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NADP Committees

Success by Committee

Much of NADP’s success can be attributed to the dedicated people who support the network: site operators who collect samples, sponsoring organizations that provide financial support, and data users who offer recommendations for improved data quality, delivery, and products. While Program Office staff coordinate network operations, committees guide the Program.

The Executive Committee provides program direction and acts on recommendations of the subcommittees, Budget Advisory Committee, and Quality Assurance Advisory Group.

Most initiatives, projects, and recommendations for Program change are developed by three standing technical subcommittees that advise the Executive Committee.

• The Network Operations Subcommittee (NOS) oversees field-siting criteria and laboratory and sample collection protocols, and evaluates equipment and recordkeeping methods.
• The Data Management and Analysis Subcommittee (DMAS) guides data collection, storage, QA/QC, and, most importantly, web-based data presentations in tables, maps, and graphs.
• The Ecological Response and Outreach Subcommittee (EROS) provides input on data user needs, and initiates and develops programs and products to promote the program and increase participation.

The Critical Loads Ad Hoc Committee (CLAD) facilitates sharing of technical information related to the development and use of critical loads for atmospheric deposition impacts to ecosystems.

For more information about NADP's committees, please see the NADP Goverance Handbook.

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