CHARTER FOR DIVERIZATION COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
In order for ships to be safer to dive and more accessible they need to be opened up, hazards removed and access holes created. A standard for diverization will assist with the sink plans as holes cut for diver access can and should be used to maintain the proper plan for sinking.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
- Identify ships available & obtain plans (liaison with Ship Committee)
- Research what others have done worldwide and why (liaison with Research Committee)
- Develop a standardized diverization plan which should include items such as:
- What is to be removed such as wiring, cabinetry, hatches, pipes, doors, entanglement obstacles, etc.
- Where access holes are to be cut such as decks, hull, bulkheads, etc.
- What needs to be left in place but altered to allow water flow and diver access
- What needs to be sealed off & how
- Determine buoy requirements
i. Mooring attachments
ii. Accommodate divers’ needs (location/safety stops)
- How to know where you are in the ship
- Take diver education into consideration
- What are the needs of the Search/Rescue Teams
- Surge/Current conditions – when to penetrate and when not to (specific to sink site & type of ship)
- Warnings & how to brief divers before each dive
- How to conduct emergency searches
- Develop ship map
i. Layout and markings
- Develop the specifications for diverizing a vessel (liaison with Ship Contract Administration Committee) for appropriate contracts.
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
- Available ships have been identified & their plans have been obtained.
- A standard for diverization has been developed for ship type layout
- A specification has been written for contractors.
- Vessels are on the bottom and prepared for divers.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: April 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: For the duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
Marine Surveyors, ASNE Engineers, ship builders, ship dismantlers, welders, technical writers, Navy/Ex-Navy personnel, Merchant Marine/Ex-Merchant Marine personnel, dive masters & instructors
CHARTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
This task is a very important one and a requirement for the issuance of the needed permits to sink a ship. The Environmental Impact Reports will be key to getting Coastal Commission approval and is one of the legal requirements that must be met to sink ships. For this reason a standardized report will make completion easier and uniform. As we go through the process of sinking ships off the California coast, the regulatory agencies will come to know exactly what to expect as each report builds upon those that have gone before. With that said this committee must be flexible and responsive through the first few reports to allow for necessary changes based upon any criticisms or perceived omissions by any stakeholder. In the end we want to do it right. In addition, this committee should consider doing/managing all EIRs in the state due to their complexity & commonality.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Contact company that made Yukon EIR and determine what part they want to play in this process (Dick)
2. Research and review as much of what has gone before as possible. This entails gathering copies of EIR's for ships already sunk in other locations, including the "Yukon". Ask Bob Watts for his recommends. (liaison with Research Committee)
3. Consult with DFG regarding extent to which “Yukon” EIR needs to be expanded.
4. Determine what information contained in these EIRs can/should be utilized in CS2R’s EIRs.
5. Determine what additional information may be required for CS2R’s EIRs.
6. Develop a statewide standardized Environmental Impact Report that can then be customized to fit each sink site. The goal will be to produce a "fill in the blanks" type of document to be used by the local sink groups to provide the individual sink site information. Provide a rationale why EIRs should be done this wayReview and approve for submission, all EIR's.
7. Set up to guide the EIR process
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
A standardized EIR has been explored, and the review & approval process for each site is ongoing.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: April 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: Duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
Marine biologists, oceanographers, researchers via web or other means (liaison with Research and Technical Library Committees), technical writers, permitting (liaison with other committees), people who understand the EIR process & have experience developing an EIR
CHARTER FOR GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS-FEDERAL FUNDING COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
The funding for CS2R can be a composite of sources – Federal, State and Local (to the sink site). This committee will focus on the federal portion of funding. This committee will define and pursue the process for federal funding for ship processing. The process will include issues such as acquiring ships, cleaning, diverization, towing, sinking and studies.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Identify a federal point of contact (POC) for each possible source of funding sources (Economic Development, Parks Development, Fisheries), members of House & Senate and vessel sources for the pass through ownership of the ships to the state or CS2R (Navy/MARAD/NOAA).
2. Brainstorm with people with knowledge for available most likely sources of funding
3. Down select the most likely options (NOAA, Navy, MARAD, Congress, President’s Office, etc.)
4. For each option, research the best path forward to acquire the funding.
5. For each option, start an information and outreach program tailored for all those who influence or make decision for the funds.
6. Identify other parties to partner with & share information (i.e., fishermen)
7. Define criterion each source uses to decide funding approvals
8. For each option, make formal requests for the funding and follow through on its acceptance.
9. Generate commitments and ultimately the funding for federal funding required for ships.
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. A federal POC for pass through ownership for each vessel source has been identified.
