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EPA Superfund Web Site The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers the Superfund program, which locates, investig...
NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program News News from the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program.
Recent Press Releases View this section of our download catalog to quickly access recent press releases.
NOAA 200th Celebration Web Page Link to NOAA 200th Celebration Web Page
Incident News: Barge DM932 Learn more about the Barge DM932 collision and spill incident in New Orleans, LA.
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Strandley-Manning Site Tour A Superfund site on south Puget Sound in Washington State, contaminated with PCBs and dioxins, has t... (11 images)
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Photos of OR&R; in action during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. (17 images)
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Our role is stewardship; our product is science.

NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) protects coastal and marine resources, mitigates threats, reduces harm, and restores ecological function. The Office provides comprehensive solutions to environmental hazards caused by oil, chemicals, and marine debris. Learn more… For information on OR&R's activities as part of the Damage Assessment, Remediation and Restoration Program, see the DARRP Web site.

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OR&R provides scientific support for oil and chemical spill response and damage assessments in coastal waters.

OR&R; provides scientific support for oil and chemical spill response and damage assessments in coastal waters.

NOAA's Emergency Response Program
Responding to Oil Spills
Responding to Chemical Spills
Planning for Environmental Emergencies
Assessing Environmental Harm
Recent and Historical Incidents
OR&R addresses and evaluates coastal contamination.

OR&R; addresses and evaluates coastal contamination.

Assessing Risk to Ecological Resources
Marine Debris
Protecting Coastal Resources
Integrating Remediation and Restoration
Watershed Database & Mapping Projects
Abandoned Vessels
Natural Resource Damage Assessment
Working with communities, OR&R addresses critical local and regional coastal challenges.

Working with communities, OR&R; addresses critical local and regional coastal challenges.

Inspiring Students and Teachers
Helping Revitalize Communities
Supporting Local and Regional Decision-Making
OR&R restores and monitors coastal and estuarine habitat.

OR&R; restores and monitors coastal and estuarine habitat.

Restoration Planning Tools
Featured Case Studies
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Featured Software & Data Sets
A small section of an ESI map. Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Maps
ESI maps help oil spill responders and planners to identify vulnerable coastal locations, establish protection priorities, and identify cleanup strategies.
A small icon for the electronic ICS Forms. Electronic ICS Forms
Electronic versions of the ICS forms that are used by people responding to oil spills or hazardous chemical accidents, as well as other kinds of emergencies. We offer them in two formats: database and PDF.
Small image of a chemical responder in protective gear. CAMEO Software Suite Programs
Tools for emergency responders and planners, including CAMEO, CAMEO Chemicals, ALOHA, and MARPLOT.
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Featured Publications
 An FOSC's Guide to NOAA Scientific Support
A guidebook for oil and chemical spill responders, describing the products and services that the NOAA Scientific Support Team (SST) can provide to Federal On-Scene Coordinators (FOSCs).
The head of a green turtle photographed underwater. Oil and Sea Turtles: Biology, Planning, and Response
A basic overview of sea turtle biology, summarizes what is known about the effects of oil on sea turtles.
A NOAA seafood tester examines seafood as part of a sensory test. Seafood Safety after an Oil Spill
Publications that describe how to monitor seafood for exposure and contamination after an oil spill.
Line drawing of fish in a coral reef. Oil Spills in Coral Reefs: Planning and Response Considerations
A 2001 report summarizing relevant research on coral reefs, written for anyone working in or planning for spill response in coral reef regions.
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Featured Web Portals
Screenshot of the Incident News home page. IncidentNews
News and information on current and historical incidents, including the July 23, 2008 collision and oil spill in New Orleans, LA.
Sketch of several chemical vials. CAMEO Chemicals Web Portal
A Web portal for CAMEO Chemicals, an easy-to-use, online tool for emergency responders and planners. Use this free Web site to search for chemicals, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.
NOAA Restoration Portal Web Site
Provides centralized access to information about NOAA restoration resources, including restoration techniques and NOAA restoration references, through a single point-of-entry.
Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program
NOAA's Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program (DARRP) is responsible for assessing and restoring coastal and marine resources injured by oil spills, hazardous substance releases, and vessel groundings.
Coastal Response Research Center (CRRC)
The Coastal Response Research Center is focused on developing new approaches to spill response and restoration in marine and estuarine environments through research and synthesis of information.
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From our Image Galleries
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OR&R; scientists in "war room" In their Seattle "war room," OR&R; scientists coordinate efforts to respond and assess damage view this gallery

Current News
GNOME The GNOME Development team has released a Location File for New York Harbor, plus an updated GNOME 1.3.0! (updated: September 9, 2008)
SOS Workshops OR&R;'s Science of Oil Spills (SOS) Workshops focus on evaluating environmental risks during spills and making decisions to optimize environmental recovery. The next SOS Workshop is scheduled for October 21-23, 2008. (updated: August 11, 2008)
New Orleans Spill Incident: Barge DM932 NOAA OR&R;'s scientific support team is assisting the U.S. Coast Guard and the State of Louisiana in their response to the collision of vessels near New Orleans on July 23, 2008. (updated: July 29, 2008)
Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet Assessment Project Status report of Suisun Bay project. (updated: July 3, 2008)
Of Special Note
IncidentNews News and information on current and historical incidents, including the July 23, 2008 collision and oil spill in New Orleans, LA.
About the Watershed Database and Mapping Projects NOAA's Assessment and Restoration Division has developed numerous Watershed Database and Mapping Projects that combine a standard database structure, a database application (Query Manager), and GIS data.
An FOSC's Guide to NOAA Scientific Support A guidebook for oil and chemical spill responders, describing the products and services that the NOAA Scientific Support Team (SST) can provide to Federal On-Scene Coordinators (FOSCs).
CAMEO Chemicals Web Portal A Web portal for CAMEO Chemicals, an easy-to-use, online tool for emergency responders and planners. Use this free Web site to search for chemicals, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.
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