Listening Sessions with FWS Partners for updating Migratory Bird Program's Strategic Plan

Facilitated discussion on emerging trends and issues

Facilitator will choose 8 - 10 questions from this list.

1. Identify top “shaping forces” the MBP plan should address in the medium and long range future.

2. Do stakeholders generally support the work and goals of the MBP? Is MBP seen as a good partner?

3. How well do you think State and Federal agencies are working together on MB issues in your area?

4. Is MPB well integrated into the larger bird community? Does it function well there? How relevant is MBP to its stakeholders?

5. Is the MB program sufficiently responsive to new or outside knowledge in changing or adjusting our resource management strategies, practices and focus?

6. How can the MB program better anticipate changing program needs and address them when new issues arise?

7. What management challenges must your organization must answer in the next 5-10 years?

8. In your view, what is the single most significant MB accomplishment or lesson learned?

9. In your view, what is your single biggest MB disappointment or lesson learned?

10. What investment and training will the MBP need to be successful in the next 10 years?

11. Are there things we do that have outlived their usefulness?

12. What are some roles that you believe other stakeholders should assume in leveraging Regional resources to benefit migratory bird resources?

13. What criteria should guide prioritization of MBP goals and objectives?

14. How can Regional partners assist in the accomplishment of action items consistent with the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan?

15. What recommendations can you make regarding the development of cooperative funding strategies to facilitate leveraging Regional resources to benefit migratory bird resources and habitat?

16. If our goal is increasing cooperation, how should we measure progress and success?

17. How well equipped is the MBP to address the following challenges (i.e. changing landscapes, climate change, ESA demands, permitting, energy development, addressing habitat loss, international partnerships, relevancy to public, a diverse partner base) at a coordinated national level?

18. How well equipped is the MBP to address the following challenges regionally? Same list as above).