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From The Air Force to Fisheries, a Former NOAA Veteran Intern’s Career Path in Science

Barney Boyer, former Air Force engineer, and our first veteran intern in Washington, leveraged the internship to earn a graduate degree, then landed at a Michigan environmental agency where he’s keeping the state’s waters clean for fish and communities.
September 25, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
Two scientists stand in a stream, next to water quality testing equipment under the surface. Former NOAA veteran intern Barney Boyer (left) out in the field with a colleague deploying water quality testing equipment. Image: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

A River Reconnected: Removing the Pilchuck River Diversion Dam

NOAA and partners are working to remove the Pilchuck River Diversion Dam in Washington and reopen 37 miles of habitat to threatened salmon and steelhead.
August 27, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Ocean Heatwaves Dramatically Shift Habitats

“Thermal displacement” reflects how far species must go to follow preferred temperatures.
August 05, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Celebrating Habitat Month 2020: Reconnecting with Habitat!

Dive into Habitat Month and learn how NOAA supports healthy habitat.
July 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas: Showing Results

New story map shows how NOAA’s Habitat Focus Areas improve ecosystems, benefit communities, and advance science.
July 30, 2020 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
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Meet Terill Hollweg, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist

After a 2010 NOAA Knauss Fellowship, Terill Hollweg has returned to the NOAA Restoration Center and now helps restore habitat in the Pacific Northwest.
July 29, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
National
2020 habitat staff terill hollweg puget sound golden gardens beach 3264x2176.jpg Terill Hollweg at Golden Gardens Beach, Puget Sound.

Meet Laurel Jennings, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist

Laurel Jennings is a Marine Habitat Resource Specialist with the NOAA Restoration Center.
July 29, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
National
laurel_jennings_habitat_month_2020.jpg Laurel Jennings visits the White River near Mount Rainier in Washington.

Meet Polly Hicks, Policy, Planning, and Communications Supervisor

Polly Hicks is a Policy, Planning, and Communications Supervisor with the NOAA Restoration Center.
July 20, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Three Partner-Driven Projects Restoring Polluted California Habitats

Through strong community partnerships NOAA is able to do more restoration, helping California fish, kelp forests, seabirds and more recover after impacts from oil spills and hazardous waste.
July 16, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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Dam Removal Brings Hope for Salmon in Washington’s Middle Fork Nooksack River

The NOAA-supported effort to remove the Middle Fork Nooksack Dam will restore access to 16 miles of habitat for threatened salmon and steelhead.
July 16, 2020 - Feature Story ,
West Coast
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