Science and Research

The Science and Research Committee is responsible for keeping the Association informed of the ecological research and information needs of the States and managing a process for addressing those needs through a variety of mechanisms, including enhanced Federal-State partnerships.

The Committee meets this charge by: 

• Collecting research and information needs
• Evaluating and prioritizing needs
• Facilitating the transfer of existing information to address specific needs
• Prioritizing needs that must be addressed through new research projects
• Coordinating action plans with research organizations (Federal, State, and others)
• Evaluating the progress/findings of the research efforts and facilitating the effective dissemination/translation of research findings into management implications

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