Guiding Principles

The following principles shall guide the task force and any related advisory committees in their activities and the development of recommendations for cost effective approaches to working with endangered species issues.

1. All activities of the task force and advisory councils shall be conducted in an open and transparent manner.
2. All recommendations developed shall be based on sound scientific research.
3. Any program or initiative developed to assist in endangered species mitigation or recovery that includes creation of credits shall include third party verification of the benefits or credits associated with the initiative.
4. All available tools shall be reviewed for possible use in developing an approach to specific issues.
5. Opportunities for recovery of listed species shall be included in development of initiatives.
6. Advisory committee members must represent only the respective concerns of the affected landowners, conservation interests, and municipalities or jurisdictions they are appointed to represent.