1. Building Foundations for DoD Partnerships in Region 2:
Realizing the Value and Dexterity
of USFWS / Military Partnerships
Allison Arnold
Sikes Act Coordinator
Southwest Region

2. Southwest Region
Building Year – full time, all military branches (DoD-wide)
New partnerships, building trust
Renewed commitment to:
a cross-programmatic approach (Ecological Services, Migratory Birds, Refuges, Fisheries)
tri-lateral inclusion (DoD, USFWS, States)
Resolving issues (examples) - proactive approaches
ESA – cited as a major DoD focus / concern
potential listing
currently listed species
potential de-listing situations
On-the-ground conflict resolution (Valle De Oro NWR / Kirtland AFB)
INRMPs – improving compliance and conservation delivery through partnership and communication; aligning agency mission goals and objectives
Maximize training and operational flexibility while maximizing conservation delivery

3. Force multiplier The road ahead in the Southwest Region
Dexterity “we are stronger together than as individuals”
Leveraging Resources – partner existing agency programs to accomplish multi- faceted and more effective outcomes (e.g. ACUB, REPI, PFW, USDA, etc.)
Pooling resources – tools of the trade, expertise
Mutual goal: Maximize conservation delivery while supporting the military mission
The road ahead in the Southwest Region
We want to be – engaged, facilitative, supportive, and reliable partners

4. Contact Information
Allison Arnold USFWS Regional Sikes Act Coordinator Southwest Region (512)