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EXHIBIT A The habitat improvements described below are agreed to by City of Elk River, the USFWS, in a Landowner Agreement dated 07/18/2016. Landowner Contact Information: Name: City of Elk River Mailing Address: 13065 Orono Parkway City: Elk River State MN Zip code: 55330 Telephone Numbers: Home: 763-635-1000 Email: N/A Description of Habitat Improvement Proiect and Obiectives This project will restore approximately 2.5 acres of drained wetland habitat and 122 acres of prairie on public property located in Sherburne County, Minnesota. The project is roughly located within the city limits of Elk River. The project will provide wetland habitat for numerous migratory birds, including Mallards, Blue -winged teal, Wood Ducks, and grasshopper sparrows. The project will contribute towards restoration goals in the Upper Mississippi River/Great Lakes Joint Venture area and Minnesota's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Action Plan. The FWS Biologist provided technical recommendations to the landowner regarding permitting and design. Recommendations of vegetative management were also expressed to enhance the diversity of the habitat. Project oversight and cost share of $1,500.00 was provided by the FWS. The Landowner also provided $322,500.00 in cost share in the form of cash and other in-kind match to coordinate the restoration of the habitat holistically. USFWS will: Provide cost share as outlined in the budget to implement the restoration plan. The FWS Biologist also provided vegetative management recommendations and technical expertise for the property. The FWS will provide on-going coordination with the Landowner to insure progress is being made in a timely and efficient manner and will conduct a final site inspection with the Landowner to verify completion of the project. Additionally, the FWS Biologist will periodically check the project for implementation success for the duration of the agreement. The FWS will provide $1,500.00 cost share towards the project for the wetland component of the habitat restoration. The Landowner(s) will: Hire a contractor/or complete the work themselves to install the embankment/dike structures, remove unwanted/invasive plant species, and monitor project success following implementation. The Landowner has agreed to provide cost share of $322,500.00 towards the project including; cash, in-kind labor, and materials to complete the prairie portion of the project. The Landowner also agrees to maintain the site with future maintenance that might include; mowing, spraying, and shrub removal of any invasive species. Supplemental native wetland seeding and/or plant installation may also be conducted. FWS NonOBL 08/14