by USCG Photo by PO3 Pamela J. Manns
 

Webmasters Note:  During the recent Fall 2009 Arctic Science Mission of the USCGC Polar Sea (WAGB-11) it was noted that this year they encountered more new ice rather than old.  This loss of the ice cap habitat has serious repercussions for the survival of this magnificent species.

The USCG Auxiliary's Prevention Department is responsible for the planning and administration of Auxiliary programs to support and augment the United States Coast Guard's Prevention Directorate.

This support includes, but is not limited to, support for marine environmental response assistance, port safety and security inspections, commercial vessel safety and security inspections (UTV, UPV, CFVE and other Foreign and Domestic Vessels) container inspection assistance, mariner licensing/documentation/course audits, public affairs, area contingency planning, waterways management, America's Waterways Watch, MISLE support, and environmental education.

As such we assist and augment the Coast Guard's vital role as the nation's guardian agency ensuring the safety and environmental protection of our nations precious waterway resources.  As America's Volunteer Guardians, we are committed to be dedicated, vigilant, and ready to engage this mission on behalf of our fellow citizens. 

Please Note: Because of the diversity and breadth of the program overseen by the Prevention Department, and the diversity of those programs which are both Direct Augmentation of Coast Guard Programs and are Auxiliary programs exclusively this site is a portal to sites dedicated exclusively to specific programs.  Currently, they may not link back to this page, as we are undergoing major development to upgrade those sites. Please bookmark this page,  as those sites may not link back to the portal to return here.