WILMOT CONSERVATION COMMISSION
1. Just prior to the 2006 town meeting, the commission completed a Natural Resources Inventory and held a public meeting to share it with the community.
2. The commission processed several dredge and fill (wetland) applications and forwarded them to the NH Department of Environmental Services (DES).
3. The commission held a public meeting led by Chris Wells of the Forest Society to explain the advantages of voluntary conservation options, such as easements, to Wilmot landowners.
4. The commission distributed a conservation survey as a first step towards a conservation plan for Wilmot. The survey received 196 responses. The survey results were publicly shared at a public meeting and are available. They show general support for maintaining the “rural character of Wilmot” as well as a number of possible specific initiatives. The commission’s plan in the coming year is to further explore these initiatives and present them for consideration to thee citizens of Wilmot as part of a comprehensive conservation plan.
5. Through the Department of Natural Resources at the University of NH, the commission arranged to have a student-led wetlands study in Wilmot Flat. The cost was modest, as the students completed over 400 hours of work without pay, for mileage plus an administrative fee to UNH. The students presented their findings at a public meeting. A hard copy and PDF copy is available to the public. This study can serve as a model for studying all Wilmot wetlands. The general goal is to understand what value various wetlands in may have, so that decisions can be made as how best to protect the most valuable among them.
The Wilmot Conservation Commission would truly appreciate additional input from Wilmot citizens, salutary or critical, concerning our activities and initiatives. Meetings (second Thursday of each month) are open to the public. We’re glad to put the concerns of any Wilmot citizens on our agenda.
Respectfully submitted, Ken Grossman Chair
Brian Faughnan Vice Chair
Janet Howe Secretary
Bob Levengood (Selectman)
Chris Wells
Richard Lee (Alternate) and Geoff Lizotte (Alternate)
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