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First Workshop Outcomes….
•Workshop proceedings
•Summary of knowledge
•Overview of key issues
•Proposed action plan
•Catalyst for research
•More diverse organization
•Creation of Working Groups
•Website
•“Fundy Issues” series
•Biennial workshops
This very successful workshop resulted in a proceedings document that provided updated overviews of the knowledge of the Bay and the key issues facing it. It also outlined a comprehensive action plan for future work. An important recommendation was the formation of a broader more inclusive organization involving all who had an interest in the Bay. This new organization, later to be called the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership (BoFEP), was to serve as a catalyst for research and conservation activities around the Bay as well as a communications network for sharing information and concerns. The workshop also recommended the creation of a website, the preparation of non-technical “Fundy Issues” publications to educate and engage the public,  and a regular series of biennial workshops to share research findings and discuss information needs. It was also proposed that a number of informal working groups on specific issues would serve as the active leads for the organizations activities.