Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy

Strategic Plan

Mission Statement:

The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy saves special places by promoting the voluntary conservation of farmland, cultural and natural landscapes in cooperation with landowners, local governments and other partners for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations.

Vision Statement:

Our legacy in the Mohawk Hudson region will be many protected special places of recreational, scenic, natural, cultural, and agricultural value which the communities of the area will be inspired to respect, care for and enjoy.

GOAL 1: STRATEGICALLY CONSERVE MORE LAND

Identify and acquire significant land and conservation easements using criteria established by the Board of Directors

Objective 1.1:
Prioritize important lands for protection, while retaining flexibility to respond to significant opportunistic land acquisitions.

Objective 1.2:
Increase protected land to 2500 acres by 2010.

Objective 1.3:
Build the strategic acquisition endowment fund to $40,000 by 2010.

GOAL 2: STEWARD CONSERVED LANDS

Protect the conservation value of all preserves and easements. Enhance and protect land holdings, their accessibility, and public enjoyment.

Objective 2.1:
Manage and monitor all lands in accordance with Land Trust Alliance standards and practices.

Objective 2.2:
Develop and implement a funding strategy for building the stewardship endowment fund to a level that provides adequate legal protection and sufficient earnings to cover annual stewardship costs.

GOAL 3: INCREASE AWARENESS AND PUBLIC COMMITMENT TO LAND CONSERVATION

Build public awareness and commitment to voluntary land conservation in Albany, Schenectady, and Montgomery Counties.

Objective 3.1:
Advance and maintain the professional and public image of the Conservancy and inform the public about its work.

Objective 3.2:
Target specific new audiences to increase awareness of MHLC and the value of land conservation

Objective 3.3
Work with municipalities and other organizations to promote land conservation projects and sustainable development.

GOAL 4: STRENGTHEN OUR ORGANIZATION

Build and manage an organization that has the fiscal and administrative capacity to operate in perpetuity as the stewards of the lands we protect.

Objective 4.1:
Implement Development Plan to provide adequate operating income to meet current needs and build cushion to add future employees by 2008.

Objective 4.2:
Manage current financial resources to achieve maximum program benefits and donor confidence consistent with board of director fiduciary responsibilities.

Objective 4.3:
Acquire appropriate staff and volunteers to effectively and efficiently manage the organization.

Objective 4.4:
Develop and implement a volunteer program that utilizes the diverse talents of volunteers to meet Conservancy's needs and builds support for the conservancy.

Objective 4.5:
Increase membership to 1000 by 2010.

Objective 4.6:
Assure policies and practices meet LTA standards and practices in preparation of future certification.

MHLC Strategic Plan
2007-2010