2. Likely funding sources have been identified and funds pursued.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: May 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: For the duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
People experienced in the inner mechanism of federal funding, people experienced in working with congress/elected officials, grant writers, people with experience writing legislation, people experienced in asking the government for money, people with experience in how to justify funding
CHARTER FOR GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS-FEDERAL PERMITTING COMMITTEE
updates:
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
This committee will define and pursue the process for federal permitting of CS2R ships. Where possible, this committee will try to consolidate permits and anticipate permitting needs across all ships.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Identify the various Federal departments/agencies we will need to interface with to get approvals and/or permits/or cooperation.
2. Identify a federal point of contact (POC) for each department/agency involved with permits anticipated for statewide sinking.
3. Validate the need for each of these permits while soliciting other agency requirements for permitting (look for permits that could be needed, but are not known yet)
4. Develop a plan for each permit, identifying contacts, timelines, risks/mitigations, etc.
5. Assign a sub-committee for each permit, responsible to make contact, follow through on commitments and provide information/updates.
6. Define the order of completeness (which permits need to be completed before others) and prioritize those that need to be completed first.
7. Ensure the issuance of all permits required are valid for all sinkings statewide whenever possible.
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. All Federal departments/agencies involved in permitting or approval have been identified.
2. A POC for each department/agency involved in permitting or approval has been identified.
3. All permits have been validated and any other permit requirements have been identified.
4. Each permit has a plan, contacts identified, timelines and risks/mitigations determined.
5. All permits have been issued as required.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: May 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: Duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
People experienced in permitting, people experienced in working with Federal departments/agencies, people good at follow-through, people good at organizing project priorities and moving them forward
CHARTER FOR GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS-LOCAL FUNDING COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
The funding for CS2R can be a composite of three sources – Federal, State and Local (to the sink site). This committee will focus on the local portion of funding. This committee will define and pursue the process for local funding for ship processing. The process will include issues such as towing, cleaning, diverization, sinking and studies.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Identify a local point of contact (POC) for the pass through ownership of the ships (for areas that own the bottom such as San Diego)
2. Brainstorm with people with knowledge for available most likely sources of local funding
3. Down select the most likely options (Economic Development, Redevelopment, general funds, hotel taxes, harbor use fees, etc.)
4. For each option, research the best path forward to acquire the funding.
5. For each option, start an information and outreach program tailored for all those with decision making authority for the funds.
6. For each option, make formal requests for the funding and follow through on its acceptance.
7. Generate commitments and ultimately the funding for the local portion of funding required for each ship.
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. A local POC for pass through ownership has been identified (for areas that own the bottom such as San Diego)
1. Likely funding sources have been identified and funds pursued.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: April 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: For the duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
People experienced in the inner mechanism of local funding, people experienced in working with city/county officials, grant writers, people with experience writing resolutions, people experienced in asking the government for money
CHARTER FOR GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS-LOCAL PERMITTING COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
Each sink site locale will have this committee to define and pursue the process for local permitting of CS2R ships. Where possible, this committee will try to consolidate permits and anticipate permitting needs across all ships within its locale.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Identify the various local departments/agencies we will need to interface with to get approvals and/or permits.
2. Identify a local point of contact (POC) for each department/agency involved with permits anticipated for statewide sinking.
3. Validate the need for each of these permits while soliciting other agency requirements for permitting (look for permits that could be needed, but are not known yet)
4. Develop a plan for each permit, identifying contacts, timelines, risks/mitigations, etc.
5. Assign a sub-committee for each permit, responsible to make contact, follow through on commitments and provide information/updates.
6. Define the order of completeness (which permits need to be completed before others) and prioritize those that need to be completed first.
7. Ensure the issuance of all local permits required for all sinkings statewide.
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. All local departments/agencies involved in permitting or approval have been identified.
2. A POC for each department/agency involved in permitting or approval has been identified.
3. All permits have been validated and any other permit requirements have been identified.
4. Each permit has a plan, contacts identified, timelines and risks/mitigations determined.
5. All permits have been issued as required.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: April 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: For the Duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
People experienced in permitting, people experienced in working with local departments/agencies, people good at follow-through, people good at organizing project priorities and moving them forward
CHARTER FOR GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS-STATE FUNDING COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
The funding for CS2R can be a composite of three sources – Federal, State and Local (to the sink site). This committee will focus on the state portion of funding. This committee will define and pursue the process for state funding for ship processing. The process will include issues such as towing, cleaning, diverization, sinking and studies.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Identify a state point of contact (POC) for the pass through ownership of the ships
2. Brainstorm with people with knowledge for available most likely sources of funding
3. Down select the most likely options (NOOA, DFG, Legislature, Governors Office, General Fund, OPC, etc.)
4. For each option, research the best path forward to acquire the funding
5. For each option, start an information and outreach program tailored for all those with decision making authority for the funds
6. For each option, make formal requests for the funding and follow through on its acceptance
7. Generate commitments and ultimately the funding for the state contribution of funding required for each ship
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. A state POC for pass through ownership is operational.
