Engaging the Native American tribes indigenous to the Mid-Atlantic region on ocean planning is a critical component towards furthering the development of a comprehensive and robust Regional Ocean Action Plan.  To meet this need, MARCO will begin leading tribal engagement efforts in the Mid-Atlantic.  The process is envisioned to include both federal and state-recognized tribes and will provide the opportunity for all tribes in the region to participate in the Mid-Atlantic regional ocean planning process.   Read More   

  The Mid-Atlantic achieved another milestone this past month towards the development of a Regional Ocean Action Plan. On October 24^th, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body (MidA RPB) released a set of documents outlining proposed options for a Plan, along with a draft outline for a Regional Ocean Assessment that would inform the Plan and a proposed strategy for Stakeholder Engagement to be sustained throughout the planning process. The public comment period, which ended November 20^th, also featured a range of in-person, online and written opportunities for stakeholder response.  Read More  

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MARCO Receives Grant to Disseminate Coastal Resiliency Science and Tools in the Mid-Atlantic 

MARCO has been selected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) to receive a grant award of $340,000 to implement a program that will disseminate much-needed coastal resiliency tools, maps and monitoring results to decision-makers and communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.  The effort is in response to the impact of Superstorm Sandy on the Mid-Atlantic coast, and the need to prepare the coastal region for the effects of future storms and sea level rise.  In conjunction with this award, MARCO identified a range of priority strategies for increasing resiliency in the five Mid-Atlantic states, including: risk communication; nature and nature-based infrastructure; and information sharing. To learn more about the grant, Read More   

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Kris Ohleth is departing her position as MARCO's Executive Director on January 31, 2015.  The Management Board truly appreciates the knowledge, hard work and passion that Kris has contributed to the MARCO team during her tenure.  We wish Kris all the best in her future endeavors.

Michelle Lennox, in her new role as Assistant Director, along with Arlo Hemphill Communications Manager, and Kimberly Barber Program Assistant, will continue to support and advance MARCO's regional shared priorities.     Read More, including a Message from Kris Ohleth  

• See POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: MARCO seeks new Executive Director

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• Open Meeting Guidelines for MARCO's Stakeholder Liaison Committee Meetings (Nov 2014)
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