The IOOS Association works on behalf of our regional and federal partners to ensure that users continue to have access to quality and timely information about our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes.
The IOOS Association works on behalf of our regional and federal partners to ensure that users continue to have access to quality and timely information about our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes.
Reauthorization of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observing System (ICOOS) Act of 2009
The ICOOS Act provides the foundation coordinating the observing efforts of the Federal agencies and the regional systems. It establishes the standards and protocols for integrating Federal and non-federal data to provide users with seamless access to the most important information.
Senate Bill S 914 - The Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act
Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced S 914. On April 3, 2019, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ordered the bill to be reported without amendment favorably.
For up-to-date status of this bill, please click here.
House Bill HR 1314 - Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act Amendments
Representative Don Young (R-AK) introduced HR 1314.
For up-to-date status of this bill, please click here.
Important Links:
116th Congress
115th Congress
The IOOS national and regional networks coordinate robust coastal ocean observing networks, but gaps remain. To fill these critical gaps, the IOOS Association leads the Closing the Gaps campaign.
Over the five year campaign, the IOOS Association hopes to double IOOS funding to $53m by 2022. These funds will help IOOS install and operate additional High-Frequency (HF) radars and underwater gliders. HF Radar and gliders collect data critical to safeguarding productive ecosystems, assisting with safe and efficient maritime transportation, and saving lives on the US oceans and coasts.
In March 2018, IOOS received $35 million from the Fiscal Year 18 Omnibus Appropriations Act, a $4.3 million increase from FY17. This support will allow the eleven IOOS regional observing system to fill critical gaps in the the HF Radar and underwater glider networks.
