A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket, carrying NOAA's GOES-T satellite, lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on March 1, 2022. Liftoff was at 4:38 p.m. EST. (Image credit: NASA)
From groundbreaking discoveries in the deepest depths of the ocean to pioneering satellite technology for severe weather monitoring, in the past four years, NOAA has introduced new innovations on air, land and sea to protect people, property and livelihoods across the nation.
In fact, NOAA has invested billions of climate-smart dollars via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into communities nationwide, including tribal and underserved areas, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda.
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Every day,
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NOAA touches the lives of all Americans,
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supporting public safety
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and sustainable commerce,
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providing for life saving weather prediction, safe navigation,
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a viable seafood industry, and disaster mitigation and response.
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The incredible professionals at NOAA are responsible
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for these services and more, along with environmental stewardship
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and world class science that shapes so many aspects of our lives.
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Over the last several years, I've witnessed this team do exceptional,
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even previously unimaginable things in the face of unique challenges.
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Team NOAA also embraced extraordinary opportunities,
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like the unprecedented six billion dollars in new investments
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that we're using to build a Climate-Ready Nation.
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Thanks to this funding, we've restored thousands of acres of habitat and waterways,
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helped people across the country make climate-smart investments
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in their communities and coasts
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and improved the climate data and services
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that we provide to decision makers, families, communities, and businesses.
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We’ve designated three new national marine sanctuaries
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thus protecting the marine environment and stimulating local economies.
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We've also helped permit the most offshore wind
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renewable energy projects in history.
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Our ability to predict severe weather has taken a significant step forward,
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with investments in high performance computing power and new satellites.
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Our ability to gather environmental intelligence,
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so vital for decision makers, will continue to grow as we add
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to our fleet new state-of-the-art ships that we're building from the keel up,
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aircraft acquired new from the manufacturer,
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and new pier facilities in South Carolina, Rhode Island, and Alaska.
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And as always, our dedicated workforce
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is central to executing these advancements.
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We've provided unparalleled support to tribal nations and underserved communities
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to bolster resilience in the face of climate change.
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We've provided tools to community leaders
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facing sea level rise and other challenges like excessive heat.
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And we've recommitted ourselves to equity
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and making our own NOAA workforce reflective of the nation we serve.
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As the Biden-Harris administration comes to a close,
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I am proud to say our communities are more prepared for climate change,
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our observation and prediction tools are more powerful,
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and our core values of innovation, integrity, and inclusion
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are central to our mission of science, service, and stewardship.
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These historic investments empowered local leaders and decision makers to understand, prepare for and mitigate impacts unique to their communities.
The “Investing in America: NOAA's Science, Service and Stewardship in Action” report outlines NOAA’s transformative work to build a Climate Ready Nation, accelerate the growth of an information-driven Blue Economy and upgrade operational capabilities through critical investments in our facilities, marine fleet and aircraft — all of which are enhanced by a focus on serving all Americans.
Read the full report: noaa.gov/2024report
Climate, weather and water affect all life on our ocean planet. NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict our changing environment, from the deep sea to outer space, and to manage and conserve America’s coastal and marine resources.
