2007-2008 Committee Members

Upcoming Meeting Dates for 2008

The Columbia Conservation Commission is made up of volunteers appointed by the Board of Selectmen for 4 year terms.

Joan Hill - Chairperson

Judy Senkbeil - Vice Chairperson

Laura Bergenholtz - Secretary

Hank Schwartz

 Please join us in the Town Hall Conference Room at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Introduction

Click to Access Trails Committee Page

 

GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Mapping

The Commission is constantly updating its digital maps to provide current information to all town officials and land use commission members.

 

Rid-Litter Day

Annually on the Saturday in April nearest Earth Day, the Commission sponsors a public roadside cleanup program with rewards for all participants.

 

Land Use Application Review

The Commission regularly takes part in site walks and reviews of wetland applications and subdivision plans which involve important or priority natural resources.

 

Education

The Commission sponsors workshops relating to land use issues, publishes articles in the Columbia Crossroads and in brochures that acquaint residents with various natural and historic resource issues, and lead field trips focusing on natural resources.

 

Publications

(available at town hall):

Columbia Trails

A New Look at Your Backyard Stream or Pond

Sources of Native Plants & Shrubs

Conservation Options for Private Landowners

Protecting Your Land with A Conservation Easement

 

(available at the trail head at Mono Pond Recreation Area)

Mono Pond Nature Trail

 

(available at the Saxton B. Little Library)

Historic and Scenic Rt. 87 - A brochure featuring the history of Rt. 87 and a driving tour detailing many historic sites and buildings along the road is now available at the library for $ 2. All proceeds will benefit the town's Open Space Fund.