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To Protect Our Ocean & Coastal Communities, We Need a Fully Resourced NOAA

Costing taxpayers just six cents a day, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) saves lives and livelihoods, serving as our frontline defense against extreme weather, coastal hazards, and climate disasters. Alarmingly, the Trump administration has indicated its intent to downsize, break apart, or even eliminate the agency.

NOAA provides 1.5 million forecasts and 50,000 severe weather warnings a year, helping Americans escape floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes.

In 2024, NOAA forecasts and warning systems have saved as much as $5 billion per storm.

Beyond forecasting, NOAA manages fisheries, guides safe shipping, restores coastlines after storms, and combats illegal fishing, all of which are critical to our economy and national security.

NOAA’s work provides considerable returns on investment that we can not afford to lose. American lives and livelihoods depend upon a fully funded and fully staffed NOAA.

NOAA’s Impact on You

What does NOAA do in your community? Click here to see a snapshot of the agency’s facilities, staff, programs, and activities in your state or territory.
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Supporters

A nationwide network of hundreds of businesses, nonprofit organizations, and elected officials are speaking out for Our Ocean Future.

Letters and Public Engagement

Rep. Amo and SST Support Letter

April 22, 2025

Rep. Gabe Amo (RI-01) and members of House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology write to Secretary Lutnick about the importance of NOAA

New Jersey Democrats Support Letter

April 16, 2025

NJ Democratic Congressional Delegation sound alarm on NOAA in letter to Secretary Lutnick

Oregon Congressional Democrats Support Letter

March 13, 2025

OR Congressional Democrats Address Secretary Lutnick on NOAA Terminations

Great Lakes Congressional Support Letter

March 10, 2025

U.S. Senators Representing the Great Lakes Address NOAA Leadership on NOAA Terminations

Coalition Letter in Defense of NOAA

February 25, 2025

Over 800 businesses, organizations, and institutions signed a letter addressed to Congress to oppose the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle NOAA

Senator Cantwell, Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

February 19, 2025

Senator Maria Cantwell addresses Secretary Lutnick about protecting NOAA employees

House Committee on Science, Space, & Technology Democrats Support Letter

February 18, 2025

Committee Members address Secretary Lutnick about protecting valuable Department of Commerce employees

Congressman Keating Support Letter

February 15, 2025

Congressman Keating Addresses NOAA leadership about overfishing issues

Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Support Letter

February 11, 2025

RI Congressional Delegation address then-Commerce Secretary Nominee Lutnick about negative impacts from efforts to reduce NOAA’s workforce and budget

House Natural Resources Committee Support Letter

February 10, 2025

HNR Democrats address Vice Admiral Nancy Hann about DOGE interference at NOAA

Maryland Congressional Democrats Support Letter

February 6, 2025

MD Congressional Democrats address NOAA leadership about DOGE intent to dismantle NOAA