- Mission [1]
- No meetings were held in FY11.This committee was established to advise Monument managers on science issues and the achievement
of Management Plan objectives. The Committee does this through participation in the adaptive management program. The Committee
reviews evaluation reports produced by the Management Science Team (comprised of the Assistant Monument Managers for Biological
Sciences, Cultural and Earth Sciences, and Visitor Services) and make recommendations on protocols and projects to meet overall
objectives. It reviews appropriate research proposals and makes recommendations on project necessity and validity, and make
recommendations regarding the allocation of research funds through review of research and project proposals as well as needs
identified through the evaluation process. It is also consulted on issues such as protocols for specific projects (i.e., vegetation
restoration methods) or standards for excavation and curation of artifacts and objects.
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