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The BLM cooperates with and contributes to the Coastal Oregon 

 Productivity Enhancement Project (COPE) . COPE is a project of 

 Oregon State University and is researching ways to manage coastal 

 Oregon watersheds to enhance resource values. This research is 

 currently part of a 10 year program slated to continue until the 

 late 1990's. BLM currently provides $1.3 million per year in 

 addition to funds to conduct the operational work on study sites 

 located on land managed by the BLM. 



Partnership agreements are a major cornerstone to the successful 

 implementation of our strategy plans. This collaborative 

 approach with outside partners enables the BLM to stretch 

 Federally appropriated funds and accelerate management and 

 recovery of millions of acres of habitat. It also means 

 involvement of concerned citizens in the BLM management of fish 

 and wildlife, and other elements of watershed restoration. 



We are using a holistic approach to riparian-wetland management 

 that, where possible, focuses on the entire ecosystem and 

 involves all affected landowners. An example of how the BLM is 

 implementing ecosystem management is through coordinated resource 

 management planning. This method of group planning considers the 

 needs and objectives of all landowners and interest groups 

 relating to the watersheds targeted for management. For 

 instance, the BLM and the Trout Creek Mountain Working Group in 

 Oregon, consisting of several ranchers and environmental groups. 



