The Science and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) is a diverse body of scientists and resource managers who lend their technical expertise to enhance the health of the Delaware Estuary and its resources. The STAC work collaboratively to provide expert advice and peer review for scientific and technical matters related to the National Estuary Program’s (NEP) activities and goals. The STAC is responsible for identifying and prioritizing science and technical needs, and assists in PDE’s efforts to raise awareness and funding. In addition to general quarterly meetings, STAC sub-committees get their hands dirty by meeting more frequently to work on pressing issues or make progress on NEP deliverables when required..
Roles & Functions
- Provide advice and peer review
- Advance the Delaware Estuary Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP)
- Advance needs elevated in the 2006 White Paper
- Develop white papers that identify and/or explore emerging issues
- Develop a steering group for the Delaware Estuary Science and Environmental Summit that works to choose themes, speakers, sessions, and other key details of the conference
- Assist in refreshing PDE’s science priorities
- Integrate needs of the Delaware Estuary across physical, chemical, and biological dimensions of the system
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among other specialized science and technical committees
- Help to raise awareness for the unique qualities and environmental importance of the Delaware Estuary
- Assist in identifying funding opportunities to address science needs and advance the overall NEP science agenda
STAC Charter
More details about the STAC can be found in its Charter
