By Jordan A. Bowman
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
April 16, 2020
The term “advocate” has different meanings for different people. An advocate can help fund a cause, can spread the word about important upcoming decisions, can urge friends, neighbors, and elected officials to take action, and can volunteer time to help protect something they love.
Advocacy is one of the primary roles of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and the Appalachian Trail itself only exists and remains protected because of thousands of dedicated individuals advocating for the work of the ATC and its partners.