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15 • Maintain the existing comprehensive network of water quality monitoring stations in the Albemarle-Pamlico region to assess long-term water quality trends and ecosystem health. An extensive network of fixed station monitoring has been established in the Albemarle- Pamlico region. This network should be maintained so that the data may continue to be used for assessment of long-term water quality trends. (See Monitoring and Assessment Plan.) • Conduct area intensive assessments on a rotating basis and problem area assessments on an as needed basis to support the development of area specific management strategies. The existing monitoring network should be complemented with area intensive and problem area monitoring to allow for the targeting of management strategies to basin-specific, concerns. (See Monitoring and Assessment Plan.) • Conduct baseline mapping and change detection monitoring,for wetlands, rare natural communities, essential habitat for rare species, and land use and cover. The assessment of specific changes in vital habitats and potential human impacts in the Albemarle-Pamlico region requires the collection and analysis of comprehensive locational information on important habitat types and human land uses. (See Monitoring and Assessment Plan; Vital Terrestrial Areas and Wetlands Action Plan, Management Action A) • Expand fisheries monitoring efforts to gather more comprehensive information documenting the occurrence of fish and shellfish kills and diseases, assessing the extent of vital fisheries habitats, and supporting the completion of stock assessments for fishery management plans. Often fisheries management is hampered by a lack of sufficient data. Expanded collection of data is needed to address fish kills and disease issues, to protect fisheries habitats, and to develop state fishery management plans. (See Monitoring and Assessment Plan; Fisheries Action Plan, Management Actions A and G.) • Maintain the APES Citizens'Water Quality Monitoring Network and expand the program to include data collection on vital habitats, water quality problem areas, and recreational fishing. The activities of the APES Citizens'Water Quality Monitoring Network can be expanded to provide additional training and information which may aid in resource management. (See Monitoring and Assessment Plan; Public.Involvement and Education Plan, Management Action K) While much information that has contributed to our understanding of the estuarine system was collected under APES, many new technical and management oriented questions have developed, and some old questions remain unanswered. • Pursue the completion of research projects which aim to address the research priorities listed for each CCMP Action Plan. (See Research Plan.) Research needs are described under the "Considerations" section of each management strategy. The Research Plan summarizes these needs in order to target limited funding to the most pressing issues. I Executive Summary'-- 14