3. Provide efficiencies by cooperating in the management of the Rivers to <br /> Ridges area in ways that take advantage of the strengths of the partners in a <br /> shared arrangement for the mutual benefit of the environment and the public. <br /> 4. Provide a forum for resolving conflicts in the spirit of using open <br /> communications as an opportunity to find positive solutions to problems. <br /> 5. Use long range planning as the basis for sound management decision <br /> making and bring vision and creativity to the achievement of the multiple <br /> objectives outlined in the applicable long range plans. <br /> 6. Review and evaluate management efforts for effectiveness and <br /> conformance with the WET's Mission, goals and objectives and the goals, <br /> objectives, policies and recommended actions of applicable long -range <br /> plans. <br /> 7. Strive to provide financial stability and excellence to the Rivers to Ridges <br /> area. <br /> 8. Work together for success and celebrate and communicate achievements <br /> to the partners, the public, and our respective officials and leaders. <br /> 9. Keep elected officials informed about the projects within the Rivers to <br /> Ridges area. <br /> 10. Carry out other necessary tasks and programs, in consultation with each <br /> other and our respective officials that further the advancement of the Rivers <br /> t o o t <br /> o Ridges area as a local, state, and national resource. <br /> 11. Take advantage of opportunities to add new partners. <br /> 12. WREN is the education/outreach partner in the WEW and promotes <br /> stewardship and restoration of the natural habitats, conservation of natural <br /> resources, protection of the natural environment, and preservation of <br /> biological diversity through education and active involvement in the <br /> southern Willamette Valley. <br />