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3. Process and Structure: Members share a stake in both process and outcome; Multiple layers of <br /> participation; Flexibility; Development of clear roles and policy guidelines; Adaptability; and <br /> Appropriate pace of development. <br /> 4. Communication: Open and frequent communication; and Established informal relationships and <br /> communication links. <br /> 5. Purpose: Concrete, attainable goals and objectives; Shared vision; and, Unique purpose. <br /> 6. Resources: Sufficient funds, staff, materials and time; and Skilled leadership. <br /> The challenge in sustaining a long term partnership that operates through collaboratively is the consistency <br /> in which members participate. Since the early 1990's, when the partnership formed, the individual's <br /> representing the various member organizations have changed, the abundance or scarcity of resources has <br /> fluctuated and the myriad of other factors influencing the West Eugene Wetlands are always changing. <br /> Over the years, there have always been checks and balances and sufficient diversity in the Partnership "tool <br /> box," to absorb these changes and the Partnership grew and adapted to the shifting landscape. <br /> Over the last 12 -24 months, in particular, the Partnership has had to endure a new kind of challenge, what <br /> happens when a key partner pulls back and looks for an exit strategy. This alone has put stress and strain <br /> on the relationship at an organizational level and has affected nearly every one of the primary six <br /> characteristic groupings of collaboration, as listed above. This has also affected staff morale and led to a <br /> degradation of participation and communication on a partnership level. This year is the first time since the <br /> WEW Project began honoring community members that have contributed to the success of the Partnership <br /> at an annual celebration, that the partnership did not hold this annual event. In the early summer of 2009, <br /> the City of Eugene requested that its overarching Assistance Agreement with the Bureau of Land <br /> Management be eliminated and the remaining federal funds of approximately $150,000 to be de- obligated. <br /> What decision the BLM makes, whether with an exit strategy or reinvesting in the partnership, it will <br /> clearly not be without complications. <br /> The project team would like to express their appreciation to all the specialists that participated in the <br /> development of this document. Bureau of Land Management stakeholders who were involved, and/or <br /> received updates: <br /> Oregon State Office <br /> 1. Michael Haske, Deputy State Director for Resources Planning, Use, and Protection <br /> 2. Cathy Harris, Associate Deputy State Director <br /> 3. Kim Titus, Branch Chief, Planning, Science and Resource Information Support <br /> 4. Mark E. Johnson, Acting, Deputy State Director for Resources Planning, Use, and <br /> Protection <br /> 5. Fred O'Ferrall, Chief, Branch of Lands and Minerals <br /> 6. Jody Weil, Deputy State Director, Communications <br /> 7. Maria Thi Mai, Public Affairs Specialist <br /> 8. Maya Fuller, Public Affairs Specialist <br /> 9. Joan Seevers, Oregon/Washington Plant Conservation Program Lead <br /> 10. Jerry Magee, Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> 11. Dick Todd, Realty Specialist, Salem District <br /> Eugene Office <br /> 1. Virginia Grilley, Eugene District Manager <br /> 2. William Hatton, Siuslaw Field Manager <br /> WEW Background and Options <br /> --- Page 12 <br />