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Every day,

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NOAA touches the lives of all Americans,

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supporting public safety

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and sustainable commerce,

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providing for life saving weather prediction, safe navigation,

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a viable seafood industry, and disaster mitigation and response.

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The incredible professionals at NOAA are responsible

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for these services and more, along with environmental stewardship

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and world class science that shapes so many aspects of our lives.

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Over the last several years, I’ve witnessed this team do exceptional,

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even previously unimaginable things in the face of unique challenges.

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Team NOAA also embraced extraordinary opportunities,

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like the unprecedented six billion dollars in new investments

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that we’re using to build a Climate-Ready Nation.

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Thanks to this funding, we’ve restored thousands of acres of habitat and waterways,

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helped people across the country make climate-smart investments

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in their communities and coasts

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and improved the climate data and services

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that we provide to decision makers, families, communities, and businesses.

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We’ve designated more national marine sanctuaries

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than any other four-year period in our history,

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thus protecting the marine environment and stimulating local economies.

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We’ve also helped permit the most offshore wind

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renewable energy projects in history.

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Our ability to predict severe weather has taken a significant step forward,

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with investments in high performance computing power and new satellites.

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Our ability to gather environmental intelligence,

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so vital for decision makers, will continue to grow as we add

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to our fleet new state-of-the-art ships that we’re building from the keel up,

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aircraft acquired new from the manufacturer,

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and new pier facilities in South Carolina, Rhode Island, and Alaska.

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And as always, our dedicated workforce

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is central to executing these advancements.

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We’ve provided unparalleled support to tribal nations and underserved communities

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to bolster resilience in the face of climate change.

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We’ve provided tools to community leaders

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facing sea level rise and other challenges like excessive heat.

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And we’ve recommitted ourselves to equity

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and making our own NOAA workforce reflective of the nation we serve.

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As the Biden-Harris administration comes to a close,

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I am proud to say our communities are more prepared for climate change,

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our observation and prediction tools are more powerful,

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and our core values of innovation, integrity, and inclusion

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are central to our mission of science, service, and stewardship.

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