STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTEREST. The parties to this MOU have individual noxious weed control responsibilities on lands within the CWMA. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Maintaining equipment and personnel for the purpose of controlling noxious/invasive weeds within their jurisdiction; • Administering programs involving noxious/invasive weed control; and, • Making recommendations for treatment. The parties agree that it is to their mutual benefit and interest to work cooperatively to inventory, monitor, control, and prevent the spread of noxious/invasive weeds across jurisdictional boundaries within the CWMA. This cooperative effort will achieve better management of noxious/invasive weeds while improving working relationships between the parties and the public.
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTEREST. The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, manage, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is legally mandated to implement the provisions of the ESA and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The East Lansing Field Office and regional Ecological Services program have helped coordinate protection and recovery of Kirtland’s warblers under the ESA since the species was listed. In addition, the Xxxxx National Wildlife Refuge manages the Kirtland’s Warbler Wildlife Management Area in cooperation with Michigan DNR and other partners to provide habitat for Kirtland’s warblers and other species. Finally, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Migratory Bird Program may be engaged in long term conservation of Kirtland’s warblers in multiple ways including ensuring the species remains a priority after delisting, helping develop long term population monitoring within a conservation context, and strengthening national and international partnerships. The Michigan DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, accessible use and enjoyment of the State's natural resources for current and future generations. The Michigan DNR is legally mandated to implement the provisions of the state endangered species legislation in Part 365 of Public Act 451 of 1994. Furthermore, the Michigan DNR is responsible for the protection and conservation of all wildlife, including the Kirtland’s warbler, even if it is removed from the state or federal endangered species list. The Michigan DNR must also seek and maintain forest certification under Public Act 125 of 2004. One important facet of forest certification is to sustain forest biodiversity. The Michigan DNR has participated actively in the recovery of the Kirtland’s warbler since the songbird was first added to state and federal endangered species lists. The goal of the State’s program for nearly four decades has been the recovery of the species and eventual removal from those lists. Michigan DNR hopes that this MOU will move us one step closer to the goal of a viable and sustainable population of Kirtland’s warbler that is no longer in danger of extinction in the foreseeable future. The mission of the U.S. Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. As part of their La...
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTEREST. The Strategic Plan is implemented pursuant to New York State Law and recognizes the collective responsibility of the citizenry for the management of invasive species. The activities of the PRISM advanced by the PRISM Partners therefore include, but are not limited to: • Administering programs involving invasive species management and monitoring; • Making recommendations for the management of invasive species as well as necessary and appropriate restoration; • Educating the public about invasive species; • Conducting research on the ecology, biology, biodiversity impacts, invasive nature, control, prevention, economic impacts, health effects, or other interest areas of invasive species; • Protecting native biodiversity and natural areas from the threat posed by invasive species and restoring such biodiversity where impaired due to invasive species; • Maintaining equipment and personnel for the purpose of controlling invasive species within their jurisdiction; • Minimizing economic losses and human health risks due to invasive species. The parties agree that it is to their mutual benefit and interest to work cooperatively to prevent the arrival, establishment, and spread of invasive species across jurisdictional boundaries within the Lower Xxxxxx PRISM, with adjacent partnerships, and across state borders. They agree that it is mutually beneficial to inventory, monitor, and control invasive species; and to educate the public, decision makers, and themselves about the problems of and solutions to invasive species. This cooperative effort will xxxxxx best management practices of invasive species while improving working relationships among the parties and with the public.
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTEREST. The parties must certify to the Federal government that all agency costs are distributed to fund sources in proportion to benefits received, and that it is in the mutual interest of the parties to work collaboratively to distribute costs in accordance with the requirements of 2CFR part 200.
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTEREST. The Signatories to this Agreement support invasive plant control on lands within New Hampshire’s coastal watershed. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: • Maintaining equipment and personnel for the purpose of controlling invasive plants within their respective jurisdictions; • Administering programs involving invasive plant control; • Making recommendations for invasive plant treatment; and • Providing education involving invasive plants. The Signatories agree that it is to their mutual benefit and in their mutual interest to work cooperatively to inventory, monitor, control, and prevent the spread of invasive plants across jurisdictional boundaries within New Hampshire’s coastal watershed. This cooperative effort will achieve better management of invasive plants while improving working relationships between the Signatories and the public.
