# 2026-15518: Speak Up: NOAA Grades Slough Reserve's Report Card

2026-15518, Evaluation of Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve; Notice of Public Meeting; Request for Comments, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-07-31, effective 2026-09-15 (as of 2026-08-07).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-15518
- Title: Evaluation of Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve; Notice of Public Meeting; Request for Comments
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 48375
- Published: 2026-07-31
- Effective: 2026-09-15
- Comments close: 2026-09-25
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-08-07

## In one line

Speak Up: NOAA Grades Slough Reserve's Report Card

## Summary

NOAA is checking how well the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is doing and wants your thoughts! They’re hosting a public meeting on September 15, 2026, in Castroville, California, and online, plus they’re accepting written comments until September 25. This is your chance to help shape the future of this important coastal spot—no money changes yet, just your voice making waves!

## Abstract

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management will hold a hybrid-format public meeting to solicit input on the performance evaluation of the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR). NOAA also invites the public to submit written comments.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-15518 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/31/2026-15518/evaluation-of-elkhorn-slough-national-estuarine-research-reserve-notice-of-public-meeting-request)
- [2026-15518 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-31/pdf/2026-15518.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15518 (as of 2026-08-07).