Our Mission
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Friends of Shannondale Springs(FOSS)

   

GOALS:
1) Return the Shannondale Springs(SS) to the condition at the time of its inclusion on the Registry of National Historic Sites.
2) Provide routine maintenance to the historic area of the SS Wildlife Management Area(WMA) and identify landmarks to prevent further degradation.
3) Engender and nurture a renewed and continuing interest in SS thru public education and by soliciting photographs, documentation, memorabilia and anecdotal stories of SS's history.
4) Work with the Department of Natural Resources(DNR) to improve access through the WMA to SS for the elderly and physically challenged.
5) Provide interpretive services on SS's history to interested individuals and groups.
6) Pursue/promote further achievements in archeological and historical studies of SS's past.
7) Provide an ongoing and uninterrupted effort by diversifying and increasing delegation of authority as a means to the above ends.

METHODOLOGY:
1) Utilization of the Shannondale.org website as a communication and educational tool.
2) Renewal of the Friends of Shannondale Springs(FOSS) organization.
3) Strive to advance and maintain a cooperative relationship between the Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission(JCHLC), DNR, and other governmental and civic entities with an interest in our activities.