Conservation Commission

Regular Meetings

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • 4th Tuesday of every month

The public is welcome to attend and share ideas.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • William Pikul, Chair
    Term expires: 2028
  • Bonnie Pease, Vice-Chair
    Term expires: 2027
  • Laurie DiCesare, Clerk
    Term expires: 2028
  • Timothy Cunningham, Treasurer
    Term expires: 2028
  • Bonnie Whitlock, Member
    Term expires: 2029


  • Colin Santee, Member
    Term expires: 2027
  • Steve Mitchell, Member
    Term expires: 2027
  • Joseph Duquette, Member
    Term expires: 2029
  • William "Bill" Kirby, Member
    Term expires: 2029
MCC Staff Photo Updated 05.29.2024

Introduction

The Conservation Commission is an advisory commission appointed by the Selectboard. The Commission’s responsibilities are defined by State Statute in the Town’s Administrative Code Section 33 (PDF).

Conservation commissions help communities protect and enhance their natural resources by undertaking diverse activities. Milton’s Conservation Commission:

  • Actively manages and stewards the Town’s Municipal Forest, Eagle Mountain Natural Area, and the LaMoille Riverwalk
  • Coordinates programs to support conservation education, natural resource interpretation, outdoor recreation and volunteerism
  • Advises the Town’s legislative/regulatory bodies, such as the Selectboard and Planning Commission

Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been spotted in municipalities throughout Vermont and in towns neighboring Milton. Following EAB’s discovery in South Hero, Milton is now considered to be within an infestation area. The Town of Milton’s Planning Department and Conservation Commission are preparing for EAB’s arrival and how to deal with it. If you believe that you have identified an EAB, please email the town’s tree warden, Kris Dulmer.

To aid in planning for the arrival of the EAB, the town’s tree warden conducted a survey of Milton’s ash trees in the town’s right-of-ways and along town trails. Please see the following link for the results of the inventory: Ash Tree Inventory (PDF). This inventory and the town’s Emerald Ash Borer Advisory Plan (PDF) will assist with managing the town’s ash in light of EAB.

Read Emerald Ash Borer: Vermont Invasives (PDF) to help you better understand signs of EAB.

Emerald Ash Borer Tree Damage

Downed Trees on Town Trails

If you notice any downed trees or any other problems on Milton’s trails, please use the the Report a Concern Form, or contact Milton Recreation & Parks.

Milton Town Forest

ADA Trail Project Completed

After years of work by our dedicated Conservation Commission volunteer members, the final leg of the Milton Town Forest ADA Trail Project has been completed! The parking lot and main access point to the trail at 599 Westford-Milton Road is now open for use. This project further extends the graded five-foot-wide ADA-compatible trail another 1,350 feet to the future location of a viewing platform that will be adjacent to an existing natural marsh area.

Eagle Mountain Summit
Lamoille River Walk