Johnson Conservation Commission

Johnson Conservation Commission To promote awareness and community responsibility to achieve a balance between stewardship of our na Agendas are posted on the town’s webpage.

Established at the 2005 Town Meeting, the mission of the Conservation Commission is stewardship of public lands; advocating for the protection of Johnson's natural resources for present and future generations. We endeavor to strengthen relationships between the people of Johnson and our natural environment, to instill a shared responsibility and awareness within the community for the protection an

d preservation of the environment, and to achieve a balance with present and future responsible growth. The Commission’s charge is to advise the Select Board, Planning Commission, Trustees, special interest groups, and individuals on matters concerning Johnson’s lands and natural resources. The Conservation Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Municipal Building. Members: Lois Frey, Sue Lovering, Noel Dodge, Denise Ashman, Dean Locke, Jackie Stanton, Jared Jasinski, Peter Hammond, & Carrie Watson. To contact: [email protected].

08/27/2026
06/18/2026

Survey 123 Training opportunity!

06/18/2026
06/06/2026

Vermont offers some incredible online tools to help you learn more about your land and understand its ecological context. Figuring out how to use them can feel a bit overwhelming. Let us help make it easy! Join VT Coverts as we host VT Fish and Wildlife Conservation Planner Jens Hilke for an informative session where we’ll walk you step by step through the Vermont BioFinder mapping tool. You’ll learn more about what’s on your parcel and how to zoom out to understand how it fits in with larger forest blocks and waterways. We’ll also explore parcel viewer to identify parcel boundaries and ownership. Plus, get a preview of upcoming changes to these tools so you can stay ahead and make the most of them in the coming years. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and leave with practical skills you can use right away. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lE9zyrOfTZS7U1jv384qKw #/registration

05/25/2026

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee affirmed the strong and bipartisan support for strengthening fish and wildlife populations’ abilities to safely migrate and traverse roads, highways, and other built infrastructure.

Noel Dodge, one of our conservation commission members helped spearhead this project!
04/17/2026

Noel Dodge, one of our conservation commission members helped spearhead this project!

04/06/2026

Join Tim Duclos, Forest Program Ecologist with Audubon Vermont, online to learn about Vermont’s forest birds and how landowners can enhance the bird community on their own forested properties. In partnership with Vermont Coverts, this program will provide an overview of key conservation concerns for forest birds, offering practical strategies that property owners can apply to support a rich bird community. Whether through passive or active management, attendees will learn actionable steps to support better habitat for birds. Watch for scheduled field walks in May and June. Tim will also share about landowner visits and Audubon's Forester Endorsement program. Register at the link in our bio!

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