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTEREST. The National Trails System Act of 1968 (NTSA), 16 U.S.C. 1241-1251, as amended, provides for the ever-increasing outdoor recreation needs of an expanding population; promotes the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the open-air, outdoor areas, and historic resources of the United States; provides the means for attaining these objectives by instituting a National Trails System (NTS); prescribes the methods and standards for adding NTS components; and encourages partner involvement in the planning, development, operation, maintenance and, where appropriate, management (hereinafter “development, operation, and maintenance”) of NTS components. The NTS, including National Scenic, National Historic, National Recreation, and Connecting and Side Trails, commemorates America’s rich scenic, historic, natural, and cultural heritage, supported by a complex mosaic of partnerships among citizens; landowners; trail users; Federal, State, and local governmental entities; and Tribal governments. This MOU applies to National Scenic and National Historic Trails (NSHTs) because they are congressionally designated, are typically interstate, and cross lands under the jurisdiction of multiple Federal agencies. In addition, this MOU applies to National Recreation Trails (NRTs), which include National Water Trails pursuant to United States Department of the Interior Secretarial Order 3319 of February 29, 2012, and Connecting and Side Trails (CSTs) because they are also governed by the NTSA and because all the Federal land management agencies manage NRTs or CSTs. For purposes of this MOU, NSHTs, NRTs, and CSTs will be referred to collectively as “National Trails.” Since passage of the NTSA, BLM, NPS, and the USFS have become administrators of one or more National Trails, a special trail-wide role delegated to these agencies by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Interior. These agencies will be referred to collectively in this MOU as the “National Trail administering agencies.” BLM, USBR, NPS, USFS, FWS, and USACE serve as “National Trail managing agencies” that are responsible for many of the sites and segments along NSHTs and dozens of NRTs and CSTs. Federal transportation funds, administered by the States through FHWA [which does not own or manage any trails itself], are a major funding source for National Trails and National Trail-related projects through Federal surface transportation funding programs. This MOU builds on three pr...
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTEREST. This MOU represents a collaborative and cooperative effort among resource agencies, conservation and industry organizations, resource users, and private landowners. The parties agree that it is to their mutual benefit and interest to work cooperatively to ensure the long-term protection of bull trout. The parties to this MOU have determined that the following objectives must be met to ensure the Management Goal of this strategy and promote the perpetuation of a bull trout sport fishery in the Swan drainage for future generations.
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTEREST. The Strategic Plan is implemented pursuant to New York State Law and recognizes the collective responsibility of the citizenry for the management of invasive species. The activities of CRISP advanced by CRISP Partners therefore include, but are not limited to: • Administering programs involving invasive species management and monitoring; • Making recommendations for the management of invasive species as well as necessary and appropriate restoration; • Educating the public about invasive species; • Conducting research on the ecology, biology, biodiversity impacts, invasive nature, control, prevention, economic impacts, health effects, or other interest areas of invasive species; • Protecting native biodiversity and natural areas from the threat posed by invasive species and restoring such biodiversity where impaired due to invasive species; • Maintaining equipment and personnel for the purpose of controlling invasive species within their jurisdiction; • Minimizing economic losses and human health risks due to invasive species. The parties agree that it is to their mutual benefit and interest to work cooperatively to prevent the arrival, establishment, and spread of invasive species across jurisdictional boundaries within CRISP, which is comprised of the Catskill Park, portions of Sullivan, Orange, Greene and Ulster County, and the entirety of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie County. Additionally, they agree to work to prevent invasive species spread across adjacent partnership region boundaries and across state borders. They agree that it is mutually beneficial to inventory, monitor, and control invasive species; and to educate the public, decision makers, and themselves about the problems of and solutions to invasive species. This cooperative effort will xxxxxx best management practices of invasive species while improving working relationships among the parties and with the public.
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTEREST. As stated above, all resources, including non-members utilized on wildland fire suppression incidents within the Northern Rockies, must meet or exceed all training, experience, and physical fitness standards identified in the current National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1) and that all equipment must meet NWCG, Department of Transportation (DOT) and NRCG equipment standards for safety and operational use. The Cooperator has individuals or can obtain individuals that meet NWCG, DOT and/or NRCG standards and is interested in performing the verification of Wildland Fire Personnel Qualifications and Equipment Inspections for non-member contractors covered under the US Forest Service Region 1 Water Handling Solicitation. Under the terms of this MOU, NRCG and the Cooperator propose to form a partnership whereby NRCG agrees to recognize Equipment Inspections and verification of Wildland Fire Personnel Qualification to non-members of NRCG by the Cooperator. This will provide the checks and balances necessary for NRCG to recognize Incident Qualification Cards and ensure personnel and equipment meets minimum standards provided under the US Forest Service Region 1 Water Handling Solicitation. In consideration of the above premises, the parties agree as follows:
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTEREST. To ensure the long-term conservation of greater sage-grouse populations and habitats within the Bi-State area of California and Nevada a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional conservation effort must occur based on population and habitat conservation goals rather than land ownership or jurisdictional boundaries. The ability to efficiently and effectively share field level staff, resources, and programs across agency jurisdictional boundaries to support, and provide a high level of certainty for, implementation of the conservation efforts (i.e., actions activities, and programs) formalized in the Bi-State Action Plan is of mutual benefit and interest to the parties of this Service First agreement.
