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H . Membership Expansion and Cooperative Assistance Any <br /> organization that offers assistance to the St. Johns River <br /> community in implementing plans consistent with the <br /> goals of the American Heritage Rivers Initiative may <br /> become a party to this agreement with the concurrence of <br /> the Board. The Board may request assistance from all <br /> federal, state and local agencies and programs , regardless <br /> of membership status , that, in the opinion of the <br /> Committee , would advance the purposes of the St. Johns <br /> River designation as an American Heritage River. This <br /> document in no way restricts any individuals or agencies <br /> party to this agreement from participating in similar <br /> activities with any public or private agencies , <br /> organizations or individuals . <br /> 9 . Goals and Responsibilities . <br /> The goals of the St. Johns River Alliance will be to foster appropriate <br /> action to conserve , restore , and enhance the St . Johns River and <br /> improve the quality of life in communities along its banks . As <br /> appropriate , the federal and state partners will assist the community <br /> in identifying possible funding and/or cost-share sources to support <br /> projects and programs identified by the river community to improve <br /> the river; provide technical support to the river community; coordinate <br /> federal and state efforts through a partnership to support the vision <br /> and goals of the river community; and facilitate outreach and <br /> information on American Heritage River projects . <br /> 10 . Evaluation of Success . <br /> The signatories agree to periodically review progress made under this <br /> agreement and renegotiate the agreement, if necessary, to ensure that <br /> the American Heritage Rivers partnership effort is meeting the river <br /> community 's needs . <br /> 11 . Terms and Modifications of the Agreement <br /> This Agreement shall be effective when signed by all parties for five <br /> years from that date . Any party may recommend modifications to this <br /> agreement. However, the modifications will be effective only upon <br /> written concurrence of a majority of signatories hereto . <br /> Page 6 of 8 <br />