First and Second Stage Activities

FIRST STAGE

During the first two years the Great Basin Environmental Program will be managed by the University of Nevada, Reno. Among the tasks to prepare for the full implementation of the Great Basin Environmental Program are the following:

  • Consulting with the Governors of the Great Basin States about the Program and their Participation
  • Consulting with the Federal Congressional Delegations about their Participation
  • Consulting with the State Legislatures about their Participation
  • Working with the Educational, Federal and State Agency Partners and the Private Sector Partners
  • Setting Up and Operating the Great Basin Foundation Outreach for the Great Basin Environmental Program to the General Public

It is estimated that these tasks will require about two years and the cooperation of all parties that will be involved. The cost will be about $3 million dollars per year.

SECOND STAGE

In the years forward, the lead federal agency will manage the program. The University of Nevada, Reno will have a role similar to the other cooperating land grant institutions. The lead federal agency will discharge the following functions: •

  • Staff the Group of Governors and the Congressional Delegations who will be Responsible for the Overall Management of the Great Basin Environmental Program.
  • Staff the Committees or Working Groups who will Develop the Strategies for Accomplishing the Goals set out by Senior Management Team.
  • Develop, Manage and Report on the Monitoring Schemes for the Issues to be Addressed as set out by the Management Team.
  • Conduct the Mapping and Program Coordination Necessary to Meet the Management Team Goals.
  • Coordinate with the Private Sector, NGOs, the Foundation and Others.
  • Establish Competitive Contracts and Grants with the State Agencies, Educational Institutions, the NGOs, as well as Other Private and Public Sector Participants.