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.
Join us on Saturday April 26th to celebrate Earth Day!
We’ve planned an event at Lake Taghkanic State Park where you’ll learn about Gallatin’s special forests and wetlands, the development of our Natural Resource Inventory, and why it’s important to protect the natural features in our town.
Did you know that Gallatin’s healthy woodlands provide a forested corridor linking wildlife between the Appalachian Mountains to the southwest of us, all the way north to the Canadian border? Gallatin is an important place for all of us.
We want to hear from you – about your local knowledge and any precious features on your land. Help inform Gallatin’s conservation plans and priorities!
Join us for snacks and beverages, and a guided nature hike within the park.
About the CAC
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
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 (Secretary), Carol Smillie, Alysia Pascaris and Tara Silberberg
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.
