Completed Initiatives                  
Regional                  
Initiative Geographic Focus Sponsors and Funders Description/Goals Timeframe Audience Contact Information More Information EBM Regional Action EBM Definitions/ Communications
Ecosystem Relationships in the Gulf of Maine: Combined Expert Knowledge of Fishermen and Scientists   Gulf of Maine Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance (NAMA),
Coastal Ocean Observing Center at the University of New Hampshire (COOA),
Gulf of Maine Ocean Observing System (GoMOOS)		 Key questions:
What do the ecosystems in the Gulf of Maine look like?
Which components of the ecosystem – species,  environmental factors, relationships between them – should be a part of ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries management? 
Which types of oceanographic information are relevant to fisheries – for both fisheries businesses and management? 
How do seasonal, interannual and long-term variability in the ocean affect various species? 
How does the North Atlantic Oscillation affect Gulf of Maine fisheries? 
How can a regional observing system support fishery decision-making, management, and fishermen?		 Collaborative report 1 published August 2006 Managers, scientists, fishermen     #3 and #2 -They are compiling data.                                                               Possibly #5 - They are bringing diverse groups of people together to work together for overall benefits to the Gulf Def: EMB is being touted as the most appropriate and effective way to manage fisheries.  Thourough understanding of ecosystems is a necessary precursor to EBM, to make it more than a buzz-word.  A great way to do this is by bringing scientists and fighermen together (combining pieces of knowledge to create a more complete view of the system as a whole.)
Modeling Needs for Ecosystem-Based Management in the Gulf of Maine Workshop Gulf of Maine RARGOM Identified (1) priority management needs that could be addressed by multidisciplinary models which use observing system data, and ways to link these needs more closely with model development, (2) critical issues for moving regional multidisciplinary modeling forward and, (3) critical data needs for model development and applications. Took place on 1/30/06 Resource managers and marine research scientists Elizabeth.Turner@noaa.gov http://www.ocean.us/node/215

http://www.rargom.org/theme/RARGOM_Report%2005-1.pdf

http://www.rargom.org/meetings/07July2005/index.html		 #2- Modeling Definition: Takes into account ecosystem processes in the formation of management actions.
Theme Session on Development of Ecosystem Indicators for Multiple Management and Research Needs Gulf of Maine Regional Association for Research on the Gulf of Maine (RARGOM),
Gulf of Maine Council Ecosystem Indicators Partnership		 Identify the distribution and condition of regional habitats for assessment, protection and restoration
Consider methods to combine various data types
Comment on the level of detail and specificity required to achieve index development goals		 Took place on 11/15/06 Users of ecosystem indicators: researchers, practitioners and developers Lynn.Rutter@unh.edu http://www.rargom.org/Events/ViewEvent?EVENT_ID=141 #1- Identifing distribution of habitats for protection      #3-Combining data types  
Collaboration on Indicators of the Nation's Environment National Resources for the Future

(Project funded by the National Council for Science and the Environment)		 Provide comprehensive, consistent statistical reporting on environmental conditions in the U.S, in order to improve the scientific basis for environmental decision-making. Panel discussion held at RFF on 11/1/06 Public and private institutions and individuals National Council for Science and the Environment
1707 H Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
General Phone Number: 202-530-5810
General Fax Number: 202-628-4311		 http://www.rff.org/events/Collaboration-on-Indicators.cfm

http://www.ncseonline.org/01about/cms.cfm?id=1189		 #3- Statistical data reporting                                                 Possibly #2 -  Use data to aid modeling?                        Paper: Resources for the Future -"An Approach to Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management". Uses financial portfolio theory as an EBM method...  http://www.rff.org/Documents/RFF-DP-06-40.pdf
Roger Williams University Marine Affairs Institute 6th Marine Law Symposium New England Roger Williams Law School,
RI SeaGrant		 The Evolution of Ecosystem Based Management: From Theory to Practice

