In April 2008, the Department of Commerce's General Counsel approved an updated Memorandum of Agreement ("MoA") between the National Climatic Data Center ("NCDC"), the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Services ("NESDIS"), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ("NOAA") and the Education and Research Consortium of the Western Carolinas ("ERC"). This agreement formalizes the partnership between NOAA/NCDC and the ERC for continuing their joint efforts to advance education, infrastructure, and advanced computing operations, in particular with regards to Asheville's expanding role as a leader in applied climate sciences. The full press release is here. (PDF)

The ERC is very pleased to complete this updated agreement and enjoys its role supporting NCDC and the region. For more information, please contact ERC Broadband.