Final guidance approved by the Policy Committee on November 16, 2009

As requested by the CHNEP Policy Committee at its August 17, 2009, there will be a meeting of the Peer Review Guidelines Subcommittee next Tuesday September 29, 2009 in Fort Myers from 9:15 am to 12:00 noon at the SWFRPC (1926 Victoria Ave, Fort Myers).  The subcommittee will evaluate the need for and process to follow to obtain peer reviews of CHNEP projects and publications.

The meeting is open to the public.

9:15 a.m. Sign-In & Coffee

9:25 a.m. Call to Order and Introductions

9:30 a.m. Review Peer Review Guideline Thoughts Provided to Date

10:00 a.m. Discuss Types of Projects and Publications that Need Peer Review

10:30 a.m. Discuss Options for Peer Review Guidelines for Different Types of Projects and Publications 11:00 a.m. Develop List of Alternative Peer Review Guidelines for Management Conference to Consider

12:00 noon Adjourn

Background reading is forthcoming shortly.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Judy Ott

Program Scientist

Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program

1926 Victoria Ave.

Fort Myers, FL 33901

Phone (239) 338-2556 Ext 230

Fax (239) 338-2560

Email jott@swfrpc.org

Working together to protect the natural environment from Venice to Bonita Springs to Winter Haven