Effingham Conservation Commission

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   Welcome to the Effingham Conservation Commission

 

Established by the Town in 1976, under RSA 36-A, the Effingham Conservation Commission’s mission is to inventory the town’s natural resources, including wetlands and uplands, and to help protect the town’s natural features including its wetlands, wildlife and habitats, ensure the viability of town’s open space and water resources. The Commission is also charged with promoting conservation values within its historical and cultural precedence as well as the region as a whole for all the current and future residents of this town.

 
 Calendar of Events

 

Commission meetings     

 (Reports & Minutes:  About Us )

 

                             First Monday:       Regular meeting

                       Second Monday:       Work-session

 Meetings open to all members of the community.

 

   July 05:  Regular meeting

Outside Grants Procured:

Effingham Wetlands Inventory and Protection Project -

NHSCC Moose Plate Grant # 150615 (2005-'07)

Proposal:   Proposal.doc (495 KB)

Reports:  Wetlands - Wetlands Inventory

Wetland Ranking Map:  wetland ranking map.pdf; 344KB

Town of Effingham Wildlife Action Plan Implementation Project -

NHSCC Moose Plate Grant # 210371 (2007-'09)

Application:  XI[1]. Form_2007_09_MPG.doc (3.26 MB)

Proposal Narrative:  Narrative.doc (970 KB)

Reports:

 

 Recent Event 

Earth Day/Roadside Clean Up - April 24Other

A ‘Town of Effingham – Wetlands and Wildlife’ brochure has been sent to all town-citizens: Brochure.pdf (907 KB)

 

Based on ‘critical wildlife’ & ‘exemplary wetlands’ described in the brochure, a set of 5 questionnaires was enclosed: Questionnaire.pdf (31 KB)

Here are the responses tabulated on MAY 10 -

 Questionnaire Tally (77 KB)

 Questionnaire--Comments by respondents May 2010.doc (53 KB)

The ‘exemplary wetlands’ are the outcome of studies carried out by the Commission and not that of the NH Natural Heritage Bureau.  Here is a map for the ‘Town of Effingham – Exemplary Natural Communities and Systems’ in NH Natural Heritage Bureau database: Heritage Bureau Map.pdf (299 KB)

 

American Woodcock

 

a low threat category wildlife according to WAP;

sighted by Emelyn Albert, vice-chair of the commission on Thursday October 23rd, 2009 in Effingham.