The goals of the Androscoggin River Watershed Council are:

1. Advocate and support environmentally responsible economic, community and recreational development
   • Promote recreational uses, especially through increased access and responsible, low-impact activities
   • Respect local concerns and private property rights

2. Advocate and support continued improvement of the natural environment
   • Promote sustainable use of the lands and natural resources on the watershed
   • Promote programs to protect important habitat and improve existing habitat
   • Promote programs to improve water quality
   • Promote pollution prevention programs

3. Provide educational opportunities in support of the ARWC mission
   • Promote the historic and cultural aspects of the watershed
   • Promote greater understanding and appreciation for the interconnectedness of watershed resources

4. Encourage inter-community and inter-state cooperation and planning that recognizes the human and natural resources of the watershed

5. Actively develop and maintain broad-based involvement in  the ARWC
   • Support sub-regional and local groups
   • Promote communication and cooperation among all interests, including these outside the watershed, in carrying out the ARWC mission
   • Promote grass roots community involvement, especially through community conferences and special events to implement future goals