CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Pownal Conservation Commission consists of no more than 7 members and 2 alternates appointed by the Board of Selectmen with staggered 3-year terms. The Commission shall have duties and responsibilities as outlined by law: The Commission shall (a) Keep records of its meetings and activities and make an annual report to the municipality, (b) Conduct research in conjunction with the Planning Board, if any, into the local land areas, (c) Seek to coordinate the activities of conservation bodies organized for similar purpose, and (d) Keep an index of all open areas within the municipality, whether publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands, for the purpose of obtaining information relating to the proper protection, development or use of those open areas. The Commission may recommend to the municipal officers or any municipal body or board, or any body politic or public agency of the State, a program for the better protection development of use of those areas, which may include the acquisition of conservation easements.
Members are:
Tom Cushman / Chair 688-9030
Shawn Bennett, Ruth Hannan / Secretary, Bob McMahon, Matt Welch, Jeff Raymond, Derek Lovitch, & Bob Hanson, alternate
