1.  ACAL will work to achieve permanent environmental protection for the critical natural resources and wildlife habitat located in the Southern Tug Hill towns of Ava, Boonville, Lewis and Leyden.

 

2.  In conjunction with its mission, ACAL will support the legal enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.

 

3.  ACAL will seek the passage of state and/or federal legislation to protect the natural resources that are vital to maintain the health, welfare and safety of residents in the rural towns of Ava, Boonville, Lewis and Leyden.

 

4.  ACAL will work to promote the philosophy of the early Tug Hill Commission where " home rule" (general powers of local governments to adopt and amend laws) flourishes; where local land use and development are carried out in a manner that maintains the unique rural characteristics that residents and visitors have enjoyed for generations.

 

5.  ACAL will work to protect citizens' rights by encouraging Tug Hill "towns" to exercise their authority to protect their citizens from all forms of environmental pollution.

 

6.  ACAL will work toward obtaining state and/or federal protection for the Black River.

 

7.  ACAL will educate the public on state and local conservation issues and concerns.

 

8.  Through extensive communication, community involvement, and outside funding support, ACAL will continue to be a viable environmental resource for the Southern Tug Hill towns of Ava. Boonville, Lewis and Leyden.

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