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What is the Management Conference? The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program is governed by a "Management Conference." This is the major component of all of the National Estuary Programs. The function of the Management Conference is to develop a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) and implement its goals and objectives. The plan addresses issues toward the wise stewardship of the water quality and living resources of the Mobile Bay and Delta estuarine system. The Management Conference is not a one-time meeting but an ongoing effort of activities involving a team of volunteers. It is also a forum for open discussion, cooperation, and consensus on area environmental issues. The Mobile Bay NEP Management Conference consists of three main committees: Policy, Management, and Community Advisory. Within the Community Advisory Committee there are issue workgroups that cover water quality, habitat management, living resources, human uses, data and information management as well as public education and outreach. In these settings, technical and scientific experts join with local citizens to work on CCMP action items. |
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The Management Conference is supported by a small program office staff. The members of the Policy and the Management Committee are appointed. Membership in the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is open to all stakeholders of our community. The CAC is the first level of review for the estuary's priority problems. The Mobile Bay NEP is not simply an office of staff accomplishing the many actions in the CCMP. The Mobile Bay NEP is everyone in the community working together to achieve goals and objectives toward the health of Mobile Bay. If you would like to share some of your expertise or become a volunteer please call the program office at (251) 431-6409 or send us an email.
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