NOAA: U.S. Experienced Above Average Temperatures, Rainfall in September The contiguous United States had its 14th warmest September on record, according to the latest NOAA State of the Climate report issued on Oct. 7. Average temperatures for September were 67.1 F, which is 1.7 F above the 1901-2000 average.
Resource Restoration Planning Process Begins for BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill The Department of the Interior, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the co-trustees for natural resources affected by the BP/Deepwater Horizon oil spill announced today they have started the injury assessment and restoration planning phase of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment.
Fisheries Law Enforcement Updates Announcing Fisheries Law Enforcement Complaint e-Hotline and NOAA Proposed Policy on Prohibited and Authorized Uses of the Asset Forfeiture Fund.