Analyze challenges and successes of ecosystem based management used in balancing use and protection of the marine environment, in order to move from EBM theory to practice		 Took place from 10/19-20/2006 in Bristol, RI Scientists, practitioners Kristen Fletcher (kfletcher@rwu.edu) http://law.rwu.edu/sites/marineaffairs/symposia/sixthMLS.aspx #4 - Use "successes" as examples in toolkit. #7- Students can learn about EBM history. Possibly #5.  
Smaller-scale                  
Initiative Geographic Focus Sponsors and Funders Description/Goals Timeframe Audience Contact Information More Information    
Maine Bay Management Study Maine Maine Department of Marine Resources

Steering committee includes reps from:
Maine Sea Grant
Bowdoin College
University of Maine
Soft Shell Clam Advisory Council
GOM CoML
TNC; also
Retired CEO, Supreme Alaska Seafoods
Harbormaster, St. George		 Explore and document potential new and innovative concepts for the management of Maine’s embayments Begun May 2004; final report to be submitted by 1/15/07 Joint standing committee on Marine Resources (ME legislature) Vanessa Levesque (vanessa.levesque@maine.gov) http://www.maine.gov/dmr/baystudy/baystudy.htm #5- They explored new concepts for management and support a regional approach to nearshore management.   
Narragansett/Mount Hope Bay Watershed Action Plan Massachusetts
Rhode Island		 MA Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Write and encourage participation in the Watershed Action Plan.
Restore water quality and habitat through river and wetland restoration
Improve fish passage at Shad Factory Dam on the Palmer River in Rehoboth.
Strengthen interstate coordination at the project and policy levels.
Implement the Regional Open Space Plan.
Plan for the future water supply needs of the watershed.		 Regional Open Space Plan written in 2000 RI and MA state legislatures and agencies env.internet@state.ma.us http://www.mass.gov/envir/water/narragansettMtHope/narragansettMtHope.htm Possibly #6- Their goal: Strengthen interstate coordination."  Potential to learn from their projects or collaborate?  
RI Marine Resources Development Plan Rhode Island RI CRMC The vision of the MRDP includes:
properly functioning bay and lagoon ecosystems; abundant and sustained fishing and fisheries resources; successful coastal places; and marine-based economic development.
The plan outlines strategies for improving the health and functionality of the state’s marine ecosystem, and for providing appropriate marine-based economic development.		 Adopted 1/10/06 RI General Assembly   http://www.crmc.state.ri.us/projects/mrdp/MRDP_Final_Jan10.pdf    
Ongoing Initiatives    
Regional                  
Initiative Geographic Focus Sponsors and Funders Description/Goals Timeframe Audience Contact Information More Information    
13th International
Conference on the Environment		 Global Interdisciplinary Environmental Association Promote research that spans the boundaries of traditional disciplines to frame environmental problems, propose working models, or address field, community, or academic issues.
Areas of interest:
Environmental issues in New England and the Maritime provinces
Political decision-making and environmental policy
Coastal resource management
Sustainable communities
Agriculture and natural resources
Economic, legal and business strategies pertaining to the environment
Urban/environmental health
SPECIAL TOPIC: Accreditation of environmental programs		 To be held from 6/30-7/1/2007 in Portland, ME Environmental practitioners, academics, students, and all interested persons regardless of background kreiter@stetson.edu http://www.ieaonline.org/conference.htm    
EBM Tools Network Global NatureServe,
Duke University,
EcoTrust,
NOAA,
NCEAS,
The Nature Conservancy,
Orton Family Foundation,
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation,
Princeton University,
Sea Around Us Project,
University of Queensland,
Pacific Marine Analysis and Research Association		 Develop a knowledge base of coastal-marine EBM tools.
Increase information about, access to, and honest evaluation of EBM tools.
Determine tool functionality necessary for EBM.
Promote the development of tools to fill gaps in EBM tool functionality.
Develop tool engineering guidelines to promote the development of sustainable and interoperable tools.
Develop best practices for effectively and appropriately using tools in EBM projects.
Build capacity for effectively and appropriately using tools by provide training and toolkits for EBM implementers.
