Foothills Conservation Committee
The Foothills Branch Conservation Committee is responsible for administering conservation, advocacy, restoration and educational programs under the auspices of Foothills Branch and the Mountaineers, including administering conservation and restoration projects, training leaders, teaching and influencing advocacy issues, and educating leaders and the recreating public.
FOOTHILLS CONSERVATION cOMMITTEE "CARE" MODEL:
C CONSERVATION
- Foster and encourage preservation, protection, and restoration of the natural environment and wildlife on Public Lands
A Advocacy
- Identify and influence on key conservation issues through membership in The Mountaineers Conservation and Advocacy Committee and the Mountains to Sound Outdoor Recreation Committee, a partnership of local non-profits and government agencies.
- Encourage engagement with The Mountaineer's Outdoor Advocates E-training courses
- Stewardship leaders teach and model best practices during stewardship activities
R RESTORATION
- Partnership events with other NGO's on trail work and salmon restoration projects
- Foster the growth of stewardship options for The Mountaineers
E EDUCATION
- Educate in the practice of respectful interaction with the natural environment.
- Teach and embody leave no trace principles. Encourage self sufficiency by bringing the 10 essentials and becoming familiar with navigation and wilderness first aid.
- Model and teach mindful outdoor practices that are sensitive to wildlife, plants and others sharing the outdoor environment.
- Collaboration Partners:
• Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
• Shadow Lake Nature Preserve
• Skagit Valley Trail Builders - • Seattle Outdoor Adventurers Meetup
The Mountaineers acknowledge that we are on the lands of the Pacific Northwest Indian tribes, who live here and steward these lands and waters as they have since time immemorial. As we pursue our mission, we strive to listen to and amplify Native traditions and values through respectful engagement.