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(~ l~ , ,e oer'~ 12 operating protocols for GCMRC were established. I The quality and objectivity of GCMRC research findings is ensured through competition and independent external scientific peer review2 All proposals, data, reports, etc., are reviewed by independen't, external scientists as well as by the GCMRC science team. MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND INFORMATION NEEDS Introduction Management objectives (MO's) and information needs (INs) help the science program managers to focus studies on both measurable and attainable standards relating to future resource conditions associated with the GCD-AMP's Strategic Plan. The MO's and INs also drive the strategic planning process and they provide the basis for the annual monitoring and research program described in this plan (see APPENDIX B for details on how this information is generally linked to proposed science activilies). Both science cooperators and external peer reviewers look to the GCD-AMP for insight about the goals and objectives of the Adaptive Management effort, as well as the details about what specific conditions are desired for the various resources of the river ecosystem. The challenge of clearly identifying the desired resource conditions below the dam is a difficult but essential task of the AMWG and its Technical Workgroup if the GCD-AMP Strategic Plan objectives are to be linked closely with monitoring and research efforts. Clear identification by managers of "evaluation criteria" for discerning when envirorunental objectives for downstream conditions are being met is ongoing. One primary objective of the GCMRC's Strategic Science Implementation Plan, is to ensure that science activities evolve to best meet the needs of the GCD-AMP as these evaluation criteria are more clearly defined. Historical Development of the Manal!ement Objectives and Information Needs Using the nine resource areas in the EIS, meetings and workshops were held in 1996 to formulate management objectives and to define information needs associated with the various management objectives. These were intended to guide the development of GCMRC monitoring and research activities. In 1997 and 1998, additional discussions were held to revise Management Objectives and prioritize Information Needs. In FY 2001, the AMWG adopted a I Ooerating Protocols for GCMRC, June, t 996. 2 GCMRC Peer Review Guidelines, October 26, 200 I. GCMRC FY2006 Annual Work Plan (Draft, June 10,2005)