National Estuarine Research Reserve System
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National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) is a network of 30 coastal sites designated to protect and study estuarine systems. Established through the Coastal Zone Management Act, the reserves represent a partnership program between NOAA and the coastal states.
What are its goals?
- To promote stewardship of coasts and estuaries through innovative research, education, and training.
- To support long-term research, water-quality monitoring, education, and coastal stewardship.
- To address coastal management issues by providing data and research findings to stakeholders.
Who is its sponsor?
- Federal Agency: NOAA
- Sponsoring Office: NOAA Office for Coastal Management
When was it created and how?
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System was established in 1972 by the Coastal Zone Management Act.
Describe its funding
Funding for the NERRS began with the establishment of the system in 1972. In 2023, $70.3 million was awarded to support various projects within the system, including habitat protection and restoration under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Funding is typically ongoing, with no specified end date, subject to annual appropriations and special legislation like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.[1]
What is the name of the title of the leader of the program?
Director of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System
What is its website
Social media accounts
- X (Twitter): @NOAAEstuaries
- LinkedIn: National Estuarine Research Reserve System
What is the title of the Wikipedia article about it?
wikipedia:National Estuarine Research Reserve
References
- ↑ NOAA. (2023). Habitat Restoration and Conservation Funding for 2023.