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: Approved
Planning Board Applications None
Report from Town Board:

NEW BUSINESS:
Chris Hewitt will be present to give an update on Watershed Park Preserve Nut trees have been planted, there may be finding from the county.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Tire Pull in June suggested date June 18th, 10:00 This was canceled

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

CONTINUING PROJECTS
1. Third Thursday Nature Series update: First one is scheduled for July 21st

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 Kate McPeak is the new head of environmental club. They don’t have any authority over plastic waste in the cafeteria.

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