Improving Linkages and Integration Between Management Issues and Science Needs

Project Investigators: G. Ronnie Best, Laura A. Brandt Project Start Date: 2004 End Date: -- Work Plans Publications Related Links

Summary

This project will address the science coordination, synthesis, and integration needs in south Florida.

Restoration of the Everglades and other ecosystems will require a coordinated, integrated approach to addressing management issues using the best available scientific information. USGS is in an ideal position to provide the scientific information necessary for managers and decision makers. Recent reviews of two science focused programs, the Critical Ecosystems Study Initiative (CESI), and Science Coordination in South Florida, conducted by the National Academy of Science (2003) and the General Accounting Office (2003), respectively have identified improving science coordination, synthesis and integration of research data, and communication of research findings as high priority tasks that are necessary for Everglades Restoration. In addition, the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and United States Geological Survey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Integration of Research, Planning and Interagency Coordination which was established to "...integrate and facilitate coordination among the Parties for all ongoing and future monitoring, research, planning, and interagency coordination activities supporting Everglades Restoration". This project will address the science coordination, synthesis, and integration needs identified in the above mentioned documents.

Work Plans

• 2005

Publications

Abstracts

• Improving Linkages and Integration Between Management Issues and Science Needs (Abstract from the 26th Annual International Wetlands Meeting in Charleston, SC June 5-10, 2005)

Reports

• Benefits Anticipated from the 1995 Water Regulation Schedule for Water Conservation Area 1: Review and Analysis

Related Links

• Arthur R.Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Science Workshops