Program - Sea Grant & Water Resources - 2008 (Generated: 09-Feb-10)

Impact Indicators:

Indicator numbers reflect only those associated with this program (for planned numbers only those coming from a plan that includes this program are counted; for reported numbers, only those identified as being related to an output from this program are used)
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# of lakes monitored for blue green algae toxins
Type: Action
Evaluation plan:

Combined UNH and NHDES effort talliied

Development of volunteer monitor nased monitoring


Plan: Jeff Schloss

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 9 37
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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At least 3 participating organization per year will embark on an extensive monitoring / management effort in their watersheds
Type: Action
Plan: Jeff Schloss

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 9 9
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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At least 85% of all collected data will be accepted by the NH DES for their Data Exchange System and result in use in 305B and 303D listings
Type: Action
Plan: Jeff Schloss

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 1 1
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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SGWR 08-1 - 20 fishermen will become certified as safety drill conductors per year.
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Ken La Valley
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Evaluation data will e generated through self reporting, observation, mail surveys, one-on-one contact and securing information from the NEC on funds provided to commercial fishermen.
Group plan: Commercial Fisheries

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 33 20
# planned
Other plans: Show details
Kenneth J. La Valley  (Ken La Valley)
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SGWR36 - 50 new members per year will join the Gulf of Maine Marine Education Association (GOMMEA)
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Mark Wiley
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Participation at GOMMEA, NMEA, and SGEN events will be monitored and participants will be surveyed to determine if the outcomes of the objective are being achieved
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 10 5 20
# planned 50 50 50 50 50
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Marine Science Education  (Mark Wiley)
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SGWR37 - GOMMEA will offer at least six professional development events per year for its membership and develop four new educational products/activities
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Mark Wiley
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Participation at GOMMEA, NMEA, and SGEN events will be monitored and participants will be surveyed to determine if the outcomes of the objective are being achieved
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 2 1 2
# planned 0 0 0 0 0
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Marine Science Education  (Mark Wiley)
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SGWR40 - 50 new volunteers per year will elect to be trained in proper water quality sampling methods and participate in seasonal sampling as part of the GBCW or LLMP
Reporter: Jeffrey Schloss
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Collect impact indicator information and program outputs through post-training session, workshop and meeting questionnaires immediately following events and through mailed, phone and on-line surveys for longer term outcomes. Target audience for assessments: LLMP participants, their associations, and local decision-makers
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 76 22
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR5 - As technology becomes available, 10 fishermen per year choose non-mandatory conservation-minded gear over traditional equipment as it becomes available.
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Ken La Valley
Type: Action
Evaluation plan:

Evaluation data will be generated through self reporting, observation, mail surveys, one-on-one contact and securing information from the NEC on funds provided to commercial fishermen


Group plans: Do not use this parent plan!
Commercial Fisheries

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 4 4 18
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Kenneth J. La Valley  (Ken La Valley)
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SGWR6 - 5 cooperative research proposals per year involving scientists and fishermen that focus on reducing benthic impacts of mobile fishing gear are submitted to appropriate programs/agencies
Locations: Coastal NH | New England | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Ken La Valley
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Evaluation data will be generated through self reporting, observation, mail surveys, one-on-one contact and securing information from the NEC on funds provided to commercial fishermen
Group plans: Do not use this parent plan!
Commercial Fisheries

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 2 6
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Kenneth J. La Valley  (Ken La Valley)
Rollie Barnaby  (Roland Barnaby)
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SGWR9 - 10 fishermen per year collaborate with scientists to conduct cooperative research projects.
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Ken La Valley
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Evaluation data will be generated through self reporting, observation, mail surveys, one-on-one contact and securing information from the NEC on funds provided to commercial fishermen
Group plans: Do not use this parent plan!
Commercial Fisheries

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 39 12 27
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Kenneth J. La Valley  (Ken La Valley)
Rollie Barnaby  (Roland Barnaby)
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At least 100 participants of our CE water resources educational efforts will commmit to additional training in watershed stewardship


