Regional Collaboration

NOAA Regional Collaboration works to elevate understanding of NOAA’s mission and priorities in order to convey the value and impact of that mission in ways that people understand and care about. Established in 2006, the Regional Collaboration Network is made up of eight regional collaboration teams. The teams are comprised of senior staff in the region, led by a NOAA Leadership-appointed team lead, and supported by a full time coordinator. The Office of Organizational Excellence hosts two of the eight Regional Coordinators -- the Central Region Coordinator and the NOAA West Regional Coordinator. Team members maintain trusted relationships with partner organizations and stakeholders, creating a network of more than 500 professionals which enhances NOAA's capacity to serve the needs of local communities.

Many of the complex challenges that drive NOAA mission are place based, and require interdisciplinary approaches and regionally tailored solutions. The Regional Collaboration Network addresses regional challenges by engaging and connecting people and resources within the regions and with headquarters, in ways that are rich in regional insight and that inform action. Through this work, NOAA’s Regional Collaboration Network improves the understanding of, and respect for NOAA’s broad mission and regional capabilities. 

For more information, head over to the Regional Collaboration Network webpage for details on team activities and annual accomplishment reports.