The RWSC Steering Committee contains equal representation of the four Sectors. Representatives are elected by the members of each Sector Caucus. The Steering Committee provides governance and oversight on the processes and procedures of the RWSC. This includes:
- Quarterly virtual meetings
- Liaise with existing and related science efforts that Steering Committee members may be part of
- Establish and maintain two-way communication with sectors on RWSC progress, development, and direction
- Provide guidance to the Director on refining near-term objectives for the RWSC
- Provide criteria for how and what kind of research the RWSC supports
- Provide oversight on the establishment of funding of the operations of the RWSC
- Establish roles and approaches to membership for Subcommittees
- Based on Subcommittee recommendation, approve plans to align research with gaps and needs assessment
- Provide input on cross-cutting issues like data standardization, stressors and impacts as needed
2025 STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- States
- New Hampshire Department of Fish & Game
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- Federal agencies
- NOAA
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- Offshore Wind Industry Caucus
- Dominion
- Atlantic Shores
- Vineyard Wind
- Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations
- Ocean Conservancy
- National Wildlife Federation
- The Nature Conservancy
Past Steering Committee members
Each Caucus selects Steering Committee members to serve 3-year staggered terms. Other entities that have participated in the RWSC Steering Committee over time include:
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources / Maryland Energy Administration
- Orsted North America
- National Audubon Society
- Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
- Equinor
- Natural Resources Defense Council
- Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Shell
