Conservation Commission (and Subcommittees)
Commission Members
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Nigel G. Hicks-Tibbles, Chair (2025)
Russ Barrett, Vice-Chair (2026)
Deborah Zuaro, Secretary (2027)
David Mears, Member (2024)
Ruth Ruttenberg, Member (2025)
Jeremy Whalen, Member (2024)
Mariela Swiech, Member (2026)
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The NCC meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Please email ncc@northfield.vt.us for more information about the commission.
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The Northfield Conservation Commission (NCC) serves in an advisory capacity along with the town legislative and planning bodies to promote stewardship of natural and cultural resources in Northfield by:
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Serving as an educational resource to identify and protect Northfield's natural resources;
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Supporting the Northfield Town Plan;
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Safeguarding the Dog River and associated tributaries;
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Promoting recreational activities that create a healthy and sustainable community for present and future generations; and
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Providing guidance to the municipality and private land owners for sustainable land use management applications.
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Northfield Conservation Commission members are appointed by the Town Select Board and serve four (4) year terms.
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On Sunday, September 11, 2022, the Northfield Conservation Commission hosted a symposium entitled "The Dog River: Now and in the Future." The symposium included the three presentations listed below. You can view the PowerPoint slides for each by clicking the underlined titles below.
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"River Dynamics: Understanding the Science of River Processes and Flooding,"
Gretchen Alexander, River Scientist, Vermont Rivers Program
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"Dog River: Big trout to no trout* (*A rough estimate)"
Will Eldridge, Aquatic Habitat Biologist, Vermont Fish & Wildlife
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"Winooski River Tactical Basin Planning Process: Dog River"
Vermont Water Investment Division
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Conservation Commission Annual Report (2022)
Emerald Ash Borer Case Study - Northfield, Vermont
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Conservation Commission Facebook Page
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Conservation Commission Agendas & Minutes
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The Dog River Park Committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. The members are Bonnie Kirn Donahue (Chair), Simon Pearish (Vice-Chair), Kim Adams, Russ Barrett, and Fred Nadon.
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Dog River Park Committee Bylaws
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Dog River Park Committee Agendas & Minutes
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The Town Forest Stewardship Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. The members are Jeremy Whalen (Chair), Russ Barrett, Colin T. Bright,
Ray Crowder, Nelson Hoffman, and Blake Pierson.
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Town Forest Stewardship Committee Agendas & Minutes
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