Geneva Lake Conservancy Policy On Public Policy

Geneva Lake Conservancy will not engage in political campaigns or endorse candidates for public office or candidates for politically appointed offices.

Geneva Lake Conservancy will not engage in public policy at the federal, state and/or local level when such engagement does not comply with federal and state lobbying limitations and reporting requirements.

Geneva Lake Conservancy will not support a cause or advocate for an issue which does not directly relate to the mission of the Conservancy.

Geneva Lake Conservancy will not become involved in an issue which would jeopardize the Conservancy’s 501(c)(3) non-profit tax status.

Geneva Lake Conservancy will not be involved in an issue that impacts individual private interests, unless there is a principle involved that applies to a broader set of potential stakeholders and the issue impacts our area from an environmental or congestion/safety standpoint.

Geneva Lake Conservancy will not endorse commercial enterprises as such is outside our mission, but may consider endorsing processes or practices that have been shown to be beneficial for the environment.

Adopted February 14, 2015