Digital Coast
Digital Coast (by NOAA's Office for Coastal Management) is a comprehensive platform offering data, tools, training, and information to assist in coastal resource management, specifically tailored for the coastal management community.
What are its goals?
- To provide coastal data, tools, and training that meet the needs of coastal communities.
- To facilitate better-informed decision-making regarding coastal issues like climate adaptation, land cover, and resilience planning.
- To enhance community and ecosystem resilience through accessible resources.
Who is its sponsor?
- Federal Agency: NOAA
- Sponsoring Office: NOAA Office for Coastal Management
When was it created and how?
Digital Coast was first released in 2007. It was developed without specific new legislation but as part of NOAA's ongoing efforts to support coastal management. The platform was later supported by the Digital Coast Act of 2020.[1]
Describe its funding
The Digital Coast program is funded through NOAA's budget. Specific funding details are not publicly detailed in the documents provided, but it received $2 million in 2019 from appropriated funds for its operations. The Digital Coast Act authorizes funding but does not specify amounts beyond that year.[2]
What is the name of the title of the leader of the program?
Director of the Office for Coastal Management at NOAA
What is its website
https://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/
Social media accounts
- X (Twitter): @NOAAEstuaries
What is the title of the Wikipedia article about it?
There is no specific Wikipedia article for Digital Coast, but information can be found under broader topics like NOAA.
References
- ↑ U.S. Congress. (2020). Digital Coast Act.
- ↑ Congressional Budget Office. (2019). H.R. 2189, Digital Coast Act.