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APPENDIX O:
TEMPLATE FOR CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH CHESAPEAKE
NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING
Memorandum of Understanding
Between
&
The National Park Service
I. Background
WHEREAS, the Chesapeake Bay is an internationally recognized resource of outstanding
significance and the United States has entered into a partnership with states, the District of
Columbia and others to conserve and restore the Bay through the Chesapeake Bay Program;
WHEREAS, the National Park Service, is committed through agreements and statutory
requirements to support and advance conservation, restoration, public access, education and
interpretation of the Chesapeake Bay and its natural, cultural and historical resources;
WHEREAS, Public Law 109-418 amends the National Trails System Act to designate the
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (hereafter also referred to as CAJO
or Trail) along the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania,
Delaware, and in the District of Columbia that traces the 1607 – 1609 exploratory voyages of
Captain John Smith
WHEREAS Section 5 (25) of PL 90-543, the National Trails System Act authorizes the
National Park Service to provide technical and financial assistance to partner organizations
along National Historic Trails to aid in the development of the trails;
WHEREAS, , located on , provides access for people to experience, enjoy,
learn about and contribute to Bay-related natural, cultural, historical and recreational
resources along the Trail;
WHEREAS, has been nominated as a Trail partner site and the nomination has been
reviewed and approved by the National Park Service;
NOW, THEREFORE, is formally designated as a Trail partner site participating in the
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and benefiting from the mutual
commitments identified below:
II. The agrees to:
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