It is the mission of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District to manage, protect and enhance water resources in the Nine Mile Creek watershed in collaboration with our partners and community stakeholders, always using sound science to guide decision-making.

The Niobrara Council was formed in 1997 to assist the National Park Service in managing and protecting Niobrara National Scenic River resources.

Develop and implement a strategy for NOAA that integrates the science, research, monitoring, data collection, regulatory, and management responsibilities of the Secretary of Commerce in such a manner as to assist the 7 cooperative, intergovernmental Chesapeake Bay Program to meet the commitments of the Chesapeake Bay Agreement; coordinate the programs and activities of the various organizations within the NOAA, the Chesapeake Bay Regional Sea Grant Programs, and the Chesapeake Bay units of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, including programs and activities in coastal and estuarine research, monitoring, and assessment and fisheries research and stock assessments.

B-WET funds locally relevant, experiential learning for K-12 audiences through multi‐stage activities that include outdoor & classroom learning and increase understanding & stewardship of watersheds.

The NOAA B-WET program supports Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for students and related professional development through competitive grants.

Gulf B-WET promotes locally relevant, experiential learning for K-12 audiences. B-WET supports Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for students and related professional development.

Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is one of 14 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments protected by NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. It is the only sanctuary site located in the Gulf of Mexico.