Natural Resources Committee

Meetings: 1st Wednesday Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Chamber Office Serena Carlson, Chairman 2009 Intermountain Forest Association (208) 667-4641

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Natural Resources Committee to proactively advocate for the sustainable use and enjoyment of our abundant natural resources in a manner that safeguards and enhances our environment over the long term.

2009 Goals

• Monitor and, as appropriate, develop positions on natural resource related projects and issues, recommend those positions to the Public Policy Committee, and, with Board approval, support the Public Policy Committee in advocating for those positions;           
• Organize natural resource-related educational and community outreach programs including:
  
  • Upbeat Breakfast program;
  • 4-H Stock Sale breakfast;
    
  • The Osprey Cruise;
    
  • Industry Tours;
• Create educational forums for the community including one on sustainable development and carrying capacity in Kootenai County;
•  Assist Public Policy Committee in formulating and advocating for input into the update of the County Comprehensive Plan;
• Provide administrative support for the work of the Coeur d’Alene Forest Coalition;
• Work to enhance and protect the health and sustainability of our natural resources industries including forest wood products, mining and agriculture;
• Continue to support efforts to ensure regional water quality/quantity and sustainability in the aquifer, lakes, and watersheds;
• Support the finalization, funding, and implementation of the Coeur d’Alene Lake Management plan;
• Work with the Regional Chambers Alliance as appropriate on natural resource issues;