Common use of Goals and Outcomes Clause in Contracts

Goals and Outcomes. The commitments contained in this section are the Goals and Outcomes that the signatories will work on collectively to advance restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and its watershed. The Goals articulate the desired high level aspects of the partners’ Vision. The Outcomes related to each Goal are specific, time-bound, measureable targets that directly contribute to achieving that Goal. The Management Strategies further described in the next section of this Agreement articulate the actions necessary to achieve the Goals and Outcomes. This work will require effort from many, including all levels of government, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, watershed groups, businesses and individual citizens. Local government will continue to play a unique and critical role in helping the Partnership realize this shared Vision for the Chesapeake Bay. Signatories will participate in achieving the Outcomes of this Agreement in the manner described in the “Management Strategies Development and Implementation” section. While the Goals and Outcomes are described by separate topic areas, the signatories recognize that they are interrelated. Improvements in habitat and water quality lead to healthier living resources. Environmentally literate citizens are more engaged stewards of the Chesapeake Bay’s healthy watersheds. Better water quality means swimmable, fishable waters for Bay residents and visitors. Increased public access to the Bay inspires people to care for critical landscapes and honor the region’s heritage and culture. Healthy fish and shellfish populations support a vibrant economy for a spectrum of fishing-related industries. The signatories recognize that all aspects of the ecosystem are connected and that these Goals and Outcomes support the health and the protection of the entire Bay watershed. As the signatories identify new opportunities and concerns, Goals or Outcomes may be adopted or modified. Any changes or additions to Goals will be approved by the Executive Council. The Principals’ Staff Committee will approve changes or additions to Outcomes, although significant changes or additions will be raised to the Executive Council for approval. Proposed changes to Goals and Outcomes or the addition of new ones will be open for public input before being finalized. Final changes or additions will be available on the Chesapeake Bay Program’s website.

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Goals and Outcomes. The commitments contained in this section are the Goals goals and Outcomes that outcomes the signatories collectively will work on collectively to advance restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and its watershed. The Goals goals articulate the desired high high-level aspects of the partners’ Vision. The Outcomes our vision; while outcomes related to each Goal goal are the specific, time-bound, measureable targets that directly contribute to achieving that Goalachievement of the goals. The Management Strategies management strategies, further described in the next section of this Agreement Agreement, articulate the actions necessary to achieve the Goals goals and Outcomesoutcomes identified below. This work will require effort from many, including all levels of government, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, watershed groups, businesses groups and individual citizens. Local government will continue to play a unique and critical role in helping the Partnership realize this the shared Vision vision for the Chesapeake Bay. Signatories will As the Partnership identifies new opportunities and concerns, goals and outcomes may be adopted or modified. Except for those outcomes required by law and related to the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) under the water quality goal, each signatory may exercise its discretion to participate in achieving the Outcomes development and implementation of this Agreement individual outcomes’ management strategies depending upon relevance, resources, priorities, or other factors. Partnerships with other agencies, organizations, and stakeholders will be identified as appropriate. Signatories may decide to adjust their level of participation in the manner described in the “Management Strategies Development and Implementation” sectionimplementation of strategies as circumstances warrant. While the Goals goals and Outcomes outcomes are described here by separate topic areas, the signatories recognize that they are interrelated. Improvements in habitat and water quality lead to healthier living resources. Environmentally literate citizens are more engaged stewards of the Chesapeake Bay’s healthy watersheds. Better water quality means swimmable, fishable waters for Bay residents and visitors. Increased public access to the Bay Chesapeake inspires people to care for critical landscapes and honor the region’s heritage and culture. Healthy fish and shellfish populations support a vibrant economy for a spectrum of fishing-related industries. Examples like these are infinite. The signatories recognize emphasize that all aspects of the ecosystem are connected and acknowledge that these Goals the following goals and Outcomes outcomes support the health and the protection of the entire Bay watershed. As the signatories identify new opportunities and concerns, Goals or Outcomes may be adopted or modified. Any changes or additions to Goals will be approved by the Executive Council. The Principals’ Staff Committee will approve changes or additions to Outcomes, although significant changes or additions will be raised to the Executive Council for approval. Proposed changes to Goals and Outcomes or the addition of new ones will be open for public input before being finalized. Final changes or additions will be available on the Chesapeake Bay Program’s website.