[fofgp] Follow up to HCC concern, 2-12-14 meeting.
- From: Megs Keir <mkeir@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: fofgp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 10:55:51 -0500
The natural resources at the southern end of Gillett Pond are certainly
worthy of our Conservation Commission's concern. To put it in perspective….The
Robbins Mt WMA does not own the dam, but has reason to weigh in on this
situation. Wildlife habitat is often the concern of multiple landowners, and
that is the case here.
Whether Huntington owns or controls the dam itself is not the issue:
the issue is the conservation of a highly valuable natural habitat that
includes a list of resources that should be conserved.
The CC could consider itemizing these habitats/resources:
1. pond habitat for otter, fish, etc…
2. "edge" habitat… (forest/edge/pond)
3. wetland… alder swamp… turtles, salamanders, etc
4. Clean Rivers stewardship: settling area for run-off , slowing down mountain
run-off as rain and spring melt-water flow toward Huntington River.
5. wildlife corridor… (deer, coyotes, fox, bobcat, etc)
6. etc…
At the very least, I think it would be appropriate for our HCC to compose a
statement regarding the conservation concerns the we in Huntington have for the
Gillett Pond wildlife area.
Megs
On Feb 13, 2014, at 10:18 AM, Eliot <e_lothrop@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> As a taxpayer of huntington and therefore a contributor to the HCC funds I
> agree with Nancy that there should be a closer look at the HCCs ability to
> contribute to the project. We are talking about both a historical and
> natural resource that is perhaps one of the most valuable town assets in that
> regard. While the root (dam) is not within or borders the are effected
> certainly is. There must be some way to bring this to the HCC board and look
> at extenuating circumstances. Duncan, I am confident you'll explore all
> options here
>
> Eliot
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 13, 2014, at 9:55 AM, "Nancy Stoddard" <tennisvt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Cindy,
>>
>> I'm going to play "devil's advocate". I would guess that the natural
>> resources (amounts of biodiversity and geodiversity existent in various
>> ecosystems) that live on the borders of the pond (in Huntington) would be
>> greatly impacted by the loss of a larger water source. Though the dam is in
>> Richmond, its removal would greatly impact Huntington's natural resources.
>> I am saddened that the HCC is not willing to look at this bigger picture.
>>
>> Nancy
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>> On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 9:43 AM, Cindy Sprague <cindys@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
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>> Duncan – to make your job easier, I have attached the Conservataion Fund
>> Criteria. I have also copied the pertinent portion here.
>>
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>> Criteria for Use of Huntington's Conservation Fund
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>> The following groups of criteria have been created to assist applicants for
>> funds from the Conservation Fund in describing the extent to which their
>> proposal meets the terms of the Conservation Fund article passed at the
>> March, 2000 town meeting. The article seeks the “acquisition and perpetual
>> protection of critical historical, agricultural, and natural resources”
>> within the Town of Huntington.
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>>
>>
>> Cindy Sprague
>>
>> Huntington Conservation Commission Co-Chair
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>>
>> cindys@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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>> 802-434-5522 (work)
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>> 802-324-5450 (cell)
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>> From: fofgp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:fofgp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>> Behalf Of Nancy Stoddard
>> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:22 AM
>> To: fofgp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Cc: Nancy Stoddard
>> Subject: [fofgp] Follow up meeting from last night - 2014 02 13 meeting
>>
>>
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>> Bob Low/Wright - will set up Friends of Gillett Pond booth at Richmond Town
>> Meeting
>>
>> Is someone willing to do this for Huntington?
>>
>> Duncan - will review HCC criteria for grant request
>>
>> Eliot will contact Ann Cossens and talk to HHCT about funds. He will also
>> email his friend the stone dam expert.
>>
>> Nancy - write update for FPP and send to Bob
>>
>> Wright - set up meeting with Melinda Moulton/Lisa Steel
>>
>> Nancy - will contact state reps (after we meet with GS) about possible fund
>> sources.
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