Pilot & Special Studies

Information about current and completed Pilot and Special studies can be found in the specific RMP Projects pages.

Pilot and Special Studies are key to the adaptive management of the RMP. Pilot and Special Study ideas are solicited from committees and workgroups as well as the public at large. Once compiled, the ideas are evaluated by the appropriate Workgroup, requests are made for more detailed conceptual scope of works, and the Workgroup recommendations are reviewed by the Technical Review Committee (TRC) in March. The detailed work plans are presented to the TRC and the Steering Committee (SC) and decisions for inclusion in the following year's RMP are made by the committees in July.

Many study ideas originate from within the committees and workgroups of the Program. However, input from scientists from outside the Program is also strongly encouraged. Outside scientists may also end up implementing the proposed work, providing a means of broadening the scientific horizons and skills of all parties of RMP.

Pilot and Special Studies Data

For data from specific Pilot and Special Studies please contact the study's principal investigators or Meg Sedlak.

Pilot & Special Studies Projects