Commission Members

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David Mears, Chair (2028)

Russ Barrett, Vice-Chair (2026) 

Deborah Zuaro, Secretary (2027)

Nigel G. Hicks-Tibbles, Member (2025)

Ruth Ruttenberg, Member (2025)

Mariela Swiech, Member (2026)

Jeremy Whalen, Member (2028)

 

​The NCC normally meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

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Note: the NCC will not meet on its regular meeting dates in November and December 2024 and instead meet on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. 

 

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 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 Agendas & Minutes

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Conservation Commission Facebook Page

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Emerald Ash Borer Case Study - Northfield, Vermont

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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), Kim Adams, Russ Barrett, and Fred Nadon.  There is one vacant position.

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Dog River Park Committee Agendas & Minutes

 

Dog River Park Maintenance Plan (2022)

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Dog River Park Committee Bylaws

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The Town Forest Stewardship Committee (TFSC) meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.  The members are Jeremy Whalen (Chair), Russ Barrett, Colin Blackmon, Ray Crowder, Virginia Kunkel, Nelson Hoffman, and Andrew Padilla.

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Town Forest Stewardship Committee Agendas & Minutes

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Town Forest Stewardship Plan (2019)

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