Office for Coastal Management
Implements four major programs designed to help coastal and Great Lakes communities and ecosystems thrive.
AboutPrograms
National Coastal Zone Management Program
Focused on community and ecosystem resilience.
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Leaders in estuary science, as well as community and educational programs.
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A multidisciplinary approach to understanding and conserving this important ecosystem.
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Providing the data, tools, and training most needed by coastal communities looking to address pressing coastal issues.
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Providing grants for community and regional projects that protect habitat and decrease flooding.
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Creating the next generation of coastal leaders—and advancing the nation’s coastal resource management priorities.
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See how the various programs within NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management are making a difference.
Learn MoreFast Facts
The latest, easy-to-use statistics for all things coastal—demographics, economics, storm damages, high tide flooding rates, and more.
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of the nation's total population live along the coast.