• Identify and prepare statements of the community’s natural resources objectives, policies, and conflicts.

 

• Seek partners within the regional conservation, academic, and consulting community, including Connestee Falls members, to assist in completing a baseline resource inventory and assessment (NRI) of Connestee Falls’ natural communities, wildlife populations, as well as identification of natural resource threats, habitat restoration opportunities and safety hazards.​

 

• Utilize the findings of the baseline resource inventory and assessment to prepare a Stewardship Plan (NRSP), a “living document” which will guide integrated long-term management and monitoring of the community’s natural resources. 

 

• Assist the Board in the identification of critical natural resource issues and stewardship strategies. 

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• Develop an educational program for community members to improve the understanding and appreciation of our natural resources and to cultivate community involvement in Committee initiatives.​

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• Coordinate its efforts with all key committees and clubs whose work impacts or is impacted by the efforts of the Committee.​

 

• Update the Stewardship Plan biennially or at the Board’s direction to assess stewardship successes and reevaluate needs.