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AMC Conservation Approaches

Leading The Way for a More Sustainable Future


AMC is actively engaged in conservation and research across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S., helping to ensure the future enjoyment of the outdoors for all. The advantages of environmental protection are endless, and we aim to help protect these resources and encourage participation through a multi-tiered approach.

Learn about AMC’s priority projects

Science

Science matters, especially when it comes to climate change policies. Our dedicated staff of research scientists work to understand how air and water pollution affect the natural world and to identify ways to protect the vital ecosystems where we recreate. 

Paula Champagne
Climate Research

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August 12, 2019. White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire-- An AMC Family Adventure program. Photo Paula Champagne.
Community Science

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Chris Shane's Google Drive/images/august 2017 Lifestyle Shoot/medawisla Lodgen 8/7 [link From Dede Sullivan|
Responsible Forestry

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Advocacy

At AMC, we believe the outdoors deserves a voice. We work with decision makers, federal and state agencies, and many recreation and conservation partners to protect vital outdoor spaces in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Our regional conservation and recreation initiatives inform our science-based policy positions that promote clean energy, air and water quality, and land protection.

Clean Energy Page Main Image Shutterstock Danita Delmont Wind Power
Clean Energy

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Sept. 1, 2021. Maine Woods, Maine-- Photo by Jamie Malcolm Brown.
Conservation Funding

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River Protection

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Protection

We prioritize innovative solutions to protecting and preserving the vital natural resources of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. By balancing conservation alongside responsible forestry, as well as careful recreation to help ensure a more sustainable future, AMC is modeling a land management approach that aids the fight against climate change.

Oct. 9, 2021. AMC Medawisla Lodge and Cabins, Maine Woods, Maine-- Photo by Isaac Crabtree.
Net Zero Emissions

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Feb. 16, 2019. New England Trail, Erving, Massachusetts-- An AMC Worcester Chapter hike. Photo by Paula Champagne.
Trail Planning and Protection

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May 2, 2019. Pleasant River Headwaters Forest, Maine-- Photo by Isaac Crabtree.
Pleasant River Headwaters Forest

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Join AMC's Conservation Action Network (CAN)

Your support carries the day in community meeting houses, in Congress, and in untrammeled wilderness alike. Sign up for our CAN newsletter to learn more about our conservation initiatives and how you can contribute.

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