Saturday, October 15, 2005
Possible End of NOAA Marine Forecasts
 The National Weather Service, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has provided marine forecasts for more than 100 years. Despite the number of fishermen and mariners in North Carolina and other states that rely on these forecasts to stay safe, a bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) called the National Weather Service Duties Act of 2005 hopes to limit these wonderful forecasts and stop them from competing with private forecasts. We have always loved access to the latest VHF forecasts from NOAA and have to admit we have also taken them for granted. If you feel that NOAA forecasts are worth saving, be sure to let your government representatives know. Archive Link 0 Comments Tell a Friend |
