SEE: Statement from NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad on today's signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: floods, heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and loss of glacial ice.
This historic investment would not be possible without the extraordinary leadership of President Biden and his strong vision for resilient infrastructure and efficient operations of many sectors, and for the House and Senate leaders who support making it a reality.”A $2.96 billion investment in NOAA’s future$492 million to improve NOAA’s coastal and inland flood mapping, forecasting, and water modeling.
NOAA will make critical investments in advanced observing technology. These investments will help measure how environmental observing systems can provide critical data about the marine ecosystem. NOAA will work to improve short-term forecasts to better predict fire behavior and longer-term modeling of interactions among climate variability, climate change, and the likelihood of hazardous wildfire conditions.
This investment will enhance the use of Regional Ocean Partnerships -- voluntary, multi-state, typically Governor-established forums that identify shared priorities and take action on a diversity of ocean, coastal and Great Lakes issues important to their geographies and communities.
This investment supports climate-resilient adaptation for industry and communities, and promotes sustainable job opportunities. Funding will help restore and strengthen natural infrastructure to protect coastal communities, including those who have historically lacked investment and access to resources, while also enhancing habitats for fish and wildlife.
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