Work Group Materials
WG-1_Partnership Commitment
Members: Bridgett Costanzo (NRCS), Bill Jenkins (EPA-3), Perry Wheelock (NPS-NCR, Gwen Brewer (MD DNR). Focus: Develop a "Statement of Commitment" or "Resolution" that captures the Partnership intent over next few years. i. ID workplan, work groups, gaps, communication needs ii. Develop next steps
WG-2_Situational Analaysis - State of the Appalachians
Members: Danny Lee (USFS-SRS), Rick Durbrow (EPA-4), Bill Jenkins (EPA-R3), Cale Godfry (VA DGIF), Cindy Williams (FWS-R4-ACP). Work group focus: i. Where we are, how the investment we’ve done has advanced things ii. Focus on water quality, landscape, etc. iii. Can think about metrics, monitoring
WG-3_Staffing and Project Manager
Members: Jon Gasset (WM), Bridgett Costanzo (NRCS), Paul Johansen (WV DNR). Focus: i. Propose/draft a scope of work for this type of support ii. Seek money and fitting person
WG-4_Evaluation of Application & Deployment of Tools and Science Resources
Members: Ray Albright (NPS-SE), Jason Duke(FWS-Region-4) , Perry Wheelock (NPS-NRC), and Danny Lee (USFS-SRS). Focus: i. Evaluate how each tool will fit within agencies’ work ii. How does it apply at the management level?