improving marine recreational fishing information gordon colvin mafac july 2008 update
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IMPROVING MARINERECREATIONAL FISHING
INFORMATION
Gordon ColvinMAFACJuly 2008
Update
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Build a new program to improve the collection, analysis, and
use of recreational data
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? Ever greater demands for more timely and accurate angler data.
THE INITIATIVE
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Partnership of public and
private organizations
Designing new angler survey program that will be phased in over the next several years
MARINE RECREATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAM
Organizational structure, work groups, and decision-making process created
Scientific recommendations and Congressional mandates issued
Research needs and priorities identified
Research and pilot projects begin
Progress report submitted to Congress
Draft implementation strategy released for public comment and review
Implement results from research projects… phasing in new Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP)
2006 2007 20092008
INITIATIVE TIMELINE
Current Angler Survey
Program
Improved Angler Survey
Program
Proposed Rule on angler registry released
National Saltwater Angler Registry goes into effect
2010
Second round of research and pilot projects begin
2011
NOAA can start charging fee for angler registry
Proposed Rule public comment period ends
Final Rule on angler registry issued
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ONGOING PROGRESS
Research and Pilot ProjectsAddressing the technical recommendations
related to survey design and data collection
Leading to survey improvements
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Data Management and Standards
• Developed Metadata Tool– Document objectives, survey design,
coverage, data collection protocols, database elements and formats, etc.
– Information for all “accepted” data collection programs will be entered by July 1, 2008
• Develop Minimum Data Elements and Standards– Will submit report recommending minimum
data elements and data standards Fall, 2008
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Design and Analysis Work Group
• Secured Statistical Consultant Support for all Projects• Sampling and Estimation
– Conducted project team meeting with consultants June 2-3 to assess current sampling and estimation procedures
– Received report from consultants describing resolutions to mismatches between sampling and estimation procedures
– Will provide report recommending changes to sampling and/or estimation designs to OT December, 2008
• Discarded Catch– Conducted conference calls with statistical consultant to
discuss alternative data collection methodologies
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Design and Analysis Work Group
• Survey Coverage (Private Access and Night Fishing)– Completed preliminary analyses describing extent of private-
access and night fishing– Conducted project team meeting with statistical consultants June
2-3 to review analyses and discuss alternative data collection methods
– Follow-up meeting scheduled for early July to further develop alternative methodology and start planning pilot studies
• Angler License-Frame Surveys– Assembled documentation for current programs that use license
databases as sampling frames– Conducted project team meeting with consultants June 24-25 to
assess current methodologies– Will provide report recommending improvements to OT Fall,
2008
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Consultant Support• DAWG
– License Surveys• Michael Brick – Westat• Lynn Stokes – Southern Methodist University (NRC Panel)
– Discarded Catch• Ken Pollock – North Carolina State University (NRC Panel)
– Sampling and Estimation• Jay Breidt – Colorado State University (NRC Panel)• Jean Opsomer – Colorado State University
– Survey Coverage• Virginia Lesser – Oregon State University• John Skalski – University of Washington
• FHWG– Review of For-Hire Data Collection Methods
• Steve Holland – University of Florida• Jim Chromy – RTI International• Ray Webster – International Pacific Halibut Commission
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For-Hire Work Group
• Assembling Documentation for Existing For-Hire Data Collection Programs
• Secured Consultant Support to Conduct Review of For-Hire Data Collection Methodologies
• Meeting with Consultants August, 2008 to Present Methodologies and Begin Review Process
• Will Submit Report Recommending Preferred Regional Approaches for For-Hire Data Collection Methods Fall, 2008
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HMS Work Group
• Developed and Initiated Pilot For-Hire and Private Boat HMS Data Collection Methodologies in Florida
• Conducted Project Team Meeting to Begin Planning for HMS Data Collection in Caribbean
• Procured Contractor Support to Conduct HMS Characterization Study in South Atlantic – Data Collection to Begin in August/September, 2008
• Developed and Initiated Study to Collect Catch and Effort Data from HMS Tournament Organizers
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National Saltwater Angler Registry
A “phonebook” of saltwater anglers that improves survey efficiency and
reduces bias
ONGOING PROGRESS
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• State license updates
• Proposed Rule– Guidance to states released June 11th – Comment period open until August 11th
– Final Rule issued November 1st
• Registry goes into effect January 2009
ANGLER REGISTRY
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Getting the Word Out
Raising awareness about our efforts to improve recreational fishing data and the
upcoming angler registry
ONGOING PROGRESS
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GETTING THE WORD OUT
• Face-to-face Meetings with Partners• Monthly Newscast E-newsletter• MRIP in the News
– New York Times, Boston Globe, Honolulu Advertiser, and more
• New Website– www.CountMyFish.noaa.gov
• Contractor Support
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Program Implementation Strategy
Document progress and update implementation next steps
ONGOING PROGRESS
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IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Document Outline • Background: current programs; NRC review; MSA requirements; Denver workshop• MRIP: governance; Development Plan • Program Strategy: regional approach; process for identifying and implementing improvements; phase-in and timeline• Project Updates• Future Project Recommendations
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FUNDING
$8.0 MillionCurrent Recreational Data Collection
Program budget
$1.7 Million – FY07 MRIP funding (new)
$3.5 Million – FY08 MRIP funding (new)
$3.0 Million – FY09 President’s Request
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Please Stay Connected
Visit us on the web at:
www.CountMyFish.noaa.gov