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Exhibit B Consistent with Goal 16, Objective A of the Conservancy's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, the proposed project will benefit disadvantaged communities by providing recreational and educational opportunities for disadvantaged community members visiting the Santa Ana River Trail in the City of Santa Ana. CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY'S PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA & GUIDELINES: The proposed project is consistent with the Conservancy's Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines, last updated on October 2, 2014, in the following respects: Required Criteria 1. Promotion of the Conservancy's statutory programs and purposes: See the "Consistency with Conservancy's Enabling Legislation" section above. 2. Consistency with purposes of the funding source: See the "Project Financing" section above. Promotion and implementation of state plans and policies: The project supports and is consistent with the Santa Ana River Parkway & Open Space Plan (Coastal Conservancy, May 2018): The proposed project supports Goals I and 2 of the Habitat and Wildlife Goals of the Plan regarding protection, restoration and enhancement of high -quality habitat areas for multiple benefits. The project further supports Goals 2 through 7, and Goal 10, of the Education, Recreation and Access Goals of the Plan regarding connections between the river corridor and surrounding communities, river -related outdoor activities, opportunities to experience and learn about the natural environment and the river's resources, open space access, and protection of open space for future education, recreation and access opportunities. Finally, the project is listed as a priority project within the Plan. 4. Support of the public: The project is supported by the Active Living in Santa Ana Initiative, Concord Neighborhood Association, Earth Resource Foundation, Edna Park Neighborhood Association, Riverview Neighborhood Association, Riverview West Neighborhood Association, Windsor Village Neighborhood Association, and the Wildlands Conservancy. 5. Location: The proposed project is in the City of Santa Ana, County of Orange. The site is situated along the Santa Ana River Trail within the Santa Ana River Parkway which is defined as lands within one -half -mile of the Santa Ana River and its tributaries. The Triangle Park property is at the junction of the Orange County Bicycle Trail and the Santa Ana River Trail. 6. Need: The proposed project has completed preliminary design, engineering, and environmental review. Funding is needed for the construction phase and will not happen without Conservancy funding. 7. Greater -than -local interest: The Santa Ana River Trail and Parkway is a local, regional, and state resource. The proposed project is on the Trail within the Parkway adjacent to the Santa Ana River mainstem. The Triangle Park rest stop and viewing area will serve as an amenity and attraction for trail and parkway visitors.