Explore the rich history, public art, and groundbreaking science of NOAA’s Western Regional Center (WRC) in Seattle, the largest NOAA campus in the U.S., through a new collection of StoryMaps launched as part of the NOAA Heritage Program. Housing the second highest number of NOAA employees, the WRC is home to a wide range of programs serving the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
The Western Regional Collaboration Team is excited to share its video about NOAA's work in the Western Region and Team's Regional Leadership Program!
On June 24, 2022, West Regional Team, in collaboration with Central Regional Team, hosted a unique webinar designed to share experiences and information about NOAA’s role related to extreme heat. From national and local efforts to build awareness and mitigate the effects of extreme heat, to innovative terrestrial and marine research - the webinar provides a chance to hear straight from the experts on a wide array of heat-related topics!
Visit NOAA’s home port in the Pacific Northwest to learn about innovative urban restoration, amazing stock recovery, a pioneering journey around Antarctica, and CO2 monitoring from atop the iconic Space Needle.
Learn about the vital role NOAA plays supporting federal, state, local and tribal partners preparing for wildfires and battling blazes that endanger life and property.