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

Outreach and Education Committee
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.

Land Conservation Committee
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.

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.