MOU 
DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME  
COARSEGOLD RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT


MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

 

REGARDING

 

THE MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF

KINSMAN FLAT WILDLIFE AREA

 

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and effective as of April 21, 2009, by and between the State of California acting by and through its Department of Fish and Game (Department) and the Coarsegold Resource Conservation District. (CRCD), with reference to the following facts:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Department to manage California’s diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend for their ecological values and their use and enjoyment by the public; and

WHEREAS, the Department has acquired ownership of approximately 508 acres of property known as the Kinsman Flat Wildlife Area, located off Minarets Road, approximately 12 miles east of North Fork in Madera County, with improvements including; buildings, wells and other permanent structures, and

WHEREAS, the property was purchased by the Department for the purpose of protecting and enhancing habitat for deer and other wildlife; and

WHEREAS, the CRCD is a diverse group of local volunteers that help landowners care and protect their natural resources in a way that will improve the area’s economy, environment and living standards; and

WHEREAS, it is the vision of Department and CRCD to work cooperatively to improve the property, both as habitat for deer, quail and other wildlife and for public access and enjoyment, including but not limited to hunting, bird watching, education and other non-consumptive uses.

THEREFORE, in consideration of the facts stated above, the Department and CRCD enter into the agreement set forth herein, which shall remain in effect through December 31, 2012, unless extended by written agreement:

  1. Permission is granted to CRCD to enter Kinsman Flat Wildlife Area, and use its facilities and improvements, for the purposes of this MOU, stated above. This access is granted to CRCD and their agents, employees and partners, to perform projects and tasks outlined in the MOU. 
  2. CRCD, for itself, its officials, officers, employees, agents, contractors, partners and assigns, agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Department, its officials, officers, employees’ agents, partners and assigns from any loss or damage and from any liability on account of personal injury, property damage, or claims for personal injury or death arising out of CRCD’s activities under this MOU.
  3. Damage done to Department property through actions of CRCD shall be promptly corrected at CRCD’s expense and to the satisfaction of Department.
  4. This permission given herein shall neither constitute nor be construed as any surrender of the jurisdiction and supervision of Department over the lands described herein.
  5. CRCD will provide for the construction of a handicapped accessible pathway that will enable hunters, wildlife viewers and other visitors to use the area in conjunction with the walk-through that was previously completed. Specifics regarding design and construction will be reviewed and subject to the Department’s discretionary approval prior to construction.
  6. CRCD will assist the Department with the development of a Management Plan for the subject property and will enter into management of the property cooperatively with the Department to enhance its value for wildlife and public use and enjoyment.
  7. CRCD will assist the Department with ongoing maintenance and repair of the buildings, pumps, cleanup and/or demolition of miscellaneous structures and other improvements on the subject property. This assistance will be in the form of labor by CRCD employees, volunteers, partners or other agents, and/or materials to supplement the personnel and material resources of the Department. Prior to the commencement of these activities, CRCD will assist the Department with a comprehensive inspection of the facilities and improvements.
  8. On a bi-monthly basis, at the end of the month starting with May 31, 2009, CRCD will submit a report to the Department describing activities conducted under this MOU, including dates, personnel involved, and tasks performed.
  9. Either party to this MOU, can with 30 days written notice to the other party, terminate their participation.
  10. Contacts for this MOU shall be: 

                    For California Department of Fish and Game; Tim Kroeker 559-641-7592
                    For Coarsegold Resource Conservation District; Tom Wheeler 559-662-6050 and
                    Chuck Sikora  559-658-7599

Accepted:

 

__________________________

Tom Wheeler, President Date: April 21, 2009
Coarsegold Resource Conservation District

 

__________________________

Jeff Single, Regional Manager Date: April 21, 2009
Department of Fish and Game, Central Region

 
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