HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Board 2014 Work GoalsConservation Board 2014 Work Goals
a) Continue participating in the review of the Town's new Comprehensive Plan, to
make sure it promotes environmental conservation.
b) Encourage the enactment of new conservation zones, including the East Shore
Drive Conservation Zone.
c) Design the next View Sign in that project series at Longview's Danby Road
scenic pull-off. Promote awareness of importance of scenic resources.
d) Investigate proactive pest management on Town properties. Provide additional
research requested by the Town’s Public Works Committee regarding the white
paper on pest control. Continue monitoring Emerald Ash Borer, Hemlock Woolly
Adelgid, Japanese Knotweed, Swallow-wort, and White Tail Deer. Educate
residents and municipal staff on need for pest management action.
e) Continue to monitor and comment on regulations to prevent environmental
damage from gas drilling. Provide outreach to residents.
f) Continue outreach projects, including Facebook page and newsletter articles to
encourage and foster more public participation in environmental preservation and
protection.
g) Attend to Bolton Point's greenhouse gas emissions from water pumping; help
implement action to reduce Town's GHG via new water pricing structure or by
any other suitable means.
h) Continue ongoing activities such as Fischer Award and Environmental Review
Committee reports to Planning Board. Respond to Town Board requests.
i) Conduct a year-end review of goals and accomplishments.
Revised 01/17/14