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Matthew Harwell
US EPA, Pacific Ecological Systems Division, Newport, OR 97365, USA

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Published: 23 July 2021 in Sustainability
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A conceptual framework is helpful to understand what types of ecosystem services (ES) information is needed to support decision making. Principles of structured decision making are helpful for articulating how ES consideration can influence different elements in a given decision context resulting in changes to the environment, human health, and well-being. This article presents a holistic view of an ES framework, summarizing two decades of the US EPA’s ES research, including recent advances in final ES, those ES that provide benefits directly to people. Approximately 150 peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and book chapters characterize a large ES research portfolio. In introducing framework elements and the suite of relevant US EPA research for each element, both challenges and opportunities are identified. Lessons from research to advance each of the final ES elements can be useful for identifying gaps and future science needs. Ultimately, the goal of this article is to help the reader develop an operational understanding of the final ES conceptual framework, an understanding of the state of science for a number of ES elements, and an introduction to some ES tools, models, and frameworks that may be of use in their case-study applications or decision-making contexts.

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Matthew Harwell; Chloe Jackson. Synthesis of Two Decades of US EPA’s Ecosystem Services Research to Inform Environmental, Community and Sustainability Decision Making. Sustainability 2021, 13, 8249 .

AMA Style

Matthew Harwell, Chloe Jackson. Synthesis of Two Decades of US EPA’s Ecosystem Services Research to Inform Environmental, Community and Sustainability Decision Making. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (15):8249.

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Matthew Harwell; Chloe Jackson. 2021. "Synthesis of Two Decades of US EPA’s Ecosystem Services Research to Inform Environmental, Community and Sustainability Decision Making." Sustainability 13, no. 15: 8249.

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Published: 14 February 2021 in Journal of Environmental Management
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In 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Science Advisory Board recommended activities to advance consideration of ecosystem services (ES) to enhance existing remediation and redevelopment processes in the U.S. This article examines advancements in the decade since, focusing on providing those involved in cleanup of contaminated sites a basic understanding of ES concepts and guidelines for considering ES at cleanup sites using a new, four-step transferable framework. Descriptions, including activities for site teams and case study applications of ES tools, are presented for each step: (1) identify site-specific ES; (2) quantify relevant ES; (3) examine how cleanup activities affect ES; and (4) identify, select, and implement solutions (e.g., Best Management Practices). The goal of this article is to provide site cleanup stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, and site responsible parties, with a stronger foundation and shared understanding to consider ES during the cleanup process for their given site. Anticipated outcomes include identifying ES benefits to inform management and tradeoff analyses, a reduction in unintended impacts on ES during site operations, and attention to developing a robust suite of ES relevant for site reuse.

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Matthew C. Harwell; Chloe Jackson; Michael Kravitz; Kira Lynch; Jewel Tomasula; Anne Neale; Michele Mahoney; Carlos Pachon; Karen Scheuermann; Gregory Grissom; Kristen Parry. Ecosystem services consideration in the remediation process for contaminated sites. Journal of Environmental Management 2021, 285, 112102 .

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Matthew C. Harwell, Chloe Jackson, Michael Kravitz, Kira Lynch, Jewel Tomasula, Anne Neale, Michele Mahoney, Carlos Pachon, Karen Scheuermann, Gregory Grissom, Kristen Parry. Ecosystem services consideration in the remediation process for contaminated sites. Journal of Environmental Management. 2021; 285 ():112102.

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Matthew C. Harwell; Chloe Jackson; Michael Kravitz; Kira Lynch; Jewel Tomasula; Anne Neale; Michele Mahoney; Carlos Pachon; Karen Scheuermann; Gregory Grissom; Kristen Parry. 2021. "Ecosystem services consideration in the remediation process for contaminated sites." Journal of Environmental Management 285, no. : 112102.

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Published: 18 August 2020 in Ecosystem-Based Management, Ecosystem Services and Aquatic Biodiversity
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There is a need for a generalized framework and guidance for developing strategic communication efforts for interdisciplinary practitioners of ecosystem-based management to ensure engagement and communication efforts focus on effective science-society dialogue. Too often, however, developing and implementing communication strategies is viewed as separate from the research and not undertaken until the research is complete. Developing a strategic communication plan involves outlining and articulating a project’s goals and objectives, identifying communication goals, defining messages, audiences, and vehicles, characterizing the different types of communication flow paths (both internal and external), and developing clear metrics that will allow for evaluating the success of the communication plan. A strategic communication matrix provides an organizational and operational structure for implementing a strategic communication plan. Here, we offer specific guidance tailored to scientists, stakeholders, and decision makers for developing strategic communication efforts. This tailored framework is then examined through a case study application in the field of ecosystem-based management.

ACS Style

Matthew C. Harwell; Jeannine L. Molleda; Chloe A. Jackson; Leah Sharpe. Establishing a Common Framework for Strategic Communications in Ecosystem-Based Management and the Natural Sciences. Ecosystem-Based Management, Ecosystem Services and Aquatic Biodiversity 2020, 165 -188.

AMA Style

Matthew C. Harwell, Jeannine L. Molleda, Chloe A. Jackson, Leah Sharpe. Establishing a Common Framework for Strategic Communications in Ecosystem-Based Management and the Natural Sciences. Ecosystem-Based Management, Ecosystem Services and Aquatic Biodiversity. 2020; ():165-188.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Matthew C. Harwell; Jeannine L. Molleda; Chloe A. Jackson; Leah Sharpe. 2020. "Establishing a Common Framework for Strategic Communications in Ecosystem-Based Management and the Natural Sciences." Ecosystem-Based Management, Ecosystem Services and Aquatic Biodiversity , no. : 165-188.