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NOAA Rolls Out Alaska Coastal Mapping Strategy

Friday June 19, 2020

On June 11 the White House announced a new ten-year strategy for mapping the Alaskan shoreline and nearshore that was developed by NOAA, the State of Alaska, and the Alaska Mapping Executive Committee. The strategy includes plans to build on existing mapping partnerships, expand coastal data collection, leverage technological innovations, and promote widespread stakeholder engagement. Completed mapping is especially lacking for Alaska and for the Alaskan Arctic. Accurate and complete mapping data will aid in informed management of coastal lands, safe navigation, and responsible resource and energy use.

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