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Technical Work Group (TWG)

The Technical Work Group (TWG) is a subcommittee of the Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG), and is chaired by one of the TWG committee members selected by a vote of the committee. The TWG is comprised of technical representatives from each organization represented in the AMWG, with the exception of two members from the National Park Service representing the Grand Canyon National Park and the Glen Canyon Recreational Area, and one representative from the U.S. Geological Survey. TWG members are appointed by the member agencies or interests represented on the AMWG. [1] The Technical Work Group’s main function is to provide technical assistance to the Adaptive Management Work Group. Technical Work Group functions may include (Reclamation 1995:37):

• Developing, with the Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, criteria and standards for monitoring and research programs and providing periodic reviews and updates of these;
• Developing, with the Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, resource management questions (i.e., information needs);
• Reviewing and commenting on the scientific studies conducted or proposed by the program;
• Provide a forum for discussion by Technical Work Group members, external scientists, the public, and other interested persons;
• Providing information as necessary for preparing annual resource reports and other reports as required by the Adaptive Management Work Group; and
• Reviewing strategic plans, annual work plans, long-term and annual budgets, and other assignments from the Adaptive Management Work Group. [2]