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Director: Denise Savageau
Telephone: (203) 622-6461
Fax: (203) 622-3795
Location: Town Hall, 2nd Floor
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The Conservation Commission does not have regular counter hours. Professional staff is available by appointment.
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Sandy - A Look at Coastal Flooding in Greenwich
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New presentation on coastal flooding in Greenwich using Sandy for a reference. Prepared by Conservation Director, Denise Savageau, who worked in the Emergency Operation Center during the event and is working to educate residents about the threats of coastal flooding in our community and how we can become a resilient community. Read the presentation. |
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Source to Sound: Watershed Education Program
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To help residents better understand water as a resource, the Conservation Commission has put together a three-part series entitled "From Source to Sound: 2012 Know Your Watershed Education Tours." Read the Press Release and Events Flyer. |
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Bear Sightings in Town
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May 14, 2012: There have been a couple of Black Bear sightings in town this week. Residents are encouraged to read the updated "Living With Bears" fact sheet. |
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Water Supplies Being Monitored by Town
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With little precipitation this past winter and continued lack of rainfall, the region is experiencing extremely dry weather conditions. This is resulting in high fire danger and low stream flows throughout Connecticut. ... Read more
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Mianus Fishway Camera
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Watch the Fish from March through mid to late June. |
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 The Greenwich Conservation Commission, directed by Denise Savageau, is an advisory board set up under State Statute and local ordinance to assist the Town with planning and management of its natural and cultural resources.
The Conservation staff works daily with Planning and Zoning, Inland Wetlands, Health, Parks and Recreation, Public Works and the Board of Selectmen's office and regularly attends meetings.
Commission members and staff serve as liaisons to numerous local, regional, and state environmental organizations including:
- Friends of Greenwich Point
- Greenwich Land Trust
- Greenwich Green and Clean
- Mianus River Watershed Council
- Soundwaters
- Land Conservation Coalition of Connecticut
- Fairfield County Soil and Water Conservation District
- Connecticut Envirothon Program
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Audubon Greenwich
- League of Conservation Voters
Shared Land-Use Staff
Applications Coordinator: TBD
Receptionist: Kari Fuscaldo
Bookeeper: Jenny Colucci
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