High Water
Support implementation of ground water testing for new homes
Open space and resource management
Inventory of open space – George passed out a list of 2006 parcels, farm land,
Develop a forest and trail maintenance plan (Open Space to come up with a plan)
Quality of life (noise, light, air)
Review and reduce commercial outdoor light pollution
Publicize examples of acceptable fixtures for building inspector and property owners – this was done, we will do it again
Define development that will have least detrimental impact on town from conservation standpoint
Recreation
Advertise town open space for hiking/biking and water access in brochure and on www. The Open Space website refers to the Old Lyme Conservation Trust descriptions
Define goals for water access and use of public land
Add GIS information
Education
Publicize homeowner impact
Organize and host another development forum
Decide on a topic for town quarterly newsletter - need volunteers to write this – about 6 sentences
Policy and Planning
Both PRCD and MFR – George says these should be part of workshops
Revisit PRCD and MFR with open space in mind
Park and Recreation area is required for every development.
Linked greenway
Medium
Water
Develop a list of significant groundwater impacts
Open space and resource management
Rebuild the Bucky Brook crossing on Ames property
Identify critical habitats and develop a management plan
Quality of Life (noise, light, air)
Promote biodiesel fuel
Reduce housing density
Recreation
Create a bike and pedestrian route along 156 in concert with EDC – echo-tourism
Education
Create program to promote public awareness of conservation issues (Rogers Lake)
Policy and Planning
Promote the sale and planting of non-invasive plants, and plants for wetlands and berms
Develop a “conservation zone” and present to zoning commission – move this to PRCD
Low
Water
Lobby commissions to support Gateway Commission standards and storm water ordinance
Monitor riverside construction efforts to protect habitat and reduce runoff
Education
Advertise our committee, solicit input
GIS application
School community service - move this up
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