Northeast Ocean Planning

Regional ocean planning activities are presently managed by the Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC), a Regional Ocean Partnership originally founded in 2005 by the governors of the New England states and later expanded to include federal agencies. NROC provides a voluntary forum for New England states, regional organizations, and federal partners to coordinate and collaborate on regional approaches that support balanced uses and conservation of the Northeast region’s ocean and coastal resources. Where needed, NROC also works with bordering states and countries to address broader challenges.