Realizing the Value and Dexterity of USFWS Military Partnerships Allison Arnold Sikes Act Coordinator Southwest Region Southwest Region Building Year full time all military branches DoDwide ID: 801001
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Building Foundations for DoD Partnerships in Region 2: Realizing the Value and Dexterity of USFWS / Military Partnerships
Allison Arnold
Sikes Act CoordinatorSouthwest Region
Slide2Southwest Region Building Year – full time, all military branches (DoD-wide)New partnerships, building trust
Renewed commitment to: a cross-programmatic approach (Ecological Services, Migratory Birds, Refuges, Fisheries) tri-lateral inclusion (DoD, USFWS, States) Resolving issues (examples) - proactive approachesESA – cited as a major DoD focus / concern potential listing
currently listed species potential de-listing situationsOn-the-ground conflict resolution (Valle De Oro NWR / Kirtland AFB)INRMPs – improving compliance and conservation delivery through partnership and communication; aligning agency mission goals and objectivesMaximize training and operational flexibility while maximizing conservation delivery
Slide3Force multiplier
Dexterity “we are stronger together than as individuals”Leveraging Resources – partner existing agency programs to accomplish multi-faceted and more effective outcomes (e.g. ACUB, REPI, PFW, USDA, etc.)Pooling resources – tools of the trade, expertiseMutual goal: Maximize conservation delivery while supporting the military mission
The road ahead in the Southwest Region We want to be – engaged, facilitative, supportive, and reliable partners
Slide4Contact Information
Allison ArnoldUSFWSRegional Sikes Act CoordinatorSouthwest Region
(512) 203-5145allison_arnold@fws.gov