· Sit, Vera and Brenda Taylor (Editors). 1998. Statistical Methods for Adaptive Management Studies. Provides an overview of principles and methods for approaches to experimentation and data analysis for adaptive management studies, incl: design of experiments, non-experimental studies, retrospective studies, measurement and estimates, errors of inference, Bayesian statistics, and decision analysis.

Assessments

· Adaptive Management- Linking Management and Science to Achieve Ecological Sustainability. Ontario Forum on Adaptive Management.

· Symposium "Adaptive Management: An Assessment of the Principles and the Practice" 1997 Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society, Monterey, California.

Lessons Learned

· Blann, K. 2003. Science, institutions, and stakeholders: Lessons from Implementation of Adaptive Management in Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration, Symposium: Human Interaction with Aquatic Systems: How Knowledge of Aquatic Systems Impacts Individual and Institutional Action. Society for Conservation Biology, Duluth, MN June 29-July 2, 2003.

· Organizational Learning: Adaptive Management for Salmon Conservation Conference Proceedings. University of Washington, Olympic Natural Resources Center, Forks, WA Papers by William Clark, Steve Daniels, George Stankey, Robert Lackey, and others.

· Application of “Best Available Science” in Ecosystem Restoration: Lessons Learned from Large-scale Restoration Efforts in the U.S. Product of the Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration Project Nearshore Science Team. Van Cleve, F., Brie, Charles Simenstad, Fred Goetz, and Tom Mumford. 2003.

· Putting It Back Together: Making Ecosystem Restoration Work. Principal Author, Cynthia Koehler, Senior Counsel, Research Assistance, Ellen Blair, Policy Associate, Save San Francisco Bay Association, June 2001.

Case Studies

· DFID Fisheries Management Science Programme (FMSP). Adaptive learning approaches to fisheries enhancement. Implementation of a participatory adaptive learning approach for the management of aquatic resources.

· Horsfield, R.W. 1998. Benchmarks For Assessing Environmental Management Practices Against An ‘Ideal’ Adaptive Environmental Assessment And Management Protocol. A good overview of AEAM and a comprehensive set of performance indicators from the Graduate School of the Environment (Macquarie University, Sydney).

Literature

· Adaptive Management references in National Academy Press publications; or read the sources on-line!

· Ecology and Society Journal on-line (formerly Conservation Ecology)

Special feature: adaptive management – scientifically sound, socially challenged? Conservation Ecology 3(1): 10. [online] URL: http://www.consecol.org/vol3/iss1/art10

· Gilmour, A., G. Walkerden, and J. Scandol. 1999. Adaptive management of the water cycle on the urban fringe: three Australian case studies. Conservation Ecology 3(1): 11. [online] URL: http://www.consecol.org/vol3/iss1/art11

· Gunderson, L. 1999. Resilience, flexibility and adaptive management - - antidotes for spurious certitude? Conservation Ecology 3(1): 7. [online] URL: http://www.consecol.org/vol3/iss1/art7

· Johnson, B. L. 1999. The role of adaptive management as an operational approach for resource management agencies. Conservation Ecology 3(2): 8. [online] URL: http://www.consecol.org/vol3/iss2/art8

· Lee, K. N. 1999. Appraising adaptive management. Conservation Ecology 3(2): 3. [online] URL: http://www.consecol.org/vol3/iss2/art3

· Pinkerton, E. 1999. Factors in overcoming barriers to implementing co-management in British Columbia salmon fisheries. Conservation Ecology 3(2): 2. [online] URL: http://www.consecol.org/vol3/iss2/art2

· Shindler, B., and K. Aldred Cheek. 1999. Integrating citizens in adaptive management: a propositional analysis. Conservation Ecology 3(1): 9. [online] URL: http://www.consecol.org/vol3/iss1/art9

Olsson, P. and C. Folke. 2003. ADAPTIVE CO-MANAGEMENT FOR BUILDING RESILIENCE IN SOCIAL-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS.
Walters, Carl, Josh Korman, Lawrence E. Stevens, and Barry Gold. 2000. Ecosystem Modeling for Evaluation of Adaptive Management Policies in the Grand Canyon. Conservation Ecology 4(2): 1 [online] URL: hhttp://www.consecol.org/Journal/vol4/iss2/art1/index.html

Slide Shows

· Introduction to Collaboration and Adaptive Management, John Ehrmann, Meridian Institute

· Origins of Adaptive Management practice; successes, challenges, and critiques. Pdf file w/ 3 slides/page. Kristen Blann, Collaborative Adaptive Management Network

· Collaborative Ecosystem Assessments: Tools for Linking Science and Management. Jerry Magee, BLM OR/WA Environmental Protection Specialist

· Science and the New Work of the Resource Management Practitioner Kristen Blann and Steve Light, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

· Practical lessons from adaptive management experiences, Steve Light, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

· The use of conceptual ecological models in Everglades adaptive assessment Nick Aumen, National Park Service and Everglades RECOVER team

· AEAM in the Everglades: Challenges in Implementing Large-scale Adaptive Probes, Lance Gunderson, Environmental Sciences Program, Emory University

· Anecdotal History: A Tool for the Kissimmee River Restoration Project Kent Loftin, Earth-Tech, Inc.

· The Platte River Endangered Species Partnership. Dale Strickland, Clayton Derby, and Shay Howlin, Western Ecosystems Technology.

· Adaptive Management for the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem? Steve Gloss, University of Wyoming, Kristen Blann, University of Minnesota, and Steve Light, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

· Does Adaptive Management Have Potential to Resolve Issues in the Greater Yellowstone? Steve Gloss, University of Wyoming

· Institutional Aspects of Adaptive Management on the Colorado River, Barry Gold, Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program

· Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program: Lessons Learned , Barry Gold, Chief, Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, and Pam Hyde, Executive Director, Southwest Rivers, Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Technical Work Group

· Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead: History, Science, Consensus, and Recovery. Rick Williams, Center for Freshwater Salmonids and Species At Risk

· The Use of Adaptive Management in the Northwest Power Planning Council Subbasin Planning Process. Brian Allee & Willis McConnaha, Northwest Power Planning Council

· Moving at Glacial Speed Towards Adaptive Management in the Columbia River Basin. David Marmorek, Calvin Peters and Ian Parnell, ESSA Technologies, Ltd.

· A decision analysis of adaptive management experiments: Is it worth varying flows to reduce key uncertainties? An application to Columbia River whitefish management. Clint Alexander, Paul Higgins*, David Marmorek, and Calvin Peters

· Adaptive Application of Artificial Production Strategies in Fish Restoration Programs. Gary James, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

· Recommendations for monitoring of aquatic systems in the Columbia Basin. Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) and Peer Review Groups for the Northwest Power Planning Council

· Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Symposium

· A Collaborative Forest Restoration Program (New Mexico) Walter Dunn

Resources for Teaching and Interactive Learning

· Ecosystem Management Case Study Database at the Univ. of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment

· Adaptive Management Role Play Exercise from CALFED workshop

· Slide Shows and Models from Theories for Sustainable Futures

· AgLand: The Game A group simulation activity for learning about agricultural land-use issues

· The World Game Institute An organization sponsoring games and workshops for communities, schools, businesses, governments, and other groups to stimulate learning and discussion on global issues and sustainability

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