Northeast Regional Ocean Council

Ocean Planning
Coordinating regional planning for ocean industry, conservation, and recreation.
Coastal Hazards Resilience
Providing data and tools to prepare for storms, erosion, and inundation.
Ocean and Coastal Ecosystem Health
Promoting sustainability through science-based management.
Northeast Ocean Data Portal
Easy-to-use interactive maps and downloadable data for ocean planning.

Regional Solutions for New England’s Coastal and Ocean Future

Northeast Regional Planning Body

The Regional Planning Body has the responsibility of developing an ocean management plan for New England. NROC will be an important resource and contributor to the plan.

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News

NROC News – June 2013

Public Comment Period for Draft Ocean Planning Goals now open

NROC News – May 2013

Public meetings to discuss draft Northeast ocean planning goals

The Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC) provides a voluntary forum for New England states and federal partners to coordinate and collaborate on regional approaches to support balanced uses and conservation of the Northeast region's ocean and coastal resources.

Ocean Planning

Coastal Hazards Resilience

Ocean and Coastal Ecosystem Health

Northeast Ocean Data Portal

News

The Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC) provides a voluntary forum for New England states and federal partners to coordinate and collaborate on regional approaches to support balanced uses and conservation of the Northeast region's ocean and coastal resources.