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<br />001770 <br /> <br />47 <br /> <br />Technical and Logistical Boat Operators. A concerted effort is made to match PI's with the best <br />possible Boat Operators for their particular study. Food packs, trip supplies, and equipment are <br />organized, packed and maintained at the GCMRC warc~house. Put-in and take-out transportation <br />is provided with the use of GSA leased vehicles and contracted shuttle drivers. <br />This logistical approach has evolved since the GCES phase to allow a detailed overview <br />of trip particulars that most influence cost and efficiency, ultimately giving the GCMRC control <br />over trip costs and productivity. Effective communication with PI's and sensitivity to and <br />awareness of the challenges they face in implementing their studies enable the GCMRC to offer <br />more customized (and therefore more cost-effective and productive) logistical support than other <br />support strategies utilized previously. Retaining control over the process of supporting trips also <br />facilitates compliance with NPS regulations and allows greater control over issues sensitive to <br />the general public and the "recreational river community." <br />The trip planning and scheduling process begins in the fall when the Logistics <br />Coordinator, in cooperation with contracted PI's, Program Managers and the Research <br />Coordination and Support Staff work together to generate a draft schedule of trips for the fiscal <br />year. The schedule includes; launch and take-out dates, numbers of personnel and specific boat <br />and boat operator requests for each trip. Researchers must submit a Trip Request Form a <br />minimum of 60 days prior to the scheduled launch dah~. This form provides information for two <br />purposes: 1) determine and schedule logistical and support services and 2) complete a GCNP <br />River Trip Application in order to meet the GCNP 45 day deadline for submitting access permit <br />applications. <br />The Logistics Budget is distributed to GCMRC projects based on a formula proportional <br />to use of services. The formula takes into account contractor costs, trip size and length, and a <br />percentage of operating expenses, salaries and permitting costs. <br /> <br />INFORMATION OFFICE <br />The GCMRC information office was formally I~stablished on October 9, 2003 as a result <br />of the GCMRC reorganization. The purpose of the office is to increase awareness of GCMRC <br />activities and products and to facilitate the dissemination of data, information, and products to <br />the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group members, Technical Work Group <br />members, scientists, and the public. These groups of pl~ople can be collectively referred to as our <br />constituency. <br /> <br />GCMRC FY2006 Annual Work Plan (Draft February 15,2005) <br />