May 26, 2021
Hello everyone,
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Rear Admiral Richard “Rick” Brennan, Director of the Office of Coast Survey. A loyal and deeply empathetic leader, Rick served the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps and nautical charting community for nearly three decades. Rick will be remembered for his passion for the NOAA and Coast Survey missions, as a role model for countless employees, a talented and knowledgeable hydrographer, and a man dedicated to family and friendship.
Coast Survey’s leadership team is here to support you, and we encourage you to reach out if you want to talk. Additionally, the Employee Assistance Program is available with trained counselors 24/7 at 800-222-0364. Part of Rick’s philosophy as Coast Survey Director was to take care of yourself
and to take care of your teammates
– please try to be kind to each other and yourselves during this difficult time.
I am serving as Coast Survey’s Acting Director in the interim, as the National Ocean Service and the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations leadership determine the process and timeline for selecting a new Director. I will pass along that information as it becomes available. In the meantime, we will honor Rick’s legacy by advancing the priorities he established. I appreciate the hard work and dedication of all Coast Survey during this challenging time.
Katie RiesDeputy Director, Office of Coast Survey
Knowledge for a sustainable Arctic.NOAA submitted three new agency deliverables to ASM3, one of which was on the Arctic Ocean and coastal mapping. For more information contact Jonathan.Justi@noaa.gov.
5/22-5/28 – National Safe Boating Week
6/15 – SOST Coastal Resilience workshop
6/21 – World Hydrography Day
6/29 – June IOCM seminar: Spatial priorities study results: Great Lakes mapping priorities
6/29 – July IOCM seminar: Nowcasting depth change on the Mississippi River delta front
In the spirit of remote work, virtual meetings, and summits, we are highlighting the father of video conferencing, Gregorio Y. Zara. Be sure to check out Spotlight Issue 3
The May Fitness/Wellness Challenge is still ON! Winners will be announced in early June.
The U.S. Department of Commerce panel discussion – Advancing Leaders Through Purpose Driven Service. Remarks will be provided by Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves, and Laura Shin, Acting Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The panel will be composed of key bureau leadership and a special guest.
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. (EDT)
Conference number and passcode: PWXW2164783, 6246415
Telephone number and passcode: 888-989-6422, 624615
Note – you must log in and call in for the full visual and audio experience.
