Study in Progress
Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress
Water Science and Technology Board
Topics:
Natural Resources and Ecology
Water
Life Sciences
Environmental Quality, Health, and Management
Ecological Studies, Environmental Impact
Environmental Management
Ecological Research
Ecological Studies, Environmental Impact
Water Pollution, Water Quality
Aquatic Ecology
Biodiversity/Conservation
Ecological and Environmental Research and Policy
Environmental Health
Environmental Management
Ecosystems
Ecology
Current stage:
Meetings and report drafting in progress
Statement of Task
This Congressionally mandated activity will review the progress toward achieving the restoration goals of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). To this end, a new "Independent Scientific Review Panel" (ISRP) will be established by the NRC. It will meet approximately four times annually to receive briefings on the current status of the CERP and scientific issues involved in implementing the Plan. It will provide:
(1) an assessment of progress in restoring the natural Everglades ecosystem;
(2) discussion of significant accomplishments of the restoration; and
(3) enumeration of challenges to be met in the implementation of the restoration plan, including important science and research activities.
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