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Paula Champagne

AMC Conservation Priorities

Conservation is in our roots. But it’s not enough to simply safeguard what exists.


Everything we do is driven by our goal of protecting our natural resources and outdoor experiences. Our overarching priorities include trail stewardship, understanding and addressing climate change, and land, air, and water protection in the Northern Appalachian Mountains and other priority areas of the region.

How You Can Help

Climate Change Projects

Climate change matters to AMC because it threatens our region’s iconic natural resources and the boundless outdoor experiences they offer. In order to protect our outdoor experiences and our very way of life, we must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. AMC strongly supports the siting of renewable energy facilities in a manner that protects the ecological, scenic and recreational values of significant natural landscapes.

Paula Champagne
Climate Research

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

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Lands and Trails Projects

AMC’s approach to land and trail protection is built on the foundation of our scientific research and more than a century of trail building. We work to promote high-quality recreation experiences while ensuring that conservation values are upheld.

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

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Sept. 1, 2021. Maine Woods, Maine-- Photo by Jamie Malcolm Brown.
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Feb. 16, 2019. New England Trail, Erving, Massachusetts-- An AMC Worcester Chapter hike. Photo by Paula Champagne.
Trail Planning

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Dark Skies Photo By Alex Catullo Dsc 1466 Min Scaled
Dark Skies

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Forests and Water

Through AMC’s Maine Woods Initiative, we manage more than 100,000 acres of land. Our Forest Stewardship Council® FSC®-C008922 certified responsible forestry ensures we're tackling climate change while balancing timber management with backcountry recreation, land conservation, and community economic development. Throughout our region, we advocate for the protection of critical large watersheds, and our long-term air and water quality monitoring provide vital data that underpin policies aimed at protecting northeastern freshwater.

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

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