ECC Meeting Agenda – May 2022

AGENDA for Tuesday May 31, 2022
Town of Rochester Environmental Conservation Commission
Location: Community Center: 15 Tobacco Rd. Accord Time: 7:00 PM

Approve April Minutes:
Planning Board Applications None
Report from Town Board:

NEW BUSINESS:
Chris Hewitt will be present to give an update on Watershed Park Preserve

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Riverkeeper Riversweep update:

2. Tire Pull in June suggested date June 18th, 10:00

3. Restore American Chestnut event in spring: Judith has 85 trees, 60 in pots. They are free to the public.

4. Arbor Day tree planting update:

CONTINUING PROJECTS
1. Third Thursday Nature Series update:

2. Wildlife Corridor/209 Underpass: Judith and Ann

3. 44/55 Beautification Project: Mikala and Hank Alicandri

4. Climate Smart Community and Benchmarking: Judith

5. Pollinator garden for TOR: Ann and Judith

6. Plastic waste at RVSD: Ann

7. Recruiting new ECC members:

8. Mission Statement. Judith and Mikala first draft.

9. Backyard National Park: Judith https://www.pollinator-pathway.org/

NEW PROJECTS: None