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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The objective of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Redwood City can be condensed to one very powerful statement. It is the stated objective of the City "to preserve and protect potentially the largest, urban wildlife refuge in the western United States." Goals In addition to habitat protection and development for these endangered species, Redwood City sees the following goals as tantamount to its plan: • To educate regional citizens and visitors to refuges and conservation values as they relate to an urban setting; • To create a unique educational tool for Bay area students to learn varied aspects of estuarial lifecycles, ecological design and envi�onmental principles; • To provide opportunities for handicapped persons, seniors and other sub- populations to use and enjoy the refuge in a manner consistent with the refuge mission; • To form a working partnership with the National Wildlife Refuge System and the Fish & Wildlife Service for the long-term security of the refuge and the endangered species; • To fulfill long-standing local and regional goals for public access and involvement with nature and the ecological history of California; and • To provide a legacy of attention to environmental education and community collaboration. The City of Redwood City believes that in order for the Bair Island portion of the Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge to achieve the vision and goals expressed within, the City must become a partner with the National Wildlife Refuge System in the restoration of Bai� Island. Redwood City sees a unique opportunity to forge a mutually beneficial partnership with the Refuge that will enhance and expand the restoration plan to benefit all stakeholders. These stakeholders include the environmental community, the residents of both Redwood City and the greater Bay Area community, the National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Fish & Wildlife Service. 4