three-day event created space for regional coordination, information exchange, and strategic discussion on emerging ocean and coastal issues across the Mid-Atlantic. Day…
The Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Woods Hole Group, and Stone Living Lab are pleased to announce the selection of 11 organizations from across New England to participate in our 2026 Living Shoreline Planning Series. The following coastal communities, non-profit organizations, and Tribes will receive free training and technical assistance to…