Work with willing tool developers to develop suites of interoperable tools for EBM.
Provide support for EBM tool use in field EBM implementation projects.		 Ongoing EBM tool developers, practitioners, and training providers Sarah Carr, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator
Ecosystem-Based Management Tools Program
NatureServe
1101 Wilson Blvd, 15th Floor
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 703.908.1892
ebmtools@natureserve.org		 http://www.ebmtools.org/ #4- Their goal: develop a knowledge base of coastal-marine EBM tools; increase inofrmation, access, and evaluation of tools. Definition: EBM is an innovative management approach that considers all ecosystem components, including humans and the environment, rather than managing one issue or resource in isolation.                                                                        EBM tools are software or other processes that can help implement EBM by:
-Providing models of ecosystems or key ecosystem processes.
-Generating scenarios illustrating the consequences of different management decisions on natural resources and the economy.
-Facilitating stakeholder involvement in planning processes.
Communication: The EBM Tools Network is an alliance of EBM tool developers, practitioners, and training providers to develop EBM tools and support their use in EBM implementation in coastal and marine environments and their watershed.   Definition: Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) is a management approach that:
Integrates ecological, social, and economic goals and recognizes humans as key components of the ecosystem.
Considers ecological- not just political- boundaries.
Addresses the complexity of natural processes and social systems and uses an adaptive management approach in the face of resulting uncertainties.
Engages multiple stakeholders in a collaborative process to define problems and find solutions.
Incorporates understanding of ecosystem processes and how ecosystems respond to environmental perturbations.
Is concerned with the ecological integrity of coastal-marine systems and the sustainability of both human and ecological systems.    The tools needed for an EBM project depend on the management, human and ecological communities involved in the project; the resources available for the project; and the stage in the life cycle of the project. An idealized EBM process model is provided below. EBM is highly flexible by nature, however, and the steps in the process and the tasks associated with them are by no means comprehensive or in a fixed order. For example, some steps, such as characterizing the context for EBM and engaging stakeholders, often need to occur simultaneously and be repeated as new information arises. see website for more on tools.
Communication: Offer many EBM tools training avenues: http://www.ebmtools.org/training.html
Gulf of Maine Council (GoMC) Gulf of Maine Canadian Federal (Environment Canada Atlantic Region, Environmental Conservation Branch; DFO)
Canadian Provincial (New Brunswick Environment, and Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture; Nova Scotia Agricuture and Fisheries, and Environment and Labour)
US Federal (Army Corps New England District and Waterways Experiment Station; FWS; NOAA NMFS and Coastal Services Center)
US States (ME Dept. Marine Resources and State Planning Office, MA Office of CZM, and NH Dept. Environmental Services 		 Ecologically sustainable development
The Council seeks to meet the region's current social, cultural, and environmental  needs without compromising the needs of future generations. Working in partnership with others, it strives to sustain ecological processes and  enhance the region's quality of life.
Ecosystem-based planning and management
The Council supports collaborative management that integrates economics and ecological  values and objectives, emphasizing natural rather than political boundaries.
Environmental protection through precaution
The Council supports conservation of the coastal and marine environment, and  urges its members to proceed with caution when scientific  information is incomplete to avoid environmental degradation.
Public information and participation-based planning and management
The Council is committed to a participatory process that informs and engages  the public in setting priorities, forming policies, and  pursuing efforts to conserve the Gulf's environment.		 Ongoing Participating agencies (see Sponsors and Funders column) Michele Tremblay
mlt@naturesource.net

