The purposes of Friends of Glacier Bay are to:
Serve as a forum for discussion, education and action on issues affecting Glacier Bay national Park and Preserve.
Provide an organized means by which individuals' experience and knowledge of the Park can be retained as an influence on the management and management philosophy of the Park.
Work with the National Park Service to ensure that Park management strives to maintain the natural environment in a pristine condition.
Support scientific research that provides a better understanding of Park ecosystems and practices sound ethics in order to have the least possible impact on the Glacier Bay landscape.
Support the interests of human communities associated with the Park to the extent compatible with Friends of Glacier Bay core purposes.