Restoration Coordination and Verification Program

The Restoration Coordination and Verification (RECOV) Program is a systematic approach used to plan, coordinate, and verify environmental restoration efforts, especially after large-scale environmental impacts like oil spills. It ensures that cleanup activities align with regulatory requirements, stakeholder needs, and ecological recovery goals. RECOV helps manage resources effectively, track progress, and verify that restoration actions achieve desired environmental outcomes. Its goal is to restore affected ecosystems efficiently and transparently, fostering collaboration among agencies, stakeholders, and communities involved in the cleanup process.