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<br />\~\~ <br /> <br />35 <br /> <br />'- <br /> <br />Additionally, future disscmination of esscntial information to researchers related to <br />permitting procedures, trip planning and survey and technical support requests will necessitate <br />utilization of the GCMRC web page. Development of a Research Coordination and Support <br />Program web page will include information pages and access to on-line forms to submit requests <br />for scheduling river trips, and survey and technical support. The web pages will be developed in <br />cooperation with the Information Management Program staff. <br /> <br />Logistics Operations - The GCMRC provides complete logistical support for 35-50 <br />research, monitoring and administrative river trips through the Grand Canyon annually. These <br />trips range in length from 7 to 21 days and from 4 to 36 people in size. Trips are comprised of a <br />variety of motor and oar powered boats operated by contracted boat operators. Projects operating <br />in the Glen Canyon reach of the Colorado River (Glen Canyon Dam to Lee's Ferry) are <br />supported by a variety of motor powered boats operated by GCMRC rcsearchers and contracted <br />boat operators. Additionally, research activities on the Little Colorado River and at other <br />locations outside of the Grand Canyon National Park boundaries are supported by helicopter <br />services contracted with the Bureau of Reclamation. Ground based support for other research <br />activities outside of the river corridor are also coordinated with the use ofGCMRC leased <br />vehicles. <br />The GCMRC uses a method of supporting trips in which govemment owned boats and <br />river logistical equipment are used in conjunction with a contracted vendor who supplies <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 warehouse. 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 evolvcd 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 />morc customizcd (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 />GCMRC FY2005-2006 Draft Annual Work Plan (November 10, 2003) <br />