Enabling Continual Improvement
For the purposes of the FbD program, we define research and monitoring as two related but distinct areas of inquiry. While both are focused on acquiring new knowledge, research is characterized as the systematic, theoretically-informed collection and analysis of data (usually in a discrete focused study). In slight contrast, monitoring is the act of systematically measuring selected metrics to evaluate change over time, often after implementing an intervention to evaluate the degree to which desired or predicted outcomes are observed. Monitoring is also an integral part of adaptively managing programs and projects.
In the context of FbD, research and monitoring is inclusive across all domains of natural and social sciences relevant to integrated floodplain management.
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FBD Spotlight
Paula Harris
Nooksack River
“I can honestly say that when we got funding to acquire the highest risk properties on the Canyon Creek alluvial fan I thought that mitigating the risk to human life was probably the best we could ever do with a bad situation. While some salmon funding did come through, it was not near enough. The Floodplains by Design funding came at the critical time and now both the fish and residents of Glacier Springs are happy and safer.”
Reports
To learn more about the Research & Monitoring Core Team, contact the co-leads: Robert Warren, rwarren@b-e-g.org or Sara Jo Breslow, sara@sarajobreslow.com.