Appalachian Mountain Club - Delaware Valley Chapter

AMC-Delaware Valley Conservation Committee
Goals 2007-2008
DRAFT 2/22/07

Trailwork and trail maintenance are considered Conservation activities
Mountain Watch (citizen science) – including:
- Forest Flower Watch (new)
- Fall Foliage Monitoring (new)
- Adopt-a-Peak
Energy campaign (not yet launched; may include chapter pledge drive; legislation; footprint)
Wind power siting guidelines
Conservation Action Network
Preservation efforts:
- Maine Woods
- Northern Forest --26 million acres in ME, NH, VT, and NY
- Mahoosucs Region --straddles the New Hampshire-Maine border.
- Mid-Atlantic Highlands
- White Mountain National Forest
- Green Mountain National Forest
- Massachusetts Forests and Parks
Air quality research in White Mts
River and watershed protection

Develop plan for Highlands involvement with priorities and focus
Articles for newsletter on how members can get involved with Club/Chapter Conservation goals (e.g. energy pledge and/or footprint, Forest Flower watch, more on Highlands?)
Recruit volunteers/committee members
Work with activities chairs to organize Mountain Watch activities
Promote C.A.N.

Organize volunteers to work on land preservation in PA Highlands (+ NJ?)
Rideshare for activities
FlowerWatch hike(s)
Promote Adopt-a-Peak?
Promote Conservation Action network
Partner with other organization(s) to organize at least one conservation activity (opportunity for service) this year, such as cleanup or planting