2. Likely funding sources have been identified and funds pursued.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: April 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: For the duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
People experienced in the inner mechanism of state funding, people experienced in working with legislators/elected officials, grant writers, people with experience writing legislation, people experienced in asking the government for money
CHARTER FOR GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS-STATE PERMITTING COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
This committee will define and pursue the process for state permitting of CS2R ships. Where possible, this committee will try to consolidate permits and anticipate permitting needs across all ships.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Identify the various State departments/agencies we will need to interface with to get approvals and/or permits.
2. Identify a state point of contact (POC) for each department/agency involved with permits anticipated for statewide sinking.
3. Validate the need for each of these permits while soliciting other agency requirements for permitting (look for permits that will be needed, but are not known yet)
4. Develop a plan for each permit, identifying contacts, timelines, risks/mitigations, etc.
5. Assign a sub-committee for each permit, responsible to make contact, follow through on commitments and provide information/updates.
6. Define the order of completeness (which permits need to be completed before others) and prioritize those that need to be completed first.
7. Ensure the issuance of all permits required for all sinkings statewide.
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. All State departments/agencies involved in permitting or approval have been identified.
2. A POC for each department/agency involved in permitting or approval has been identified.
3. All permits have been validated and any other permit requirements have been identified.
4. Each permit has a plan, contacts identified, timelines and risks/mitigations determined.
5. All permits have been issued as required.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY:
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY:
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
People experienced in permitting, people experienced in working with State departments/agencies, people good at follow-through, people good at organizing project priorities and moving them forward
CHARTER FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
CS2R wants to be THE place/people to go to for artificial reefing information. We also want to work closely with our counterparts in other countries to ensure that artificial reefing is highly visible, through sharing of information and promotion of joint activities to ensure the best information is available.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
- Define the organizations world wide that sink ships as man made reefs
- Define point of contact (POC) for each organization
- Make contact and develop an understanding of the successes and/or obstacles that the organization has encountered and how they dealt with them. Invite them to participate with us in each others activities and make an offer to exchange data.
- Develop and maintain on the “back-door” of the web site, an information file for each of the organizations such as:
- Articles
- Contacts
- Third party information
- Seek synergistic opportunities such as:
- When other ships go down, make sure CS2R has visibility
- When a CS2R ship goes down, ensure those world wide organizations have visibility and are invited
- Promote the exchange of reefing information worldwide.
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. Worldwide organizations involved in creating artificial reefs have been contacted and relationships developed
2. Information about worldwide organizations has been made part of the web site “back-door” library
3. CS2R and worldwide organizations have visibility at each reefing worldwide
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: April 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: For the duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
People who like to browse the Web, hard-copy researchers (via libraries), Web Database Manager for the library, people who are good communicators for contacting & liaising with other organizations, world travelers, people accustomed to technical exchanges
CHARTER FOR LEGAL COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
Every aspect of this project will have its legal challenges and we need someone with expertise in these areas to advise and represent us as needed. We need to have the team in place early on so no legal issues are overlooked and potential problems prepared for in advance. Even if we can develop “boilerplate” language for most issues, there will be issues unique to each vessel or sink site to be addressed. This will be especially true in Sanctuary areas.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Identify all aspects of the program where legal advice & management is/may be required such as (may be separate sub-committees):
a. Environmental (cleaning of hulls, interiors, MARAD lawsuit, EIR)
b. Maritime Law (ship title transfer – both to state & local grantees)
c. Contracts Law (Federal/State contract, shipyard contract, towing contract, sinking contract)
d. Liability Law (pre-sinking liability, post-sinking liability)
e. Others To Be Identified
2. Recruit pro bono attorneys with appropriate expertise in each area to include, but not limited to Environmental Law, Maritime Law, Contracts Law, Liability Law, and others as they are identified. Note: we need to be sensitive to the burden this puts on the attorneys.
3. Each attorney will review his portion of the project for potential areas where legal issues may arise and prepare appropriate steps to be taken in advance to eliminate or prepare for said issue.
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. Have all aspects of the program, where legal advice & management is/may be required, clearly defined.
2. Have a team of legal experts in place to handle legal needs for every aspect of the project. It is anticipated that each attorney will work directly with the other committees involved in his area of expertise.
