Ocean Associates, Inc. is honored to support NOAA’s newly published report, “Investing in America: The Estimated Socioeconomic Impacts and Ecosystem Services Benefits of NOAA Coastal Management and Habitat Restoration Investments.”

This report highlights the transformative power of coastal investments, showcasing their role in boosting local economies, protecting ecosystems, and strengthening communities. Alongside a great team from Eastern Research Group (ERG) and NOAA’s Office of Performance, Risk, and Social Science we found that the $717 million invested in coastal resilience projects will lead to 7,800 jobs and $1.4 billion in economic output for coastal communities. These investments are also improving resilience among underserved, Tribal, and Indigenous community’s populations and generating ecosystem service benefits valued at $725 million annually.

We’re proud to have played a part in advancing this critical work for a sustainable future. You can dive into the findings at https://www.noaa.gov/…/coastal-evaluation-report.pdf