Common use of BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Clause in Contracts

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES. A. This Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement (hereinafter called agreement) between the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Geological Survey – Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service, (hereinafter called Federal Agencies), and the University of Montana – Missoula and its partner institutions in to establish and maintain the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. The Rocky Mountains CESU is associated with a national network of CESUs. B. The objectives of the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) are to: • Provide research, technical assistance, and education to federal land management, environmental and research agencies and their potential partners; • Develop a program of research, technical assistance, and education that involves the biological, physical, social, and cultural sciences needed to address resources issues and interdisciplinary problem-solving at multiple scales and in an ecosystem context; and • Place special emphasis on the working collaboration among federal agencies and universities and their related partner institutions. C. The Bureau of Land Management (hereinafter called BLM) administers public lands within a framework of numerous laws. The most comprehensive of these is the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). All Bureau policies, procedures and management actions must be consistent with FLPMA and the other laws that govern the use of the public lands. It is the mission of the Bureau of Land Management to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). In accordance with 43 U.S.C. 1737(b), the BLM is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Rocky Mountains CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance, and education. D. The U.S. Geological Survey- Biological Resources Division (hereinafter called BRD) works with others to provide scientific understanding and technologies needed to support the sound management and conservation of our Nation’s biological resources (Secretarial Order No. 3202). In accordance with 16 U.S.C. 1a-2j, 16 U.S.C. 5933 and Secretarial Order No. 3202, the BRD is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Rocky Mountains CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. E. The National Park Service (hereinafter called NPS) is responsible for the management of areas in the National Park System to conserve the scenery, the natural and historic objects, and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such a manner and by such a means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). In accordance with 16 U.S.C. 1a-2j and 16 U.S.C. 5933, the NPS is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Rocky Mountains CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. F. The U.S. Forest Service (hereinafter called USFS) mission is to achieve quality land management under the sustainable multiple-use management concept to meet diverse needs of the people (16 U.S.C. 1641-1646). In accordance with 7 USC 3318(b) the USFS is authorized to enter into a joint venture agreement to establish the Rocky Mountains CESU to assist in providing research, technical; assistance, and education. G. The University of Montana – Missoula (hereinafter called Host University) is a comprehensive university emphasizing the liberal arts and professional education in business, education, fine arts, forestry (natural resources), journalism, law, pharmacy and related health sciences, and vocational technical education. Programs in natural resources focus on conservation, forestry, range, recreation, wilderness, and wildlife. BS, MS, and PhD degrees are offered. The university has a growing research program, significantly in cooperation with several federal partners, and it houses a very active continuing education program. Other campuses of the university are Montana Tech at Butte, Western Montana College at ▇▇▇▇▇▇, and VoTech at Helena. Governance of the University of Montana is provided by the Montana University System Board of Regents. H. The partner institutions to the Host University include Montana State University, University of Idaho, Salish Kootenai College, Utah State University, Washington State University (hereinafter called Partner Institutions).

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES. A. This Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement (hereinafter called agreement) between the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Geological Survey – Survey–Biological Resources Division, and National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service, (hereinafter called Federal Agencies), and the University of Montana – Missoula Miami and its partner institutions in is to establish and maintain the Rocky Mountains South Florida/Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. The Rocky Mountains South Florida/Caribbean CESU is associated with a national network of CESUs. B. The objectives of the Rocky Mountains South Florida/Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) are to: • Provide research, technical assistance, assistance and education to federal land management, environmental and research agencies and their potential partners; • Develop a program of research, technical assistance, assistance and education that involves the biological, physical, social, and cultural sciences needed to address resources issues and interdisciplinary problem-solving at multiple scales and in an ecosystem contextcontext at the local, regional, and national level; and • Place special emphasis on the working collaboration among federal agencies and universities and their related partner institutions. C. The Bureau of Land Management (hereinafter called BLM) administers public lands within a framework of numerous laws. The most comprehensive of these is the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). All Bureau policies, procedures and management actions must be consistent with FLPMA and the other laws that govern the use of the public lands. It is the mission of the Bureau of Land Management to sustain the health, diversity, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). In accordance with 43 U.S.C. 1737(b), the BLM is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Rocky Mountains South Florida/Caribbean CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance, assistance and education. D. The U.S. Geological Survey- Survey–Biological Resources Division (hereinafter called BRD) works with others to provide scientific understanding and technologies needed to support the sound management and conservation of our Nation’s 's biological resources (Secretarial Order No. 3202). In accordance with 16 U.S.C. 1a-2jU.S.C.1a-2j, 16 U.S.C. 5933 and Secretarial Order No. 3202, the BRD is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Rocky Mountains South Florida/Caribbean CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. E. The National Park Service (hereinafter called NPS) is responsible for the management of areas in the National Park System to conserve the scenery, the natural and historic objects, and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such a manner and by such a means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). In accordance with 16 U.S.C. 1a-2j U.S.C.1a-2j and 16 U.S.C. 5933, the NPS is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Rocky Mountains South Florida/Caribbean CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. F. The U.S. Forest Service (hereinafter called USFS) mission is to achieve quality land management under the sustainable multiple-use management concept to meet diverse needs of the people (16 U.S.C. 1641-1646). In accordance with 7 USC 3318(b) the USFS is authorized to enter into a joint venture agreement to establish the Rocky Mountains CESU to assist in providing research, technical; assistance, and education. G. The University of Montana – Missoula Miami (hereinafter called Host University) is a comprehensive the largest private research university emphasizing in the liberal arts Southeast. The University comprises 14 schools and colleges located on four campuses, including the Coral Gables Campus, the School of Medicine Complex, the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Campus, and research facilities on South Campus. The University of Miami currently enrolls over 13,600 students in approximately 100 undergraduate, 85 master's, and 55 doctoral and professional areas of study. The Rosenstiel School is the campus with the mission to conduct high quality and policy relevant basic and applied research in the marine, atmospheric, and environmental sciences and disseminate the results of this research; provide graduate education and research training, and undergraduate education in businessthe marine atmospheric and environmental sciences; and inform the public via pre-college, continuing education, fine arts, forestry (natural resources), journalism, law, pharmacy and related health sciences, and vocational technical education. Programs in natural resources focus on conservation, forestry, range, recreation, wilderness, and wildlife. BS, MS, and PhD degrees are offered. The university has a growing research program, significantly in cooperation with several federal partners, and it houses a very active continuing education program. Other campuses of the university are Montana Tech at Butte, Western Montana College at ▇▇▇▇▇▇, and VoTech at Helena. Governance of the University of Montana is provided by the Montana University System Board of Regentsother outreach programs. H. G. The partner institutions to the Host University include Montana State ▇▇▇▇▇ University, Florida A&M University, Nova Southeastern University, University of IdahoFlorida, Salish Kootenai CollegeUniversity of North Carolina – Wilmington, Utah State UniversityUniversity of Puerto Rico, Washington State University of the Virgin Islands, and Audubon of Florida (hereinafter called Partner Institutions).

