Office for Coastal Management

Office for Coastal Management Type: Independent Agencies (Sub-organization) Parent organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce Top organization: Employees: 200 Executive: Director Budget: Address: 2234 South Hobson Ave, Charleston, SC 29405 Website: https://coast.noaa.gov Creation Legislation: Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 Wikipedia: Office for Coastal Management

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Mission OCM supports the sustainable use of the nation's coastal resources through providing tools, technology, and information to enhance coastal management, resilience, and conservation efforts, focusing on community and ecosystem resilience.

Services Coastal Zone Management; Digital Coast; Coastal Mapping; Grants for Coastal Projects; Habitat Restoration

Regulations

NOAA Office for Coastal Management (OCM) is an organization within National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that provides the technology, information, and management strategies used by local, state, and national organizations to address complex coastal issues.

Mission

The mission of the NOAA Office for Coastal Management is to support the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the nation's coastal communities by providing the necessary tools, data, and policy frameworks to manage and protect coastal resources, enhance community resilience, and promote sustainable development.

Parent organization

The NOAA Office for Coastal Management is part of the NOAA, specifically under the NOS. It administers services like the National Coastal Zone Management Program, the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, and supports initiatives like the Digital Coast.

Legislation

The Office for Coastal Management was authorized by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972.

Number of employees

The specific number of employees is not provided in the references.

Organization structure

The Office for Coastal Management's structure includes several key divisions:

• Information Technology Division: Manages IT services and data management.
• Applied Sciences Division: Focuses on research, data, and technical assistance for coastal management.
• Policy and Planning Division: Handles strategic planning, policy development, and performance management.

It does not have explicit sub-organizations but rather operates through these program areas.

List of programs

• National Coastal Zone Management Program
• National Estuarine Research Reserve System
• Coral Reef Conservation Program
• Digital Coast

Last total enacted budget

The budget specifics for the Office for Coastal Management are not explicitly covered in the provided references.

Leader

The leader of the organization holds the title of "Director".

Services provided

The Office for Coastal Management offers services including technical assistance, training, grants for community projects, flood protection, habitat conservation, and tools via Digital Coast for data visualization and decision-making. It also manages fellowships to cultivate future coastal leaders.

Regulations overseen

The Office oversees regulations under the Coastal Zone Management Act, ensuring federal activities are consistent with state coastal management programs, managing coastal nonpoint pollution, and supporting sustainable land use, development, and environmental protection in coastal zones.

Headquarters address

2234 South Hobson Ave, Charleston, SC 29405-2413

Website

https://coast.noaa.gov/

Wikipedia article

There is no dedicated Wikipedia page for the NOAA Office for Coastal Management; however, it is mentioned within the [wikipedia:National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA] article.