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NOAA, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMOA)

NOAA, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations; Photo Source: NOAA MOA

Project Name: NOAA, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMOA)
Year: 2007
Owner: NOAA
Location: Norfolk, VA, USA
Building Type: Municipal/Government
Type: Extensive, Test/Research
System: Single Source Provider
Size: 350 sq.ft.
Slope: 1%
Access: Inaccessible, Private
Submitted by: John Shepley

Designers/Manufacturers of Record:
Plant Supplier: Green Roof Plants/Emory Knoll Farms

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates a wide assortment of hydrographic survey, oceanographic research, and fisheries research vessels. These vessels are operated by NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. Ships located in the Pacific are managed by the Marine Operations Center, Pacific, (MOP) in Seattle, Washington. Ships located in the Atlantic are managed by the Marine Operations Center, Atlantic, (MOA) in Norfolk, Virginia.

NOAA has many greening success stories, including the 350 sf greenroof installed at OMAO?s Marine Operation Center ? Atlantic significantly reduces storm water runoff quantity and improves runoff quality. As of May 2008, five NOAA facilities have received LEED certification.

Additional thumbnail photos:

Before: A hot, black roof; Photo Source: NOAA MOA

After: The roof is green; Photo Source: NOAA MOA

Learn about NOAA Marine Operations here . Read a May, 2008 PDF regarding some of NOAA's environmental initiatives here .

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