Franklin Conservation District – February 18, 2025
1:00 pm Video Conference
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February 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Please use Zoom link on the attached agenda
Virtual Agenda
1. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
2. January meeting minutes review and approval
3. Partner Reports
a. Maggie Hayes, NRCS Interim District Conservationist i. Liz Herzig, NRCS Conservation Planner – biological controls for invasives used in NRCS programs
b. Michael Leff, MACD Executive Director
4. Old Business
a. Update on FCD projects and activities (Meghan)
i. EEA Grants (District Innovation and HSAP Challenge)
ii. Northeast Partnership for Forests and Water Forum
iii. NACD Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City
b. Blue Ribbon Panel (Kimberly)
c. Creating Resilient Communities
5. Treasurer’s Report (Skip)
6. Announcements
a. The New England Leadership Meeting is scheduled for March 20 & 21, 2025 at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye, NH. Lunch is provided both days. Online Online registration is open – cost is $75per person ($81 with processing fee). See the schedule and register via the link.
b. MACC’s 2025 Annual Environmental Conference is being held March 1, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. Info and schedule via the link.
c. The next board meeting will be held March 18 at 1:00 PM on Zoom.
7. Adjourn