From 4-5 June 2002 a group of 22 participants and 3 observers (See appendix) gathered in Boulder, Colorado to develop a plan for standardized equipment needs and measurements for all NEON observatories. As in previous workshops, the group enthusiastically endorsed the proposed development of a national network of ecological observatories. This report provides examples of how NEON will expand research capabilities beyond anything current available, which will greatly advance ecological research and our understanding of the environment. It also provides examples of how such a network can be of service to the Nation, including the development and training of future generations of the Nation's technological workforce.
