The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded an $860,000 cooperative agreement to the Innerspace Exploration Team from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024 under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999). The purpose of this project is to successfully remove derelict fishing gear in Sequim and Discovery Bays, Washington while engaging the local community in identification and removal activities and creating sustained education and prevention efforts in the broader community. Key...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $4,354,493 Cooperative Agreement under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) to Gulf of Alaska Keeper, a non-profit organization, to conduct a three-season marine debris removal effort on the Montague Island shoreline in the Gulf of Alaska. The project will prioritize the removal of two types of large marine debris: (1) derelict fishing gear such as line bundles, nets, totes, and large buoys, and (2) chemically treated...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program awarded a $6 million cooperative agreement to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to support marine debris assessment and removal projects from January 2022 to December 2026. The funding stems from the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act of 2021 and will support debris removal and disposal efforts in coastal communities impacted by the 2020-2021 hurricane seasons, with...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $3,049,396 Cooperative Agreement under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) to the American Samoa Department of Port Administration (ASDPA). The purpose of the award is to remove three vessels totaling approximately 400 tons of marine debris from locations in American Samoa, including a sunken vessel and an abandoned vessel in Pago Harbor, as well as a grounded vessel on a reef flat. The vessels will be sectioned,...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $1,513,141 Cooperative Agreement to The Ocean Foundation under the CFDA 11.999 Marine Debris Program. The 4-year project will implement large-scale removals of lost or abandoned derelict fishing gear, with a goal of 200 removals to collect an estimated 160,000 lbs of debris from the seafloor in the U.S. Caribbean. The project will also develop outreach and education activities with local fishers and rangers, implement a fishing...
The City of Benton Harbor received a $1,032,500 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) to execute the Ox Creek Debris Removal and Education Projects. The primary objectives are to engage the local community in removing an estimated 7,500 tons of large marine debris from Ox Creek and its associated aquatic habitats, while also developing collaborative solutions to prevent illegal dumping. The project involves...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $5,526,672 Cooperative Agreement under the NOAA Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) to Ocean Conservancy Inc. to implement a multi-faceted project to remove, prevent, and monitor large marine debris and abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ghost gear) across the United States. The project involves targeted debris removal efforts led by key partners in Alaska and Florida, a competitive sub-grant program supporting 10-20...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) will provide $1,455,256 to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. The project aims to benefit species and habitat through the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) and the expansion of DNR's Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) within Washington. Key activities include intercepting...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $3,217,367 Cooperative Agreement grant under the NOAA Marine Debris Program to the Center for Coastal Studies, Inc. (doing business as Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies), a non-profit organization, to establish a regional coalition across New England to address abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) and end-of-life fishing gear. The 3-year project will involve conducting at-sea sonar surveys, grappling for...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) provides $617,015 in funding to the Savannah Riverkeeper Inc. to address waterborne litter in the Ogeechee and Savannah River watersheds. The key products and services to be delivered include: Installation and maintenance of 9 litter boom devices at specified locations to intercept and remove approximately 13,500 lbs of litter over 3 years Education and...