Our Vision

We envision an Algonquin to Adirondacks region that is a resilient, ecologically connected landscape which sustains a full range of native wildlife and enhances people's quality of life for generations to come. Through attainment of this vision, the landscape will: 

• Sustain ecological integrity; 
  
• Support a rich mosaic of interconnecting wildlife habitats; 
  
• Strengthen native biological diversity; 
  
• Provide resilience to climate change and other human disturbances; 
  
• Function as a critical link in conserving native biodiversity in eastern North America; 
  
• Support working landscapes and vibrant, ecologically sustainable human livelihoods; 
  
• Contribute to the physical, mental, cultural, and spiritual well-being of human communities in the region; 
  
• Inspire an increasingly strong stewardship ethic and sense of “home place” among residents of the A2A region.

Our Mission

The A2A Collaborative facilitates a network of partner organizations working to connect lands and people across the Algonquin to Adirondacks region, to enhance a critical link for biodiversity and resilience in eastern North America.  The A2A Collaborative aims to achieve this mission by: 

• Collaborating at multi-national, national (the United States, Canada, and First Nations), regional, and local levels to develop strategic regional and site-specific initiatives; 
  
• Helping to establish and disseminate leading edge science-based and aboriginal traditional knowledge to guide planning and stewardship actions across the A2A region; 
  
• Supporting grassroots and on-the-ground efforts that help us advance toward our Vision; 
  
• Promoting ecologically-sustainable land use; 
  
• Engaging in public outreach and education; 
  
• Fostering a sense of pride and home-place among the residents of and visitors to the A2A region.

Strategic Plan 2014-2019

The A2A Collaborative convened a Strategic Planning Committee in 2012. The committee consisted of board members and volunteers from partner organizations. In consultation with the Board of Directors, the committee developed a draft strategic plan that was circulated to partners in March 2014 and discussed at the Inaugural Partner Meeting, March 28-30, 2014. Feedback was integrated though it has not yet been finalized. For the next phase, we have begun to engage First Nations partners. Download our DRAFT 2014-2019 Strategic Plan here.

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