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Guilford County Open Space Committee
Mission Statement
"The Guilford County Open Space Committee is dedicated to the preservation of open space throughout the County. The Committee identifies suitable lands for preservation, develops plans for their protection, and provides public education about land conservation." |
The Guilford County Open Space Committee, formally established in 2000, is the result of a grassroots effort by citizens concerned about the rapid conversion of rural and urban open space to other land uses. The Committee consists of nine voting members, one of whom also serves on the Guilford County Parks & Recreation Commission. Members serve a three-year term and are appointed by the Parks & Recreation Commission each January. If you would like to become part of this important committee, contact us or click here to obtain a Volunteer Application Form (in Microsoft Word Format).
Committee Activities
The Committee is currently engaged in a number of activities that seek to enhance the County's water quality, preserve animal habitats, and protect natural areas for the enjoyment of current and future residents, as outlined in the Guilford County Open Space Report.
The Committee is:
- Working with the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation to establish a Haw River State Park. Click here to see a map of the planning area for the park. Visit the website of the North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation to learn more about the proposed Haw River State Park.
- Sponsoring studies to assess environmental conditions along major stream corridors. The most recent assessment was completed in the fall of 2003 for a 15-mile stretch of the Haw River in northwestern Guilford County.
- Speaking to civic organizations about the urgent need to protect open space. Contact us if you are interested in having the Committee speak to your organization.
- For information on meeting times for this committee, and other Boards and Committees, please check the schedule below.
2004 Parks & Open Space Bond Referendum
The voters of Guilford County approved a bond referendum in November 2004 that provided $10 million to help preserve natural areas throughout the County. The Open Space Committee, working with County staff, evaluates and recommends potential land acquisitions using adopted criteria and priorities. Possible methods for acquiring or preserving important natural resources include fee-simple purchase, donations or charitable gifts, and conservation easements. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please call (336) 641-3762.
Committee Members
The Open Space Committee meets monthly. Meetings are held in the Old County Courthouse located at 301 West Market Street in Greensboro, in Room 401, at 6:30 p.m. Call for dates.
2007 Committee Members
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Bill Revels |
David Craft, Vice Chair |
Debbie Schoffner |
Anne Hershey |
Trudy Whitacre |
Jack Jezorek |
Vacant Seat |
Tim Marion |
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Partners
The Committee has worked with many organizations that share an interest in helping willing landowners preserve natural areas. Visit some of these groups through the links below:
Guilford County Open Space Committee
P. O. Box 3427
Greensboro, N. C. 27402
Phone: 336-641-3762
Fax: 336-641-2201
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