Addition of the updated PEP Organizational Plan to this CCMP document within 3 years of the final Revised CCMP and will outline the recommendations adopted by the Policy and Management Committees

Ongoing: Implementation of the updated Organizational Plan

Ongoing: Reassessment of the Organizational Plan every two years

Development and deployment of web-based CCMP Tracking System within 3 years of the final Revised CCMP

Ongoing: All Actions updated in CCMP Tracking System at least every two years

Adoption of science-based ecological and social indicators of changes relevant to CCMP Goals and Objectives

Ongoing: Analysis of ecological and social indicators every five years and production of a State of the Peconic Estuary Report every five years

Release of a final Financial Plan within 3 years of the final Revised CCMP that includes potential sources of new and increased funding, as well as a strategic outline to securing such funding

Ongoing: Implementation of the Financial Plan

A partnership pledge with the Central Pine Barrens Joint Policy and Planning Commission whose focus area overlaps the watershed of the Peconic River

Partnership pledges with relevant initiatives led by state, county, and local governments, including but not limited to the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan, New York Ocean Action Plan, and Suffolk County Subwatersheds Wastewater Plan

Engagement with municipal governments (Towns of Brookhaven, East Hampton, Southampton, Riverhead, Southold, Shelter Island) and Suffolk County Legislature

Participation in relevant meetings and events of partner organizations

PEP Outreach Strategy completed within 3 years of the final Revised CCMP

Strengthened partnerships with other estuary-related programs in the region to share information and collaborate on regional projects and outreach

Creation and installation of permanent exhibit, signage, and outreach materials at the Long Island Aquarium and incorporation of key messages into the Peconic boat tours

Strategic dissemination of key messages related to the PEP’s CCMP Goals through multiple channels

Establishment of a biennial Peconic Estuary Conference, bringing together interested organizations and individuals to share the latest data and information on water quality, habitats and wildlife, and climate change resiliency in the Peconic Estuary and to foster partnerships and engagement around addressing those issues

Production of State of the Peconic Estuary Report every five years with interim updates on select indicators presented every two years at biennial Peconic Estuary Conference

Collaboration with educators and other community members to create a Wildlife Monitoring Network and Workgroup that develops unified messaging

Compilation and distribution of information about citizen science monitoring programs in the Peconic Estuary’s watershed through online tracking

Partnerships with local schools and colleges to integrate citizen science data, information, and activities into curriculums, including continued involvement in the annual Day in the Life of the Peconic Estuary

Increased participation in the PEP Citizens’ Advisory Committee and expanded membership

Community members engaged when appropriate in implementation of PEP projects and related science-based events

Increased coordination and collaboration among partners on efficient and unified outreach messaging on Peconic Estuary issues

Outreach and educational materials that provide general estuary knowledge, best management practices, fishing regulations, and other key information in both English and Spanish

Identification of existing and new outreach venues and scheduling options that are accessible to underrepresented communities and, when appropriate, utilization of underrepresented communities’ existing events

Implementation of a Bilingual Internship