Renewing Richmond's Conservation Reserve Fund
Richmond's Conservation Reserve Fund has a successful 18-year track record in protecting water and air quality, biodiversity, working farms and forests, outdoor recreation, historic resources, and education. Established in 2005 and last renewed by voters in 2023, the fund has brought in over $2.0 million in outside support. The fund supports projects focused on conservation, recreation, and advancing town plan priorities. With consistent voter support and a positive return on taxpayer funding, the fund plays a crucial role in preserving Richmond's natural areas and rural character.
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Renewing Richmonds Conservation Reserve Fund An 18-year successful track record at protecting water and air quality, biodiversity, working farms and forests, outdoor recreation, historic resources and education. Established by voters 2005 Last Renewed by voters 2023 (Yes 560; No 201) Has brought in over $2.0 Million in outside support 1
Information Sheet GOTO Town Website: Conservation Commission 2
CRF-Funded Projects Recent Projects Conservation / Recreation Panel Sue Morse trails & wildlife talk Trails Repair Gillett Pond Supplement Amphibian Crossing GOTO Town Website: Conservation Commission 3
The CRF Advances Town Plan Priorities Protect priority natural areas in order to maintain the health and function of those areas and their ecosystem services. Preserve healthy and resilient working lands, agricultural soils. Maintain Richmond s rural character and scenic beauty. Utilize best management practices for Richmond-owned, publicly accessible natural and recreational areas. Utilize the conservation reserve fund to protect important natural resources and public access to them where appropriate 4
3.8X Return on Taxpayer Funding To date: CRF grants: $ 575, 903 Additional $ generated: $2,199,533 Leverage: $1 CRF brought in $3.82 3.8X 5
Need Out There Andrews Community Forest Winooski River Trail Repair Flood damage Town Center Greenscaping VT s 30x30 Legislation 6
A Popular Tool for Local Conservation Consistent voter support since 2005 Last year, over 60 residents chipped in for and signed a Times Ink! ad supporting CRF renewal More than 70% of voters supported renewal of the CRF and its funding method 7
The Question on Australian Ballot Funding mechanism remains the same Article 13: Shall the Town of Richmond vote to approve funding the Conservation Reserve Fund by adding one cent to the municipal tax rate in the 2024-2025 fiscal year? (To be voted by Australian ballot) 2022: Yes 839 No 245 2023: Yes 560 No 201 8
Questions / Comments? Judy Rosovsky, RCC Chair: Judy.Rosovsky@vermont 9
