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

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.<ref></ref>

The NOAA Office for Coastal Management is part of the [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|NOAA]], specifically under the [[National Ocean Service|NOS]]. It administers services like the National Coastal Zone Management Program, the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, and supports initiatives like the Digital Coast.<ref></ref>

The Office for Coastal Management was authorized by the [[Coastal Zone Management Act]] of 1972.<ref></ref>

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

- Digital Coast<ref></ref>

The leader of the organization holds the title of "Director".<ref></ref>

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.<ref></ref>

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.<ref></ref>

2234 South Hobson Ave, Charleston, SC 29405-2413<ref></ref>