SECOORA is hosting our winter Board Meeting, December 18-19, 2019 in Charleston, SC. The meeting will focus on our Regional Coastal Ocean Observing System Plan, metrics, and planning for the next IOOS 5-Year federal funding opportunity.
Location
College of Charleston (202 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 29403)
Meeting Times
December 18, 2019: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
December 19, 2019: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Please email abbey@secooraorgpact.wpengine.com for a copy of the agenda.
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