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I i One partner's projects (TFL) may require other state funding sources to successfully complete the fee title acquisition identified herein. These other funding sources may include ENRTF, Clean Water or Parks /Trails funds. Reladonsiiip to Cui-rent 01'gafflzatioiial Budget The OHF grant funds will be used exclusively to complete the proposed project activities,thereby accelerating the protection, restoration and enhancement of high priority habitat in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The grant funds are in addition to the organizational operating budget of each partner and other funds secured for habitat work. These grant funds will not substitute for or supplant other funding sources. 5ustainability and Maintei,;wice Metro Big Rivers Habitat partners will.work with experienced local, state and federal land programs and private landowners to maintain the acquired and restored lands. With a strong record of leveraging funds to protect, restore and enhance wildlife habitat in the metro area,the partners are committed to working with the land stewards to secure resources to maintain these lands. The specific long-term land stewards for each project are listed here: Friends of Mississippi River—By the end of the project period, FMR expects the bulk of needed restoration and enhancement activities will be accomplished and the project will move into a lower cost maintenance phase. There will be continued costs associated with controlling exotic brush,for example. FMR has a long history of staying involved at each project site, and seeking additional maintenance funds as the need arises. The exact sources of funding are not known at this time, but would likely include a combination of state, local, and private funds. Great River Greening The cost of ongoing management is relatively low and will be accommodated in the existing program funds of the City of Saint Paul. Minnesota Land Trust—The land protected through conservation easements will be sustained through the best standards and practices for conservation easement stewardship. Funding for easement stewardshipforthe Minnesota Land Trust is included in the-budget outlined above.. The Minnesota Land Trust has a comprehensive stewardship program that includes annual property monitoring, effective records management, addressing inquiries and interpretations,tracking changes in ownership, investigating potential violations and defending the easement in case of a true violation. Minnesota Valley Trust.-After acquisition,the habitat will be restored and/or enhanced, as needed, by the MN Valley Trust and USFWS. The lands will then be donated to the USFWS for perpetual management by USFWS as part of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.