EP 1130-2-550
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f. Cooperating associations provide an opportunity to expand visitor service and
programming experience. (See ER and EP 1130-2-500, Chapter 9).
g. Coordination is essential between operation and public affairs and other functional
elements with public communication responsibilities. Coordination is also encouraged between
external agencies and concerned public interests.
h. A Corpswide emphasis theme for the Interpretive Services and Outreach Program will
be developed periodically by CECW-ON. CECW-ON will periodically solicit theme suggestions
from MSCs and will provide guidance to promote the theme throughout the Corps, as well as to
visitors, schools and other audiences. CECW-ON will also suggest a list of sources for resource
materials that complement and enhance each theme. Projects are encouraged to use these
materials and participate fully in supporting the chosen theme as it relates to the Corps goals
outlined in ER 1130-2-550, Chapter 4.
4-3. Hiram M. Chittenden Award for Interpretive Excellence. Nominations for the Hiram M.
Chittenden Award for Interpretive Excellence will be made according to the criteria and submittal
instructions found in an annual memorandum signed by the Director of Civil Works announcing
the award.
4-4. Evaluation. Each project should evaluate its ISOP to assure consistency with ER 1130-2-
550, Chapter 4. The program should be evaluated on an annual basis. Each district point of
contact should ensure that their project programs are complementary and comprehensive.
4-5. Reporting Requirements. Limited upward reporting such as the number of visitors reached
on site and through outreach programs will be included in the Natural Resource Management
System (NRMS). See ER 1130-2-550, Chapter 12, Natural Resource Management System for
additional information.
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