About MMRP .:

Guiding Principles
Guiding principles are those shared values and joint commitments that guide the efforts of the partners as they work together to accomplish their goals.  These principles help to ensure quality service to the citizens of the region and effective and efficient program delivery within the corridor.  Partnership members will utilize the following guiding principles in the implementation of the Coordination Plan:

• Implementation efforts will be based on planning and grassroots coalition building that includes local citizens and all levels of government.

• Private property rights must be recognized in implementing conservation projects and in offering solutions to natural resource issues.  Voluntary participation by landowners is the key for implementing conservation projects that will meet resource needs.

• All actions must appropriately reflect scientific and economic data, as well as possess practical applications for natural resource enhancement.

• Any acquisition of land for conservation purposes will be through voluntary methods and involve only willing sellers.

• Actions should be focused on the protection, restoration, and enhancement of high quality natural resources that have the greatest potential for recovery.

Partnership members agree to:

• Strive for continuous improvement, assure the quality of projects and maintain assistance at the highest standard.

• Promote mutual respect, support, trust, and honesty in providing assistance on conservation efforts.

• Share in the leadership, ownership, credit, and responsibility relating to conservation accomplishments.

• Consider social and economic concerns and issues in conservation projects and activities.

• Recognize that agencies and organizations have different missions and goals and that participation levels may vary.