The Huntington Conservation Commission’s purpose is to educate the public regarding conservation issues, assist the Development Review Board, Planning Commission, and Selectboard in conservation matters, conduct studies and publish information on natural resources, and review proposals for Conservation Reserve Funds. A detailed description of the “Powers and Duties of Conservation Commissions” can be found in the Vermont Statutes listed below.
Meetings:
The Huntington Conservation Commission meets the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: Huntington Public Library, Lower Village
Conservation Commission Members (all 4 year terms):
- Rebecca Ryan(co-chair, term expires 2019)
- Jeannette Segale (co-chair, term expires 2021)
- Maggie Mae Anderson (term expires 2020)
- John ‘JB’ Bryan (term expires 2019)
- Jenna Koloski (term expires 2022)
- Darlene Palola (term expires 2022)
- Guthrie Smith (term expires 2019)
Conservation Commission News:
Dragonflies & Damselflies of the Green Mt. Audubon Nature Center
Finding more species diversity than anticipated, Wally Jenkins has been studying the Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) in Huntington since 2008.
Click the following link to learn more about his findings:
Click the following link to see a couple of his photographs:
Become a Salamander Crossing Guard Volunteer
To learn the details about what crossing guard volunteers do, how data is collected, and how to get involved in this important project to help ensure the long-term survival of vernal pool breeding amphibians, click the following link:
To learn more about salamander crossings and amphibian monitoring, including species identification and other tips, check out the following websites:
North Branch Nature Center
Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center
For information on all the reptiles and amphibians in the State of Vermont, check out the “Herp Atlas”.
Huntington Conservation Fund Award
To learn more about the Huntington Conservation Fund:
Huntington Conservation Fund Documents and Research Links:
2017 Conservation Fund Application from Friends of Gillett Pond:
2017 Conservation Fund Application for Improvements for the Town Hall (March 1, 2017):
Criteria for Use of Huntington’s Conservation Fund:
Conservation Fund Application Process:
Conservation Fund Application Form:
Conservation Commission Documents and Research
External Links:
Birds of Vermont Museum
Green Mountain Audubon Society
Huntington Historical and Community Trust
Huntington River Water Quality
Keeping Track