NOAA's National Sea Grant Office

News in Brief

September 1-21, 2009

Newsletter Archive

http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/other/admininfo/nsgonewsletters/index.html

Network Calls

Google "Explore the Ocean"
September 30
Time: 2-3:30 p.m. EDT
Note: you must register for this call by e-mailing Amy.Painter@noaa.gov

Omnibus Guidance Q&A calls
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Time: 3-4 p.m. EDT
Monday, October 5
Time: 3-4 p.m. EDT
Wednesday, October 21
Time: 3-4 p.m. EDT
Call: 1-866-746-2456
Passcode: 3234152

Online Calendar

http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/other/admininfo.html

Deadlines

  • October 2: Planning and alignment materials due to POs
  • October 20: Fall Alignment Review
  • November 6: 2010 Omnibus Proposals due for all programs
  • November 16-20: Knauss Placement Week

DIRECTOR’S UPDATE

National Sea Grant Advisory Board Changes
At the Board's September meeting, Sea Grant welcomed new members, and bid farewell to colleagues who have long been a part of the Sea Grant family. Please welcome the following new members: Jeremy Harris, Honolulu, Hawaii; Michel Orbach, North Carolina; Harry Simmons, North Carolina; and, Richard H. Vortmann La Jolla, California. A forthcoming press release will provide further information about each new member. Departing are: Robert Duce, Peter Bell, Frank Kudrna, Jeffrey Stephan and Judith Weis. I would like to thank each for their service to Sea Grant.

Planning and Alignment Materials Due Oct. 2nd
Reminder: The deadline for updated plans and for programs who have yet to submit is October 2nd.

Please read on for:

  • Weekly Highlights
  • Events & Announcements
  • Sea Grant In the News
  • Awards

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

  • "Google Ocean" Training Call: September 30th
    Background: Google is interested in soliciting stories and images from Sea Grant for its new ocean site. Much of the content you publish on your websites and in your newsletters is ideal for use on this site. For the next call (Wednesday, September 30th at 2 p.m. EDT), Google's Charlotte Vick, will lead us directly through Google Ocean, and then through The Deepness (the website through which content is provided to Google Ocean). You will need to be able to login to The Deepness site for the call on the 30th (and to provide content in the future), and to download Google 5.0 before the call. To register: Send your name, the call date you wish to join, and your e-mail address with subject line "Google Ocean" to Amy.Painter@noaa.gov

  • NIMS 2008 Funding Record Clearance
    Jonathan Eigen is continuing to review your FY 2008 funding information in NIMS. He is e-mailing programs with needed revisions or to inform you that your program's funding information is cleared. As a reminder, to add projects and fund records, please see the NIMS help menu: http:....
  • Smart Growth Guide for Coastal and Waterfront Communities Released
    On Wednesday, September 9, NOAA, EPA, the International City/County Management Association, and Rhode Island Sea Grant, released “Smart Growth for Coastal and Waterfront Communities.” Developed in consultation with the national Smart Growth Network, the interagency guide builds on the network’s ten smart growth principles to create coastal and waterfront-specific strategies for development. We are grateful to the Sea Grant communicators for providing images for the book. For more information and a PDF version of the publication, visit the web site: http://www.coastalsmartgrowth.noaa.gov. Read the NOAA press release: http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090909_smartgrowth.html
  • NOAA Sea Grant/Regional Collaboration Team Mini-Grant
    Eight proposals were submitted for this partnership opportunity, totaling $199,998. The Executive Committee on Engagement (ECE) will serve as the review panel for this competition. The projects will be reviewed on September 28, 2008. The role of the ECE will be to determine if the proposals met the minimum requirements and addressed the climate engagement priorities identified in the RFP. ECE comments will be provided to Leon Cammen and Laura Furgione, who will jointly make final decisions on project approval.
  • Knauss Fellows: Did You Know?
    Since 1979, 782 fellows have graduated from the Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship Program. The 782 figure includes this year's class (2009).
  • FY 2010 Omnibus Guidance and Q&A's Available
    Guidance:
    http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/other/admininfo/grants.html
    Q&A's and Revised Appendix:
    http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/other/admininfo/FY2010_Omnibus_Guidance.pdf
  • Helpful Hints for Completing Financial Form SF 425
    On line 10k of the form, please do not report more match than you proposed in your proposal. Line 10k must be zero, or it will be returned to you since the system will assume the Government owes the recipient money. For form box 11, the indirects must be filled out, if applicable.

