1. Department of Commerce Workshop San Juan, Puerto Rico 17 November 2009 Laura Furgione Assistant Administrator for Program Planning and Integration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

2. To understand and predict changes in Earth’s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our nation’s economic, social, and environmental needs 2 An informed society that uses a comprehensive understanding of the role of the oceans, coasts, and atmosphere in the global ecosystem to make the best social and economic decisions NOAA 101

3. 3 There are 127 mandates and authorities applicable to NOAA’s mission Directive Authorities Reorganization Plan No.4 of 1970, 15 U.S.C. § 1511 note. Weather Service Organic Act Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Marine Mammal Protection Act Endangered Species Act Coastal Zone Management Act National Marine Sanctuaries Act America COMPETES Hydrographic Services Improvement Act

4. NOAA 1014 National Marine Fisheries Service National Weather Service National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service National Ocean Service Oceans and Atmospheric Research Marine and Aviation Operations Program Planning and Integration

5. NOAA’s Strategic Plan: used to link programs, organizational units, and people with NOAA’s mission, vision and strategic goals 5 Regional Collaboration: used to link programs, organizational units and people with NOAA’s partners to prioritize regional needs and leverage capabilities Strategic Goals

6. Within the Southeast and Caribbean region, improve NOAA’s efficiency and effectiveness value and productivity of partnerships communication and information sharing stakeholder relations and support. 6

7. Between 1992 and 2004, NOAA’s weather services prevented over 330 fatalities and 7800 injuries from tornadoes, resulting in a socioeconomic benefit of over $3 billion Healthy coastal ecosystems provide clean beaches that host over 910 million trips/year and support millions of jobs generating $44 billion in spending NOAA’s network of 39 tsunami detection buoys provides coastal communities with more accurate warnings to protect lives and property NOAA’s aviation forecasts reduce aviation delays and save the industry $580 million per year NOAA has rebuilt 12 commercial fisheries stocks since 2001 which resulted in over $2.1 billion in income and over $5 billion in sales in the year 2006 alone NOAA’s improved hurricane forecasts save taxpayers $640,000 per mile in unnecessary evacuation costs NOAA provides economic benefits of $240 million per year in mitigating flood losses 7NOAA 101

8. 8 Enhance NOAA’s Climate Services and Establish a National Climate Service Improve weather forecasts & disaster warnings Ensure continuity of climate, weather, and ocean observations, both in situ and from space Fire and Smoke Monitoring Sea Surface Temperature Hurricane Dolly 2008 Assessments

9. 9NOAA 101 Eliminate overfishing and ensure the sustainability of marine fisheries Strengthen Arctic science and stewardship GFDL CM2.1 model-simulated Arctic ice change Extended Continental Shelf Mapping Habitat Conservation ~1+ Ton Mackerel Promote sustainable, resilient, and healthy coastal communities Great Bay Coastal Training

10. Puerto Rico Sea Grant Program Jobos Bay Estuarine Reserve Coastal Zone Management Program Coral reef research and conservation Marine fisheries management Navigation services Marine resource mapping and analysis Charting and surveying Weather forecasting and climate analysis StormReady communities Watershed analysis and management Ocean observations Training for coastal resource managers 10 Spot light: Forecasting and Community Preparedness Sustaining Environmental Resources Supporting Maritime Commerce Spot light: Forecasting and Community Preparedness Sustaining Environmental Resources Supporting Maritime Commerce