Conservation Commission

The Franconia Conservation Commission's mission is for the proper utilization and protection of the natural resources in the Town of Franconia.
To provide a focal point for environmental concerns.
Protect natural resources by acquiring, with approval of the selectmen, title to or a lesser interest in land or water resources, then manage these conservation areas.

Collaborate with agencies to conduct research into local land and water areas. Seek to coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes. Keep an index of all open space and natural, aesthetic or ecological areas within the town and plan to obtain information pertinent to proper utilization of such areas.
Keep accurate records of its meetings and actions.
File an annual report.

Parks & Trails

Committee Members

Kim Cowles - Chair, 2020
Mary Grote - Planning Board, 2020
Red McCarthy, 2019
Ginny Jeffryes - Secretary, 2021
Chris Nicodemus, 2021
Mark Ober - 2019
Jill Brewer - Select Board, 2020

Links

NH Division of Forest & Lands

Wildlife Action Plan

State Court Title III RSA 36-A:4-a

The Conservation Commission meets the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30pm at the Franconia Town Hall.

Meeting Minutes
3-3-2015 01-27-2016 01-26-2017 01-23-2018 No meeting
4-23-2015                    02-16-2016 02-21-2017   02-20-2018 02-19-2019
6-23-2015                    03-24-2016   03-21-2017 03-20-2018 03-19-2019
10-6-2015                    03-31-2016 04-18-2017 04-17-2018 No meeting
11-21-2015 04-28-2016 05-09-2017 05-15-2018 05-21-2019
                                    06-01-2016                    05-23-2017 06-19-2018
06-30-2016 06-13-2017     08-07-2018
07-27-2016 07-25-2017 09-18-2018
                                    09-30-2016 09-26-2017 10-24-2018
                                    10-27-2016 10-24-2017 11-20-2018
                                    12-01-2016                      11-21-2017 No Dec. meeting
                                    12-29-2016 12-19-2017