Type: Learning
Plan: Jeff Schloss

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 144 68
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Greater than 50% of program participants will indicate an increase in knowledge on the impacts development has on water quality
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Post program surveys
Plan: Jeff Schloss

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 834
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Over 90% of the volunteer collected data will pass the QA/QC requirements
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: QA/QC reports
Plan: Jeff Schloss

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 1 1
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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SGWR 082 - 20 fishermen will be trained in safe welding practices per year.
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Evaluation data will be generated through self reporting, observation, mail surveys, one-on-one contact and securing information from the NEC on funds provided to commercial fishermen.
Group plan: Commercial Fisheries

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 20
# planned
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Kenneth J. La Valley  (Ken La Valley)
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SGWR1 -30 fishermen per year participate in fishing gear workshops that target by-catch reduction
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Ken La Valley
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Evaluation data will be generated through self reporting, observation, mail surveys, one-on-one contact and securing information from the NEC on funds provided to commercial fishermen
Group plans: Do not use this parent plan!
Commercial Fisheries

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 237 125 231
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Kenneth J. La Valley  (Ken La Valley)
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SGWR2 - 40 fishermen per year participate in cooperative research proposals submitted to appropriate programs or agencies
Locations: Coastal NH | New England | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Ken La Valley
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Evaluation data will be generated through self reporting, observation, mail surveys, one-on-one contact and securing information from the NEC on funds provided to commercial fishermen
Group plans: Do not use this parent plan!
Commercial Fisheries

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 32 14 20
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Kenneth J. La Valley  (Ken La Valley)
Rollie Barnaby  (Roland Barnaby)
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SGWR34 - 50 Community members, including divers, seafood handlers, and baitfish dealers will report an increase in knowledge and understanding of marine invasions and impacts on the ecosystem as well and how they can minimize introductions from their activities
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Evaluation techniques will include:

• post-session questionnaires
• on-line surveys
• progress notes gathered at community based meetings
• observations
• interviews with key contacts 12-18 month after program start


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 5 12
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR45 - By 2111 measurably increase the marine science literacy of 25,000 adults and children through specialist and volunteer delivered outcome-based, formal and informal education programs
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Mark Wiley
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Programs will undergo periodic evaluation based upon participant surveys, observation, and stakeholder review - student assessments and adult surveys will be analyzed to determine if program methods are effective
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 10290 6971
# planned 0 0 0 0 0
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Marine Science Education  (Mark Wiley)
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SGWR12 - 2 new aquaculture businesses per year will start growing blue mussels on long lines in the open ocean (Relates to NRBI1)
Locations: New England
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Surveys of workshop attendees will be done to determine what decisions they make relative to developing a new business
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Rollie Barnaby  (Roland Barnaby)
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SGWR13 - By 2010 the fledgling blue mussel aquaculture industry will have grown to
$1.5 M per year

Locations: New England
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Surveys of workshop attendees will be done to determine what decisions they make relative to developing a new business
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Rollie Barnaby  (Roland Barnaby)
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SGWR14 - At least one bank loan per year will be made to individuals seeking to enter the aquaculture industry
Locations: New England
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Surveys of workshop attendees will be done to determine what decisions they make relative to developing a new business
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other plans: Show details
Rollie Barnaby  (Roland Barnaby)
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SGWR15 - At least 25% of clientele will report increased conservation activity as a result of UNHCE programming.
Locations: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan
Reporter: Amanda Stone
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: The Land and Water Conservation programs will be evaluated using various methods:

• Short term individual program & event evaluations (at the time of the programs)
• Long term (follow-up) evaluations on programs
• Observation of client behavior by staff
• Periodic staff evaluation of programs as part of ongoing program planning


