February 12, 2025 — Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) entered the offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Silver Spring, Maryland a week ago. This earned criticism from former NOAA officials as well as members of the public.
NOAA’s mission stands to research and predict changes in the environment of the United States of America. This includes studies of weather, climate, oceans, and coasts. The organization was established in October of 1970 as part of the US Chamber of Commerce and currently contains multiple offices that help NOAA follow their mission. The National Weather Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, and more.