We are –
Conservation, education, and community engagement
Our mission is to gather and disseminate information, conduct research, advise town agencies, and engage with the community on matters related to the conservation of the town’s natural resources.
Responsibilities
In addition to advising the town board, the CAC is responsible for…
Creating a Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) for the Town of Gallatin
Establishing and maintaining the trail at the Gallatin Conservation Area
Hosting events and sharing information on opportunities to get involved in local conservation
The Gallatin CAC meets on the second Monday of every month. Meetings are open to the public and currently conducted via Zoom. Community members are welcome – join us!
About
Our Mission is to gather and disseminate information, conduct research, advise town agencies, and engage with the community on matters related to the conservation of the town’s natural resources. The CAC considers issues of air quality, surface water and groundwater quality and quantity, soils, plants, wildlife, and habitats of conservation concern. The CAC also addresses other issues bearing on the health and integrity of ecosystems and sustainable uses of the natural resources that support the well-being of the community and its environment.
Our Role in policy-making and environmental reviews is strictly advisory. The CAC takes a science-based approach to questions related to natural resource conservation, provides information as needed, and proposes solutions and alternatives that aim to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts on sensitive resources.
Our Mandate is to advise the Gallatin Town Board including…
- gather and provide natural resource information to town agencies, land use applicants, and the general public
- conduct a town-wide natural resource inventory and an open space inventory
- coordinate with the Comprehensive Plan Committee on natural resources related topics
- assist the Planning Board in reviews of land use proposals
- advise the Zoning Board of Appeals, as necessary, on decisions affecting land use
- provide recommendations for local policies, procedures, and legislation related to natural resource use & conservation.
In addition, the CAC occasionally offers public programs on locally relevant environmental issues.
Adopted July 12,2021
- Gallatin Conservation Area cleanup April 2022
Who We Are
The CAC meets once monthly. Members also serve on various town committees, including the Comprehensive Plan Committee; and regularly attend monthly Town Board and other town agencies’ meetings, special meetings, budget hearings, and public hearings. CAC members hold deep expertise in environmental science and policy, green design and architecture, town planning, and environmental education.
Current Members: Eli Arnow,(Chair), Harry Franklin, Benjamin Maron, Stixxx D’Armentio, Nancy Kuster, Carol Smillie, Avalon Bunge (Secretary)
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Contact
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out with any questions, comments or suggestions; or request the Zoom link for our next meeting.