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<br />01783 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />nature, they are recognized, but not addressed in this plan. Rather, they will be dealt with <br />by management of the Center through internal reviews, supervision, and accountability. <br /> <br />GCMRC has significant capabilities in research, development and monitoring, <br />and has opportunities for improvement as follows: <br /> <br />Dedicated staff. One of GCMRC's overarching assets is a highly dedicated and <br />experienced staff, committed to science excellence in the Grand Canyon. This experience <br />staff is the primary strength of GCMRC, even though it is currently understaffed in key <br />areas. <br /> <br />A well defined mandate and science focus permits the Center to pursue long term <br />progranis of science using integrated interdisciplinary approaches as well as single <br />discipline approaches. <br /> <br />State-of-art eauipment and logistic programs create the ability for GCMRC staff <br />to react quickly to special research needs. <br /> <br />Premier programs such as sediment research and monitoring have demonstrated <br />the capability of Center scientists to produce high quality data that can be used to <br />improve resource conditions in the CRE. <br /> <br />Along with the above strengths are opportunities for improvement as follows: <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Contracting and permitting require more efficient and effective program planning <br />by AMWG, TWG and GCMRC. <br /> <br />Work load and effective staffing requires improved planning to insure program <br />effectiveness. <br /> <br />Science program integration and ecosystem science approaches must be evaluated <br />and expanded for implementation in all program areas. <br /> <br />Productivity, peer review and outreach need evaluation for more efficient timely <br />outputs, <br /> <br />Worker morale and productivity must be enhanced by maintaining a high quality <br />work environn1ent. <br /> <br />The above capabilities will contribute to critical science and science management <br />strategies in the following sections, Some of science and management strategies can be <br />pursued in a short time interval, and be completed in one to two years. However, several <br />strategies will require multiple years to incorporate effectively. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />USGS SBSC GCMRC Strategic Science Plan - FY 2005-2009 <br />Draft, October 22, 2004 <br /> <br />II <br />