The goals of the Androscoggin River Watershed Council are:
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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
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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
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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
- Encourage inter-community and inter-state cooperation and planning that recognizes the human and natural resources of the watershed
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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