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR16 - 20 towns and conservation groups receive direct assistance with and conduct natural resource planning and conservation (Relates to F&W7)
Locations: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan
Reporter: Amanda Stone
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: The Land and Water Conservation programs will be evaluated using various methods:

• Short term individual program & event evaluations (at the time of the programs)
• Long term (follow-up) evaluations on programs
• Observation of client behavior by staff
• Periodic staff evaluation of programs as part of ongoing program planning


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 4
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR17 - 75 municipal officials and others from 20 communities apply information presented at Dollars and Sense programs to local land use decision-making and public policy development, e.g. conducting COCS Studies (2007 only)
Locations: Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: The Land and Water Conservation programs will be evaluated using various methods:

• Short term individual program & event evaluations (at the time of the programs)
• Long term (follow-up) evaluations on programs
• Observation of client behavior by staff
• Periodic staff evaluation of programs as part of ongoing program planning


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR18 - 20 municipalities take actions to raise funds for land/water conservation after participating in UNHCE programs

SGWR19 - 50 community decision-makers and 20 Coverts Cooperators identify actions they will take to conserve the state's biodiversity


Type: Action
Evaluation plan: The Land and Water Conservation programs will be evaluated using various methods:

• Short term individual program & event evaluations (at the time of the programs)
• Long term (follow-up) evaluations on programs
• Observation of client behavior by staff
• Periodic staff evaluation of programs as part of ongoing program planning


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR20 - A trained group of 25 presenters will conduct at least 25 presentations of The Dollars and Sense of Saving Special Places around the state
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: The Land and Water Conservation programs will be evaluated using various methods:

• Short term individual program & event evaluations (at the time of the programs)
• Long term (follow-up) evaluations on programs
• Observation of client behavior by staff
• Periodic staff evaluation of programs as part of ongoing program planning


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR26 - At least 2 communities per year will develop action plans for making progress in community based natural resource protection projects.
Locations: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Coastal NH
Reporter: Amanda Stone
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Evaluation techniques will include:

• post-session questionnaires
• on-line surveys
• progress notes gathered at community based meetings
• observations
• interviews with key contacts 12-18 month after program start


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 2 10
# planned 0 0 0 0 0
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Coastal Ecosystems  (Julia Peterson)
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SGWR27 - At least 2 communities per year will implement or start to implement a natural resource protection project.
Locations: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan | Coastal NH
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Evaluation techniques will include:

• post-session questionnaires
• on-line surveys
• progress notes gathered at community based meetings
• observations
• interviews with key contacts 12-18 month after program start


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 2
# planned 0 0 0 0 0
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Coastal Ecosystems  (Julia Peterson)
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SGWR28 - At least 10 divers, 5 seafood handlers, and 2 baitfish dealers will adopt practices that prevent accidental introduction of invasive species
Reporter: Mark Wiley
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Evaluation techniques will include:

• post-session questionnaires
• on-line surveys
• progress notes gathered at community based meetings
• observations
• interviews with key contacts 12-18 month after program start


