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 activities and goals. The STAC is responsible for identifying and prioritizing science and technical needs, and it assists in PDE’s efforts to raise awareness and funding resources. STAC members assist PDE by serving on other technical committees, and representing the needs of the Delaware Estuary. In addition to general quarterly meetings, STAC sub-committees get their hands dirty by meeting more frequently to work on pressing issues.

Roles & Functions

• Provide advice and peer review
• Advance the Delaware Estuary Management Plan (CCMP)
• Advance needs elevated in the 2006 White Paper
• Development of issues papers and identifying emerging issues
• Steering group for the Delaware Estuary Science Conference
• Assist in refreshing the Partnership’s estuary science needs assessment
• 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 national 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

Regular meetings of the Science and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) are held approximately each quarter and are open to the public. Agendas will be posted here, on this page in advance. Committee meetings are generally held at the PDE’s office in Wilmington. Questions, comments or suggestions regarding the STAC can be addressed to either Dorina Frizzera, Committee Chair, or LeeAnn Haaf, PDE STAC advisor.