About ANROSP
ANROSP: A national network of diverse environmental outreach and service programs creating greater natural resource conservation & education!
MISSION: ANROSP promotes awareness and citizen stewardship of natural resources through science-based education and service programs.
VISION: ANROSP envisions healthy ecosystems and communities through citizens who learn- teach- and practice natural resource stewardship.
GOALS:
- To provide leadership- information- and resources to support the establishment and expansion of member programs nationally and internationally.
- To serve as the primary nexus of information about natural resource outreach and service programs for natural resource professionals- volunteers- and interested citizens.
- To increase knowledge of best practices for natural resource outreach and service programs and encourage their adoption.
- To build effective program partnerships and collaborations at the local- state- and national levels.
Overview
The Alliance of Natural Resource Outreach & Service Programs promotes citizen stewardship of natural resources through science-based conservation- education- and service programs. ANROSP supports and enhances member programs- and facilitates development of new programs. Many different types of programs fulfill our mission- including Master Naturalist- Certified Citizen Naturalist Volunteer- Master Watershed Steward- Coverts- Master Conservationist- and many more nationwide.
Participating programs are as diverse as the states in which they occur- but all must include: up-to-date- in-depth training in a broad range of natural resource topics- delivered by experts in the field to participants from all walks of life; a field-based learning component- either expert-led or self-guided; additional focus on local ecosystems; and opportunities for conservation service and outreach within participants’ own communities.
ANROSP has membership opportunities for programs and individuals. Natural resource organizations and agencies are also invited to explore partnership opportunities with ANROSP. Members receive answers to frequently asked questions about program development and evolution- access to best practices via annual national conferences and a peer-reviewed e-journal- greater networking with colleagues- information on funding resources- a start-up packet for new programs- mentoring and advice- access to a list serve and newsletter- and much more.
Organization
Board of Directors and Officers:
For each individual - the natural resource outreach & service program s/he administers follows the name; the organization for which s/he works is indicated in parentheses.
Executive Committee (Officers of the Board):
President: Michelle Haggerty- Texas Master Naturalist program (Texas Parks & Wildlife Department)
Vice President: Robert Emanuel- Oregon Master Watershed Steward program (Oregon State University Sea Grant Extension)
Secretary: Zoe Shark Whyman - Fort Collins Master Naturalist (Fort Collins Parks and Recreation)
Treasurer: Karen Hall - South Carolina Master Naturalist (Clemson University)
Board Members:
Elizabeth Haynes- Illinois Master Naturalist program (University of Illinois Extension)
Michelle Prysby- Virginia Master Naturalist program (Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University)
Amy Rager- Minnesota Master Naturalist program (University of Minnesota Extension)
Ginger Allen - Florida Master Naturalist program (University of Florida/IFAS)
Shari Dann - Michigan Conservation Stewards (Michigan State University)
Syd Hime - Missouri Master Naturalist (Missouri Department of Conservation)
Rebecca (Becky) Pfeifer - Indiana Master Naturalist (Purdue University Cooperative Extension)
Ex-Officio Member
Ginny Wallace - Missouri Master Naturalist (D.J. Case & Associates)
Advisors to the Board:
Randy Rutan - Extension/Sea Grant Liaison- U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service (retired)
Kevin Kilcullen - Chief of Visitor Services- National Wildlife Refuge Service- U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Mailing address:
ANROSP
P. O. Box 621
Columbia- MO 65205
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For more information about ANROSP or program development - please contact one of the members of the Executive Committee.