Strategic Science Plan

The GCMRC Strategic Science Plan (SSP) identifies general strategies for the next 5 years to provide science information responsive to the goals, management objectives, and priority questions as described in the AMPSP and other planning direction approved by the AMWG.

GCDAMP Strategic Plan The GCDAMP Strategic Plan (AMPSP) is a long-term plan drafted in August 2001 by GCDAMP and GCMRC participants that identifies the AMWG’s vision, mission, principles, goals, management objectives, information needs, and management actions.	Strategic Science Plan The GCMRC Strategic Science Plan (SSP) identifies general strategies for the next 5 years to provide science information responsive to the goals, management objectives, and priority questions as described in the AMPSP and other planning direction approved by the AMWG.	Core Monitoring Plan The GCMRC Core Monitoring Plan (CMP) describes the consistent, long-term, repeated measurements using scientifically accepted protocols to measure status and trends of key resources to answer specific questions. Core monitoring is implemented on a fixed schedule regardless of budget or other circumstances (for example, water year, experimental flows, temperature control, stocking strategy, nonnative control, etc.) affecting target resources.	Monitoring and Research Plan The GCMRC Monitoring and Research Plan (MRP) specifies (1) core monitoring activities, (2) research and development activities, and (3) long-term experimental activities consistent with the strategies and priorities established in this SSP to be conducted over the next 5 years to address some of the strategic science questions associated with AMWG priority questions.	Triennial Work Plan (TWP) The GCMRC Triennial Work Plan (TWP) identifies the scope, objectives, and budget for monitoring and research activities planned for a 3-year period. When completed, the triennial work plan will be consistent with the MRP.

The Strategic Science Plan (SSP) This Strategic Science Plan (SSP) is based on the adaptive management paradigm discussed above wherein new science information is continually cycled into application by managers, and outcomes are monitored by scientists and managers for effectiveness. This process requires highly focused applied science projects that address specific management information needs. Consistent with the adaptive management paradigm, the GCMRC’s science strategy will emphasize four elements: Performing interdisciplinary, integrated river science Building bridges between science and management Formulating strategic science questions to address the 2004 GCDAMP Goals & AMWG Priority Questions Addressing critical research and monitoring needs outside the scope of the GCDAMP

Documents and Links 2007-11 Strategic Science Plan 2012 Desired Future Conditions 2004 GCDAMP Goals & AMWG Priority Questions Back to GCDAMP Planning Papers and Presentations ADHOC groups SCAHG ---- Steering Committee Ad-Hoc Group CMAHG ---- Core Monitoring Ad-Hoc Group AHCIO ---- Ad-Hoc Committee on What's In and Out of the Strategic Plan