Purpose
The Management Committee coordinates and facilitates activities of the Steering Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). In 2002, the role of the Management Committee was expanded to include all activities in the FKNMS. Responsibilities of the Management Committee include:
- Planning and preparing agendas for meetings of the Steering Committee and TAC
- Advising and making recommendations to the Steering Committee
- Development of budgets and schedules for program implementation
- Assessing the progress of scientific activities, including long-term monitoring and special studies
- Advising Sanctuary managers on developing issues and future needs
- Development of the Biennial Report
Members
Karen Bohnsack - Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (Management Committee Staff Lead)
Peter Frezza - Village of Islamorada
George Garrett - City of Marathon
Rhonda Haag - Monroe County
Alison Higgins - City of Key West
Shelly Krueger - Florida Sea Grant
Tom Matthews - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Nicholas Parr/Genevieve Schave - Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Elizabeth Smith - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency