Publications for Training Federal Agencies in Ecosystem-Based Management

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Protecting Palau

Protecting Palau's natural heritage

Bill Dennison, Ben Longstaff, Jane Thomas ·
6 August 2007

The Republic of Palau, an island nation in the tropical western Pacific Ocean, harbors diverse mangrove, seagrass, and coral communities. Palau is at a crossroads due to improved access to, and development of, its largest island, Babeldaob. This is leading to increased sediment runoff, particularly in the Ngerikiil River/Airai Bay watershed, the most developed region of Babeldaob Island.

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Morro Bay: working together for a healthy ecosystem (Page 1)

Morro Bay: working together for a healthy ecosystem

Bill Dennison, Jane Hawkey ·
21 May 2007

Morro Bay, on the central California coast, was the site of a workshop to develop a conceptual framework for an ecosystem-based management initiative. IAN staff worked with Morro Bay scientists, resource managers, and stakeholders to develop conceptual diagrams for Morro Bay, offshore Estero Bay and the Morro Bay watershed. These diagrams examined key features, threats, and management objectives of the Morro Bay ecosystem.

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Morro Bay: working together for a healthy ecosystem (Page 1)

Morro Bay: working together for a healthy ecosystem

Bill Dennison, Jane Hawkey ·
21 May 2007

Morro Bay, on the central California coast, was the site of a workshop to develop a conceptual framework for an ecosystem-based management initiative. IAN staff worked with Morro Bay scientists, resource managers, and stakeholders to develop conceptual diagrams for Morro Bay, offshore Estero Bay and the Morro Bay watershed. These diagrams examined key features, threats, and management objectives of the Morro Bay ecosystem.

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