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THE WATER INSTITUTE OF THE GULF:
OVERVIEW
C H I P G R OATP R E S I D E N T A N D C E O
CPRA MEET INGJUNE 20 , 2012
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FOUNDING FUNDING PARTNERS & STEER ING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
State of Louisiana CPRA
Additional Steering Committee members:
Senator Mary Landrieu’s OfficeLouisiana Economic Development
SSA Consultants
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BACKGROUND AND V IS ION FOR THE WATER INST ITUTE
Independent Water Institute – an advanced research-based 501(c)3 organizationCreate 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.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kevin Reilly, Jr., ChairDr. Charles “Chip” Groat, President and CEOCharlotte BollingerAmbassador James A. JosephMary MatalinRetired Major General Thomas SandsThomas StricklandJacqui Vines
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CONTEXTUAL MODEL
COASTAL THINK
TANKS/CPRA/NGO’S
Policy Creation and
Advocacy
FEDERAL PARTNERS
AND RELATED
INSTITUTES
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
STATE COASTAL MASTER
PLAN
THE WATER INSTITUTE OF
THE GULF
Applied Research
PRIVATE CONSULTANCI
ES
Design/Build/Project
Implementation
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
Basic and Applied
Research
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SCIENTIFIC INPUT
Science and Engineering Advisory Council
Science and Engineering LiaisonLA Academic CommunityPrivate Sector State and Federal Government
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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
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VISION FOR THE FUTURE PROJECTED FUNDING
Competitive Federal and Private Grants
State Coastal Applied Research - Foundational Projects
State Coastal Research and Development - Horizon Research
BRAF
50%
35%
15%
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PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Resident staff• Full-time permanent• Joint appointments with universities• Short-term arrangements (1-2 years)
Contracts with universities, private sectorJoint projects with public and private organizations
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O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L C H A RT
Board of Directors
President and CEO
Grants and Contracts
Planning, Communications,
and Outreach
Science and Engineering Advisory Council
Natural Systems Modeling and
Monitoring
Chief Scientist
Executive Assistant
Finances and Operations
Physical Processes and Sediment
Systems
Engineering Design and Innovation
Coastal Systems Ecology
Human Dimensions
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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• Ehab Meselhe – 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
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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
RougeDevelopment of Science and Engineering Plan• Required by CEA
First task order from CPRA – peer review of reports on models used in Master Plan development
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ROLE OF SCIENCE ANDENGINEERING ADVISORY COUNCIL
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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 CEOAssist in developing a plan for The Water Institute’s priorities and areas of focus as stated in the CEAProvide 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
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SC IENCE AND ENGINEER ING ADV ISORY COUNC IL (SEAC)
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The following individuals will serve on the SEAC:Greg Baecher, PhD, PE, University of MarylandVirginia Burkett, PhD, United States Geological SurveyTony Dalrymple, PhD, PE, Johns Hopkins UniversityMargaret Davidson, JD, NOAAJos Dijkman, MSc, PE, Dijkman DelftPeter Goodwin, PhD, University of IdahoShirley Laska, PhD, University of New OrleansRick Luettich, PhD, University of North CarolinaFred Sklar, PhD, South Florida Water Management District
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SEP MILESTONE CHART
16Team
Kick-Off Meeting
1SEAC
Membership Finalized
May 2012 June 2012 July 2012 August 2012
1 15 1 15 1 15 1 15
5SEAC
Webinar
24 - 26SEAC
Meeting
Conduct Stakeholder Meetings
17Send Draft
Plan to SEAC
Final Plan Sent to CPRA
CEA Amended
11Steering
Committee
Meeting
Steering Committee
Meeting
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