David Keeley		 http://www.gulfofmaine.org/ #5- They outline ideals/ practices to be used in making management/ policy goals. Possibly #4- Indicators  
Gulf of Maine Council Regional Ecosystem Characterization Workshop Gulf of Maine GOM Council Define data gaps and how to fill them
Define and optimize data management systems
Determine how to use ecosystem indicators to track progress on overarching goals
Develop ideas for a multi-year, comprehensive strategy for the region		 Date TBD, sometime early 2007     http://www.gulfofmaine.org/ #3- Their goal: optimize data management systems. Possibly #4- Indicators  
Gulf of Maine Mapping Initiative (GOMMI)  Gulf of Maine GOM Council,
NOAA > NMFS > NEFSC > Ecosystems Processes Division		 Conduct comprehensive seafloor imaging, mapping, and biological  and geological surveys Ongoing Management of fisheries and aquaculture, hydrocarbon exploration and development, Marine Protected Areas, pollution, and climate change Dr. Sara Ellis
Coordinator, Gulf of Maine Mapping Initiative
98 Old Pine Hill Rd.
Berwick, ME 03901
USA
207.698.1636
sara.ellis@earthlink.net

Thomas Noji
Chief, Ecosystems Processes Division NEFSC
Thomas.noji@noaa.gov		 http://www.gulfofmaine.org/gommi/  Possibly #2- Use data for modeling?  
Gulf of Maine Ocean Science Council Gulf of Maine Northeast Sea Grant Directors

(Project funded by the National Sea Grant Program)		 Oversee the development of and help secure funding for a Gulf of Maine Regional Research Plan in support of ecosystem-based management. Next meeting to be held 1/25/07 in Cambridge, MA Researchers, managers, private and public stakeholders Judy Pederson /
Chryssostomos Chryssostomidis
Director, Sea Grant College Program
Doherty Professor of Ocean Science and Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue, E38-300
Cambridge, MA  02139
(617) 253-7131		 http://web.mit.edu/seagrant/pubs/northeast/ Possibly #5- They are developing a regional research plan for the Gulf in support of EBM. Definition: Website uses EBM term but doesn't define it.

Communication: The Council will develop a Regional Ocean Science Plan (ROSP) that addresses stakeholder concerns, provides a strategic plan for funding and coordinating research and monitoring to address the region's issues, and transfer technology and information to decision makers and managers.
US Fish & Wildlife Service Gulf of Maine Program Gulf of Maine US Fish and Wildlife Service Identify and assess, protect and restore habitat Ongoing Other federal and state agencies, non-government conservation  groups, willing landowners and other local partners U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Gulf of Maine Coastal Program
4R Fundy Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
phone: 207-781-8364
FAX: 207-781-8369
gulfofmaine@fws.gov		 http://www.fws.gov/northeast/gulfofmaine/index.htm    
Bridging the Divide Project National NatureServe

Funded by the Orton Family Foundation and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation		 Integrating databases of ecosystem-based and community planning tools and processes into a single resource.
Identifying coastal areas under significant growth pressure.
Applying the tools and techniques identified and created by the Fellow through pilot projects.
Share the lessons learned from these projects with others to assist in integration of science-based management and community planning on a larger scale.		 2 years of funding; fellow hired in September 2006 Scientific community, decision-makers and the public Susan Crow (Orton/Packard Fellow) http://ce41.citysoft.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageID=620&parentID=491&grandparentID=512&nodeID=1 #3- Their goals: Integrating databases. #4- Identify and use tools. #1- Identify coastal areas under growth pressure.  
Ecosystem Goal Team National NOAA Protect, restore, and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources through an ecosystem approach to management that is geographically specified, adaptive, takes account of ecosystem knowledge and uncertainties,  considers multiple external influences, and strives to balance diverse societal objectives. Implementation will need to be incremental and collaborative.

Ecosystem Goals include: Aquaculture, Coastal & Marine Resources, Corals, Ecosystem Observations, Ecosystem Research, Enforcement, Fisheries Management, Habitat, Protected Species		 Ongoing; Program began in 2005 NOAA line offices (NESDIS, OAR, NOS and NMFS) Steve Murawski - Acting Ecosystem Goal  Team Lead
Emily Menashes - Deputy Goal Team Lead
Beth Norton - Fisheries Biologist
Katie Dombrowski - Communications Specialist
Marjorie (Maggie) Ernst - Environmental Protection Specialist
Phone: (301) 713-9075
Fax: (301) 713-9083
Ecosystem.Goal.Comments@noaa.gov		 http://ecosystems.noaa.gov/index.htm   Includes EBM in mission statement, but doesn't define.  Provides link to COMPASS website for more information on EBM.
Ecosystem Indicator Workshop National Coastal States Organization (CSO),
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)		 Reach a consensus on National Core Indicators to tell a more coordinated and comprehensive story about the state of the nations coasts by:

