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Building Better Chesapeake Bay Programs through Diversity and Inclusion

We emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work from the grants we give to the people we reach.
April 01, 2022 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Several people on a beach lean over to explore the contents of a net Youth examine the contents of a seine net at a NOAA-sponsored environmental literacy summit. Photo by Chesapeake Bay Program/Will Parson.

Meet Janet Coit, NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator

Janet Coit, the head of NOAA Fisheries, shares about her background, her inspirations, and what Women’s History Month means to her.
March 29, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Janet Coit visits a farmer’s market Janet Coit visits a farmer’s market—one of her favorite activities. Photo courtesy of Janet Coit.

Meet Cathy Tortorici, Endangered Species Act Interagency Cooperation Division Chief

Cathy Tortorici works in the NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources as the Interagency Cooperation Division Chief.
March 10, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Cathy Tortorici sits outside of NOAA Fisheries Headquarters building Cathy Tortorici works in the NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources as the Interagency Cooperation Division Chief. Credit: Cathy Tortorici/NOAA Fisheries.

Meet Ellen Roots McBride, Sacramento River Basin Branch Supervisor

Ellen Roots McBride works as a Sacramento River Basin Supervisor.
March 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
McBride and kids ziplining in Belize McBride and kids ziplining in Belize. Photo courtesy of Ellen McBride.

Women's History Month 2022

Meet some of our colleagues who work for NOAA Fisheries across the country and get a closer look at their many contributions.
March 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Women's History Month 2022 collage

Meet Katrina Poremba, Fish Biologist for Water Operations and Delta Consultations

Katrina works on Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations for Sacramento Valley's waterways. Consultations are the way we make sure federal projects do not jeopardize salmon and steelhead populations.
March 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Woman conducting water monitoring samples, turbidity, depth, and temperature on multiple creeks that flow into the Columbia River Conducting water monitoring samples, turbidity, depth, and temperature on multiple creeks that flow into the Columbia River, for the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership. Credit: Katrina Poremba/NOAA Fisheries

Meet Lynne Barre, Seattle Branch Chief for the Protected Resources Division and the Recovery Coordinator for Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales

Learn more about Lynne Barre's work as the Seattle Branch Chief for the Protected Resources Division and the Recovery Coordinator for endangered Southern Resident killer whales.
March 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Lynne Barre Lynne Barre on the water at sunset. Photo courtesy of Lynne Barre.

Meet Maureen Trnka, ​Advisor for Regulatory Programs

Maureen Trnka advises the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs on issues involving the conservation and recovery of marine mammals and endangered species, ensuring sustainable fisheries, and promoting habitat stewardship.
March 03, 2022 - Feature Story ,
National
Maureen Trnka poses for a photo in front of the White House Maureen Trnka advises the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs. Photo courtesy of Maureen Trnka.

Meet Lesley Hawn, Fish and Wildlife Administrator

From cold and muddy surveys in the Chesapeake Bay to weeks at sea as a Hawai‘i longline fishery observer, Lesley shares her rugged adventures as a scientist and mother, and her current role as co-manager of the Pacific Islands Regional Observer Program.
March 02, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Woman posing with a small tuna onboard ship as a Hawai‘i-based longline observer Posing with a small tuna as a Hawai‘i-based longline observer. Photo courtesy of Lesley Hawn.

Celebrating Black History Month 2022

Join us in celebrating Black History Month. Learn more about some of our exceptional NOAA Fisheries employees and how their work contributes to our mission every day.
February 04, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Collage of NOAA Fisheries employees for Black History Month 2022