ncrn approach to communicating science information
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NCRN Approach to Communicating Science Information. Geoff Sanders, Data Manager National Capital Region Network. 2009 Data Management Meeting Tucson, Arizona. Our “Approach”. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
NCRN Approach to Communicating Science Information
Geoff Sanders, Data Manager National Capital Region
Network
2009 Data Management Meeting Tucson, Arizona
Our “Approach”• An approach but no plan: The NCRN has an
approach or strategy geared to communicating scientific information but does not currently have a communication plan.
• Started early on: Started to develop communication ideas and relationships with partners before the collection of monitoring data began (~2005).
• Developed partnerships: Partnered with the regional learning center (UERLA) and the Integration and Application Network from the Univ. of Maryland to develop a suite of communication products.
• Product diversity: Developed a diversity of products for a variety of audiences.
Communication Products
• Photo Book• Resource Fact
Sheets• Park Posters• Vital Signs
Book
• NPS Report Series• Scientific
Journals
• Web Data Portal• Vital Signs Resource
Briefs
Technical
General
Values
Stressors
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
APPROACH: Visual
APPROACH: Conceptual
Ecosystem patternand process
0.560.56
0.310.31
0.250.25
---6.0 ≥ X ≤
8.536.56 ug/L
IBI>3------
---------
IBI>3------
<10 deer/sq km---
>10% impervious---
---0.920.040.52------
---------
0.62------0---
0---
Air qualityand climate
0.310.318 ppm/8 hr
---15 ug/m-3
------
0.28---0.33------
Category Vital SignThreshold eg EPA
Attainment % of time
Category Score
ParkScorePark
APPROACH: Interpretable and Synthesized
• Provides an overview of the NCRN Monitoring Program and vital signs.
• Describes the approach of using conceptual diagrams to convey information.
• Provides some perspective on regional issues: values and stressors for network parks.
• Portrays each park individually with a customized conceptual diagram
Regional Vital Signs Booklet
Poster Series
NCRN Web Data Portal
NCRN Web Data Portal
NCRN Web Data Portal
NCRN Web Data Portal
Other Ways to Communicate
Take Home Messages• Start Early. We benefited greatly by
establishing a communication partnership and developing a basic suite of products early on.
• Broad range of products applicable for different audiences and situations.
• Stakeholder involvement. Get input for stakeholders (park managers).
Questions to Ask
How do we gauge success?