3. Each legal advisor will have reviewed his area of expertise and has prepared his action plan to eliminate any challenges we face.
4. Each legal advisor is working on a pro bono basis.
5. Each attorney needs to advise us of issues that need to be addressed.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: May 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: For the Duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION
Attorneys and staff with expertise in areas such as Environmental Law, Maritime Law, Contracts Law, Liability Law, and others as they are identified.
CHARTER FOR MESSAGE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
In order for the public to understand what it is we are attempting to do, we must have a clear message that can be understood by anyone, especially non-divers. The message is the first impression our audience has about us & the project. The message must provide the place to go to get the answers to people’s questions before they even think of them.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Using our plan strategy and tactics, determine what our message needs to be to support each step of the Plan – each should include a “call to action” where possible
2. Identify all aspects of the project as per the Plan that need to be disseminated both within our organization and without to various audiences. These will include what we are trying to do, why we are doing it, why it is important, who it benefits, how we plan to get there, etc.
3. Develop clear and understandable messages that can be utilized by the other committees such as Public Relations, Speakers Bureau and Political Communication.
4. Provide the messages to the committees responsible for designing the digital presentations and videos and graphic artists for aesthetics – appropriate photos, etc.
5. Work closely with Planning and Political Communication Committees to ensure message is always updated appropriately, and continues to convey the message to support our call to action.
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. A clear and understandable message has been received, understood & acted upon.
2. The public & government understand what we are doing & why.
3. Message never becomes outdated.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: March 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: For the duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
People who understand the project completely and have the ability to make other understand and convince them to help us, good writing skills.
CHARTER FOR NON-SHIP ARTIFICIAL REEF MATERIALS COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
In order to provide an ecologically diverse habitat to encourage the most fish life … the habitat should mimic real life and also provide for more interesting dives. The ships would provide the Pinnacle structure which provides habitat for certain fish and plant life. The addition of lower materials to create bottom habitat will encourage other types of creatures and also can allow for kelp growth. This should provide for a more ecologically balanced man-made reef “system”.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Identify non-ship materials available & appropriate for artificial reefing.
2. Locate sources of materials
a. Type
b. Source
c. Cost (obtain, transport, sink)
d. Contact Information
3. Establish Pro/Con list for using any of these materials
4. Develop a list of preferred uses for these materials
5. Document each item with a description of where to use and why, description of where NOT to use and why, sources, contact information and costs.
6. Determine which type of sink sites under consideration are acceptable for these materials (liaison with Sink Site, EIR and Post-Sinking Science Committees)
7. Determine cleaning/preparation criteria for each acceptable material (liaison with Ship Preparation Committee)
8. Determine which materials may be added to, or around a ship either before or after reefing (liaison with Diverization Committee) and the best method to accomplish
9. Coordinate reefing with Sink Events Committee
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. Non-ship materials have been identified, evaluated and either accepted or rejected as appropriate.
2. Suitable sink sites have been identified.
3. Materials are on the bottom either on or near ships.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: April 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: For the duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION
Marine biologists, oceanographers, researchers via web or other means (liaison with Research Committee), people with materials knowledge, people with salvage knowledge
CHARTER FOR PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE
updates:
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
In order for CS2R to become public policy at all levels, it will require both understanding and support from all government entities, at all levels. The Project Representatives Committee’s mission is to facilitate that understanding and support.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Identify agencies/government contacts from whom CS2R needs to garner support
2. Develop the materials (i.e., Position Paper, digital presentation, etc.) and protocols (i.e., Follow-up letter within 24 hours of each meeting) to approach and garner support from legislators for S2R project.
a. Federal
b. State
c. Local
3. Identify issues where support is/may be required:
a. Funding
b. Liability
c. Pass Through
d. Permitting
e. Other to be determined
4. Train project representatives to use materials and protocols when approaching legislators
5. Develop a checklist for training in methods of how to contact people or their staff
6. Develop protocol for report back, tracking and responses to questions/concerns
7. Pass report back information to other committees as required (i.e. Executive Committee, all State Committee Chairs)
8. Maintain communications with various contacts on a continuing basis.
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. Materials and protocols have been established
2. Issues where support is/may be required are defined
3. Project Representatives are fully trained to use materials and protocols how the system works
4. Report back procedures have been developed, tracking is ongoing and responses to questions/concerns are handled in a timely fashion
5. Report back information is shared with other committees as required
6. Communication with various contacts is ongoing
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: March 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: April 1, 2008
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
People experienced talking with public officials; constituents with good demeanor; people with good follow-thru skills; people who are good listeners
CHARTER FOR POST-REEFING SCIENCE COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEEDED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
This committee is primarily interested in the long-term science for S2R as well as at each sink site, including monitoring life before and after a sinking, monitoring any pollutants. These types of studies have never been done on previously reefed vessels. It is important to document populations of the various species, growth rates, leaching of any heavy metals, etc.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Work with government agencies such as DFG and NOAA and with any other recognized groups deemed pertinent to develop criteria for the planning and implementation of studies to provide baseline flora and fauna studies at each sink site. Develop/approve methods necessary to conduct studies/facilities.
