Improved Water Data: Protecting Lakes, Oceans, and Coasts
This act aims to enhance data collection and analysis for the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts. Citizens can expect better management of marine resources, more effective combat against illegal fishing, and more accurate environmental forecasts, impacting safety and the marine economy.
Key points
Increased coordination among government agencies for water data collection and sharing, facilitating better decision-making.
Introduction of new technologies to combat illegal fishing, such as improved satellite tracking and electronic monitoring.
Study of workforce needs in oceanic and atmospheric data to ensure a sufficient number of qualified professionals.
Support for innovation in marine research through prizes and prioritized funding for projects.
Measurement of the economic value of water-related industries (the "Blue Economy") to aid in development planning.
Expired
Citizen Poll