Participate
The Blue Ridge Berryessa Natural Area Conservation Partnership welcomes
the participation of all who share the BRBNA vision and support its mission.
To join the partnership, simply come to the monthly meetings, or, send your
email address to info at brbna.org. Dues contributions are entirely voluntary. If you wish to support the work of the BRBNACP as well, please use our mail-in Support form.
PARTNERSHIP MEETINGS
Time and Place: The Partnership
generally meets the second Friday of every other month, from 10:00 A.M. until noon at one of several venues. All
are welcome to attend. We meet at various locations throughout the Natural
Area and its gateway communities. The Partnership
Meeting page usually will show the next meeting date and location, with agenda, soon after dates are fixed.
Review Partnership Meeting Notes.
JOIN
Partnership mailing list! This low-volume listserve
will keep you abreast of Partnership news and announcements.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The BRBNACP has four working committees and a Steering Committee. The working committees are the Outreach and Education Committee, the Stewardship Committee, the Land Conservation Committee, and the Trails and Recreation Committee. Working committee membership is open to all who wish to participate. Working committees select representatives to the Steering Committee, which also welcomes all interested attendees.
For more information on committee activity, contact: info at brbna.org
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Outreach and Education Committee
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Oversees the preparation, periodic updating and dissemination of clear,
concise and consistent Partnership outreach materials. This committee
will organize and encourage the Partners to provide BRBNA presentations
to specific groups and organizations and organize BRBNA special events.
- Stewardship Committee
- Promotes, coordinates, and provides support to partners for on-the-ground
projects such as habitat enhancement and weed abatement. This committee
is also responsible for compiling a set of BRBNA Resource Management
Principles and Practices and developing a means of monitoring their implementation
and effectiveness.
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Land Conservation Committee
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Coordinates and promotes easement and fee title acquisitions within the
BRBNA. This committee will prepare conservation criteria and priorities
and make recommendations on lands to conserve. This committee works
closely with and integrates the activities of land trust and land conservation
partners.
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Trails and Recreation Committee:
- Coordinates and promotes resource-appropriate trail use and recreation
within the BRBNA. The committee oversees integrated area-wide trail and
recreation planning, organizes and supports trail building projects, builds
public awareness and support for regional recreational opportunities and
promotes stewardship.
- Steering Committee minutes archive
- Responsible for general oversight of the BRBNACP. Its responsibilities
include administration and fundraising, The Steering Committee also maintains
the membership list, circulates meeting notices, and coordinates legal,
financial and service provider agreements and contracts.
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