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The mission of the Sierra Club's Rivers Committee is to provide assistance to volunteers in addressing river issues, build networks of activists working on these issues, and coordinate the Club's conservation efforts on these issues. River issues can include, but are not limited to: hydro re-licensing, riparian zone management, river restoration, dam removal, dredging, locks, wild and scenic river management and designation (both state and federal programs) and all related issues. In order to carry out these objectives the Rivers Committee pursues the following: Developing an activist network and facilitate information exchange among network members. Keeping network members informed on legislation and agency policy matters related to river issues. Helping develop and implement strategy to deal with river issues from defensive and proactive positions as appropriate, including raising the visibility of river issues in the Club. Developing contacts with other environmental and citizen's groups working on river issues where such contacts would be helpful to activists and further the Club's agenda. Committee members: Jeff Fryer, Chair, Oregon Rachael Osborn, Vice-Chair, Washington Mark Beorkrem, Budget Manager, Illinois Dale Dean, Wisconsin Barry Beasley, South Carolina Ken Cline, Maine Clayton Hawkes, Alaska Michael Garabedian, California Mary Lou Campbell, Texas Steve Glazer, Colorado, Corresponding member           Ed Dobson, Wild Planet Strategy Team liason Regional Reports Alaska Northwest Upper Midwest Seattle Post-Intelligencer: December 28, 2006 Bad idea at Black Rock Op-Ed by Rivers Committee member Rachael Paschal Osborn Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use