Department of Commerce

Description

The National Estuarine Research Reserve System consists of estuarine areas of the United States and its territories which are designated and managed for research and educational purposes. Each reserve within the system is chosen to represent a different bio-geographic region and to include a variety of ecosystem types in accordance with the classification scheme of the national program as presented in 15 CFR Part 921. By funding designated reserve agencies and universities to conduct land acquisition and construction projects that support the NERRS purpose, NOAA will strengthen protection of key land and water areas, enhance long-term protection of the area for research and education, and provide for facility and exhibit construction that meet the highest sustainable design standards possible.

Who can apply

• State governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Contact

Nina Garfield, Program Coordinator, NOAA/Estuarine Reserves Division, <br/>1305 East-West Highway, N/ORM5, SSMC4, Station 10505, <br/>Silver Spring, MD 20910 <br/> <br/>Phone: 301-563-1171 ext. 171 <br/>fax: 301-713-4363
Nina.Garfield@noaa.gov