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Mission Statement
Friends of
State Parks is a
citizen's
group dedicated to the understanding, enjoyment, and protection of
North
Carolina's State Parks. FSP was incorporated under Chapter 55A of the
NC General Statue on 12/15/1978. We are a 501(c)3 organization and operate under
federal tax exempt status ID # 58-1634155.
FSP supports the mission of the NC Parks and Recreation Division: to protect and manage the unique biological, geological, archaeological, recreational, and scenic resources of the state. Friends of the State Parks promotes public awareness of the immense contributions of these natural areas to the quality of life for North Carolinians of present and future generations.
Board of Directors
David Pearson, PresidentJim Richardson, Vice President
Bob Sowa, Vice President
Alec Whittaker, Secretary
Betty Martin, Treasurer
Alice Zawadski
Robert Jones
Morgan Lloyd
Billy Totten
Sidney Shearin
Dwayne Stutzman
John Boesch
Dorothy Graham
Angie Swayne
Jean Donnan
David Craft, Haw River Chapter
Cathy Neilson, Lake Waccamaw Chapter
Michele Aydlett, Dismal Swamp Chapter
Purposes
In addition
to the roles
previously described,
Friends of State Parks strives to:
Promote positive recreational use of parklands
Advocate for new contributions of land and resources to the system
Lobby against any actions deemed potentially damaging to the natural character of parks
Support the educational programs about the natural features of the Parks which are such a vital part of the visitor's experience
Role
Friends of
State Parks
protects North Carolina's
natural heritage by:
Working With state agencies, educational institutions, conservation organizations, recreational groups, and businesses committed to promoting environmental awareness and education, conservation and outdoor recreation
Seeking sufficient funding for staffing, operational/maintenance costs, land acquisition and capital improvements for the state parks system
Keeping vigilance over natural areas and their unique features while protecting against encroachment, defacement, impairment, and disturbance
Benefits
The
following benefits are
available to members
of Friends of State Parks:
Opportunities to interact with other supporters of North Carolina's natural resources including volunteering
Tap into our knowledge about the system, our contacts and our expertise which have been built up through the years
Receive Information about each Park and the total Park System
A Quarterly Newsletter which gives news from the 32 Parks, lists events to take place, and keeps abreast of legislative action and possible detrimental developments in any natural area
Reduced rates on FSP sponsored publications see our Merchandise For Sale page for current publications