Alaska Sea Grant College Program Implementation Plan, 2006-2008

摘要

I am proud to present this implementation plan for 2006 to 2008 as a living representation of our program direction and scope of work. This plan is a manifestation of our strategic plan. It defines our niche in addressing pressing issues surrounding Alaska's marine, estuarine, and coastal watershed ecosystems, which still function and most remain pristine. Alaska has an incredibly broad scope of ecosystems and habitats, with a corresponding array of conservation and use issues that we could address with adequate resources. However, the reality of limited resources dictates that we expend our efforts in the most effective and efficient way possible. With that in mind, and armed with input from constituents around the state, we worked with our Alaska Sea Grant Advisory Committee to narrow the focus of our program from eleven National Sea Grant themes to five themes that are most relevant to Alaska. Those themes, with their objectives and strategies, form the structure of our strategic plan. The strategic plan provides the foundation for all of our research, education, and extension activities, which are described in this implementation plan.