While there, Kathy designed and implemented field research of natural water geochemistry in Yosemite and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks. Kathy is equally familiar with the university setting, having held affiliated faculty positions with the University of Colorado and Colorado State University. The focus of the Intermountain Region's involvement in the CESUs will be service to parks and partners. In keeping with this commitment, park managers from each cluster and faculty from each host university participated in the selection processes. Additionally, park managers will participate in development of annual work plan priorities in addition to annual evaluations of the Intermountain Region's CESU research coordinators' accomplishments.
Committees craft cooperatives, which can look great on paper.
However, in the end, the talents of individuals assigned to carry out the mission make the difference between success and failure. The Intermountain Region now has commitments from talented managers to support and help ensure the success of these CESUs. With the addition of Ron and Kathy, we are optimistic that these partnerships will flourish. With their help, our parks can expect significant improvement in access to research, technical assistance, and educational opportunities. PS Bob Moon is the Intermountain Region Support Office Chief for Natural Resources, Research, and Technology.