So You Want to Build A Partnership….
Strong partnerships are a cornerstone of the Department of the Interior’s
(DOI) work and mission, serving as on-the-ground illustrations of
the Secretary of the Interior’s commitment to communication,
consultation, cooperation, all in the service of conservation. DOI
bureaus welcome the myriad partners who share common goals and interests
in conserving, using and enjoying the nation’s natural resources.
DOI partnerships with local municipalities, private landowners,
school groups, corporations and numerous other interests are important
because many natural resources – water, fish, wildlife, for
example -- do not recognize boundaries and jurisdictions. Additionally,
funding and other resource shortages affect all levels of government
and society. Partnering can avoid duplication of effort, provide
for pooling of scarce resources, and promote coordinated, focused
and consistent mutual efforts toward conservation and outdoor recreation
successes. The bottom line? Partnering makes sense.
DOI bureaus are eager to explore public-private partnerships in
recreation and natural resources management. Here’s how you
can get started:
• What
is a partnership?
• How do I get started?
• What are the keys to creating
and managing successful partnerships?
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