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES. A. This Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement (hereinafter called agreement) between the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Geological Survey – Survey–Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service, Service (hereinafter called Federal Agencies), and the University of Montana – Missoula Nebraska - Lincoln and its partner institutions in is to establish and maintain the Rocky Mountains Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. The Rocky Mountains Great Plains CESU is associated with a national network of CESUs. B. The objectives of the Rocky Mountains Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) are to: • Provide research, technical assistance, assistance and education to federal land management, environmental and research agencies and their potential partners; • Develop a program of research, technical assistance, assistance and education that involves the biological, physical, social, and cultural sciences needed to address resources issues and interdisciplinary problem-solving at multiple scales and in an ecosystem contextcontext at the local, regional, and national level; and • Place special emphasis on the working collaboration among federal agencies and universities and their related partner institutions. C. The Bureau of Land Management (hereinafter called BLM) administers public lands within a framework of numerous laws. The most comprehensive of these is the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). All Bureau policies, procedures and management actions must be consistent with FLPMA and the other laws that govern the use of the public lands. It is the mission of the Bureau of Land Management to sustain the health, diversity, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). In accordance with 43 U.S.C. 1737(b), the BLM is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Rocky Mountains Great Plains CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance, assistance and education. D. The U.S. Geological Survey- Survey–Biological Resources Division (hereinafter called BRD) works with others to provide scientific understanding and technologies needed to support the sound management and conservation of our Nation’s 's biological resources (Secretarial Order No. 3202). In accordance with 16 U.S.C. 1a-2jU.S.C.1a-2j, 16 U.S.C. 5933 and Secretarial Order No. 3202, the BRD is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Rocky Mountains Great Plains CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. E. The National Park Service (hereinafter called NPS) is responsible for the management of areas in the National Park System to conserve the scenery, the natural and historic objects, and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such a manner and by such a means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). In accordance with 16 U.S.C. 1a-2j U.S.C.1a-2j and 16 U.S.C. 5933, the NPS is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Rocky Mountains Great Plains CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. F. The U.S. Forest Service (hereinafter called USFS) mission is to achieve quality land management under the sustainable multiple-use management concept to meet the diverse needs of the people (16 U.S.C. 1641-1646). In accordance with 7 USC 3318(bU.S.C. 3318 (b) the USFS is authorized to enter into a joint venture agreement to establish the Rocky Mountains Great Plains CESU to assist in providing research, technical; assistance, technical assistance and education. G. The University of Montana – Missoula (hereinafter called Host University) is a comprehensive university emphasizing the liberal arts and professional education in business, education, fine arts, forestry (natural resources), journalism, law, pharmacy and related health sciences, and vocational technical education. Programs in natural resources focus on conservation, forestry, range, recreation, wilderness, and wildlife. BS, MS, and PhD degrees are offered. The university has a growing research program, significantly in cooperation with several federal partners, and it houses a very active continuing education program. Other campuses of the university are Montana Tech at Butte, Western Montana College at ▇▇▇▇▇▇, and VoTech at Helena. Governance role of the University of Montana Nebraska-Lincoln as the primary intellectual and cultural resource for the State is provided by fulfilled through the Montana University System Board missions of Regentsthe University: teaching, research, and service. UNL pursues its missions through its nine colleges on its West Campus, the university-wide Graduate College, the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Agricultural Research Division, Cooperative Extension, International studies, and its museums, press, and telecommunication services. Teaching research, and service take on a distinctive character at UNL because of its land-grant university status, which ensures a commitment to the people of the State, the region, and the nation. UNL is dedicated to the pursuit of an active research agenda which benefits the agricultural environment and natural resources, the highest quality of post-secondary education, and exceptional service through its partnership with federal, state, and local agencies. The UN-system also includes campuses in Omaha, (UNO and UN-Medical Center) and Kearney (UNK), as well as a network of experiment stations state-wide. H. The partner institutions to the Host University include Montana Colorado State University, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ University, Little Priest Tribal College, Texas A&M University, University of IdahoMinnesota, Salish Kootenai CollegeUniversity of North Dakota, Utah State University, Washington State and University of Oklahoma (hereinafter called Partner Institutions).