1. 23 April 2008 Weather Coalition Priorities The Weather Coalition

2. Mission To bring together representatives of industry, academia, and scientific and professional associations to advocate effectively for initiatives that advance U.S. weather observation, prediction, and warning capabilities Guiding Principles Work collaboratively for the good of the weather enterprise as a whole Constructively support relevant national initiatives Monitor and respond to legislative activities in a timely and effective manner, and inform the White House and the U.S. Congress of the capabilities of the weather enterprise and how it can become even more effective Support enhanced competitiveness for U.S. industry, improved national defense and homeland security, and increased protection for life and property The Weather Coalition

3. Members Universities University of Alabama at Huntsville Department of Atmospheric Science University of Albany, SUNY Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences University of Arizona Arizona State University University of California at Los Angeles Cornell University Florida State University University of Hawaii University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Iowa State University Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Missouri – Columbia North Carolina State University University of Oklahoma Pennsylvania State University Purdue University Saint Louis University University of Texas at Austin University of Washington Private AccuWeather, Inc. Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER), Inc. AWIS Weather Services, Inc. The Boeing Company Meteorlogix, LLC Planetary Data, Incorporated Raytheon Company RS Information Systems, Inc. (RSIS) Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Vaisala Inc. The Weather Channel® WeatherBank, Inc. WeatherBug® Associations and Consortia American Geophysical Union Institute for Business and Home Safety National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges Reinsurance Association of America University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)

4. WC 2008 Priorities Restore NOAA budget (FY08 below FY05 levels) NOAA Organic Act –Weather Services Advisory Committee –Extramural Research Partnerships Support for Observing Systems Pass Hurricane Research Legislation The Weather Coalition