About RCN

About Us

Many of the complex challenges that drive NOAA’s mission are place-based, and require interdisciplinary approaches and regionally tailored solutions. The Regional Collaboration Network addresses regional challenges by engaging and connecting people and resources within the regions and with headquarters, in ways that are rich in regional insight and inform action. 

Vision

A unified and regionally integrated NOAA. 

Mission

To identify, communicate, and respond to regional needs; catalyze collaboration; and connect people and capabilities to advance NOAA’s mission and priorities. 

Regional Collaboration Network Strategy

About RCN

About Us

Many of the complex challenges that drive NOAA’s mission are place-based, and require interdisciplinary approaches and regionally tailored solutions. The Regional Collaboration Network addresses regional challenges by engaging and connecting people and resources within the regions and with headquarters, in ways that are rich in regional insight and inform action. 

Vision

A unified and regionally integrated NOAA. 

Mission

To identify, communicate, and respond to regional needs; catalyze collaboration; and connect people and capabilities to advance NOAA’s mission and priorities. 

Regional Collaboration Network Strategy

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RCN 2025 Highlights are live!

The NOAA Regional Collaboration Network (RCN) is pleased to announce that the FY25 Highlights are now live! These Highlights showcase the breadth and depth of work happening in NOAA’s regions. Learn how RCN teams across the country are advancing NOAA priorities, strengthening partnerships, and delivering meaningful results for communities here. 

View previous Annual Reports here.

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About RCN

About Us

Many of the complex challenges that drive NOAA’s mission are place-based, and require interdisciplinary approaches and regionally tailored solutions. The Regional Collaboration Network addresses regional challenges by engaging and connecting people and resources within the regions and with headquarters, in ways that are rich in regional insight and inform action. 

Vision

A unified and regionally integrated NOAA. 

Mission

To identify, communicate, and respond to regional needs; catalyze collaboration; and connect people and capabilities to advance NOAA’s mission and priorities. 

Regional Collaboration Network Strategy