HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Advisory Committee Mission Statement Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council Mission Statement
(revised December 2024)
Purpose: To ensure the conservation of the Town of Southold's natural resources, and the
enhancement and protection of its environment, while fostering unified action on environmental issues.
The Council, consisting of Southold residents, with its advisory capacity, will:
• Advise the Town Board and other town agencies in the development, management, and
protection of the natural resources of the Town of Southold, and to make recommendations on
land development affecting the environment.
• Coordinate with the Town's Boards, Councils, Committees, and local community groups and
organizations which have an impact on the environment.
• Assist the Town to attain and retain certification in the NYSDEC Climate Smart Communities
certification program; Oversee the CSC Task Force; Develop renewable energy opportunities.
• Advocate for the protection of Southold's natural resources, land, and waters through an Open
Space Plan, Open Space Index, and Natural Resources Inventory to allow instant comprehension
of the environmental impact of permitting decisions with particular attention to wetland and
storm water runoff, and fragile and diminishing open spaces.
• At the direction of the Trustees, review specific Trustee wetland permit applications for
environmental impacts.