Tribal engagement in regional ocean partnerships – round 3 funding FY24-25 (passamaquoddy tribe) pleasant point indian reservation, NA25NOSX473C0135 project description: the national oceanic and…

Tribal engagement in regional ocean partnerships – round 3 funding FY24-25 (passamaquoddy tribe) pleasant point indian reservation, NA25NOSX473C0135 project description: the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) is awarding $400,000 through the bipartisan infrastructure law to the pleasant point passamaquoddy tribe over a two-year period to enhance tribal engagement in regional ocean governance. This funding will support the tribes collaboration with the northeast regional ocean council (NROC) in advancing shared priorities, including ocean planning, coastal ecosystem health, and coastal resilience. Through this initiative, the tribe will integrate traditional ecological knowledge with scientific approaches to address pressing environmental challenges such as climate change impacts, ecosystem degradation, and coastal hazards. By strengthening participation in ocean policy discussions, the passamaquoddy tribe will ensure its values and expertise are recognized in decision-making processes that affect their ancestral waters. This funding will allow the tribe to hire a dedicated full-time staff member to facilitate collaboration with NROC, manage tribal participation in ocean planning, and contribute to regional data-sharing efforts. The tribe will also engage its community through public meetings, workshops, and data collection initiatives, fostering intergenerational knowledge transfer and strengthening long-term ocean stewardship. Additionally, this partnership will provide access to nrocs data portals and decision-support tools, equipping the tribe with the resources necessary for sustainable ocean and coastal management. By deepening engagement with NROC, the passamaquoddy tribe will not only preserve their cultural and ecological heritage but also play a vital role in shaping resilient ocean governance strategies for the future.