2018 Forum

Learning, Evaluation, and Planning

October 15-16, 2018 • Monterey, CA

Final Summary

Final AgendaForum Resource Library

 

The purpose of the 2013 East Coast Forum was to explore opportunities for regional fishery management councils to strengthen the integration of habitat science and considerations into the decision-making process

Forum objectives

  • Share examples of regional approaches for setting priorities, engaging in short-term planning, and managing the workloads of council members and staff
  • Examine the role of goals, objectives, and long-term planning in the council process, and consider opportunities for evaluation and reflection
  • Discuss the value of ongoing learning within the council process and identify opportunities to support the professional and leadership development of council members and staff
  • Consider opportunities to continue learning, sharing experience, and strengthening connections within the federal fisheries management community, following the conclusion of the Fisheries Forum program

Forum Resources

Short-term planning: Getting it all done

Please note, PowerPoint was optional for these informal presentations. Please see the 2018 Forum Resource Library for additional examples of the tools and approaches used by councils to support short-term planning and set priorities.

Caribbean Fishery Management Council

Vanessa Ramirez, Appointed Council Member, Caribbean Fishery Management Council

Presentation

North Pacific Fishery Management Council

Diana Evans, Deputy Director, North Pacific Fishery Management Council

Presentation

Evaluation: Stepping back and taking stock

New England Fishery Management Council Program Review

Tom Nies, Executive Director, New England Fishery Management Council

Presentation

Pacific Fishery Management Council 5-Year Groundfish Trawl Catch Share Program Review

Jim Seger, Staff Officer, Pacific Fishery Management Council

Presentation

Long-term planning: Looking ahead

South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Snapper-Grouper Vision Blueprint

Michelle Duval, Former Designee, North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries; Former Chair, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

Presentation