The Service has formed ecosystem teams for each of the ecosystem units identified on the map. The teams include personnel from all Service programs. The Service is setting new internal standards for teamwork, creativity, flexibility, and communication between its operational units and with all its partners. By increasing coordination among our varied programs, the Service's position on important issues becomes more unified, which helps the Service become a better partner. The ecosystem teams are working closely with the Service's traditional partners and are expanding these partnerships to include others.
Teams identify preliminary ecosystem goals, objectives, action strategies, and potential partners.
Teams meet with partners to identify common ecosystem goals and collaborative efforts that can contribute to meeting those goals. Priorities are established for Service actions. Teams implement collaborative projects across Service programs and with partners. Teams continuously work with partners and review ecosystem plans and budgets, readjusting them as needed. A lead region for each multi-regional ecosystem was designated in April 1994 and is identified on page 11.