DCERP Annual Technical Report II
Abstract
The Defense Coastal/Estuarine Research Program (DCERP) is a research-based program sited at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCBCL) in North Carolina. This program provides a unique opportunity to integrate the results of broadly scoped ecological research to understand the structure and function of diverse coastal ecosystems, while directly integrating this research to address the Base's management needs for sustaining the military training mission. Phase I of DCERP was successfully completed in June 2007 and resulted in the development of a DCERP Strategic Plan, a Baseline Monitoring Plan, and a Research Plan, which serve as the foundation for the future DCERP activities at MCBCL. Implementation of these plans (Phase II) was initiated in July 2007 and has resulted in the establishment of more than 300 monitoring and research sites and 13 research projects. In addition, the Data Information and Management System (DIMS) was designed and is now used to archive DCERP monitoring and research data and to allow for the exchange of information among the various DCERP partners. Research and monitoring activities during Phase II of DCERP are currently planned for 4 years (until November 2011) in support of the minimum 10-year vision for the program. This Executive Summary highlights the accomplishments from Phase II (inclusive of March 2008-February 2009).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA534218