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Conservation Committee

The Conservation Committee hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including invasive plant removals, nature hikes, and trash cleanups. Recent webinar topics have addressed wildlife conservation on Mt. Tom, forest health and carbon sequestration, invasive species, reptiles in Western Massachusetts, and the AMC's policy on solar siting.
The committee also tracks legislative agendas relating to conservation. Recent items to the MA House and Senate concern solar power development, increased funding for environmental programs, and advocacy for wildlife. View the items on our radar here.

What You Can Do

While out on the trails and rivers, be on the lookout for actual or potential damage. Follow local news reports. Collaborate with town planning and zoning bodies and participate in meetings and hearings. Keep an eye on regulatory issues, communicate with government entities, and lobby legislators. Send us your thoughts, ideas, and research finds!
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Activity Schedule

All activities are subject to cancellation due to poor weather conditions. Check activities on outdoors.org for up-to-the-minute additions not yet shown here. Not all activities may be posted yet.

ExCom Opportunities

Click or tap on the Volunteer links to learn more, check availability, and/or sign up for opportunities.

Chapter Conservation Chair

Date: ongoing
Volunteer »
Are you passionate about conservation issues and the outdoors? Come help support the AMC and Western MA Chapter's conservation mission and goals as chair of the Conservation Committee. The Conservation Chair is a member of the Western MA Executive Committee, responsible for organizing and directing the Conservation Committee, coordinating conservation events, managing related budgets and supplies, and serving as the liaison to the Chapter Executive Committee.
The Conservation Chair works closely with AMC's Conservation Policy and Research Staff to educate and engage members and non-members in conservation action and stewardship activities. In addition, they report on opportunities for AMC to engage in local conservation actions such as providing comments for proposed legislation, writing letters relating to local issues, and responding to inquiries and requests from members and partners.
To find out more or to express your interest, please write to chair@amc-wma.org. We'd love to hear from, and about, you!
Executive 20s/30s A.T. Management Bicycling Communications Community Engagement Conservation Family Programs Hiking Membership Mountaineering Net Management Paddling Training and Education
Conservation Committee members pose for a photo
Kayakers in a water chestnut mat
  HEATHER WYMAN
NET trail sign
COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHT

200 Acres Along the NET Conserved

Trust for Public Land, in partnership with the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announces the conservation of 200 acres along the New England National Scenic Trail (NET) in Southwick, MA. READ MORE »
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