Examining indicators currently used in coastal assessments at local, regional, national and international levels
Identifying commonly used indicators
Identifying gaps
Exploring possibilities for “new” indicators		 To be held from 5/1-2/2007 at The Conference Center at the Maritime Institute, Linthicum Heights, MD Scientists, managers Jennie Harrington
MRAG Americas
978-768-3880
jennie.harrington@mragamericas.com		   #4- Indicators                    Possibly #3- Their goal: reach a consensus on indicators; tell a more comprehensive story re: state of the coasts.  
EPA Ecoregion Mapping National US EPA, National Health and Environmental Effects Laboratory (NHEERL), the U.S. Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and a variety of other state and federal resource agencies The ecoregions and subregions are designed to serve as a spatial framework for environmental resource management. The most immediate needs by the states are for developing regional biological criteria and water resource standards, and for setting management goals for nonpoint-source pollution. Ongoing - Level IV determinations drafted for CT, RI and MA; still to be completed for NY, NH, VT and ME Federal agencies, state agencies, and nongovernment organizations Principal Investigator
James M. Omernik
U.S. Geological Survey
c/o U.S. EPA
200 SW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone (541) 754-4458
Fax (541) 754-4716
Email: omernik.james@epa.gov		 http://www.epa.gov/wed/pages/ecoregions.htm  #3- Improved data access could benefit the needs of the ecoregions.  
Implementing Ecosystem-Based Management:   Governance Conflicts, Gaps, and Needs  National Environmental Law Institute

(Project funded by The David and Lucile Packard Foundation)		 Identify and advance legal and regulatory tools used to implement and enhance EBM 2 years of funding starting Fall 2006 EBM scientists, managers, and stakeholders mengerink@eli.org http://www2.eli.org/ocean/projects.htm #4- They are identifying tools to implement and enhance EBM. Do not define EBM
National Undersea Reseach Program Fisheries Management Projects New England NOAA Observe/characterize Atlantic cod population on Georges Bank (1998, 1999) in support of mitigating effects of fishing on EFH; surveys of lobster distribution to improve population assessments (1997, 1999, 2001) Ongoing Fishery managers National Undersea Research Center for the North Atlantic and Great Lakes
UConn - Avery Point
nurcadm1@uconnvm.uconn.edu		 http://www.nurp.noaa.gov/NAGL.htm

http://www.nurp.noaa.gov/FishMgmt.htm

http://www.nurc.uconn.edu/		   Do not use any EBM terms.
New England EBM Workshop New England COMPASS Forum to bring diverse stakeholders together to discuss EBM concepts, get everyone on same page, ID divergent viewpoints, bridge gaps between science and policy, and to identify steps needed to move EBM forward in New England. To be held from 3/26-28/2007 in Durham, NH   Verna DeLauer      
Northeast Fisheries Science Center New England NOAA/NMFS Conduct ecosystem-based research and assessments of living marine resources, with a focus on the Northeast Shelf, to promote the recovery and long-term sustainability of these resources, and to generate social and economic opportunities and benefits from their use.   The Ecosystem Processes Division seeks to understand the effects of natural and human-induced environmental factors on fishery resources.  The Office of Marine Ecosystem Studies conducts scientific studies of marine ecosystems in support of marine resource stewardship responsibilities.  Also contains an Ecosystem Surveys Branch. Ongoing Fishery Management Councils Donna Busch
Researcher, Ecosystems Processes Division
Donna.Busch@noaa.gov

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service
Northeast Fisheries Science Center
166 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543-1026
Phone: (508) 495-2000
Fax: (508) 495-2258		 http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/omes/OMES/

http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/femad/ecosurvey/

http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/epd/		 #3- Their EBM-based research could be added to a database. Don't use term directly
Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO)   University of CT; CT DEP; CT Office of Policy & Management; CT SeaGrant; NASA; local Municipal Boards; Center for Watershed Protection; NOAA Coastal Services Center The mission of the National NEMO Network is to help communities better protect natural resources while accommodating growth. This assistance will be rendered through non-regulatory, research-based educational outreach programs that emphasize natural resource-based land use planning and better site design. NEMO was created because of the relative lack of information available for managers to make local land use decisions. Ongoing Municipal Officials John Rozum, Director John.rozum@uconn.edu 860-345-5225 Middlesex County Extension Center
1066 Saybrook Rd. BOX 70
Haddam, CT 06438