2. Install quadrats and transect lines and instruct local volunteers in proper fish counting methods.
3. Plan and place permanent transects and quadrats on each vessel for ongoing studies and conduct those studies.
4. Develop the knowledge and capability to identify any potential non-native species that may be introduced to the site by the ship.
5. Review any ships chosen for reefing to identify potential invasive species before the ship is delivered.
6. Plan for the use of the information gathered by various studies to enhance CS2R’s outreach and informational meetings
7. Work with local stakeholders near each sink site for the development of educational programs (public aquariums, school districts, etc.)
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. Post-reefing study criteria is developed and appropriate structures are in place to support ongoing studies.
2. Potential non-native species have been identified and ships cleared for sinking.
3. Ongoing relationships with local stakeholders have been established.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: April 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: For the duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
Marine biologists, oceanographers, researchers via web or other means (liaison with research/technical library committee), technical writers, reef check certified divers (or those willing to get certified), u/w photographers, u/w videographers, permitting (liaison with other committees), people experienced in curriculum development (liaison with education/research committee)
CHARTER FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE
updates:
May 9, 2008
May 8, 2008
April 10, 2008
April 2, 2008
#2-April 2, 2008
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
There will be many instances when a presenter will need to leave behind some information about CS2R and the project. It is imperative that we have people knowledgeable about the project, in its entirety, able to speak to the press at a moment’s notice, and since the press prefers talking with people in their “own backyard”, we must have regional PIOs. We want to keep CS2R & the project in the public’s eye on a regular basis, so press releases and articles will be needed to accomplish this. The best way to get worldwide knowledge of CS2R and the project, and the ships moving thru the pipeline, is thru the video documentary process. Most vessels that have been reefed in recent years have been fully documented for TV and DVDs. We will need amateur videographers to document what we have done for internal purposes.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Utilizing the message provided by the Message Development Committee, develop and produce standardized Public Information materials to include, but not limited to ads, press releases, newsletters, articles, brochures, fact sheets/position papers, FAQs, etc.
2. Identify and train as necessary, three Public Information Officers (PIOs) from each region to field all questions about the project as necessary
3. Develop training checklist.
4. Ensure PIOs have the most recent information at their fingertips.
5. Identify publications to carry articles about the project as it moves forward and writers to create the articles
6. Recruit documentary companies to document the project & each vessel as it moves through the pipeline.
7. Identify, maintain & update a complete list of press/media (newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, etc) contacts for information dissemination as required. This will include national, statewide, regional, trade (diving, fishing, tourism, etc).
8. Recruit amateur videographers to record information we will use internally.
DEFINE SUCCESS FOR THIS COMMITTEE
1. Have standardized Public Information materials readily available for Speakers Bureau, Project Represenatives, Public Information Officers, etc. to use as required.
2. Public Information Officers in each region have been identified, trained and they will have the most recent information available at their fingertips.
3. Publications to carry on-going articles about the project and those to write the articles have been identified and engaged.
4. Documentary companies to document the project & each vessel as it moves thru the pipeline have been identified and engaged.
5. A complete list of press/media contacts has been identified and is continuously updated.
6. Amateur videographers for info documenting have been recruited.
INITIAL PROGRESS NEEDED BY: April 1, 2008
OVERALL PROJECT NEEDED BY: For the duration
SKILLS/PEOPLE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION OF COMMITTEE
Graphic Design, Public Relations, Printing Companies, Computers, persons experienced to speaking with the press/media, reporters
CHARTER FOR RESEARCH COMMITTEE
WHY IS THIS MISSION NEED BY CS2R OR WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
CS2R personnel/volunteers must have, at their fingertips, any and all information important to artificial reefing. It is imperative this information be easily accessible, either in hard copy or electronically. Our message and PR materials need to be kept current at all times. We need to know more than anyone else does about S2R, all around the world. CS2R can only be the “gold” standard if it has all the answers available.
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
1. Create a priority list of what is needed (coordinate with Science and Technical Library Committees)
a. Locate everything available about how to create artificial reefs
b. Locate everything available on how it has been done throughout the world
c. Research all the challenges that