1. Future of Field Stations and Marine Labs: A strategic planning effort Supported by NSF, DBI-1126161 to Ian C. Billick (PI), Brian Kloeppel, Ivar G. Babb, James G. Sanders, Jo-Ann C. Leong.

2. Ecosystem Services $33 trillion Costanza et al. 1999, Nature

3. Natural Capital Hawkens and Lovins

4. Edward Glaeser, Oct. 20, 2009, NY Times, Economix

5. How do we plan for the FSML’s of the future? What do we invest in? Broadband, sensors, housing, research space, lab equipment, databases, long-term monitoring, experiments, etc.

6. Why is Planning Important? Limited funds; FSML’s embody a substantial investment; Inertia--- how do we match up slowing moving facilities with dynamic and innovative science

7. Strategic Planning Workshop– Where is research, education, and resource management headed? Survey– What is status of existing infrastructure? Final report– Recommendations about future investments, best practices

8. Structure- Steering Committee OBFS: Ian Billick, Jan Hodder, Brian Kloeppel, Hilary Swain NAML: Ivar Babb, Joanne Leong, Jim Sanders

9. Structure- Work Groups Macrosystems- Jim Gosz (Idaho) Organismal and Population Biology- Cindy van Dover (Duke) Molecular Biology and Genomics- Mitch Sogin Environmental Change- Craig Williamson (Miami) Ecosystems- Lindsey Rusted (USFS) Education- Kathleen Waters Resource Management- Peter Stine (USFS)

10. Structure: Staff Support Jessica Ruvinsky- Professional science writer Apex Education- Survey Sonda Donovan- Project Manager

11. What do we need to know? How important are FSMLs; Opportunities for networking and collaboration; Critical components of FSMLs; Current status; Where to invest; Best practices.

12. Scientific Trends Gene regulation in natural environments (FSML’s as bridges);

13. Processes happening on greater temporal and spatial scales (regional networking, climate change, bioinformatics);

14. Profusion in environmental sensors (bandwidth, bioinformatics);

15. Value of place-based research (model ecosystems, complex processes that require sustained research).

16. Where are research, education, and resource management headed? What do we need to understand about existing infrastructure? What are the critical investments?

17. Talking Points for Discussions Unique value of FSML’s– Value Proposition Real value, not PR exercise When possible, integrate public benefit and scientific merit Develop logic Identify data/assessment holes Prioritize