Abstract:
The Yaquina Bay Ocean Observing Initiative (YBOOI) is a regional initiative to establish Newport, Oregon as a
hub for marine research, monitoring, and education in the Pacific Northwest. A strategy retreat was held on
July 15, 2011 to engage a range of critical regional stakeholders in collaboratively identifying the
opportunities and issues related to carrying forward the initiative, and to ascertain practical steps forward.
This executive summary provides a brief outline of the outcomes of that event. YBOOI will use these
recommendations and other input in formulating implementation plans for carrying the initiative forward.
Description:
1. Background; 2. Attendance; 3. Public Session Comments; 4. Retreat Outcomes - A. Contracting Opportunities, B. Regional Strengths and Challenges, C. Community Benefits, D. Infrastructure Needs, E. Creating Demand for OO Services; 5. Summary of Actions; 6. Actions by Responsible Party; 7. Contact Information; 8. Appendix - Retreat Agenda
