Chapter 8 Review, Coordination, Revision and Next Steps
e-reader); after downloading to a local storage device for offline viewing on an electronic device; or by downloading and then printing the pages. The electronic version of the announcement provided a hyperlink to the NCWRC public review website, and the print version of the announcement provided a URL address to the website. Both versions included telephone and email contact information to request additional information, report problems or difficulties accessing the draft Plan, or ask questions. The website provided a link to an electronic form that automatically submitted comments to the NCWRC. Electronic submissions received an automatic email response with a message thanking individuals for their participation and comments and providing them with a record of their comment(s). Google Analytics was used to track the number of times the public review website was visited during the comment period. Software was used to compile a report of all electronic submissions made from the public review website. All comments were summarized and the actions taken to address the comments were presented to the NCWRC Commissioners during a Committee of the Whole meeting in July 2025. Afterward, Commissioners will be asked to approve a resolution to endorse the draft plan and submission of the document to the USFWS Regional Review Team to meet the required 10 - year comprehensive review and revision. 8.3 Future Review and Revision Review, revision and maintenance of the SWAP will require the continuation of all the activities that went into development of the document (e.g., communication and coordination, research review, database updates), as well as the management of new activities (e.g., website updates, project implementation, evaluation, monitoring, adaptive management process). Maintenance activities will be primarily coordinated by the NCWRC but will require regular communication with partners and stakeholders. Considering the electronic format of the Plan, it is anticipated that future revision will be a straightforward and streamlined process. Semi-annual reporting on projects and annual evaluation of project accomplishments by program supervisors are used to assess adaptive management needs on a project-by-project basis. NCWRC program supervisors and administration will assess individual project performance to determine if they are meeting program-level strategies on par with the conservation actions called for in the Plan. Program supervisors will work with staff and partners to review the results of individual projects and as needed, will use the adaptive management process to revise projects. Project descriptions and updates will be entered into the USFWS database for Tracking and Reporting on Actions for Conservation of Species (Wildlife TRACS) and shared with partners through news media releases, magazine articles, report summaries, or other methods to keep them abreast of project progression and highlights.
Biologists in the NCWRC’s aquatic and wildlife diversity programs publish quarterly summaries on projects funded through the SWG program. These reports are available in PDF format for
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