1 External Review of the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program A Presentation to the NOAA Science Advisory Board Dr. Barbara Moore NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program Director, National Undersea Research Program July 26, 2006
Jan 05, 2016
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External Review of theNOAA Coral Reef Conservation
Program A Presentation to the
NOAA Science Advisory Board
Dr. Barbara MooreNOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
Director, National Undersea Research Program
July 26, 2006
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Outline
• Purpose
• Issue
• Background on NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
• Key Questions
• Current Status
• Desired Outcome
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Purpose
Get SAB input on
• Design and content of external
program review.
• Conducting the review.
• Possible SAB role in review.
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Issue
1. How best to design and implement an external review of the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP).
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Mission: To support effective management and sound science to preserve, sustain and restore valuable coral reef ecosystems.
Roles:1. Lead the cross-NOAA matrix Program:
• Implement the Coral Reef Conservation Act• Address other drivers (National Action Strategy)• Plan and Coordinate program components
(National Program, Grants Program,Coral Reef Fund).
• Manage annual appropriations.• Work with many partners to fulfill mission.
2. Lead and support the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force.
What is the CRCP?
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Who is the CRCP?
• NOAA partners – 4 Line Offices (NOS, NMFS,
OAR, NESDIS)– 30 NOAA offices– Broad NOAA participation
• External partners- State, Territory Governments- Local Resource Managers- Resource Users- Private Sector - Federal Agencies
- International Partners- Academia- Local Communities- NGOs
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NOS NMFS OARNESDIS
NOAA Leadership
CoordinatedActivities
Joint Spending Plans, Outyear Plans, Performance Tracking
Program Manager (David Kennedy)
+ + + = Senior CouncilDavid Kennedy
Pat Montanio
Al Powell
Barbara Moore
CRCP “Matrix” Program
Staff Team
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Operating Principles
• Scope: International in scope, Regional/Local in implementation
• Foster Partnerships: state and territory governments, federal agencies, industry, NGOs, academia
• Build Capacity: state and territories, reef managers
• Implement Solutions: institutionalize experience, promote “ecosystem approaches” for effective management solutions.
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CRCP Goals and Tools
Goals• Assess and Characterize U.S. Coral
Reefs• Increase Effectiveness and Use of
MPAs• Reduce Adverse Impacts of Fishing• Reduce Impacts of Coastal Uses• Reduce Impacts of Pollution and
Coral Disease• Reduce Threats to International
Coral Reefs• Reduce Impacts of Climate Change• Address Emerging Issues
Tools• Research and
Modeling• Mapping, Monitoring,
Assessment• Outreach and
Education• Management and
Stewardship
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Main Program Components
1. National Program – Provides funding, tools, services through NOAA offices to address Program goals.
2. Grants Program – Matching grants in six categories:1. State/territory Coral Reef Management
2. State/territory Coral Reef Monitoring
3. Coral Reef Ecosystem Research
4. Improve Coral Reef Fishery Management Plans
5. General Coral Reef Conservation
6. International Coral Reef Conservation
3. Coral Reef Conservation Fund – Matching grants to build public-private partnerships for coral reef conservation (National Fish and Wildlife Foundation)
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Funding Categories and Leverage
Program Component
FY06 Funding % of Total FY06 Funding
Estimated External Leverage (Based on FY05)
National Program
$18,130,777 65% $10,000,000
Grants Program $6,523,237 23.4% $2,780,182
Coral Fund $493,100 1.8% $2,200,000
Coral Reef Institutes
$2,751,779 9.9% $9,540,000
Totals $27,898,893 100% $24,520,182
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Why conduct a Program Review?
– Assess past and current performance over program life (2000-2006);
– Identify ways to improve how program functions (formal NOAA matrix program);
– Identify ways to improve progress towards program goals/objectives;
– Identify key focal areas for future attention.
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How design a review to meetthese needs?
– Get external input from panel of experts?
– Get input from partners, stakeholders, clients etc to inform review?
– What kind of information is needed to conduct review?
– Who/how to implement the review to ensure superior and respected outcome.
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Current Status
• Planning for External review is underway.
• Input from the SAB will be used to design External Review.
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Desired Outcome
Get SAB input on
• Design and content of external
program review.
• Conducting the review.
• Possible SAB role in review.
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Backup Slides
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FY06 CRCP Investments by Goals and Tools
GOAL Research (incl.
socio) & Modeling
Mapping Monitoring and
Assessment
Outreach and
Education
Management and
Stewardship
Other Totals
Assess and Characterize (CREIOS) 6.7% 21.5% 0.1% 0.2% 28.9%
Reduce Impacts of Coastal Uses 0.4% 0.1% 0.6 1.5% 2.6% 5.2%
Reduce Adverse Impacts of Fishing 4.7% 0.2% 1.5% 1.1% 5.4% 12.9%
Reduce Impacts of Pollution & Disease 2.5% 0.9 0.5% 2.6% 6.6%
Improve Effectiveness of MPAs (Inc. 12.4% for NWHI Reserve)
1.9% 0.2% 1.1% 0.3% 14.5% 17.9%
Reduce Global Threats to Reefs 0.5% 0.1% 2.9% 3.5%
Reduce Impacts of Climate Change 0.1% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Address Deep Sea Coral Communities
Address Emerging Issues 0.5% 0.3% 0.8%
Coral Reef Institutes 9.9% 4.0% 9.9%
National and Regional Program Implementation
0.6% 2.7% 0.3% 2.2% 8.1% 13.8%
TOTALS 20.5% 7.3% 29.2% 4.0% 30.9% 8.1% 100%