To advance the Data Governance Program and to address the many issues surrounding data, ROSA has formed a Data Governance Committee. The ROSA Data Governance Committee:
- identifies policy and process needs related to standardized data collection, documentation, storage, and reuse of data on fisheries and offshore wind energy development.
- collaborates and coordinates with other organizations and agencies, and the broader research and management community, to facilitate knowledge sharing and avoid duplication of efforts.
- provides advice and recommendations for ROSA staff and leadership.
ROSA’s Data Governance Committee member’s participation supports the validity and importance of the Program’s impact. The qualities or experience of the Data Governance Committee members include professionals working in both the private and public sectors of:
- Subject matter expertise (e.g. a variety of data collection methods)
- Database management
- Data analysis
- Data access and reuse
- Ongoing and pending fisheries and offshore wind research
- Data licensing and sharing (including contracts)
Data Governance Program Meeting Materials
- Data Governance Committee Kickoff Meeting Summary (February 2025)
- ROSA Data Governance Briefing Slides: An overview about the program for a broad audience describing our updated policies and best practices for data management, sharing, and stewardship across the offshore science community (May 2025).
- Data Governance in Motion Workshop Summary: ROSA brought together state representatives, private industry leaders, academics, consulting firms, and other stakeholders to discuss and plan for the future of data governance (November 2025).