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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is partnering with California State University, Sacramento, and University Enterprises Incorporated to support a bridge between disciplines of science and management using an educational platform. The goal of this agreement is to advance the Service’s mission and priorities and the educational mission of the Recipient by joining an array of supportive research, education, and outreach projects and activities and simultaneously increasing public awareness regarding natural resource management and the science related to the field. Key aspects of the project include: • Supporting the Service’s mission to conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and priorities. • Collaborating with faculty to oversee research projects with students. • Providing review of draft and final reports. • Facilitating interactions with partners to design workshops and gather Refuge data files.