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In Vermont, conservation commissions are advisory bodies that exist in many towns across the state. Broadly, they are established to help communities protect and enhance their natural resources.  The projects that a town conservation commission can become involved in will vary depending on the needs of the community.

Newbury’s Conservation Commission has been active for many years.  Members are appointed by the Select Board for three year terms.

  

WE NEED FOUR NEW MEMBERS! HOW ABOUT YOU?

Come to a meeting learn about our projects. Bring your ideas to the table.       NCC meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Baldwin Library in Wells River at 7:00pm. All Newbury residents are invited to attend, share, and learn.

Volunteers Wanted!  NCC wants to add to our volunteer list.  If you would like to help out with events, trail work, fund-raising projects, tree planting, etc., let us know who you are!   If you are looking for projects for your church group, 4-H,  service group, or school related community service, NCC can help you with project ideas that will benefit both your group and our community. 

Our website: www.NewburyConservation.org.

Find us on Facebook under Newbury Conservation Commission

Contact Michael Thomas 802-757-3960 or mikethom1@charter.net

Newbury Conservation Commission Goals for 2024

This year NCC will start working on a Natural Resources Inventory for the town. Over the years we have been gathering bits & peaces of information working towards this goal, we expect that this process could take up to two years + and we hope to enlist many Newbury Volunteers to help.

  • NCC will continue working on a Natural Resources Inventory for the town of Newbury. This would include, understanding the value and relationship between Continuous forests habitat, open land, wetlands [including ponds, rivers/steams] and developing a town policy that balances conservation, public recreation and educational opportunity.

  • NCC will continue to work with other committees in Newbury. The Planning Commission, Tucker Mt. Town Forest Management Committee, and the Recreation Committee.

  • NCC will continue our public outreach and find new ways to host educational workshops to increase our involvement with the residence of Newbury in local conservation efforts. And we will continue to improve our Social Media presence to promote events, share pictures and stories of adventures in Newbury.

  • NCC Congratulates the Hall Lake Association for being selected to participate in the State of Vermont’s Lake Water Action Program. NCC is looking forward to working with and supporting the Hall Lake Association with these projects.

  • NCC will continue to work with the Cross Vermont Trail Association to bring the trail off Rte. 302 and in to Wells River Village. And working on trail maintenance and other programs to improve the trail. www.crossvermont.org

  • NCC has started to work with the State of Vermont, and the Cross Vermont Trail Association on improving Bicycling and Pedestrians access and safety in the Village of Wells River and through out Newbury.