The vision represented by the WAP can only be achieved through the continued cooperation of Michigan's conservation partners. Initially, these cooperative efforts should focus on the following actions.

• Begin implementation of actions, research and monitoring to fulfill identified priority conservation needs and support continuation of efforts for those already ongoing
  
  
• Continue building a common knowledge base by increasing information sharing between conservation partners
  
  
• Deliver the information in the action plan to those who need it, in a format they can use
  
  
• Identify and engage additional participating partners
  
  
• Identify gaps in the first edition of the action plan that can be addressed prior to the formal review, revision and development of a second edition
  
  
• Discuss potential changes to the action plan that will improve the value of the next edition to conservation partners
  
  
• Begin collecting data necessary for the three-year formal review and revision of the action plan

To be most effective, these actions will require extensive and ongoing coordination between conservation partners. As the coordinating conservation partner in the strategic planning process, the DNR has the responsibility to develop a management review structure that will:

• ensure and oversee integration of the WAP with related DNR programs/initiatives and those of other conservation partners;
  
  
• complete an analysis to determine the extent to which conservation partners are already addressing particular conservation needs and to identify gaps in this coverage, as described within Identifying Priorities;
  
  
• oversee program assessments to ensure the conservation actions, research and monitoring identified in the action plan are being implemented;
  
  
• develop an outreach and education strategy to provide information to those who would benefit, to develop public support, and to continue soliciting participation of additional conservation partners in ongoing development and implementation of the WAP;
  
  
• develop a process for identifying priority issues for use of SWG funds, with consideration of other funding sources; and
  
  
• coordinate the formal three- and ten-year reviews and updates needed between full reviews.