Are you a Brattleboro resident interested in the natural environment? Do you have special natural resource knowledge that you are interested in sharing? Are you concerned that invasive species are threatening the health of our environment? If so, the Brattleboro Conservation Commission needs you!
The Conservation Commission responsibilities include raising public awareness about the Town’s natural resources, guiding development in sensitive areas, and encouraging community participation and stewardship regarding town conservation issues.
The Commission is in the process of developing a plan to map invasive species. Other projects include assisting the Vermont River Conservancy with a floodplain restoration project and developing and maintaining trails on public and private land throughout town. Over the years, the Conservation Commission has led field trips, collaborated with other conservation commissions and environmental organizations, and arranged for lectures and workshop on conservation and environmental issues. The Commission is always open to additional projects as well.
If you are interested in becoming involved in any of the above areas or have ideas for the commission, please considering joining the Conservation Commission. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM at the Municipal Center. An online application is available on the Town website at www.brattleboro.org. For more information, Town Planner Sue Fillion at sfillion@brattleboro.org or call 802-251-8112 for more information.
