S. 831 · 108th Congress
NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education, Training, and Restoration Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Paul Sarbanes
- Introduced
- 2003-04-09
- Latest action
- 2003-04-09 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education, Training, and Restoration Act - Requires the Director of the Chesapeake Bay Office, within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a Coastal Prediction Center.Directs the Center to develop an Internet-based information system for integrating, interpreting, and disseminating coastal information and predictions concerning the Bay and its tributaries.Requires the Director to establish programs for: (1) watershed education and training; (2) watershed stock enhancement and habitat restoration; and (3) shallow water monitoring.Authorizes the Director to award grants to support education and training projects as well as aquaculture education.