Public Policy in the Aquatic Sciences
In January 2000, ASLO opened its Washington, DC office in order to better engage aquatic scientists in policy decisions and to inform ASLO members regarding aquatic science policy. Dr. Adrienne Sponberg is the ASLO Director of Public Affairs. ASLO also has a Public Policy Committee, which is currently chaired by Rachel Noble of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
ASLO members interested in policy matters receive regular news updates and "Action Alerts" that cover policy actions in the US, Canada and the European Union. An example of the areas covered by a policy news update is shown below.
July-September 2008
- Election, economic bailout leave science funding in question
- Aquatic science bills dead-end in the Senate; House pushes forward
- US Presidential candidates state their positions on science
- Congress passes Great Lakes Compact with contentious bottled water loophole
- European Commission adopts strategy for marine research
read more: Members Policy Page