The Conservation Practice Data System: Providing Accountability for Conservation Projects Carol Smith, Ph.D. 360-407-7103.

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The Conservation Practice Data System: Providing Accountability for Conservation Projects Carol Smith, Ph.D

Conservation DistrictsConservation Districts  Connect conservation to people  Know environmental conditions  Reach out to landowners in key areas  Weave together funding from a variety of sources  Oversee project implementation  Are actions effective?

Work with Landowners to Develop Solution/ Projects Implement Projects Assess Project Results Identify Environmental Problem Project & Fiscal Monitoring Effectiveness Monitoring for Results Strategic Planning: Maps Implementation Monitoring for Compliance The Cycle of a Project and Role of the Conservation Practice Data System Project Cycle

Maps  Exchanging GIS layers is an efficient way to keep up-to- date on environmental issues.  Fish Distribution  Water Quality  Priority Habitat & Species  Crop and Farmland Classification  Soil Type  Boundaries

Fish & Water Quality MapFish & Water Quality Map

Projects

CREP Project Close-UpCREP Project Close-Up

Project Management

Implementation MonitoringImplementation Monitoring

Reporting ResultsReporting Results

Report WizardReport Wizard

Implementation Monitoring

Project BenefitsProject Benefits

Effectiveness Monitoring

Effectiveness MonitoringEffectiveness Monitoring

Effectiveness Monitoring Feet Gained/yr% by TypeDensity% Live/Dead For All Dead 9.62 For All Dead9.62 For All Live For All Live90.38 By Type Conifer Dead9.59 For All Live Conifer E-003Conifer TreesConifer Live31.06 For All Live Decidous E-003Deciduous TreesDecidous Live37.04 For All Live Shrub E-003ShrubsShrub Dead0.02 By Type, Species Shrub Live22.28 Live Conifer, Douglas Fir E-004 Live Conifer, Grand Fir E-004 Live Conifer, Shore Pine E-004 Live Conifer, Sitka Spruce E-004 Live Conifer, Western Hemlock E-004 Live Conifer, Western Red Cedar E-004 Live Decidous, Big Leaf Maple E-004 Live Decidous, Birch E-005 Live Decidous, Black Cottonwood E-004 Live Decidous, Cascara E-005 Live Decidous, Oregon Ash E-004 Live Decidous, Oregon White Oak E-006

Accountability at Different LevelsAccountability at Different Levels  Strategic Accountability. Projects address high priority needs  Funding Accountability. Projects adhere to funding caps.  Compliance Accountability. Projects are implemented as planned.  Performance Accountability. Projects are effective over time to address the problem.

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