Strategic Plan review page

Goal	Strategy	Accomplished
Be the primary facilitator, coordinating body and advisor to promote the use of Earth science data and information.
	Provide strong leadership for the Earth science data and information community.	Yes – established stronger ties to ES agencies (NASA, NOAA, EPA) and provided a forum for interagency dialogue to advance field; Became an observer to GEO; became active in supporting applications & societal benefits clusters
	Develop a long-range planning capability that proactively positions the Federation to influence the evolution of future Earth science data systems and their use.
Promote the efficient integration and flow of Earth science data from collection and analysis to end-use.
	Encourage the development, testing, promotion and dissemination of interoperable systems.	Yes – Facilitated linkages between NASA and NOAA on metadata standards, operationalized portal for info dissemination
	Position the Federation as an organization on the cutting edge of developing technologies that aid the discovery and sharing of scientific data, information, and knowledge for Earth science purposes.	Yes – Formed Semantic Web & Web Services Clusters, IT&I Committee-sponsored workshops at semi-annual meetings, co-locating some NASA DSWG meetings at ESIP meetings; support to USGEO NTOs through clusters
Improve the quality and usability of Earth science data and information systems.
	Facilitate user input into data and information systems.	No-Maybe – limited success by AQ & Water Mgt Clusters
	Develop and implement a mechanism for assessing data quality.
	Improve the discovery, ordering and acquisition of data products through proliferation of successful data and information systems and the capabilities they offer.	Yes-EIE portlets for specific topics are operational but still limited.
Increase the use of Earth science data and information.
	Advance Earth system science by providing data and information to relevant scientific disciplines.	Yes in the applied sciences through clusters and Shenandoah testbed.
	Establish the Federation as an important resource for networking with other scientists, learning about new technologies, presenting research, and pursuing funding opportunities.	Yes, the ESIP Federation has been linking partners and others together to pursue collaborative projects. We have been co-I on several applications. In addition, NOAA’s Climate Program Office is engaging us to link science & technology to climate stakeholders through RISA.
	Incorporate Earth science data into Earth system science education.	Yes, ESIP Federation partners continue to infuse data into educational materials. Leadership from TERC on educational data access involves many ESIP partners.
	Incorporate Earth science data into operations and decision support systems.	Yes, AQ and Water Management Clusters & the formation of Carbon Cluster.
Expand public awareness about the importance and value of Earth science and Earth science information systems.
	Conduct a targeted public awareness campaign about how data generated by Federation members can be used to understand the Earth’s environment.	Yes, limited – published Observations (stories brochure) in 2005
	Market Federation partners’ products and services.	Yes, ESIP Federation Education Center and EIE portlets. Also, connection to GOS ESIP Federation community
Target new members selectively and encourage active involvement and retention of current members.
	Develop an effective internal communications program to inform members about Federation operations, member updates, opportunities for collaboration, funding and other Federation support services.	Yes, 30 new members were added during 2004-2007; began distributing digest of grant opportunities at meetings; provided more breakout time for networking/collaboration that is member-driven
	Facilitate collaboration and networking among Federation members.	Yes, provided more breakout time for networking/collaboration that is member-driven; developed system to track partner expertise to be used as a collaboration finder
Solidify a stable funding base for the Federation and the Earth science data management and information community.
	Create an effective resource development program for the Federation.	Well…diversified to include NOAA & progress toward EPA has been made.