Measuring Ecological Health - Slide 2

Reporting on Ecosystem Health

Designs and indicators are needed to measure health
Prototype “coastal report card” is possible in 6-9 months
Scientifically-defensible condition reports of all the nation’s estuaries and streams is do-able now
Scientifically-defensible condition reports of all the nation’s Great Rivers and Great Lakes is do-able
Changes in the condition of the nation’s land use during the last 10 years is do-able
Broad ecosystem indicators of health of terrestrial systems and integrated terrestrial/aquatic systems are needed