Conservation Commission Board Members Dennis Fordham - Chairperson Nina Petito - Secretary Charlie Pakula Mario Gutierrez Fred Schuepfer Sam Ventola
Meetings will be held virtually the 3rd Thursday of each month unless denoted by (**) until further notice, and convene at 8pm. Any changes to the schedule will be noticed electronically on the Town of Monroe website, Town of Monroe Constant Contact, and posted at Town Hall.
**January 26, 2023 February 16, 2023 March 16, 2023 April 20, 2023 May 18, 2023 June 15, 2023 July 20, 2023 August 17, 2023 September 21, 2023 October 19, 2023 November 16, 2023 December 21, 2023
The Town of Monroe Conservation Commission was formed in November 1990 by direction of the Town Board. The Commission is empowered to advise the Town Board and Planning Board on matters affecting the preservation, development and use of the natural and man-made features and conditions within the Town of Monroe. The Town's legislative intent specifies that, “the Commission, works to preserve, protect and enhance the quality of the environment for the people of the Town of Monroe – now and for the future.” The Conservation Commission conducts information programs and activities that are designed to increase public awareness and understanding of environmental issues and their relationship to the Town's present and future well-being. The Commission is also charged with conducting and maintaining an inventory of natural resources and open spaces within the municipality. Commission members also attend Town and Planning Board meetings to stay informed of new commercial and residential applications for development. Some examples of programs initiated through the Commission include introduction of Chinese carp into Walton Lake for aquatic weed control; select cleanup efforts of local lakes and watersheds; educational brochures and bookmarks explaining conservation best practices; and, promotion of conservation easements in large tract development applications. The Commission is comprised of volunteer members that are each appointed to a two (2) year term by the Town Board.
2023 Meeting Schedule Notice
Minutes can be found on our Document Center page, within the Conservation Commission folder.
Site Walks December 19, 2019 - Lands of Bradley January 9, 2020 - Stop Work - 27 Clark Lane July 2, 2020 - 81 Raywood Drive November 4, 2020 - Bevacque Property March 31, 2021 - J Square Harriman Heights Project April 5, 2021 - 10 Twin Lakes Drive August 4, 2021 - Meadow Hill Project September 7, 2021 - 20 Allison Drive