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Sister Parks
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View from the scenic overlook
at Peña del Cuervo in El Chico
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Several National Park Service sites have established "sister
park" relationships in the last few years with national parks in
other countries. These partnerships increase information sharing
and direct park-to-park contacts, primarily through the use of
improved telecommunications technologies. Coronado National
Memorial has two sister parks in Mexico.
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Evans Canyon in the Ajos-Bavispe
Forest Reserve
 Beginning
in October of 1996,
Ajos-Bavispe National Forest Reserve and Wildlife Refuge,
Chiricahua National Monument,
and Coronado National Memorial initiated a partnership effort to
promote the sharing of information and expertise along the
México-United States border. The goal of this partnership is to
strengthen the management of ecosystems across the
Arizona-Sonora border for the common goal of enhancing
conservation of similar natural and cultural resources. In 2003,
El Chico National Park, located in the state of Hidalgo,
became our newest sister park. The following broad goals
describe our vision for these sister park relationships:
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To meet
annually at one of the parks on a rotating basis to continue the
orientation of new employees and exchange of experiences between
personnel in such topics as: the development of conservation
strategies, resource management, research, protection, and
education. These meetings may include other cooperators and
partners as appropriate. More frequent meetings will occur with
specific staff members as needed to complete specific projects.
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To
provide mutual assistance with planning efforts related to
management, development, and operations.
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To
expand scientific knowledge of all three areas through cooperative
research projects.
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To
cross-train staffs in a variety of disciplines, including such
topics as: resource protection and investigation skills and
operations to promote safety and resource preservation, special
status species, fire management, and environmental education.
Explore the loan of employees on details to other areas where
appropriate for professional development and to provide
assistance.
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To
develop environmental education and training programs for all
areas and local communities wherever possible to promote public
awareness, understanding, and participation in conservation and
the sustainable use of border resources.
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To be
alert for joint opportunities and creative in finding ways to
accomplish these. Don’t hesitate to bring in other cooperators.
Support and encourage each other.
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