1. 1 MACOORA ANNUAL MEETING November 2009

2. 2 GROWING A NATIONAL NETWORK OF REGIONAL SYSTEMS

3. Despite strong support, IOOS funding has been stagnant Interagency Task Force on Ocean Policy provides an opportunity –Heightening awareness of ocean and coastal issues nationally –Endorsed regional approach to issues –Task Force is now developing plan for using marine spatial planning as a tool for achieving ecosystem-based management –RAs are well positioned to serve as trusted source of regional information in support of: marine spatial planning and the regional ocean governance efforts, Regionally-specific information on climate change trends Integrated information on the siting of offshore energy facilities - oil, gas, wind, waves, currents Only source of information on the 3 rd and 4 th dimensions of the oceans FY 11 and beyond 3

4. Line Item FY05FY06FY07FY08FY09FY10FY11FY12 Regional IOOS19m ?33m44m National IOOS6.5 ?27m36m Nat Program (10%) ? 6 m7.5m Nat Data Integration? 4 m4.5m Surface Currents? 10m15m Sensor Dev & Val1 m ? 3 m4m Model Interop.? 4 m Total433321 $26.5 ???$ 60$75 IOOS Funding Scenario 4

5. This investment will: ensure a national program implemented at the regional level for integrated coastal and ocean and Great Lakes observations and predictions; develop 11 data portals for the rapid integration of regional data in support of coastal and marine spatial planning, and the efforts of the regional ocean alliances; provide access to real-time coastal ocean conditions for safer marine operations, improved response to coastal hazards, adapting to regional climate change, and ecosystem health; establish the national surface current mapping program to benefit search and rescue, oil spill response, harmful algal bloom monitoring, and maritime transportation; implement the national data integration framework to ensure easy and rapid access to diverse data and information products; provide sensor development and validation in diverse environments; and enhance the nation’s modeling and predictive capacity by ensuring model interoperability. What will investment produce? 5

6. Building the Network 6 PROVIDING COASTL INFORMATION IN A CHANGING CLIMATE A Regional Response to the need for accurate, up-to-date information on coastal areas in the US Review Draft Nov 09

7. Launching grass roots advocacy campaign –Need contacts in all states –Build awareness of IOOS at the local level Developing marketing document articulating how the network of 11 RAs contribute to five broad themes: –MSP –Climate issues –Ecosystems,water quality, fisheries –Coastal hazards –Marine operations Increasing our presence in Washington - meeting with Administration and Congressional officials NFRA Actions 7