Guiding Principles:
We share a commitment to
Listen, anticipate and respond to our customers'
needs
Expand participation and influence in conservation
work
Develop
mentoring and leadership “pipelines”
A
locally led process that anticipates, identifies,
and address natural resource issues
Decision-making at the lowest appropriate level
Total resource management
Productive, sustainable, working landscapes
Enhance the viability of our grass roots delivery
system (districts & field staff)
Improve the quality of life for current and future
generations
The significance of the cooperator agreement in
the state, federal, Tribal, private partnership
Value and nurture our existing alliances
Build, alliances to expand our partnership
Foster policies that are economically, ecologically,
and socially viable
Sustain and conserve our natural resources and environment
Ensure that agriculture remains a viable land use
in our state
Influence public opinions and perceptions through
conservation education, outreach, and involvement
We pledge to work together by
Communicating, coordinating and cooperating
Advancing and practicing teamwork
Involving each partner in the decision-making process
that impacts the partners,
Sharing strategic timelines (calendar) on partnership
priorities,
Promoting mutual respect, integrity, support, trust
and honesty
Sharing the leadership and ownership, the credit
and the responsibility
We will improve our efficiency and effectiveness
by
Broadening our communication efforts
Increasing our public outreach efforts
Empowering people to make appropri¬ate decisions
Demonstrating professionalism and dedication
Striving for continuous improvement
Establishing frameworks, management controls, accountability,
and quality assurance (technical & administrative)
