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Not applicable. The Project is exempt from the requirement to consult with the conservation corps because it
consists of acquisition only.

XIV Use of New or Innovative Technology
Provide a detailed description of any new or innovative technology or practices that will be applied to the Project, including decision
support tools the support the integration of multiple jurisdictions, including but not limited, water supply, flood control, land use,
and sanitation.

New and innovative Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies have been instrumental in planning
and designing wildlife corridors such as the San Gabriel-Castaic Connection, as well as determining the
parameters of the Santa Clara River SEA, both of which Robin's Nest is an important of part. Further, The
Trust for Public Land’s new Sustainable San Gabriels Planning Project, a web-based GIS analysis tool, helped
to identify the exact ecological and climate change components of the Robin’s Nest Property, drawing on
dozens of data sources to create parcel-specific reports. From acres of wetlands and permeable soils to
critical habitat and canopy cover, the tool provides twenty different metrics for precise analysis.

XV
Monitoring//Reporting
Provide a detailed method for monitoring and reporting on the progress and effectiveness of the Project during and after Project
implementation.

MRCA will own and operate Robin's Nest as part of their extensive land holdings in Los Angeles and
Ventura Counties. MRCA is a local government entity and receives continuous appropriations from the State
for ongoing management and stewardship. MRCA owns thousands of acres of open space across the region
and has many years of experience in managing similar properties. Once the Project has been acquired, MRCA
will create a stewardship plan for the property. The primary management objectives will be to protect and
enhance existing natural communities, water resources, and the multiple species of plants and animals these
habitats support.

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