1.

To provide a forum for the collection and expression of opinions and
recommendations on matters relating to State parks and outdoor
recreation;

2.

To promote protection of the natural and cultural features of State parks
and other State lands;

3.

To promote communication among the general public, other government
agencies, and the administrators of State parks;

4.

To inquire into matters of community interest relating to State parks and
outdoor recreation; to bring matters of interest to the attention of the
public;

5.

To appear and testify at public and legislative hearings as representatives
of State parks users and neighbors;

6.

To make recommendations to the Director of the Division of Parks and
Outdoor Recreation concerning, among other things, the following:

(a)

promoting the protection and enhancement of the State's historic
and recreational resources,

(b)

promoting the interpretation and public presentation of the natural
and human history of park lands,

(c)

increasing public awareness of human impacts on parks,

(d)

promoting orderly and consistent planning development and
management programs for State parks and cultural and outdoor
recreation resources,

(e)

identifying diverse public recreation uses,

(f)

mitigating conflicts among user groups.