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John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. Presentation developed by Stacey Weinstock April 11, 2019. Sea Grant Mission. To enhance the practical use and conservation of coastal, marine and Great Lakes resources to create a sustainable economy and environment. Sea Grant Leadership.
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John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Presentation developed by Stacey Weinstock April 11, 2019
Sea Grant Mission To enhance the practical use and conservation of coastal, marine and Great Lakes resources to create a sustainable economy and environment
Sea Grant Leadership National Sea Grant Office Federal oversight and management of program National Sea Grant Advisory Board Sea Grant Association NGO representing University-based leadership of Sea Grant Federal Advisory Committee
Sea Grant Network33 University-base Programs Extension COMMUNITIES Education Research
Sea Grant Focus Areas Healthy Coastal Ecosystems Resilient Communities and Economies Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship • Provides a unique educational and professional experience to graduate students (M.S. and PhD) • Year long paid fellowship • Placed in either an Executive office (i.e. Federal Agency) OR Legislative office (i.e. Capitol Hill = Senate or Congress)
Examples of NOAA Offices • National Weather Service • National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service • National Marine Fisheries Service • National Marine Sanctuaries • Committee on Marine Transportation Service • Law Enforcement • Coast Survey
Examples of 2019 Legislative Offices • Senator Cory Booker • Senator Lisa Murkowksi • U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources • U.S. Senate Committee on Science, Commerce and Transportation • U.S. Representative TulsiGubbard • U.S. Representative Jared Huffman