 http://nemo.uconn.edu/index.htm   Don't use EBM term
The Nature Conservancy Marine Initiative             http://www.nature.org/initiatives/marine/ #4- toolkit Definition: provides a comprehensive page of definitions from other sources, including COMPASS: http://www.marineebm.org/13.htm
Smaller-scale                  
Initiative Geographic Focus Sponsors and Funders Description/Goals Timeframe Audience Contact Information More Information    
Long Island Sound Study (LISS) Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan  Long Island Sound CT, NY, US EPA Protecting and improving the health of Long Island Sound while ensuring compatible human uses within the Sound ecosystem.
Seven issues:
(1) low dissolved oxygen (hypoxia), (2) toxic contamination, (3) pathogen contamination,  (4) floatable debris, (5) living resources and habitat management, (6) land use and development, and (7) public involvement and education.		 Plan written in 1994 and refined in 1996 and 2003; Ongoing States of Connecticut and New York and the US EPA EPA Long Island Sound Office
888 Washington Boulevard 
Stamford, CT 06904-2152
Phone: (203) 977-1541 
Fax: (203) 977-1546		 http://www.longislandsoundstudy.net/mgmtplan.htm    
Massachusetts Ocean Management Initiative Massachusetts MA Office of CZM (lead agency), Executive Office of Environmental Affairs

Funded primarily by state capital funds and the MA Environmental Trust		 Examine evolving ocean uses and develop a comprehensive approach to managing ocean resources.  Projects include: An Assessment of the Coastal and Marine Economies in Massachusetts and Existing and Potential Ocean-Based Energy Facilities and Associated Infrastructure in Massachusetts. Ongoing; Massachusetts Ocean Management Task Force published recommendations in 2004 MA State agencies and legislature Susan Snow-Cotter, Director
251 Causeway Street, Suite 800
Boston, MA 02114-2136
Susan.Snow-Cotter@state.ma.us		 http://www.mass.gov/czm/oceanmanagement/index.htm    
Massachusetts Ocean Partnership Fund Massachusetts Funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the Massachusetts Environmental Trust Catalyze stakeholder involvement in ocean management discussions and activities
Promote the integration of natural and social science information into ocean management decisions to reflect an ecosystem management approach
Create partnerships and collaborative approaches that will coordinate ocean planning and research activities and reduce duplication of efforts
Establish a funding network to support relevant management, research and planning activities
Cultivate ocean literacy and build an interested and informed constituency among marine sectors and the general public.		 Ongoing; Strategic Planning Group meeting held October 2006 Diverse ocean and coastal zone stakeholders smoura.mopf@comcast.net http://www.mopf.org/ #6- (See "Description/ Goals" column: Promote… and Cultivate… sections.)  
Massachusetts Ocean Resource Information System (MORIS) Massachusetts MA Office of CZM
MA Division of Marine Fisheries
MA Dept. of Environmental Protection
MA Dept. of Geographic and Environmental Information

(Project funded by NOAA OCRM and OAR)		 Create a comprehensive database of all information necessary to balance the impact of human activities with the protection of coastal and marine resources, including GIS mapping of jurisdictional areas, physical oceanography, water quality and shellfish-suitable areas. Begun in 2000, phases 1&2 are complete, 3-6 are ongoing MA coastal zone users 251 Causeway Street, Suite 800
Boston, MA 02114-2136
czm@state.ma.us
daniel.sampson@state.ma.us		 http://www.mass.gov/czm/morisint.htm #3- They are creating a database of info, including GIS mapping.  Possibly #2- Data could aid modeling?  
Stellwagen Bank NMS Ecosystem-Based  Management Working Group Massachusetts NOAA This Action Plan strives to adopt this approach by detailing a series of actions that will lay the foundation for effective ecosystem-based management. 

