US – Northeast

by Kathryn | Feb 13, 2018 | North America, Projects, US

Overview In 2010, President Barack Obama issued an Executive Order that established the first-ever national ocean policy, created a National Ocean Council composed of cabinet-level officials, and directed federal agencies to implement coastal and marine spatial...Read More »

US – Mid-Atlantic

by Kathryn | Feb 13, 2018 | North America, Projects, US

Overview In 2010, President Barack Obama issued an Executive order that established the first-ever national ocean policy, created a National Ocean Council composed of cabinet-level officials, and directed federal agencies to implement coastal and marine spatial...Read More »

Long Island Sound

by Kathryn | Feb 13, 2018 | North America, Projects, US

The Nature Conservancy is involved in a number of projects dedicated to improving coastal and ocean management in the Long Island Sound ecosystem, which spans waters in both Connecticut and New York. While the efforts described below are considered separate projects,...Read More »

Georgia

by Kathryn | Feb 13, 2018 | North America, Projects, US

Overview Marine Spatial Planning in the state of Georgia has taken the form of a pilot project, building off MSP efforts in the larger Southeast Atlantic. The Georgia Coastal Management Program recognized a need for more informed planning of offshore activities.  To...Read More »

Florida

by Kathryn | Feb 13, 2018 | North America, Projects, US

Overview   Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) TNC played a vital role in establishing the Florida Keys NMS and helped to fund and manage a volunteer program to help with specific science and management actions. TNC provided scientific expertise to inform...Read More »

California

by Kathryn | Feb 13, 2018 | North America, Projects, US

Overview MPAs TNC provided planning and GIS expertise to the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative over a 7-year MPA network planning process that was conducted regionally throughout state waters. TNC provided 2 staff members who were the MLPA Planning Lead...Read More »