Step A of the CCP Process

Silvio O. Conte National
Fish and Wildlife Refuge
Comprehensive Conservation Planning

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Step A. Preplanning (Completed)

What is preplanning?

An overview of what will be encountered in the planning process and how to "plan the plan." Many preplanning tasks are occurring at almost the same time, with frequent interplay among them.

Preplanning Steps:

Establish the Planning Team
Identify Refuge Purpose(s), History, and Establishing Authority
Identify Planning and Compliance Requirements and Special Designations
Identify the purpose and Need for the Plan
Identify the Planning Area and Data Needs
Review all Available Information, Plans, Data, Maps, and Data Standards
Draft a Vision Statement and Goals
Internal Scoping
Public Involvement/Outreach Planning
Develop a Work Plan/Planning Schedule
Create a Planning Record

A. Preplanning: Plan the Plan

B. Initiate Public Involvement & Scoping

C. Review Vision Statement and Goals and Determine Significant Issues

D. Develop and Analyze Alternatives, Including the Proposed Action

E. Prepare Draft Plan and NEPA Document

F. Prepare and Adopt Final Plan

G. Implement Plan, Monitor, and Evaluate

H. Review and Revise Plan

Last Updated: Monday, August 13, 2007 14:24