FINAL AGENDA
EXECUTIVE SUMMIT: Northwest Data Sharing
May 28, 2008, 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Call-in #: (641) 715-3399
Passcode: 161-549-921
Webinar Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/490860308
Webinar ID: 490-860-308
Goals for the Call
· Provide updates on task progress since October 2 Executive Summit
· Agree on next steps and additional tasks
· Discuss development of MOU and Fall Executive Summit
10:00 Welcome, Introductions, and Background (Barry Thom, Tom Karier, John Stein – Executive Leads)
10:15 Updates on Tasks Identified at October 2007 Summit
· Task 1: Executive Vision Statement – Tom Karier, NW Council
In the Pacific Northwest we are making priority regional decisions with environmental information acquired using a documented, systematic and efficient approach to collecting, sharing and accessing that information.
o Next Steps
· Task 2: Salmon Population Status and Trend Data Pilot – Barry Thom, NOAA Fisheries
Develop a pilot project for salmon population status and trends data. Identify and understand existing protocols and potential approaches to development of a regional monitoring strategy across agencies and outline the required steps to define a regional monitoring protocol (see Handout on Task 2)
o Next Steps
· Task 3: Watershed and Ecosystem Health Assessment – John Stein, NW Fisheries Science Center, Josh Baldi, WA Dept of Ecology
Outline an approach for assessing watershed and ecosystem health (see Handout on Task 3).
o Next Steps
· Task 4: Data Management and Technology Approaches – Executive Lead TBD (Stewart Toshach, NW Fisheries Science Center)
Begin exploration of means to organize existing data through various management and technology approaches such as development of data portals for distributed access.
o Next Steps
11:00 Identify Additional Tasks (e.g., High Level Indicators) - All
11:40 Discuss MOU and Fall Executive Summit – All
12:00 Adjourn
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