Migratory Bird Joint Ventures - Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture Fiscal Year 2011

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A multi-year cooperative agreement with the American Bird Conservancy has been executed to facilitate effective and efficient coordination of migratory bird conservation efforts in the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture region to meet the objectives of the partnership. The Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture partnership is directed by the Management Board; members of the Management Board ensure that commitment and support is maintained to achieve the goals and objectives of the partnership. The Management Board had recommended establishing the cooperative agreement with the American Bird Conservancy to facilitate operations of the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture partnership. The American Bird Conservancy will provide personnel and associated office space/support to coordinate, support and facilitate the activities of the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture Management Board; coordinate project development and funding; and organize planning, tracking and evaluation, and communications necessary to advance the purposes of the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture partnership. The Management Board will provide guidance to the American Bird Conservancy, a member of the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture Management Board, on the direction and management of the partnership throughout the term of the cooperative agreement.

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