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The Water Institute of the Gulf: Overview ChIp Groat President and CEO CPRA Meeting June 20, 2012

The Water Institute of the Gulf: Overview ChIp Groat President and CEO CPRA Meeting June 20, 2012. Founding funding partners & steering committee members. Background and Vision for the Water Institute. Independent Water Institute – an advanced research-based 501(c)3 organization

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The Water Institute of the Gulf: Overview ChIp Groat President and CEO CPRA Meeting June 20, 2012

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  1. The Water Institute of the Gulf: Overview ChIp GroatPresident and CEOCPRA MeetingJune 20, 2012

  2. Founding funding partners & steering committee members

  3. Background and Vision for the Water Institute • Independent Water Institute – an advanced research-based 501(c)3 organization • Create science and technology in Louisiana to inform federal and state coastal restoration and hurricane protection efforts, build capacity, and expertise • Bring together the best scientists in the state and the country, leverage existing public and private resources, and build an industry for coastal restoration and hurricane protection for which Louisiana is uniquely situated.

  4. Board of Directors • Kevin Reilly, Jr., Chair • Dr. Charles “Chip” Groat, President and CEO • Charlotte Bollinger • Ambassador James A. Joseph • Mary Matalin • Retired Major General Thomas Sands • Thomas Strickland • Jacqui Vines

  5. Contextual model STATE COASTAL MASTER PLAN PRIVATE CONSULTANCIES Design/Build/Project Implementation FEDERAL PARTNERS AND RELATED INSTITUTES THE WATER INSTITUTE OF THE GULF Applied Research ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS Basic and Applied Research FEASIBILITYSTUDIES COASTAL THINK TANKS/CPRA/NGO’S Policy Creation and Advocacy

  6. Scientific input

  7. State (cpra) support • Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) • Describes areas of The Water Institute support of CPRA • Provide independent and credible science • Provide platform for scientific collaboration • Natural systems models and monitoring • Data management • Adaptive management • Project generation and review • Calls for advisory council, program plan • Task orders for specific projects and services

  8. Vision for the future projected funding 50% 35% 15%

  9. Project Implementation • Resident staff • Full-time permanent • Joint appointments with universities • Short-term arrangements (1-2 years) • Contracts with universities, private sector • Joint projects with public and private organizations

  10. Organizational Chart

  11. Accomplishments Since February 1, 2012 start date • Hired key staff • Chip Groat – President and CEO • Jennifer Butler – Director of Grants and Contracts • Blair Beter – Executive Assistant • EhabMeselhe – Director of Natural Systems Modeling and Monitoring • Denise Reed – Chief Scientist • Director of Finance and Operations – in progress • Program Director positions - in progress • Execution of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement

  12. Accomplishments (cont.) • Forging relationships • Meetings with university leaders at LSU, Tulane • Open meeting for scientists in Baton Rouge • Private sector group – business practices • Establishment of Science and Engineering Advisory Council (SEAC) • Nine members – press release issued • Webinar June 5, first meeting July 24-26 in Baton Rouge • Development of Science and Engineering Plan • Required by CEA • First task order from CPRA – peer review of reports on models used in Master Plan development

  13. Role of Science andEngineering Advisory Council • SEAC: A group of experts with national and international experience in relevant technical disciplines who are familiar with Louisiana’s coastal program • Provide independent review of The Water Institute’s program of work and offer advice and recommendations to the CEO • Assist in developing a plan for The Water Institute’s priorities and areas of focus as stated in the CEA • Provide an annual scorecard based on an evaluation of the work accomplished during the prior year • Provide expertise to help shape solutions for critical needs (could be done individually and/or collectively) • Validate the independence and credibility of The Water Institute 13

  14. Science and Engineering Advisory Council (SEAC) The following individuals will serve on the SEAC: • Greg Baecher, PhD, PE, University of Maryland • Virginia Burkett, PhD, United States Geological Survey • Tony Dalrymple, PhD, PE, Johns Hopkins University • Margaret Davidson, JD, NOAA • Jos Dijkman, MSc, PE, Dijkman Delft • Peter Goodwin, PhD, University of Idaho • Shirley Laska, PhD, University of New Orleans • Rick Luettich, PhD, University of North Carolina • Fred Sklar, PhD, South Florida Water Management District 14

  15. SEP Milestone Chart 1 SEAC Membership Finalized 5 SEAC Webinar 16 Team Kick-Off Meeting 11 Steering Committee Meeting Conduct Stakeholder Meetings 17 Send Draft Plan to SEAC 24 - 26 SEAC Meeting Steering Committee Meeting Final Plan Sent to CPRA CEA Amended

  16. Visit us at: TheWaterInstitute.org

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