EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
b. All Visitor Centers will be physically accessible for individuals with mobility
impairments. All interpretive exhibits will be designed to be universally accessible.
c. Where feasible, consideration should be given to utilizing existing and desirable
building designs from other projects, instead of initiating new designs. Plans and specifications
are to be prepared for the Visitor Center/resource management office building and the interpretive
displays. The designers should closely coordinate their work to assure compatibility from utility,
spacial, and aesthetic stand points.
5-6. Cooperation with Other Agencies. It is in the best interest of the Corps to foster
cooperation with Federal, state and local agencies, non-profit educational, or other interest groups
and individuals in order to facilitate the operation of Visitor Centers. Agencies and groups such
as the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, U.S. Forest
Service, state environmental agencies, local conservancies, non-profit groups, universities,
historical societies, etc., possess experience, expertise, exhibits, time, and interest that may be
used by the Visitor Centers to better inform and educate the public.
5-7. Cooperative Agreements.
a. Visitor Center Managers may consider the development and use of Cooperative
Agreements. These Agreements are between nonprofit, tax-exempt corporations established for
educational, scientific and/or interpretive purposes and the Corps, acting through the District
Commander.
b. Cooperative Agreements are in the public interest and provide services, programs,
activities, exhibits, or materials that aid the interpretation, historical, scientific, and educational
activities of the Corps and the project. Cooperative Agreements provide a wide range of
opportunities for community involvement; through memberships, publications, program and
special activities resulting in mutual benefits for both the Corps and the non-profit corporation. A
variety of Cooperative Agreements may be entered into to provide support for the Corps mission
and its natural resource management program.
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