Belief in the existence of a moral order that links our past, present and future.
Tradition matters. Custom, convention, and continuity are important connections to the wisdom of our forefathers and the natural world they entrusted to us.
Character matters. We are defined by the relationships we create and nurture.
Personal freedom and individual responsibility are inextricably linked.
Environmental protection and economic growth, prosperity and progress are not mutually exclusive.
Private property rights are part of the solution, not the problem. Natural resources on private property are managed more sustainably and in better condition than those subject to political management or left in the public commons.
Market-based solutions are preferable to government regulations and mandates.
Conservation begins at home. Decisions about conservation and land management should be made by the least-centralized authority available in cooperation with those who have the greatest incentive and the best information to protect the environment – the local community.
Competition improves performance.
Performance-based standards provide more efficient incentives for meeting objectives and allow for innovation and greater flexibility compared to prescriptive mandates.
We support a diverse energy mix that is affordable, clean, and reliable.
