All preservation is local, it's as simple as that. Having an solid base of grassroots preservation supporters seems like it would be simple and easy to accomplish, but that is not always so.  Growing an effective preservation constituency takes time, effort and a lot of proactivity but it certainly pays off in the long run and benefits preservation efforts and your community as a whole. You don't need to have everything figured out all at once and it is easy to get overwhelmed. Starting small can mean big results later on.  Here are some resources, links and documents to help you begin (or continue) to grow your preservation advocacy efforts in your community.