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR35 - 100 K-12 teachers will adopt marine science concepts and contexts learned through Sea Grant /UNHCE programs that support teaching of core sciences and other content standards
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Mark Wiley
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Programs will undergo periodic evaluation based upon participant surveys, observation, and stakeholder review - student assessments and adult surveys will be analyzed to determine if program methods are effective
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 25
# planned 200 200 200 200 200
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Marine Science Education  (Mark Wiley)
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SGWR38 - At least 500 K-12 students will improve performance in content areas as a result of teachers incorporating marine science into their lesson plans
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Student pre- and post- program assessments will be used to determine if an increase in performance has occurred
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned 500 500 500 500 500
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Marine Science Education  (Mark Wiley)
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SGWR39 - At least 500 marine docents, educators, students and the general public per year will utilize marine science educational resources gleaned from the updated Sea Grant/marine education web-site
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Mark Wiley
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: The Web site will be monitored for use, and users will be surveyed to determine the usefulness of the site - surveys will be used to determine the impact of the use of the site on user marine literacy, or use in supporting teaching and learning
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 500
# planned 500 500 500 500 500
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Marine Science Education  (Mark Wiley)
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SGWR41 - Based on data generated by the GBCW and the LLMP, at least three pollution problem areas will be addressed by lake associations or regulatory agencies
Reporter: Jeffrey Schloss
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Collect impact indicator information and program outputs through post-training session, workshop and meeting questionnaires immediately following events and through mailed, phone and on-line surveys for longer term outcomes. Target audience for assessments: LLMP participants, their associations, and local decision-makers
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 1
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR42 - 500 NH LLMP and GBCW volunteers will contribute 6000 hours of effort conducting water quality monitoring and analysis activities in their local watersheds on an annual basis
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Collect impact indicator information and program outputs through post-training session, workshop and meeting questionnaires immediately following events and through mailed, phone and on-line surveys for longer term outcomes. Target audience for assessments: LLMP participants, their associations, and local decision-makers
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 463
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR43 - 90% of active NH LLMP and 25% of GBCW monitors programs will report that program results were presented to their communities and/or associations through newsletter/newspaper articles, formal and informal presentations, data summaries and report distributions
Reporter: Jeffrey Schloss
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Collect impact indicator information and program outputs through post-training session, workshop and meeting questionnaires immediately following events and through mailed, phone and on-line surveys for longer term outcomes. Target audience for assessments: LLMP participants, their associations, and local decision-makers
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR44 - 70% of new or existing volunteer monitoring programs that request assistance will initiate enhance or expand their program efforts due to assistance provided by the project
Reporter: Jeffrey Schloss
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: For additional statewide and regional efforts the plan will include the use of pre and post meeting assessments, questionnaires, estimates staff time saved (vs. "re-inventing the wheel") and documentation of efficiencies
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR7 - As technology becomes available, 10 fishermen per year choose soft-bottom fishing gear over traditional equipment as it becomes available.
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Ken La Valley
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Evaluation data will be generated through self reporting, observation, mail surveys, one-on-one contact and securing information from the NEC on funds provided to commercial fishermen
Group plans: Do not use this parent plan!
Commercial Fisheries

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other plans: Show details
Kenneth J. La Valley  (Ken La Valley)
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SGWR8 - Fishermen will receive $2 million annually in competitive funding for cooperative research
Locations: Coastal NH | New England | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Ken La Valley
Type: Action
Evaluation plan: Evaluation data will be generated through self reporting, observation, mail surveys, one-on-one contact and securing information from the NEC on funds provided to commercial fishermen
Group plans: Do not use this parent plan!
Commercial Fisheries

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other plans: Show details
Kenneth J. La Valley  (Ken La Valley)
Rollie Barnaby  (Roland Barnaby)
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SGWR 08-30 - At least 12 community decision makers, conservation groups or development professionals report gaining knowledge about preventing degradation from stormwater runoff.
Locations: Coastal NH
Type: Learning
Plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 88
# planned 0 0 0 0 0
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Coastal Ecosystems  (Julia Peterson)
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SGWR 08-32 - At least 100 residents, decision makers or visitors will report gaining knowledge about NH coastal ecosystems, research, sources of land and water degredation or improved yard care practices.
Locations: Coastal NH
Type: Learning
Plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 117
# planned 0 0 0 0 0
Other plans: Show details
Coastal Ecosystems  (Julia Peterson)
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SGWR10 - 30 individuals per year will attend training sessions designed to transfer blue mussel aquaculture technology from the research phase and understand the concepts
Locations: New England
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Surveys of workshop attendees will be done to determine what decisions they make relative to developing a new business
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other plans: Show details
Rollie Barnaby  (Roland Barnaby)
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SGWR11 - 5 potential aquaculturists per year will obtain assistance from UNHCE/Sea Grant staff in developing business plans and drafting permit applications (Relates to NRBI1)
Locations: New England
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Results of permit applications will be tracked through NH Fish and Game
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Rollie Barnaby  (Roland Barnaby)
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SGWR21 - At least 20 UNH graduate and upper level undergraduate students will learn the fundamentals of land conservation principles and practices by participating in a land conservation course in the UNH Natural Resources Dept. in Spring, 2007.
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: The Land and Water Conservation programs will be evaluated using various methods:

