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OUR MISSION
The mission of the Wildlands
Council is to create and apply a dynamic
conservation area network that ensures the
existence, health, and sustainability of all
native species and natural ecosystems in the
Grand Canyon ecoregion. This mission is both
visionary and scientific. We accomplish our
mission through effective and efficient conduct
and assessment of scientific research and by
offering creative, science-based solutions to
land stewards, public citizens, and other
conservation groups, through respectful
communication in a spirit of good will.
OUR BIG GOALS
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Design and
implement a conservation area network
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Protect areas
within this network
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Protect key
species, trophic linkages (The Seven E’s)
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Restore
extirpated species
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Restore natural
processes
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Address key
information needs with research
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Expand
understanding of and support for ecosystem and
biodiversity conservation
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Build a thriving and renewing
organization that fosters personal growth,
creativity, and freedom in support of its
vision, without taking itself too seriously.
OUR STRATEGY
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Use stepwise GIS
analyses to identify core areas, linkages, and
zones for conservation-compatible activities
to buffer them.
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Help with
proposed designations and subsequent land
planning through our scientific and land
stewardship expertise
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Identify species
needs and present them to key decision-makers,
other conservation groups, and supporters;
help meet these needs
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Work on
reintroduction suitability analyses and help
fundraise for these projects
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Restore natural
processes
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Develop a
scientific and legal conservation advisory
council to help key players implement
effective conservation approaches
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Develop
technical and professional partnerships to
accomplish specific research projects,
emphasizing high quality, peer-reviewed
scientific approaches.
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Survey springs
and other rare/critical habitats such as the
San Francisco Peaks and the elevational
gradients from desert to alpine areas
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Reach supporters
through outreach including membership program,
public presentations, coalitions with
conservation groups, and publications.
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Look for and use
innovative approaches to organizational
capacity building including trainings,
contacting experts, research, and executive
coaching
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