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Four Agencies leading through partnership
FCRRP is collaboratively led by four government agencies,
FCRRP is collaboratively led by four government agencies,
including two state and two federal agencies:
including two state and two federal agencies:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Park Service
(NPS)
Members of the ECT and Steering Committee discussing future directions for FCRRP.Photo: Samantha Cook/NSU
These four Lead Agencies participate in two Leadership Bodies.
The Executive Coordination Team (ECT) provides high-level guidance on program directions and funding. Membership includes:
Andy Bruckner (Research Coordinator, NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary)
Mollie Cordo (Regional Administrator, DEP Southeast Region)
Jennifer Koss (Director, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program)
Maurizio Martinelli (Administrator, DEP Coral Protection & Restoration Program)
Gil McRae (Director, FWC Fish & Wildlife Research Institute)
Erik Stabenau (Branch Chief, NPS South Florida Natural Resources Center)
The Steering Committee provides guidance on day-to-day program operations. Membership includes:
Andy Bruckner (Research Coordinator, NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary)
Kathleen Czaia (Program Manager, DEP Coral Protection & Restoration Program)
Caroline Gorga (Section Leader, FWC Fish & Wildlife Research Institute)
Nicholas Parr (Environmental Manager, DEP Southeast Region)
Anna Toline (Marine Scientist and Ocean Program Coordinator, NPS Interior Region 2)
Dana Wusinich-Mendez (Atlantic & Caribbean Team Lead, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program)
Coordination
Coordination
FCRRP was coordinated by Maurizio Martinelli of Florida Sea Grant through support from DEP and NOAA. A new Coordinator is being recruited as Martinelli now sits on the ECT representing DEP. Further coordination support is provided by The Nature Conservancy through participation on the ECT by Chris Bergh (South Florida Program Manager) and on the Steering Committee by Caitlin Lustic (South Florida Marine Conservation Manager). Information on Team-specific coordination can be found on Team pages.
Martinelli working with FCRRP partners at annual technical workshops. Photos: Samantha Cook/NSU
Header photo: Liv Williamson/UM
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