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BlueRibbon Mission, Vision, Values

Mission, Vision,
Values

Mission

The BlueRibbon Coalition champions responsible use of public lands and waters for the benefit of all recreationists by educating and empowering its members to:

  • Secure, protect, and expand shared outdoor recreation access and use
  • Work collaboratively with natural resource managers and other recreationists
  • Educate the general public, media, elected officials, and other decision makers on recreation and access issues
  • Promote equitable and responsible natural resource management
  • Affect the political and administrative process
  • Support recreation on, and promote respect for, private property
  • Encourage appropriate enforcement of the law

Vision

The BlueRibbon Coalition is the leading national coalition of of organizations, businesses and individuals that:

  • Provides leadership in responsible use
  • Promotes balanced resource conservation
  • Is recognized by the general public, the media, and elected officials as the leader in promoting common sense and an equitable approach to recreation and access issues

Values

  • Tolerance
  • Equity/Fairness
  • Equal Access Opportunities
  • Resource Ethics
  • Shared Use
  • Common Sense
  • Cooperation
  • Honesty/Integrity
  • Resource Stewardship
  • Education
  • Responsible Use
  • Heritage/Culture
  • Respect