The Bay-Delta Science Consortium, in cooperation with the California Bay-Delta Authority, was pleased to sponsor the Making Science work for Suisun Marsh Workshop! The purpose of this workshop was to help ensure that the best available science is driving research, restoration, and management decisions in Suisun Marsh.

Some products of the workshop include:

• Suisun Marsh Final Report:  A summary of the 2004 Making Science Work for Suisun marsh Workshop proceedings entailing a synthesis of the highlighted science, resource management needs, study areas with high potential for inter-disciplinary science, and gaps in scientific knowledge
• Conceptual models;
  1. Physical Processes and Landscape Ecology "Guiding" Conceptual Models (full model, abridged model)
  2. Managed Wetland Conceptual Model (12 pg. draft)
  3. Aquatic inputs model
  4. Tidal marsh models
  5. Food web models
  6. Species limiting factors matrix
  7. Geomorphology models
• Maps and atlas of the Marsh detailing features such as vegetation, ownership, restoration projects, and more can be found at http://www.delta.dfg.ca.gov/suisunmarsh/atlas/
• A list of some of the goals, issues and possible solutions for Suisun Marsh;
• Links to some of the presentations at the workshop;

• Public announcement - includes the background and need, purpose, goals, and structure of the workshop;
• Agenda - speakers, titles and times of presentation topics;
• Local Information - contains directions, parking, hotel suggestions, instructions for security, social and poster information, etc.;
• The DWR Suisun Marsh page at http://iep.water.ca.gov/suisun - this page has links to:
  • Facts on the importance, size, history and location of Suisun Marsh at http://iep.water.ca.gov/suisun/facts/index.html;
  • Information outlining some of the policy decisions that have been driving management efforts of the last 30 years at http://iep.water.ca.gov/suisun/program/index.html including the SMPA, SEW Water Quality Control plan, and more;
  • Many other informative pages.
  • Department of Fish & Game Suisun Marsh Charter

Other Workshops

The Bay-Delta Science Consortium is currently developing workshops that will encourage new partnerships for science and broaden the expertise involved in scientific investigations within the San Francisco Estuary and associated watersheds. The Consortium hopes to use the Suisun Marsh workshop as a template for future workshops. Some possibilities include:

• Scientific Analysis, Methods & Results
• Data Management & Controlled Vocabulary
• Ecosystem Targets
• Funding & Requests for Proposals
• Outreach & Education
• Policy & Science

More information about the Bay-Delta Science Consortium is available by contacting info@baydeltaconsortium.org.