Strategic Plan 2012-2015 - Hidden Villa

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Land: 1. Environmental Advocacy • Expand our educational offerings in conservation ethics, including the use of best management practices for staff and volunteers through trainings and forums. • Showcase interpretive models of conservation in action, such as gray water filtration systems, root cellars and bio-swales. • Improve energy conservation within our existing buildings, outdoor areas, and systems (enhanced insulation, solar showers) and research other appropriate initiatives, such as composting toilets. • Increase our solar power generation capacity (and potentially add an electric vehicle charging station), with a focus on panel installation on existing buildings. 2. Water Conservation • Adopt a conservation hydrology model that focuses on reducing the rate of water flow, enhancing rainfall infiltration, and following best practices regarding water use, including more drip irrigation systems and the replacement of some of our existing plumbing systems. • Develop an interim flood/drought plan for contingency purposes. • Add additional water swales as appropriate to facilitate greater infiltration. • Retain a “rehabitation” consultant regarding Adobe Creek, including fundraising. 3. Develop a long-term Capital Needs Assessment <strong>Plan</strong> (and multi-year budget) 6
4. Public Access • Improve public safety by replacing existing speed bumps to reduce vehicular speed on the property. • Improve visitor experience through enhanced interpretive materials that provide valuable informational content with minimal visual impact. 5. Information Technology • Assess current IT resources, including dedicated staffing. • Develop and implement an organization-wide plan for improved internet connectivity. • Focus on existing databases and develop more effective methods of warehousing and information sharing, especially in consultation with the Development Department.
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