The prioritization for conservation of existing open spaces, forest blocks, and working landscapes in South Burlington in the sustenance of our natural ecosystems, scenic viewsheds, and river corridors. Under a prior Interim Bylaw, an Open Space Report was completed (April 2014), which includes proposed Land Development Regulations in Appendix D and provides a basis for the work to be accomplished by the current Open Space Committee.
Current Members
| Alyson Chalnick | Natural Resources Committee |
| Duncan Murdoch, Vice-Chair | Natural Resources Committee |
| Tami Zylka | Recreaction and Parks Committee |
| Amanda Holland | Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee |
| Bernie Gagnon | Planning Commission |
| Betty Milizia | Dog Park Committee |
| Sam Swanson | Energy Committee |
| Meaghan Emery, Clerk | City Councilor |
| Vince Bolduc | Public Member |
| Sophie Mazowita | Public Member |
| Allan Strong, Chair | Public Member |
The committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month, also the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm.
Our repository for committee documents has changed. To access all city meeting documents, click here.
All meeting Agendas and Minutes for the South Burlington Open Space Interim Zoining Committee are located here.
You can view the Final Report from March 6, 2020 here.
Resources
2004 SEQ Bird Habitat Evaluation
2005 Arrowwood Environmental Final Report
2005 Graphic SEQ Environmental Condition
2005 Graphic SEQ Master Plan
2011 Open Space Natural Resource Scorecard
2011 Recreation Site Evaluation Matrix
2013 Sustainable Agriculture Report
2014 Open Space Report
2018 All-time Conservation Fund Acquisitions
2018 All-time Conservation Fund Revenues & Expenditures
2002 Open Space Strategy
Status Report to City Council/Planning Commission 08/01/2019
Presentation to City Council/Planning Commission 08/01/2019
Interactive online map of selected natural resources mapped in South Burlington (first draft) prepared by the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission