Management Plan - National Estuarine Research Reserve System

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Appendix Fand development of an overall management framework and plan. Each individual site of a proposedmultiple-site Reserve shall be evaluated both separately under sec. 921.11(c) and collectively as part ofthe site selection process. A coastal state may propose to establish a multiple-site Reserve at the timeof the initial site selection, or at any point in the development or operation of the Reserve. If the statedecides to develop a multiple-site National Estuarine Research Reserve after the initial acquisition anddevelopment award is made for a single site, the proposal is subject to the requirements set forth in sec.921.33(b). However, a state may not propose to add one or more sites to an already designated Reserveif the operation and management of such Reserve has been found deficient and uncorrected or theresearch conducted is not consistent with the Estuarine Research Guidelines referenced in sec. 921.51. Inaddition, Federal funds for the acquisition of a multiple-site Reserve remain limited to $5,000,000 (seesec. 921.20). The funding for operation of a multiple-site Reserve is limited to the maximum allowed forany one Reserve per year (see sec. 921.32(c)) and preacquisition funds are limited to $100,000 per Reserve.Notwithstanding the above, when financial assistance is provided from amounts recovered as a result ofdamage to natural resources located in the coastal zone, such assistance may be used to pay 100 percent ofall actual costs of activities carrier out with this assistance, as long as such funds are available.[58 FR 38215, July 15, 1993, as amended at 63 FR 26717, May 14, 1998].Sec. 921.11 Site selection and feasibility.(a) A coastal state may use Federal funds to establish and implement a site selection process which isapproved by NOAA.(b) In addition to the requirements set forth in subpart I, a request for Federal funds for site selection mustcontain the following programmatic information:1. A description of the proposed site selection process and how it will be implemented inconformance with the biogeographic classification scheme and typology (sec. 921.3);2. An identification of the site selection agency and the potential management agency; and3. A description of how public participation will be incorporated into the process (see sec. 921.11(d)).(c) As part of the site selection process, the state and NOAA shall evaluate and select the final site(s).NOAA has final authority in approving such sites. Site selection shall be guided by the followingprinciples:1. The site’s contribution to the biogeographical and typological balance of the National EstuarineResearch Reserve System. NOAA will give priority consideration to proposals to establishReserves in biogeographic regions or subregions or incorporating types that are not representedin the system. (see the biogeographic classification scheme and typology set forth in sec. 921.3and appendices I and II);2. The site’s ecological characteristics, including its biological productivity, diversity of flora andfauna, and capacity to attract a broad range of research and educational interests. The proposedsite must be a representative estuarine ecosystem and should, to the maximum extent possible, bean estuarine ecosystem minimally affected by human activity or influence (see sec. 921.1(e)).3. Assurance that the site’s boundaries encompass an adequate portion of the key land andwater areas of the natural system to approximate an ecological unit and to ensure effectiveconservation. Boundary size will vary greatly depending on the nature of the ecosystem. Reserveboundaries must encompass the area within which adequate control has or will be establishedby the managing entity over human activities occurring within the Reserve. Generally, Reserveboundaries will encompass two areas: Key land and water areas (or ``core area’’) and a buffer198 Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
Appendix Fzone. Key land and water areas and a buffer zone will likely require significantly differentlevels of control (see sec. 921.13(a)(7)). The term ``key land and water areas’’ refers to that corearea within the Reserve that is so vital to the functioning of the estuarine ecosystem that itmust be under a level of control sufficient to ensure the long-term viability of the Reserve forresearch on natural processes. Key land and water areas, which comprise the core area, are thoseecological units of a natural estuarine system which preserve, for research purposes, a full rangeof significant physical, chemical and biological factors contributing to the diversity of fauna,flora and natural processes occurring within the estuary. The determination of which land andwater areas are ``key’’ to a particular Reserve must be based on specific scientific knowledge ofthe area. A basic principle to follow when deciding upon key land and water areas is that theyshould encompass resources representative of the total ecosystem, and which if compromisedcould endanger the research objectives of the Reserve. The term buffer zone refers to an areaadjacent to or surrounding key land and water areas and essential to their integrity. Buffer zonesprotect the core area and provide additional protection for estuarine-dependent species, includingthose that are rare or endangered. When determined appropriate by the state and approved byNOAA, the buffer zone may also include an area necessary for facilities required for research andinterpretation. Additionally, buffer zones should be established sufficient to accommodate a shiftof the core area as a result of biological, ecological or geomorphological change which reasonablycould be expected to occur. National Estuarine Research Reserves may include existing Federalor state lands already in a protected status where mutual benefit can be enhanced. However,NOAA will not approve a site for potential National Estuarine Research Reserve status that isdependent primarily upon the inclusion of currently protected Federal lands in order to meetthe requirements for Reserve status (such as key land and water areas). Such lands generally willbe included within a Reserve to serve as a buffer or for other ancillary purposes; and may beincluded, subject to NOAA approval, as a limited portion of the core area;4. The site’s suitability for long-term estuarine research, including ecological factors and proximityto existing research facilities and educational institutions;5. The site’s compatibility with existing and potential land and water uses in contiguous areas aswell as approved coastal and estuarine management plans; and6. The site’s importance to education and interpretive efforts, consistent with the need for continuedprotection of the natural system.(d) Early in the site selection process the state must seek the views of affected landowners, localgovernments, other state and Federal agencies and other parties who are interested in the area(s) beingconsidered for selection as a potential National Estuarine Research Reserve. After the local government(s)and affected landowner(s) have been contacted, at least one public meeting shall be held in the vicinity ofthe proposed site. Notice of such a meeting, including the time, place, and relevant subject matter, shallbe announced by the state through the area’s principal newspaper at least 15 days prior to the date of themeeting and by NOAA in the Federal Register.(e) A state request for NOAA approval of a proposed site (or sites in the case of a multi-site Reserve) mustcontain a description of the proposed site(s) in relationship to each of the site selection principals (sec.921.11(c)) and the following information:1. An analysis of the proposed site(s) based on the biogeographical scheme/typology discussed insec. 921.3 and set forth in appendices I and II;2. A description of the proposed site(s) and its (their) major resources, including location, proposedboundaries, and adjacent land uses. Maps are required;3. A description of the public participation process used by the state to solicit the views of interestedparties, a summary of comments, and, if interstate issues are involved, documentation thatManagement Plan: Appendix F199
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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments..
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Representation on the Reserve Manag
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Objectives and Strategies.. . . . .
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I. OverviewIntroduction to the Rese
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Exhibits and Interpretive Trails; P
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The Wells Reserve requires specific
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II. IntroductionThe Value of Estuar
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Figure II.3. Biogeographic regions
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1.2.3.Address coastal management is
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III. Wells NERR SettingPhysical Set
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Figure III.3. The two principal wat
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landscapes are assuming a suburban
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IV. Strategic Plan29
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Objective 2: Optimize educational u
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V. Accomplishments33
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Figure V.2. Chris Feurt, the CTP Co
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Figure V.4. The barn complex was co
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◊With partners (U.S. Fish and Wil
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VI. Administration41
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RMAManagerEducationResearch & Stewa
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◊The York County Audubon Society,
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The Reserve Manager serves as the c
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VII. Facilities andConstruction51
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◊Make facilities available to par
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Figure VII.2. The Reserved Life Est
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Killing House (early 1900’s)This
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VIII. Public Access61
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Figure VIII.2. An artist at work by
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Figure VIII.4. A family enjoys a wa
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IX. Education and Outreach67
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Strategies◊ Work with partners to
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K-12 EducationThe Wells Reserve edu
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X. Research and Monitoring77
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Figure X.1. Jeremy Miller (right) a
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permit, the Research Department als
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XI. Stewardship87
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◊◊◊◊◊Protect pristine hab
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Reserve cooperates with the followi
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will monitor this site (and others
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Figure XI.6. The Wells Reserve Stew
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XII. Reserve Boundary andAcquisitio
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Proposed Changes to the Reserve and
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Figure XII.2 (top): The main stems
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By expanding its boundary the Wells
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forests, and wetlands. It has habit
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Conservation EasementThe Wells Rese
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XIII. Volunteers109
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Figure XIII.1. Beach Profiling volu
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XIV. Communications113
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AppendicesAppendix A: Memoranda of
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Appendix A: Memoranda ofUnderstandi
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