US EditionBoulder scientists, leaders emphasize importance of NOAA labs
BOULDER COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 13 – Rep. Joe Neguse and panelists condemned the Trump administration's proposed zero funding for NOAA in 2026, highlighting NOAA's $114 million impact on Boulder’s economy and vital climate research.
- On July 12, 2025, a group of six panelists gathered in Boulder, with U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse among them, to highlight the critical need for sustained funding of NOAA’s four scientific laboratories.
- The meeting stemmed from proposed budget cuts that could reduce NOAA's funding to zero for the 2026 fiscal year, risking layoffs and diminished research capacity.
- Panelists highlighted that these labs bolster public safety and local economies, with John Tayer estimating NOAA’s economic impact in Boulder at $114 million annually.
- Laura Riihimaki warned, “these cuts are going to impact NOAA's ability to actually save lives” and expressed concern over loss of expertise vital to forecasting extreme weather.
- The event underscored that cutting funding threatens vital climate science during peak hurricane season and urged stronger support to maintain forecasting tools and public safety.
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