STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTERESTS. In consideration of the above premises, the parties agree as follows:
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTERESTS. For the FHWA and CDOT, effectiveness is manifested by transportation projects that are planned, designed, constructed and maintained with appropriate engineering standards and safety considerations, in a timely and cost efficient manner. For U.S. Forest Service and BLM, effectiveness is measured by transportation projects that are planned, designed, constructed and maintained with appropriate consideration of land management objectives and with emphasis on conservation and enhancement of Federal lands and resources. This MOU seeks to enhance interagency coordination, cooperation and the mutual understanding of transportation projects on Federal lands and resources. It documents mutual agreement regarding specific “Implementing Procedures” to be followed as a means to achieve these purposes (See Attachment A, Implementing Procedures). In consideration of the above premises, the parties agree to the following Roles and Responsibilities:
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTERESTS. 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. This mission includes addressing all aspects of wildland fire management and working through State Foresters to accomplish this mission on State and private lands. The mission of Sierra Forest Legacy is to engage citizens, communities, and coalition members in the healthy management of Sierra Nevada forest ecosystems to protect and restore the region's unparalleled beauty and natural values. We apply the best practices of science, advocacy and grassroots organizing to safeguard forest lands throughout the Sierra Nevada. Sierra Forest Legacy is a coalition of over 80 conservation organizations dedicated to science-based ecological restoration and the use of fire as a primary process for building lasting forest resilience. The mission of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (“CAL FIRE”) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. CAL FIRE manages several programs aimed to enhance forest resources and recognizes prescribed fire as a useful tool in enhancing ecosystem processes. The Sierra Nevada Conservancy initiates, encourages, and supports efforts that improve the environmental, economic and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada Region, its communities and the citizens of California. The SNC strongly supports the increased use of prescribed and managed fire, under appropriate conditions, as critical tools in restoring the ecological health of our forests and watersheds. The use of fire as a restoration tool will greatly assist in protecting water supplies and quality, preserving important habitat and providing for stable long-term storage of carbon. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world. The Wilderness Society's mission is to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places. We contribute to better protection, stewardship and restoration of our public lands, preserving our rich natural legacy for current and future generations. The mission of The Nature Conserv...
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTERESTS. The Forest Service is a land management agency dedicated to the wise use and management of National Forest System (NFS) lands, including the responsibility for maintaining and improving resource conditions. Mission accomplishment for both parties will be furthered by the restoration of natural resources across the landscape. All projects conceived under this Stewardship Agreement will undergo a collaborative process to determine specific habitat improvements. The collaborative process will ensure that the benefits of undertaking restoration activities are mutually beneficial to and the Forest Service as well as being beneficial to a wide diversity of interests involved in collaboration. Both parties share an interest in improving the ecosystem condition and function of the landscape. A healthy landscape provides a variety of benefits beyond the needs of a single species, and therefore benefits both parties. It is therefore mutually beneficial for the parties to work together to implement these landscape restoration and enhancement projects. In consideration of the above premises, the parties agree as follows:
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTERESTS. The Parties agree that migratory birds are important components of biological diversity. Their conservation and management will help sustain ecological integrity and will meet the growing public demand for conservation education and outdoor recreation, such as wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities. Migratory birds also are important economically and activities focused on birds provide financial benefits to local communities and businesses. Furthermore, the Parties mutually agree that it is important to: 1) focus on bird populations; 2) focus on habitat restoration and enhancement where actions can benefit specific ecosystems and migratory birds dependent upon them; 3) recognize that actions taken to benefit some migratory bird populations may adversely affect other migratory bird populations; and 4) recognize that actions that may provide long-term benefits to migratory birds may have short-term impacts on individual birds.
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTERESTS. Restoring healthy forests and rangelands in California will yield both ecological and community benefits. Healthy forests will improve climate resilience and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, safeguard water quality and air quality, protect fish and wildlife habitat, enhance biological diversity, sequester carbon, improve recreational opportunities, and generate good jobs and economic opportunities.
