We all rely on a familiar set of indicators - interest rates, unemployment, inflation, the Dow Jones index, and GDP, for example - to gauge the performance of national economies. No such measures are currently available to describe the environment. This book lays out a blueprint for periodic reporting on the condition and use of ecosystems in the United States.
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.
