The positions and contacts of many of the members give them substantial capabilities for influencing decisions concerning council objectives. Council activities and fund-raising efforts have won the support of local, state and federal elected officials. The council's Executive Committee is comprised of the three council officers, chairs of the standing committees and five members at large. This group coordinates activities of the standing committees and provides oversight of council activities. An introduction to these key council members can be found in Contact .
Members are both personally and professionally motivated.
Many have strong but realistic concerns for the environment. They are committed to using common sense, sound scientific reasoning and cost-effective approaches in solving problems. They solicit local community input at frequent intervals.