• Short term individual program & event evaluations (at the time of the programs)
• Long term (follow-up) evaluations on programs
• Observation of client behavior by staff
• Periodic staff evaluation of programs as part of ongoing program planning


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR22 - 100 community leaders, volunteers and others will increase their knowledge about natural resources and land conservation topics by attending 10 workshops in different parts of the state
Locations: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: The Land and Water Conservation programs will be evaluated using various methods:

• Short term individual program & event evaluations (at the time of the programs)
• Long term (follow-up) evaluations on programs
• Observation of client behavior by staff
• Periodic staff evaluation of programs as part of ongoing program planning


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR23 - 100 municipal officials and others from 30 communities increase their knowledge about the economics of open space, and the financial alternatives available to conserve open space by attending UNHCE Dollars and Sense workshops
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: The Land and Water Conservation programs will be evaluated using various methods:

• Short term individual program & event evaluations (at the time of the programs)
• Long term (follow-up) evaluations on programs
• Observation of client behavior by staff
• Periodic staff evaluation of programs as part of ongoing program planning


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR24 -  At least eight UNH Senior Project Course Teams conduct natural resource conservation projects for at least eight communities
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: The Land and Water Conservation programs will be evaluated using various methods:

• Short term individual program & event evaluations (at the time of the programs)
• Long term (follow-up) evaluations on programs
• Observation of client behavior by staff
• Periodic staff evaluation of programs as part of ongoing program planning


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR25 - 250 community conservation leaders, volunteers and other will increase their knowledge and skills by attending the annual Saving Special Places Conference.
Locations: Belknap | Carroll | Cheshire | Coos | Grafton | Hillsborough | Merrimack | Rockingham | Strafford | Sullivan
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: The Land and Water Conservation programs will be evaluated using various methods:

• Short term individual program & event evaluations (at the time of the programs)
• Long term (follow-up) evaluations on programs
• Observation of client behavior by staff
• Periodic staff evaluation of programs as part of ongoing program planning


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR29 - 80% of sustainable landscaping participants will commit to adopting 2-3 "new" practices within 1 year of workshop (Relates to L&W3 and AG9)
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Evaluation techniques will include:

• post-session questionnaires
• on-line surveys
• progress notes gathered at community based meetings
• observations
• interviews with key contacts 12-18 month after program start


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR30 - 75% of participants will be able to identify at least 6 potential sources of pollution from around the home
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Evaluation techniques will include:

• post-session questionnaires
• on-line surveys
• progress notes gathered at community based meetings
• observations
• interviews with key contacts 12-18 month after program start


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
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SGWR31 - At least 50 coastal watershed residents per year will report a greater willingness to participate in additional educational and/or stewardship events about the Great Bay Estuary
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Evaluation techniques will include:

• post-session questionnaires
• on-line surveys
• progress notes gathered at community based meetings
• observations
• interviews with key contacts 12-18 month after program start


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
details
SGWR32 - At least 100 coastal community members will report an increase in knowledge about growth and its effects on habitat, water quality, and water quantity
Locations: Coastal NH
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Evaluation techniques will include:

• post-session questionnaires
• on-line surveys
• progress notes gathered at community based meetings
• observations
• interviews with key contacts 12-18 month after program start


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 218
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
details
SGWR33 - 20 members of a multi-stakeholder marine organization, the New Hampshire Marine Coalition meet on a regular basis to discuss and provide input on local, regional, and national fisheries issues including alternative fisheries management options like community based management
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Evaluation techniques will include:

