ECC Meeting Agenda – April 2023

AGENDA for Tuesday 4/25/23
Town of Rochester Environmental Conservation Commission

Location: Community Center: 15 Tobacco Rd. Accord Time: 6:00 PM

Chair report: John
Report from Town Board: Erin Enouen
Ulster County Environmental Council report: Jim Easley
Approve March Minutes

UPCOMING EVENTS
1. Tire Pull Event with Kayaks and canoes: June 17 Start promoting
2. Planting day or dedication ceremony for Town Hall Pollinator Garden

CONTINUING PROJECTS
1. Pollinator Pathway Update: Judith

2. Third Thursday Nature Series update: John:
a. 5/18/23 Local Farm Series 1: Fiddlehead Farm; Bob Fade
b. 6/15/23 Introducing Cougars; Chris Spatz
c. 7/20 Open

3. Wildlife Corridor/209 Underpass: Ann, Judith will report on updates.

4. Neonics Public Information Campaign subcommittee: Who can volunteer for this?

5. Pollinator garden update for TOR: Judith

6. Pollinator garden under solar arrays: John, contact Nexamp.

7. Recruiting new ECC members: Currently 3 openings. If interested, send a letter of interest to town board.

8. Plastic Bag Recycling: Ann

NEW BUSINESS: