Management and Oversight of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System

The National Estuarine Research Reserve System is a network of 28 areas representing different biogeographic regions of the United States that are protected for long-term research, water-quality monitoring, education and coastal stewardship. Established by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, the reserve system is a partnership program between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the coastal states. NOAA provides funding, national guidance and technical assistance. Each reserve is managed on daily basis by a lead state agency or university, with input from local partners. Information is required from states proposing designation and from existing reserves regarding development of management plans, ecological characterizations,and grant awards.

The latest form for Management and Oversight of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System expires 2021-01-31 and can be found here.

NERRS applications plus NEPA and SHPO documentation

Federal Enterprise Architecture: Natural Resources - Conservation, Marine and Land Management