Dr. Barbara Moore NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

1. External Review of theNOAA Coral Reef Conservation ProgramA Presentation to the NOAA Science Advisory Board Dr. Barbara Moore NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program Director, National Undersea Research Program July 26, 2006

2. Outline • Purpose • Issue • Background on NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program • Key Questions • Current Status • Desired Outcome

3. Purpose Get SAB input on • Design and content of external program review. • Conducting the review. • Possible SAB role in review.

4. Issue • How best to design and implement an external review of the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP).

5. What is the CRCP? • Mission: To support effective management and sound science to preserve, sustain and restore valuable coral reef ecosystems. • Roles: • Lead the cross-NOAA matrix Program: • Implement the Coral Reef Conservation Act • Address other drivers (National Action Strategy) • Plan and Coordinate program components • (National Program, Grants Program, • Coral Reef Fund). • Manage annual appropriations. • Work with many partners to fulfill mission. • Lead and support the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force.

6. NOAA partners 4 Line Offices (NOS, NMFS, OAR, NESDIS) 30 NOAA offices Broad NOAA participation External partners - State, Territory Governments - Local Resource Managers - Resource Users - Private Sector - Federal Agencies International Partners Academia Local Communities NGOs Who is the CRCP?

7. NOS NMFS NESDIS OAR + + + = CRCP “Matrix” Program NOAA Leadership Program Manager (David Kennedy) David Kennedy Pat Montanio Al Powell Barbara Moore Senior Council Staff Team Coordinated Activities Joint Spending Plans, Outyear Plans, Performance Tracking

8. Operating Principles • Scope: International in scope, Regional/Local in implementation • Foster Partnerships:state and territory governments, federal agencies, industry, NGOs, academia • Build Capacity:state and territories, reef managers • Implement Solutions: institutionalize experience, promote “ecosystem approaches” for effective management solutions.

9. Goals Assess and Characterize U.S. Coral Reefs Increase Effectiveness and Use of MPAs Reduce Adverse Impacts of Fishing Reduce Impacts of Coastal Uses Reduce Impacts of Pollution and Coral Disease Reduce Threats to International Coral Reefs Reduce Impacts of Climate Change Address Emerging Issues Tools Research and Modeling Mapping, Monitoring, Assessment Outreach and Education Management and Stewardship CRCP Goals and Tools

10. Main Program Components • National Program – Provides funding, tools, services through NOAA offices to address Program goals. • Grants Program – Matching grants in six categories: • State/territory Coral Reef Management • State/territory Coral Reef Monitoring • Coral Reef Ecosystem Research • Improve Coral Reef Fishery Management Plans • General Coral Reef Conservation • International Coral Reef Conservation • Coral Reef Conservation Fund – Matching grants to build public-private partnerships for coral reef conservation (National Fish and Wildlife Foundation)

11. Funding Categories and Leverage

12. Why conduct a Program Review? • Assess past and current performance over program life (2000-2006); • Identify ways to improve how program functions (formal NOAA matrix program); • Identify ways to improve progress towards program goals/objectives; • Identify key focal areas for future attention.

13. How design a review to meetthese needs? • Get external input from panel of experts? • Get input from partners, stakeholders, clients etc to inform review? • What kind of information is needed to conduct review? • Who/how to implement the review to ensure superior and respected outcome.

14. Current Status • Planning for External review is underway. • Input from the SAB will be used to design External Review.

15. Desired Outcome Get SAB input on • Design and content of external program review. • Conducting the review. • Possible SAB role in review.

16. Backup Slides

17. FY06 CRCP Investments by Goals and Tools