Coastal Services Center

The NOAA Coastal Services Center recently contracted with Eastern Research Group (ERG) to conduct a marine spatial planning (MSP) stakeholder analysis. The purpose of this project was to help NOAA gain a better understanding of current stakeholder use, the level of stakeholder collaboration (on specific MSP projects as well as possible regional applications), and potential future use of MSP tools. The information in the resulting report was gleaned from literature reviews, Web searches, and interviews with stakeholders from across the NOAA coastal regions.

The report provides current information on the audiences involved in coastal and marine spatial planning. In addition, the material is organized by NOAA-defined regions, making information easily accessible for a specific state or area.

The report discusses several common themes, including

• Governance
• The scale of MSP
• MSP drivers
• Data resources
• Stakeholder engagement and support
• The future of MSP

To Access This Report

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Additional Assistance and Information

Technical Assistance
The NOAA Coastal Services Center offers assistance to organizations interested in meeting planning and facilitation. Services include guidance in designing an agenda and choosing the right techniques to achieve meeting goals, and in some cases provision of a skilled facilitator for an event. Contact the Center for more information - csc.info@noaa.gov