Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA) Science and Technology Program

The Science Board, as part of the Science and Technology (S&T) Program, ensures the application of world-class science to the Louisiana Coastal Area Ecosystem Restoration Plan (LCA Plan) by providing national perspective and oversight of general scientific processes and structure of the LCA Program in support of the Program Management Team (PMT) and the S&T Program Director.

The specific charge of the Science Board is to:

• Understand and improve the technical underpinnings of the LCA Program
• Review the structure and operations of the LCA S&T Program
• Review and improve the processes for integrating the S&T Program activities
• Science Board members are agents for facilitating communication between the Project Management Team (PMT) and the scientific and technical community.
• Board members possess the highest level of expertise and stature so that their advice is respected by the public, scientists, agency technicians, staff and management.
• Board members also have the ability to sustain a balanced view of issues.
• The Science Board members provide insights on how to improve credibility and clarity regarding LCA issues, as well as how to better connect science and management. The Science Board is directed by the U.S. Geological Survey.

For further information, please contact:

James Stefanov, Science Board Executive Director
Central Regional Executive Office
1700 East Point Drive
Suite 202
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: 573-777-1662