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| The mission
of the Conservation Commission is to provide Hinesburg decision makers
and residents with the information they need to make informed decisions
about the human use of land in ways that protect soils, water bodies,
vegetation, and wildlife. Strategies used by the Commission include: 1. Educating residents and key decision makers as to why protection of our natural environment is important. 2. Providing timely and key information to decision makers regarding conservation issues. 3. Providing timely information to residents about good conservation practices. 4. Keeping informed about new developments in science, technology, and conservation practices. 5. Spearheading conservation efforts to protect key resources. 6. Conducting research. 7. Developing and maintaining a rural space plan. The Hinesburg Conservation Commission operates as an advisory board to the local Development Review Board, Planning Commission, and Select Board. The Conservation Commission is also responsible for the management of Geprags Community Park and recommending expenditures from the Land Conservation Fund for local projects. Recent publications of the Commission include: 1. Good Homeowner Practices Make Hinesburg a Healthy Community (2005) 2. Conservation Checklist for Proposed Development (2004) 3. Preserving Wetlands in Hinesburg: Why You Should Care & What You Can Do (2004) 4. Improving and Protecting Water Quality & Wildlife Habitats in Our Community: Tips for Hinesburg Residents (2003) Copies of these publications are available from the Commission. |
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Commission Members: Gerry Livingston (chair) (H) 482-5344 Email: glivings@madriver.com Rob Farley (H) 482-3460 David Hirth (H) 482-3573 Email: d2hirth@together.net Melissa Levy (H) 482-7400 Email: melissa@vt.bitxbit.com Bill Marks (H) 482-2714 Email: marksantiq@gmavt.net Nancy Plunkett (H) 482-4085 Email: plunk@gmavt.net Meeting Minutes April 14, 2008 March 24, 2008 March 10, 2008 February 25, 2008 February 11, 2008 January 28, 2008 January 14, 2008 Minutes Archives 2007 Minutes archive |
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