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important recreational fool we can provide All of these recreation groups and many 

 more are part of the Teaming with Wildlife "team " They believe that Teaming with 

 Wildlife will provide them tangible benefits, providing a real solution to the problems 

 they see facing both recreationists and wildlife 



Lands secured under Teaming with Wildlife will serve the dual purpose of wildlife 

 habitat and places to hike, paddle, and hde a bike Restored riverways will provide 

 important fish and wildlife habitat while adding to the aesthetic experience for 

 recreationists Teaming with Wildlife also provides opportunities to enhance the 

 outdoor recreation experience without disturbing wildlife, through the construction of 

 observation towers, platforms, and viewing and photographic blinds. Additionally, a 

 national network of wildlife viewing areas will offer a wide range of hiking expenences, 

 from short nature trails near urban areas to remote trails in wilder terrain. These 

 viewing areas serve as an outdoor learning centers to pass on a land stewardship ethic 

 to our children 



Teaming with Wildlife's education goal is to foster a responsible stewardship ethic 

 through conservation education efforts such as: creating and maintaining nature 

 centers, training teachers in conservation education, and providing sorely needed 

 resources for schools. Teaming with Wildlife gives the gift of the outdoors to children, 

 the next generation of conservation stewards 



Citizens of our states are eager for more information on where to go and how to enjoy 

 the outdoors Additionally, information on interpretive trails is in hot demand due to the 

 lack of resources within agencies Teaming with Wildlife offers brochures, guides, 

 maps, and other information to citizens on how to best enjoy their favorite outdoor 

 activity 



The "Teaming with Wildlife" initiative also provides the impetus for strong alliances on 

 the part of conservation and recreation groups The Coalition List, with over 900 

 groups already in support, underscores the win-win outcomes for a wide variety and 

 diversity of stakeholders, including not only 



public park and fish and wildlife agencies but many citizen groups as well. These 

 groups are representative of those who will be asked to help pay the bill. They should 

 have a voice in determining the destiny of this initiative 



The parks, forests and natural areas help provide sanctuary to all kinds offish, wildlife, 

 and plants, often including members of threatened or endangered species. At this time, 

 Memorandums of Understanding are being Gorged on the part of fish and wildlife and 

 park agencies in many states An MOU on the national level with the International 

 Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and the National Association of State Park 

 Directors is being developed The MOU'S, designed to enhance a growing partnership 

 on the part of fish and wildlife and park agencies, not only conserve the habitat for fish 

 and wildlife species but also increase public awareness, education and appreciation for 

 fish and wildlife in its natural habitat 



