Proceedings - Teaching and Learning Centre - Simon Fraser ...

Fraser River Action Plan 3rd Research Workshop
NRBS Science Components
• Nutrients • Aquatic uses
• Contaminants • Hydrology
• Food chain • Traditional knowledge
• Drinking water • Synthesis/modeling
Study Board; Science Advisory Committee; Treaty 8 Env. Comm.; Human Health Comm.
Challenges
• Defining themes/levels for integration — clear understanding of
scientific objectives vs. stakeholder expectations
• Securing expertise to lead writing/integration
• Team building — integration often “up-hill” battle
• Multi-disciplinary approach — easier said than done
NRBS Status
• Building recommendations: Dec-March
• Reconciliation-public consultations: Feb-March
• Preparing announcement — ministerial briefs, speeches, ...
• Final report: March 31, 1996
• Decommissioning June, 1996
• Reporting is behind schedule
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