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01781 . GCMRC advocates only one thing: high quality science. We do not advocate for positions, protection of resources, or a particular mission beyond our own, or that of the USGS as a whole. The second principle is relevance and responsiveness to the needs of our stakeholders. GCMRC research and monitoring activities will be evaluated against the goals, managemcnt objectives, and information needs contained in the current AMP Strategic Plan and its subsequent revisions. To perform within this second principle, GCMRC will program its science in research, development, and monitoring projects and studies in support of the Glen Canyon adaptive management Program (GCD AMP), These applications of science will often require specific input and support from managers. Examples are areas where scientists feel they have adequate knowledge of expected outcomes, but wish to monitor closely expected changes and impacts to resources. We will strive to meet the needs of our stakeholders in all of our research and reporting activities, including areas of development. Who are our stakeholders? Our primary stakeholders are the 25 members of the AMWG. Because of the additional need for USGS to meet societal needs, our broader list of stakeholders includes the public. Failure to meet the needs of our stakeholders will result in failure to achieve our mission. Vision . Every organization needs a vision to pursue excellence. While GCMRC has made significant accomplishments toward achieving the vision outlined below, we recognize that there is room for improvement. Simply stated, our vision is: To be the undisputed leader in providing relevanl, valuable, accurate, and timely information on the effects of Glen Canyon Dam operations on the natural and cullural resources in the Grand Canyon. During the fi ve year implementation period for this Strategic Science Plan, GCMRC will develop well-integrated research, development, and monitoring programs with state-of-the-art information on the effects of Glen Canyon Dam operations on natural and cultural resources in the Colorado River Ecosystem (CRE). Our research, development, and monitoring activities will be conducted using the most appropriate mix of skills, including partnership programs with our federal, tribal and state agency management partners, work conducted by GCMRC scientists and staff, work accomplished with cooperators, and work accomplished through contracts with individuals and organizations external to GCD AMP. Interdisciplinary approaches will be signi ficantly increased over the five year period. Results, databases, and geospatial information will be published and disseminated in real time through our web site, scientific journals, AMWG public relations programs and other USGS products. We will regularly produce a State of the Colorado River . USGS SBSC GCMRC Strategic Science Plan - FY 2005-2009 Draft, October 22, 2004 7