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Memorandum of Understanding with the United States <br />Geological Survey Western Ecological Resource Center <br />August 21; 2018 <br />Page 2 <br />In addition to partnering on active conservation programs, USGS staff have access to the Zoo's <br />education classrooms to teach habitat restoration workshops and wildlife lectures. Zoo visitors <br />and the community benefit from the increased education programs and local conservation efforts <br />provided by the USGS at the Zoo. <br />The USGS serves the nation by developing reliable scientific information used to promote wise <br />management of the nation's natural resources that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of <br />the people. Because of the diversity of environments and natural resource issues within <br />Southern California, the USGS and Zoo have a mutual and evolving interest in cooperative <br />research projects and operational programs in the area of environmental sciences. <br />In 2013, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with USGS and the Zoo <br />has since served as the home office for the area's field biologists and several researchers. This <br />agreement continues the relationship that began in 2013 for another five-year term. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #2 - Youth, Education, Recreation, Objective <br />#2 (Expand youth programming), Strategy E (Partner with outside agencies and secure funding <br />to rehabilitate zoo exhibits and expand the Santa Ana Zoo). <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />is no fiscal i act as ociated with this item. <br />J. <br />Barks, Recreation and <br />Services Agency <br />Exhibit: 1. Memorandum of Understanding <br />25E-2 <br />