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTERESTS. The County has significant portions of the Black Hills National Forest within its border. It is in the interest of the County to provide information and special expertise for use in the development of the revised Forest Plan, including the formulation and analysis of options/alternatives. As a cooperating agency, the County may assist in reviewing the components of the plan and the monitoring program/proposals as they relate to county resources and jurisdiction. The Forest Service has a mutual interest in incorporating information and special expertise provided by the County for a complete analysis of impacts and formulation of a full spectrum of alternatives during the Forest Plan revision. Through this cooperative effort, the U.S. Forest Service and the Counties will gain a greater understanding of how the revised Forest Plan may impact or affect the associated ecological, social and economic concerns of the Counties and the residents of the Counties. Both parties will benefit through increased communication, sharing of information, and cooperation in implementing their respective missions as a part of the Black Hills NF Plan revision process. In consideration of the above premises, the parties agree as follows:
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTERESTS. While several agencies and organizations in the Upper Peninsula actively manage invasive species, they freely spread across jurisdictional boundaries. The success of any individual groups’ invasive species control effort will depend on the cooperation with adjacent landowners. The development of the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area, hereinafter referred to as KISMA, will establish a long-term relationship to deal with the long-term problem of non-native invasive species and create a mechanism for ongoing resource-sharing and collaboration for education, prevention, and control. All parties to this MOU agree that it is to their mutual benefit and interest to work cooperatively to inventory, monitor, reduce, and prevent the spread of invasive species across jurisdictional boundaries within the counties. This cooperative effort will improve working relationships between individuals and organizations interested in achieving better results in the fight against invasive species. KISMA covers all of Houghton, Keweenaw, and Baraga counties in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (Exhibit A). With more Lake Superior shoreline than other areas, these three counties contain an abundance of remote natural areas under public and private ownership. The economy of these counties relies heavily on forest products, agriculture, and natural resource-based tourism; and is well known for its natural and recreational resources and beauty. Non-native invasive species are a serious threat to all of these assets.
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTERESTS. The State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry is participating in implementation of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). The mission of the State of Alaska's ANILCA Program is to monitor implementation and advocate for the special provisions of ANILCA that are unique to Alaska and to ensure that State interests are appropriately considered. One of the priority objectives is to protect access and development opportunities for natural resources located on inholdings and adjacent non-federal lands. The U.S. Forest Service is currently working with stakeholders and timber purchasers on the Tongass National Forest to convert from mostly harvesting old growth timber to mostly harvesting young growth timber over the next 10-15 years. Both the State of Alaska and the U.S. Forest Service are seeking to: • promote small business creation, expansion and retention; • improve access to capital; • create quality jobs and sustainable economic growth; • promote job training and educational opportunities; and • maximize a forest restoration economy and by-product use. In Consideration of the above premises, the parties agree as follows:
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT AND INTERESTS. The Forest Service is responsible for protection, occupancy, and management of NFS lands and resources for public use and benefit, and for the management and development of a public lands transportation system needed to accomplish these purposes. These responsibilities include managing rock resources in accordance with the Mineral Materials Act of 1947, Forest Service regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart C (Exhibit A); and Forest Service policy as described in Forest Service Manual 2800, Chapter 2850 (Exhibit B). ODOT is responsible for the planning, location, design, construction, and perpetuation of a safe and efficient public transportation system needed for the benefit of the public in accordance with USC Title 23 Highways, and requires mineral materials and locations to store excess mineral materials in order to accomplish their program of work. ODOT is also responsible for ensuring that social, economic, energy, and environmental effects are considered in the planning, development, and maintenance of state transportation projects and that these projects are in the overall interest of the public. By the authority granted in ORS 190.110 and 366.558, State may enter into cooperative agreements with the United States Federal Government for the performance of work on improvement projects with the allocation of costs on terms and conditions mutually agreeable to the contracting parties. On June 18, 2003, the Oregon Transportation Commission approved Delegation Order No. 4 which delegates to the Director, Deputy Director, Highways, Deputy Director, Central Services and Chief of Staff the authority to approve and execute agreements up to $75,000 not included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program or not included in a line item in the biennial budget approved by the Commission. On July 7, 2005, the Director and Deputy Director, Highways approved Subdelegation Order No. 4, in which the Director and Deputy Director, Highways delegates authority to the Technical Services Manager/Chief Engineer to approve and sign agreements up to $75,000 not included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program or not included in a line item in the biennial budget approved by the Commission. In consideration of the above premises, the parties agree as follows:
