Gulf of Maine Projects1996 Coastal Habitat Restoration Report
Monitoring and EvaluationHistorically, there has been little monitoring data collected on restoration projects and inconsistencies in monitoring methods and data collection have persisted. As a result, evaluation of projects based on goals and objectives, and on ecological success, has been difficult. The need to monitor restoration projects in a consistent manner and the need to develop a central location for data storage has been identified repeatedly by individuals and organizations throughout the Gulf of Maine. Monitoring, whether it is used to evaluate and prioritize restoration opportunities or to evaluate restoration projects, must be conducted to maximize utilization of resources, learn from experience, and identify the most effective techniques. Several evaluation and monitoring methods are described in this report and a method recently implemented by the New Hampshire Coastal Program is presented as a model for other organizations seeking to implement consistent and economical monitoring programs. Anadromous fish -- Conclusions and Recommendations for Future Project Development
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