Friends’ Mission and Goals

Friends of Frederick County (FoFC) promotes environmental conservation, fair and open government, and active civic engagement in Frederick County

FoFC works to meet three goals:

• Engage citizens and community groups in the regional planning and the rezoning process in an effort to curb urban sprawl and protect our environment. This work fosters understanding of the principals laid forth in the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan, and promotes those principals in the development of the regional planning and rezoning process.
• Support  farmland preservation efforts and Frederick County’s goal to permanently protect 100,000 acres. This activity includes working with land trusts in Frederick County, supporting workshops, helping with outreach to farmers supporting the Frederick County Economic Development office activities in support of Frederick County farmers and the buy local movement. Friends of Frederick County is exploring ideas for fostering the land preservation in Frederick County, and participating in Project Open Space lobbying efforts in Annapolis for statewide allocation of money for easement purchase in the county.
• Support stream protection efforts – to ensure healthy quantity and quality for aquatic wildlife and vegetation.

Please join in our efforts!