Coastal America’s 2011-2012 Art Contest goal is to inspire ocean stewardship through art and a better understanding of the seven principles of Ocean Literacy. Dr. Howard Ferren of the Alaska SeaLife Center hopes to accomplish a similar focus through his upcoming expedition, The GYRE Project. Check out the interview with Dr. Ferren to learn how [...]

Carla Logan, Vice-Chair of the Maryland CWRP Chapter and Coastal America Partner passed away on January 7 from ovarian cancer. Carla was a constant supporter of Coastal America projects in the Mid-Atlantic region as Director of Environmental Services at Constellation Energy LLC.  Carla dedicated her life to improving the coastal environment and received the Coastal America [...]

  RAE Honored for Restoration Partnerships and Work on Behalf of Estuaries and Coasts   (WASHINGTON)- Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) has received the 2011 Coastal America Special Recognition Award for its outstanding efforts to restore and protect the coastal environment. Coastal America, a collaborative partnership of 16 federal agencies dedicated to better management of coastal resources, [...]

Senior Obama Administration Leadership from each of Coastal America’s eight core agencies unanimously agreed upon the slate of 6 National Partnership Awards and one Special Recognition Award.  Since 1997, the Coastal America Awards Program has recognized outstanding collaborative projects and excellence in leadership for protecting, preserving and restoring the nation’s coastal resources. As always nominations [...]

2012 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Coastal America Partnership! Coastal America is ringing in the New Year by reaching a social media milestone. @Coastal_America has finally reached over 500 followers on Twitter! On behalf of the Partnership, thank you for your support. Stay posted for special updates and announcements from the Coastal America Partnership [...]