Innovation by design : improving learning networks in coastal management

Innovation By Design: Improving Learning Networks in Coastal Management is the result of 18-months deliberation by experts with experience in coastal resources management from academia, government, business and environmental organizations. This study reviews the role of coastal managers and the diverse community of organizations and individuals involved in decisions that affect coastal lands, waters, and natural resources. It describes how they learn about and apply innovative and successful processes, practices, and tools for coastal problem solving. The committee recommends how government and nongovernmental organizations can be more responsive in providing needed information in the most useful form to coastal managers so they in turn can be better stewards of our coastal resources.