NOAAPacific Services Center

Guiding Principle

Nana ka maka Observe with the eyes

Ho`oloha ka pepeiao Listen with the ears

Pa`a ka waha Shut the mouth

….Thus one learns

Strategic Imperatives

I kantun tasi ta, I futurara: “Our coasts, our future” –improving social, economic & environmental well-being of Pacific Islands

Ua logo le fu`a ma le pa`o: “the rustle of the banners and the beating of the drums were heard” –communication is vital

Ma mēheuheu nō ia mai nā kūpuna: “the customary ways handed down by our ancestors” – respecting traditions, practices and knowledge of the islands

Mission and Values

To provide integrated, locally relevant services and information that support the well-being of Pacific coastal and ocean communities, economies, and natural resources

Mālama: Care, respect, stewardship

Kulia i ka nu`u: Excellence, innovation, discovery

Pau `ākoakoa: Collaboration, engagement, equity

Background InformationFormed in 2001 to deliver NOAA products and services to the Pacific Region

Regional Branch of the Coastal Services Center

Supports the ocean and coastal management communities of Hawai`i, American Samoa, the CNMI, and Guam

PSC Mission Goals

Build regional capacity to understand and manage climate risksProtect and enhance community lifelinesProtect and restore coastal and marine naturalresourcesIntegrate social, cultural, and economicconsiderations in resource stewardshipPromote crosscutting ocean and coastal management

Understand and Manage Climate Risks

ObjectivesLocal, state, territorial, and federal climate risk management coordination

Develop a Pacific Region Ocean Observing System Association

Gather, document, share, and apply traditional knowledge of regional climate

Community Lifelines

ObjectivesUpdate and disseminate charts and navigational information for all U.S. Flag Pacific Islands

Establish and modernize the geodetic foundation for the U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands

Develop risk management strategies

Coastal and Marine Natural ResourcesObjectives

Hazard preparedness and response planning

Integrate natural resource considerations into policy and response planning for natural hazards and hazardous materials

Clean-up, and restore contaminated sites

Remove grounded and abandoned vessels; restore affected areas; and develop local policy

Support local efforts to improve management of areas identified as having important ecosystem functions

ObjectivesGather, document, share, and apply traditional and local knowledge in island resource management

Understand economic value of island coastal resources

Involve local communities in natural resource management

Social, Cultural, and Economic Considerations

Crosscutting Coastal Management

ObjectivesAhupua`a (watershed) management approaches

Identify and communicate priority ocean and coastal resource management needs and accomplishments

Identify and communicate priority policy and governance concerns/issues

Coordinate with regional research and management communities within MMAs

PSC Implementation Tools

TrainingTechnical AssistancePartnershipData DevelopmentTools

Information Sharing

Pacific Risk Management `Ohana(PRiMO)

ObjectivesEnhance communication, coordination, and collaboration among network partners in the Pacific Islands

Cultivate a sense of community and appreciation for the unique physical and cultural characteristics of the Pacific Islands

OutcomesRoundtable of federal hazard mitigation partners in the Pacific Islands in 2003, 2004, 2005

Activation of Hui O Hana (working groups)

Development of Joint Regional Action Plan

Formation of Interim Coordinating Council

Who is PSC?Director

(Bill Thomas)

Management/Program Analyst(Sam Thomas)

Deputy Director(Kristina Kekuewa)

Spatial Technology Coordinator

(Darcee Killpack)

Coastal Hazards Specialist

(John Marra)

Coastal Program Specialist

(Carla Manuel)

Outreach/Training Coordinator

(Becky Pollock)

Geospatial Technician

(Adam Stein)

NGS Regional Geodetic Advisor

(Ed Carlson)

OR&R Pacific Islands

Coordinator(Kris McElwee)

OCRM Coral/MPA Coordinator

(Meghan Gombos)

NMS Pacific Islands Region

GIS Analyst(Susan Vogt)

OCRM Pacific Islands

Coordinator(Vacant)

OCS Navigation Manager

(Gerry Wheaton)

NOAA Pacific Services Center737 Bishop Street, Suite 2250

Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813808.532.3200

email: psc@noaa.gov

http://www.csc.noaa.gov/psc/

“Ka Mana o Nā Hui”

Guiding PrincipleStrategic ImperativesWho is PSC?