Welcome to the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management

Welcome to the
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management

The office responsible for administering the Coastal Zone Management Act and a leader on the Nation's coastal, estuarine and ocean management issues.

This Web site provides information for coastal resource managers, planners, educators, scientists, and others interested in balancing the conservation and development of our Nation's coastal, estuarine and ocean resources.

About the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management About OCRM
Who we are, what we do, and how to contact us.
What's Happening at OCRM What's Happening
Current events occurring within the Office or its programs.
Coastal Resource and Policy Issues Coastal Resource and Policy Issues
Major issues facing coastal managers today, such as polluted runoff, sustainable communities, and habitat restoration.
Outreach, Publications and Resources Resources, Publications and Outreach
Products and information for managers and the public.
Coastal Zone Management Act Coastal Zone Management Act
The law that created the nation's coastal management program and the National Estuarine Research Reserve system.
Coastal Zone Management Program Coastal Zone Management Program
The official Web site for this voluntary federal-state partnership, with links to its 34 participating coastal states and territories.
The National Estuarine Research Reserves National Estuarine Research Reserve System
The official Web site for this network of protected areas, with links to its participating research reserves.
The Marine Protected Areas Marine Protected Areas
The official Web site for this network of protected marine areas.
The Cooperative Institute for Coastal and Estuarine Environmental Technology The Cooperative Institute for Coastal and Estuarine Environmental Technology
The official Web site for this national center for the development and application of innovative environmental technologies for estuaries and coastal waters.
Site Map Site Map / Site Index
Navigate easily to the information that is most important to you.

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