Strategic Plan
July 2009 – June 2012
Goal 1: Preserve, protect, and enhance the scenic beauty of Hope Valley and other places on the eastern slope of Alpine CountyObjective 1: Proactively preserve and protect the scenic beauty of Alpine County’s eastern slope.

Task: Maintain the Scenic Highway status of Alpine County’s roads by alerting officials when scenic views are degraded or obstructed.
Task: Work with and support the Alpine Watershed Group in its goal to protect the quality of the waters and the health of the landscapes of Alpine County . Task: Support and work for the Federal Wild and Scenic River designation of the East Fork of the Carson River.
Task: Advocate for Nobel Canyon and Caples Creek wilderness additions
Task: Assist in preserving eastern Alpine County ranchlands, using conservation easements if necessary.Objective 2: Enhance the scenic beauty Alpine County’s eastern slope.
Task: Work with the National Forest Service to confine motorized vehicles to designated trails to reduce the damage and disruption caused by off-road vehicles, i.e., dirt bikes, four-wheel-drive vehicles, and snowmobiles.
Task: Lessen the impact of dispersed camping.
Task: Give input to the National Forest Service on its “route designation” process and work with the agency on its road rehabilitation projects.Objective 3: Monitor the impact of demographic and economic land use and the management of federal lands on the scenic beauty of Alpine County’s eastern slope.
Task: Monitor and evaluate proposed plans for development, including plans to develop private land in-holdings.
Task: Be part of the decision making process of governmental agencies that manage and maintain eastern Alpine County’s watersheds, forests, wilderness areas, and infrastructure. Task: Discuss relevant issues with candidates for elected positions, determine their stand on these issues, and share them with our membership and friends.

Goal 2: Preserve, protect and promote natural resource based recreational use of Hope Valley and other areas of the eastern Alpine CountyObjective 1: Increase muscle powered recreational activities, i.e., fishing, camping, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, general snow play, hiking, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and cycling.
Task: With our partners, such as Snowlands, implement and assist in the enforcement of the Alpine County Winter Recreation Plan by monitoring legal and proper use of the habitat, began in the 2008-09 winter and to continue for the next three winters.
Task: Create an eastern Alpine County summer recreation plan in conjunction with stakeholders and agencies.
Task: Support the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and its “Tour of the California Alps” cycling event and other cycling events in eastern Alpine County. Task: Describe & publicize local trails in Alpine County in the “FOHV Newsletter” and FOHV Website. Lead hikes and/or walking tours highlighting the beauty and historical nature of Alpine county.Objective 2: Improve eastern Alpine County’s waterways.

Task: Restore eroding stream banks.

Goal 3: Preserve and promote the historic values of Hope Valley and other areas of the eastern Alpine CountyObjective 1: Advocate for public access to public lands via historic trails.
Task: Reopen Pleasant Valley Trail to the public.Objective 2: Preserve and replace Alpine County’s historical landmarks.
Task: Maintain and rebuild the fences of Hope Valley.
Task: Support the Alpine Historical Society.

Goal 4: The improvement of the Friends of Hope Valley’s capacity to accomplish the goals discussed aboveObjective 1: Increase the number of active participating members of the Friends of Hope Valley.
Task: Increase FOHV’s Board of Directors membership.
Task: Evaluate FOHV’s committee structure, as defined in its Bylaws, and determine whether of not to seek members to serve on its committees.
Task: By April 2011 establish a FOHV Membership Day, when members can help restore habitats, hike together, and learn and discuss their organization’s issues.


Objective 2: Improve communications between FOHV’s BOD and its membership.
Task: By August 2009 review the BOD’s means of communication with FOHV’s membership; consider content, dates of publications, and use of newsletters and flyers.
Task: Increase the effectiveness of FOHV’s use of email and its website.Objective 3: Maintain FOHV’s strong financial condition.
Task: Increase the number of dues paying FOHV members.Objective 4: Collaborate with other like-minded organizations to achieve our goals.
Task: Improve FOHV’s relationship with Lake Tahoe Sierra Club.

Goal 3: Preserve and promote the historic values of Hope Valley and other areas of the eastern Alpine CountyObjective 1: Advocate for public access to public lands via historic trails.
Task: Reopen Pleasant Valley Trail to the public.Objective 2: Preserve and replace Alpine County’s historical landmarks.
Task: Maintain and rebuild the fences of Hope Valley.
Task: Support the Alpine Historical Society.

Goal 4: The improvement of the Friends of Hope Valley’s capacity to accomplish the goals discussed aboveObjective 1: Increase the number of active participating members of the Friends of Hope Valley.
Task: Increase FOHV’s Board of Directors membership.
Task: Evaluate FOHV’s committee structure, as defined in its Bylaws, and determine whether of not to seek members to serve on its committees.
Task: By April 2011 establish a FOHV Membership Day, when members can help restore habitats, hike together, and learn and discuss their organization’s issues.


Objective 2: Improve communications between FOHV’s BOD and its membership.
Task: By August 2009 review the BOD’s means of communication with FOHV’s membership; consider content, dates of publications, and use of newsletters and flyers.
Task: Increase the effectiveness of FOHV’s use of email and its website.Objective 3: Maintain FOHV’s strong financial condition.
Task: Increase the number of dues paying FOHV members.Objective 4: Collaborate with other like-minded organizations to achieve our goals.
Task: Improve FOHV’s relationship with Lake Tahoe Sierra Club.