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EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Sustainable Coastal Development (SCD) National Focus Area Meeting and Workshop for Sea Grant Directors
    October 12 (Focus Team Meeting) - October 13 (SGA workshop), Tidewater Inn, Easton, MD
    The focus team will review program annual reports and strategic planning documents. On October 13th, team members will update Sea Grant directors on SCD activities and interact with potential federal partners for future work.
  • 33rd Annual Seafood Science & Technology (SST) Conference and National Focus Team Meeting
    October 26-28, 2009, New Orleans, LA
    The Sea Grant Safe and Sustainable Seafood Supply focus team will hold its annual meeting (October 28 - 30) in conjunction with the SST conference in order to take advantage of the discussions and aid the focus team with its future direction. In addition to current technology, seafood safety and product quality topics, the SST agenda includes a special, full day “State of the Union” program addressing the status of support for USA’s Domestic Fisheries and Seafood Industry. All concerned with the future of USA’s seafood industry from vessels and ponds to processing, retail and restaurants should attend. More information and tentative agenda can be found at the SST’s website http://sst.ifas.ufl.edu
    Abstracts may be submitted for consideration until Saturday September 26. Abstracts should include the title and the authors/presenter with < 250 words describing the work, project concept or proposals relating to the SST mission and program (see website). Email abstracts to otwell@ufl.edu
  • Sea Grant Climate Network Workshop and Meeting
    November 9-11, 2009, Charleston, South Carolina
    The Sea Grant Climate Network invites members of the Sea Grant network to participate. To learn more, visit the climate change network website (Climate Workshop tab): http://sgccnetwork.ning.com/page/sea-grant-climate-change A limited number of participants may receive financial support, but all are welcome to attend. Details are provided on the ning site. Please direct questions to Jessica Whitehead (Jessica.whitehead@scseagrant.org) or Chris Conger (Chris.L.Conger@hawaii.gov).


    Reminders:
  • Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO): NOAA Restoration Center Announces Funding Opportunities
    The NOAA Restoration Center is accepting applications for several habitat restoration funding opportunities through its Community-based Restoration Program. Opportunities include: FY 2010 Community-Based Marine Debris Removal Project Grants, due October 31, 2009; and, National and Regional Partnership Grants, due September 30, 2009. For more information on these and other opportunities: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/projects_programs/crp/index.html
  • Sea Grant Federal Funding Opportunities Published
    • 2010 NMFS—Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics
    • 2010 NMFS—Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics
    • 2010 Sea Grant/Regional Team Climate Engagement
    • 2011 National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Fellowship
    To learn more: http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/funding/rfp.html
  • Request for Proposals: FY 10 NOAA Climate Program Office Sector Applications Research Program (SARP)
    This competition will be announced soon. SARP funding is designed "to catalyze and support interdisciplinary applied research, outreach and education activities that enhance the capacity of key socio-economic sector and systems to respond to and plan for climate variability and change through the use of climate information and related decision support resources. " Interested Sea Grant programs should monitor the following web site for the full announcement:
    http://www.cpo.noaa.gov/index.jsp?pg=/opportunities/opp_index.jsp&opp=2010/program_elements.jsp

SEA GRANT IN THE NEWS

Send your press releases and stories to oar.sg.news@noaa.gov. All submissions are added to Hot Items and submitted to a variety of NOAA communications outlets.

Highlights:

  • Connecticut Sea Grant featured on Aqua Kids
    Four episodes of the Aqua Kids TV series facilitated by Sea Grant and filmed in CT, will air this fall nationwide. You can get the complete listings at: http://www.aquakids.tv/showtimes.htm See details below.
  • Oregon and Maine Sea Grant Building a Resilient Coast DVD
    The DVD highlights some of the key issues and insights offered by a range of speakers knowledgeable about responding to the effects of climate change. Produced by Oregon Sea Grant as part of a joint project with Maine Sea Grant, the DVD is specifically intended to address the concerns and interests of Maine coastal residents as identified in preliminary focus groups and an extensive survey of public opinion and needs.
    http://www.seagrant.umaine.edu/program/sarp
    http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/research/ClimateChange/climate_video.html

    Headlines & News Submissions:

AWARDS

  • New York Sea Grant-Sponsored Great Lakes Seaway Trail Discovery Center Receives Scenic Byway Award
    The center received a 2009 Scenic Byway Award for Interpretation during the National Scenic Byways 2009 Conference in Denver, Colo., in August. The center's project has showcased the region's maritime heritage resources through exhibits, Web content, outdoor interpretive signage, an expert speaker series and the Dive the Seaway Trail project, run by New York Sea Grant, Oswego, which promotes scuba diving along the byway.
  • See 2009 Sea Grant Awards and Awards Archive

Questions: Contact Amy.Painter@noaa.gov
News or Awards Submissions: oar.sg.news@noaa.gov

 

 

 

 

 

 

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