• post-session questionnaires
• on-line surveys
• progress notes gathered at community based meetings
• observations
• interviews with key contacts 12-18 month after program start


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned
No other plans with this program use this indicator
details
SGWR4 - 30 commercial fishermen increase knowledge of new conservation fishing gear that reduces benthic habitat impact.
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Evaluation data will be generated through self reporting, observation, mail surveys, one-on-one contact and securing information from the NEC on funds provided to commercial fishermen
Group plans: Do not use this parent plan!
Commercial Fisheries

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed 95 125
# planned 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other plans: Show details
Kenneth J. La Valley  (Ken La Valley)
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SGWR46 - 150 teachers will learn to utilize marine science concepts and contexts to support teaching core science and other content standards
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan: Programs will undergo periodic evaluation based upon participant surveys, observation, and stakeholder review - student assessments and adult surveys will be analyzed to determine if program methods are effective
Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned 150 150 150 150 150
Other plans: Show details
Marine Science Education  (Mark Wiley)
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SGWR47 - 100 marine science educators and teachers per year will learn about the benefits of belonging to the Gulf of Maine Marine Education Association
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan:

Participation at GOMMEA, NMEA, and SGEN events will be monitored and participants will be surveyed to determine if the outcomes of the objective are being achieved

The Web site will be monitored for use, and users will be surveyed to determine the usefulness of the site - surveys will be used to determine the impact of the use of the site on user marine literacy, or use in supporting teaching and learning


Group plan: Do not use this parent plan!

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
# changed
# planned 100 100 100 100 100
Other plans: Show details
Marine Science Education  (Mark Wiley)
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SGWR48 - 5,000 marine docents, educators, students and the general public per year will gain knowledge of a web-based site containing marine science educational activities, programs, images and research results
Locations: Coastal NH | Coastal MA | Coastal ME
Reporter: Mark Wiley
Type: Learning
Evaluation plan:

Participation at GOMMEA, NMEA, and SGEN events will be monitored and participants will be surveyed to determine if the outcomes of the objective are being achieved

The Web site will be monitored for use, and users will be surveyed to determine the usefulness of the site - surveys will be used to determine the impact of the use of the site on user marine literacy, or use in supporting teaching and learning


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Marine Science Education  (Mark Wiley)


Narratives:

Indicators, outputs, and/or programs in bold triggered the narrative to be included in this Program report.
Grant Reports
Frank Mitchell
 
Entered: 28-Feb-08
Files: NARR8762007 NROC Final Report - NHCP1.doc
NARR876LIP-WAP 2007 Report - Final Report1.doc
Related topic area:
Related Programs: Forestry & Wildlife
Sea Grant & Water Resources
Strengthening NH Communities
Related indicator: L&W2 - 50 community decision-makers identify actions they will take to conserve the state's biodiversity. (Relates to F&W4)  details


Individual Impact Statements (every staff person should complete 2-3 annually)
Ken La Valley
 
Narrative:

Fishing industry awareness of cooperative research and the benefits of partnering with the science community were increased.  Awareness was increased using industry publications, websites, and Sea Grant publications.  Five (5) articles were published in the Commercial Fisheries News (CFN), of which (4) highlighted cooperative research and (1) focused on promoting the International Haddock Symposium.  The CFN readership is estimated at more than 10,000 individuals.  Four (4) Sea Grant publications were published in 2007, topics included selecting safe seafood, shrimp selectivity, haddock trawl separation technology, and the WGOMCA.

Entered: 26-Feb-08
Related indicators: SGWR4 - 30 commercial fishermen increase knowledge of new conservation fishing gear that reduces benthic habitat impact.  details
SGWR7 - As technology becomes available, 10 fishermen per year choose soft-bottom fishing gear over traditional equipment as it becomes available.  details
Related locales: Coastal NH
Coastal ME
Coastal MA

 
Narrative:

Interest and participation in cooperative research was increased through extension contacts with   fishermen and researchers region wide (MA, NH and ME).  In 2007, a total of (10) fisheries related cooperative research proposals were submitted to the Northeast Consortium, NMFS, CRPP, and NOAA.  Four projects were funded and six are currently in review.  A total of twenty (20) fishermen and four (4) scientists partnered in the development of these proposals.