1.  Need for comprehensive ecosystem protection
2.  Zoning in the SBNMS including no-take zones
3.  EBM practices
4.  Boundary Modification  		 EBM Action Plan approved October 2004; Draft Sanctuary Management Plan forthcoming Stellwagen NMS Sanctuary Advisory Council stellwagen@noaa.gov http://stellwagen.noaa.gov/management/workinggroups/ecomgtwg.html   Definition: http://stellwagen.noaa.gov/management/workinggroups/wgpdf/ebmsacapprovedap.pdf
Reducing Nitrogen Loading in the Waquoit Bay Watershed Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Waquoit Bay Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
NOAA		 Mitigate symptoms and develop and implement strategies to address source influences Ongoing Sources of ntirogen pollution (residential landowners, fertilizer users etc.) Doris Grimm
doris.grimm@noaa.gov		      
New York Ocean and Great Lakes Ecosystem Conservation Council New York State of New York Coordinate state efforts to protect our ocean and Great Lakes resources.
Define the executive and legislative actions necessary to integrate ecosystem-based management with existing programs, and lays out a plan with a schedule and funding opportunities to implement the executive actions.
Ensure that accurate information about the state of the ocean is available at all levels of government by creating an ocean and coastal resources atlas.
Establish a research agenda that identifies priority issues in need of further research.
Develop projects in eastern Lake Ontario and Long Island Great South Bay to show the benefits of managing on an ecosystem basis.
Identify opportunities for developing regional solutions to ocean and coastal resources problems with neighboring states and the federal government.
Recommend actions to preserve, restore and protect submerged aquatic vegetation.		 Council created in August 2006; ongoing NY state agencies and legislature New York Department of Environmental Conservation http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/environmentdec/2006b/conscouncil080906.html #3- Their goal: Ensure that accurate information about the state of the ocean is available at all levels of government by creating an ocean and coastal resources atlas.   
Aquidneck Island Partnership Rhode Island RI Sea Grant
University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center

Eighteen organizations both on and off-island are members of the Partnership.		 Identify islanders' common interests and implement activities that protect the island's unique character and quality of life. Ongoing Aquidneck islanders and users Leon Cammen
Research Director, NOAA Sea Grant
leon.cammen@noaa.gov

Coastal Resources Center
University of Rhode Island
Narragansett, RI 02882

(401) 874-6224 phone
(401) 789-4670 fax
info@crc.uri.edu		 http://www.crc.uri.edu/index.php?filespec=live_data.php&actid=134    
RI Coastal Resources Management Council Rhode Island State of Rhode Island Preservation, protection, development and where possible the restoration of the coastal areas of the state Created in 1971; ongoing Local, state and federal governments; actors within the coastal zone Coastal Resources Management Council
Stedman Government Center - Suite 116
4808 Tower Hill Road
Wakefield, RI 02879-1900
(401) 783-3370 Voice
(401) 783-3767 Fax		 http://www.crmc.state.ri.us/index.html    
RI CRMC Special Area Management Plans Rhode Island RI CRMC These plans are ecosystem-based management strategies that are consistent with the RI CRMC's legislative mandate to preserve and restore ecological systems. (5 SAMPs: Metro Bay, Greenwich Bay, Narrow River, Great Salt Ponds and Pawcatuck River) Ongoing Local municipalities, government agencies and community organizations   http://www.crmc.state.ri.us/samp/index.html   Uses term but doesn't define.
Eastern Scotian Shelf Integrated Management (ESSIM) Initiative Scotian Shelf Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) The four overarching objectives of the Initiative are:
Integrate the management of all measures and activities in or affecting the ESSIM planning area;
Manage for conservation, sustainability and responsible use of ocean space and marine resources;
Restore and maintain natural biological diversity and productivity; and
Provide opportunities for economic diversification and sustainable wealth generation to foster social well-being for coastal communities and stakeholders.		 Regional Advisory Process (RAP) Workshop held June 2000; 3rd ESSIM Forum Workshop held February 2005; plan development is ongoing Government, First Nations, ocean industry and resource users, environmental conservation groups, coastal communities, and university researchers. Glen Herbert
(902) 426-9900

Scott Coffen-Smout
(902) 426-2009

ESSIM Planning Office
Oceans and Coastal Management Division
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Maritimes Region)
Bedford Institute of Oceanography
Mail Stn B500, PO Box 1006
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B2Y 4A2

E-mail: essim@mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Fax: 902 426-3855		 http://www.mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/e/essim/essim-intro-e.html    
                   

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