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This bill matters because it keeps a vital system running that helps protect lives and property along our coasts and in the Great Lakes. If this bill passes, we will continue to have access to important real-time data and forecasts about ocean conditions, weather patterns, and coastal hazards like severe storms, flooding, and harmful algal blooms. This information is crucial for emergency responders to issue timely warnings, for boaters and ships to navigate safely, and for local communities to prepare for natural disasters.
Without this reauthorization, the Integrated Ocean Observing System could lose its funding and legal basis, potentially leading to a decrease in data collection, less accurate forecasts, and a reduced ability to respond to and recover from coastal threats. The bill's updates, like including meteorological observations and requiring post-storm evaluations, mean that the system will become even more comprehensive and effective at addressing current challenges related to climate change and increasing severe weather events.
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This bill matters because it keeps a vital system running that helps protect lives and property along our coasts and in the Great Lakes. If this bill passes, we will continue to have access to important real-time data and forecasts about ocean conditions, weather patterns, and coastal hazards like severe storms, flooding, and harmful algal blooms. This information is crucial for emergency responders to issue timely warnings, for boaters and ships to navigate safely, and for local communities to prepare for natural disasters.
Without this reauthorization, the Integrated Ocean Observing System could lose its funding and legal basis, potentially leading to a decrease in data collection, less accurate forecasts, and a reduced ability to respond to and recover from coastal threats. The bill's updates, like including meteorological observations and requiring post-storm evaluations, mean that the system will become even more comprehensive and effective at addressing current challenges related to climate change and increasing severe weather events.
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| AMOUNT | PROGRAM | TYPE | YEARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| $56,000,000 | Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System | discretionary | 2026-2030 |