Entered: 26-Feb-08
Related indicators: SGWR2 - 40 fishermen per year participate in cooperative research proposals submitted to appropriate programs or agencies  details
SGWR6 - 5 cooperative research proposals per year involving scientists and fishermen that focus on reducing benthic impacts of mobile fishing gear are submitted to appropriate programs/agencies  details
SGWR8 - Fishermen will receive $2 million annually in competitive funding for cooperative research  details
SGWR9 - 10 fishermen per year collaborate with scientists to conduct cooperative research projects.  details
Related locales: Coastal NH
Coastal ME
Coastal MA

 
Narrative:

During the 2007 Northern shrimp fishery three (3) commercial fishermen used size selectivity gear developed through cooperative research, instead of the traditional Nordmore grate.  A total of five (5) industry adopters are expected for 2008.  This  fishing gear has a reduced impact on the seafloor and reduced bycatch of non-target species.

Entered: 26-Feb-08
Related indicators: SGWR5 - As technology becomes available, 10 fishermen per year choose non-mandatory conservation-minded gear over traditional equipment as it becomes available.  details
SGWR7 - As technology becomes available, 10 fishermen per year choose soft-bottom fishing gear over traditional equipment as it becomes available.  details
Related locales: Coastal NH
Coastal ME

 
Narrative:

A dedicated symposium evaluating the Western Gulf of Maine Closure Area, WGOMCA, and the impacts of fishing gear on the seafloor was offered.  Over ninety (90) participants from New England participated in the conference, which included fishermen, scientists, conservationist and regulators.

Entered: 26-Feb-08
Related indicators: SGWR4 - 30 commercial fishermen increase knowledge of new conservation fishing gear that reduces benthic habitat impact.  details
SGWR7 - As technology becomes available, 10 fishermen per year choose soft-bottom fishing gear over traditional equipment as it becomes available.  details
Related locales: Connecticut
Coastal NH
Coastal ME
Coastal MA
New England

 
Narrative:

To assist with the proactive management of the haddock resource a regional haddock gear workshop was held to discuss bycatch reduction and separation technologies in the haddock fishery, and use this discussion to make recommendations on potential conservation gear for inclusion into the fishery.  Also, an International Symposium on haddock biology, management and gear technologies was offered with more than ninety (90) participants from US, Sweden, Scotland, Norway, Denmark, England and Canadian provinces attending. 

Entered: 26-Feb-08
Related indicators: SGWR1 -30 fishermen per year participate in fishing gear workshops that target by-catch reduction  details
SGWR2 - 40 fishermen per year participate in cooperative research proposals submitted to appropriate programs or agencies  details
SGWR4 - 30 commercial fishermen increase knowledge of new conservation fishing gear that reduces benthic habitat impact.  details
SGWR7 - As technology becomes available, 10 fishermen per year choose soft-bottom fishing gear over traditional equipment as it becomes available.  details
SGWR8 - Fishermen will receive $2 million annually in competitive funding for cooperative research  details
SGWR9 - 10 fishermen per year collaborate with scientists to conduct cooperative research projects.  details
Related locales: International
New England
Nation-wide

