Conservation Commission 3/10/26

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RICHMOND CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Meeting agenda, Tuesday March 10, 2026, 7:00 PM

The RCC will meet in person at the Town Offices Conf Rm A with a virtual presence. 
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Agenda: Please note that times are approximate
Committee business (~10 minutes) Start recording Zoom and unmute, speakers on.

• Roll call and confirm Quorum; Welcome and identify public in attendance.
• Appoint timekeeper and minutes taker
• Approve Feb 10th minutes
• Additions/Changes to Agenda

b. Updates (~10 minutes)

• CRF Renewal: Yes: 636 (73%), No: 230 (27%)
• VNM Updates
• UVM Landscape Design Class: 3/18 12-12:30pm

c. Review RCC Application (~15 minutes)

• Packet Item: RCC Trevien Stanger 03-01-26.pdf

d. RCC AVCC Membership (~10 minutes)

• https://vtconservation.com/
• $50/year for CC’s ($20/year for individual membership)
• Resources:
  • Support, convene and inform Vermont’s 100+ existing conservation commissions
  • Tiny Grants available (for members only)

e. Farmers Market Tabling (~15 minutes)

• Purpose: Education/Recruitment
• Topics: Invasive plant & insect species, ReWild, SOS, etc
• History: RCC tabled 2x in 2024
• Deadline to apply?

f. CRF App for SOS Equipment (~10 minutes)

• Packet Item: 2026_RSOSN CRF App Final Draft.pdf

g. Invasive Plant Species Management (~45 minutes)

• Review Richmond’s history with non native plant species
• Discuss strategies for continued management
  • Coordinating with/learning from other CC’s
  • Education
  • Volunteer efforts vs hiring professionals
  • Potential partnerships? (UVM, WNRCD, etc)
  • Methods for removal (mechanical, chemical, etc)
• Packet Item: Richmond Floodplain Invasive Plant Management Plan (2010-2015).pdf

h. Closure (5 minutes)​​    - Business for Upcoming meeting on 3/10  - Motion to adjourn