1. 2016

   No current data available In fiscal years 2015 and 2016 the Office for Coastal Management, Pacific Islands, located in Honolulu, provided competitive grants through the Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii program to foster the development of innovative science programs, partnerships and products throughout the State of Hawaii, as well as support environmental education efforts that align with national and state education standards. B-WET Hawaii projects focused on providing meaningful outdoor experiences for students and professional development opportunities for teachers that target understanding earth system sciences, hazards, community resilience, and climate change.

   The Bay Watershed and Education Program, sponsored a 2015 grant with the University of Hawaii to support student investigations in marine science. The He’eia Ahupua’a project provided a framework for both developing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, (STEM) education programs in a new way, and a model for cross-disciplinary work within the university culture. It also catalyzed partnerships between the university, local schools and communities, and provided valuable K-12 teaching experiences for young emerging scientists, fostered future interdisciplinary interests and improved abilities in communicating science to diverse audiences.

   The Bay Watershed, Education, and Training program sponsored a 205 project with the University of Hawaii titled “The Kaneohe Ahupuaa Ridge-to-Reef Project (KARRP): An Environmental Science Education, Stewardship and Research Program for High School Juniors and Seniors in Hawaii.” The project offered college-level summer experience in environmental science education and research for high school juniors and seniors during the summer of 2015. Through an intensive six-week summer program, the investigators broadened students understanding of the Kaneohe Bay watershed and coral reef ecosystem, introduced them to new scientific research areas, added to their knowledge of current scientific methodology, research techniques, and scientific tools, and encouraged environmental stewardship.

   The Office for Coastal Management – Pacific Islands, is continuing to manage the competitive Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii program to foster the development of innovative science programs, partnerships and products throughout the State of Hawaii, as well as support environmental education efforts that align with national and state education standards (subject to the availability of funding).

2. 2017

   The NOAA Office for Coastal Management funded $10,000,000 in NOAA Coastal Resilience Grants in FY 2016 and 2017 to ramp up the nation’s ability to address existing and emerging coastal challenges. Recipients include state and local government agencies and nonprofits. They will use these funds to improve their respective region’s ability to prepare for and recover from a variety of coastal threats, including hurricanes, tsunamis, and sea level rise. Project focus areas include flood protection, infrastructure improvement, restoration of coastal habitat, and proactive community planning initiatives. The emphasis is on protecting life and property, safeguarding people and infrastructure, strengthening the economy, and conserving and restoring coastal and marine resources. The awards cover 17 states and Puerto Rico. Over 350 coastal communities will be impacted, and 1,100 acres of habitat will be restored and used to enhance flood protection.

3. 2018

   In fiscal year 2017 the Office for Coastal Management, Pacific Islands, located in Honolulu, provided competitive grants through the Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Hawaii program to foster the development of innovative science programs, partnerships and products throughout the State of Hawaii, as well as support environmental education efforts that align with national and state education standards. B-WET Hawaii projects focused on providing meaningful outdoor experiences for students and professional development opportunities for teachers that target understanding earth system sciences, hazards, community resilience, and climate change.

Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):

For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.

DOC Grants and Cooperative Agreements Manual. OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (OMB Uniform Guidance), adopted by the Department of Commerce through 2 C.F.R. 1327.101 and which are codified at 2 C.F.R. Part 200 and incorporate relevant cost principles.

1. Commerce and Trade. 15 U.S.C. § 1540.
2. Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. 16 U.S.C. § 1456c.
3. Navigation and Navigable Waters. 33 U.S.C. § 1442.
4. National Climate Program, 15 U.S.C. 2904.