 
Narrative: The fishermen-led fishing gear workshop for non-fishermen which originated in 2005 was continued in 2007 with funding from the UNH Cooperative Extension program.  Twenty-one (22) participants representing fisheries state and federal government agencies (NMFS, MEDMR, MADMF, NEFMC) as well as academic groups (UNH Marine Docents, UNH Cooperative Extension) and a representative from Carol Shea-Porters office attended the workshop.
Entered: 26-Feb-08
Related indicators: SGWR1 -30 fishermen per year participate in fishing gear workshops that target by-catch reduction  details
SGWR2 - 40 fishermen per year participate in cooperative research proposals submitted to appropriate programs or agencies  details
SGWR6 - 5 cooperative research proposals per year involving scientists and fishermen that focus on reducing benthic impacts of mobile fishing gear are submitted to appropriate programs/agencies  details
SGWR8 - Fishermen will receive $2 million annually in competitive funding for cooperative research  details
SGWR9 - 10 fishermen per year collaborate with scientists to conduct cooperative research projects.  details
Related locales: Coastal NH
Coastal ME
Coastal MA

 
Narrative:

The fishermen training non-fishermen workshop was continued through funding by UNH Cooperative Extension.  Since 2004, fifty-nine (59) participants representing   congressional/senatorial staffers, State and Government regulators, and marine educators completed the workshop.  An article was published in the June, 2008 issue of the Journal of Extension.  

Entered: 12-Nov-08
Related indicator: SGWR4 - 30 commercial fishermen increase knowledge of new conservation fishing gear that reduces benthic habitat impact.  details
Related locale: New England

 
Narrative: Since 2005, fishing gear technology has been transferred to the seasonal Northern Shrimp fishery in ME and NH.  Presently, (4) commercial fishermen have used size selectivity gear developed through cooperative research, instead of the traditional Nordmore grate.  A total of sixteen (16) industry adopters are expected for the 2008 – 2009 season.  This represents approximately 70% of the active shrimp fishermen.
Entered: 12-Nov-08
Related indicators: SGWR5 - As technology becomes available, 10 fishermen per year choose non-mandatory conservation-minded gear over traditional equipment as it becomes available.  details
SGWR7 - As technology becomes available, 10 fishermen per year choose soft-bottom fishing gear over traditional equipment as it becomes available.  details
Related locales: Coastal MA
Coastal ME
Coastal NH

 
Narrative:

Two, NH fishermen used a scaled-down version of the haddock targeting Eliminator trawl as part of a pilot-study to develop a special access program to increase haddock landings for regional fishermen while minimizing cod and flounder bycatch.

Entered: 12-Nov-08
Related indicators: SGWR5 - As technology becomes available, 10 fishermen per year choose non-mandatory conservation-minded gear over traditional equipment as it becomes available.  details
SGWR8 - Fishermen will receive $2 million annually in competitive funding for cooperative research  details
SGWR9 - 10 fishermen per year collaborate with scientists to conduct cooperative research projects.  details
Related locale: Coastal NH

 
Narrative: The “Marine Debris to Energy” program began in April, 2008 with funding from NOAA.  This program will engage the fishing community to remove derelict fishing gear from the Gulf of Maine as well as increase beach clean-up capacity along coastal NH.  To date 3.5 metric tons of fishing gear has been collected and recycled at a local energy conversion plant.
Entered: 12-Nov-08
Related indicators: SGWR7 - As technology becomes available, 10 fishermen per year choose soft-bottom fishing gear over traditional equipment as it becomes available.  details
SGWR8 - Fishermen will receive $2 million annually in competitive funding for cooperative research  details
SGWR9 - 10 fishermen per year collaborate with scientists to conduct cooperative research projects.  details
Related locale: Coastal NH

 
Narrative:

Funding ($80,000) was obtained through the USDA SBIR program to assist the first commercial   offshore-mussel farmer in the US with commercialization and optimization of the technology to improve economic  viability.  Financial support was also received from the NOAA Marine Aquaculture program ($212,000) to support and assist regional fishermen with offshore mussel farm start-up.

Entered: 12-Nov-08
Related indicators: SGWR8 - Fishermen will receive $2 million annually in competitive funding for cooperative research  details
SGWR9 - 10 fishermen per year collaborate with scientists to conduct cooperative research projects.  details
Related locales: Coastal ME
Coastal MA
Coastal NH