The Application of Adaptive Management to Ecosystem Restoration Projects

Abstract

August 2009 guidance from USACE headquarters, implementing Section 2039 of WRDA 2007, requires that ecosystem restoration projects include plans for monitoring success and adaptively managing ecosystem restoration projects. This Technical Note (TN) summarizes the state of science and practice for adaptive management. In no way should it be perceived as expression of Civil Works policy. It is expected that readers will consult formal Civil Works policy, regulations, and guidance for details regarding required/acceptable practices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA578650

Entities

People

  • Craig Fischenich
  • Craig Vogt

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Databases
  • Ecosystems
  • Engineers
  • Errors
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Identification
  • Monitoring
  • Resilience
  • Rivers
  • Sampling
  • Standards
  • Water Quality
  • Water Resources

Readers

  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.