Renewal of Richmond's Conservation Reserve Fund
"Discover the success of Richmond's Conservation Reserve Fund in protecting water and air quality, promoting biodiversity, supporting working farms and forests, enhancing outdoor recreation, preserving historic resources, and advancing education. Learn about recent projects, town plan priorities, taxpayer funding leverage, community needs, and local support for this longstanding initiative."
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Renewing Richmonds Conservation Reserve Fund An 19-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 2024 (Yes 1014; No 420) Has brought in over $2.0 Million in outside support 1
Information Sheet https://tinyurl.com/CRFund25 2
CRF-Funded Projects Recent Projects Gillett Pond Dam Completion Conservation / Recreation Panel Sue Morse trails & wildlife talk Trails Repair Volunteers Green Trees Amphibian Crossings https://tinyurl.com/CRFund25 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: Additional $ generated: $2,163,533 $ 560,193 Leverage: $1 CRF brought in $3.86 3.8X 5
Needs Out There Andrews Community Forest Winooski River Trail Repair Flood damage Town Center Climate resilience 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 8: Shall the Town of Richmond vote to approve funding the Conservation Reserve Fund by adding one cent to the municipal tax rate in the 2025-2026 fiscal year? (To be voted by Australian ballot) 2022: Yes 839 No 245 2023: Yes 560 No 201 2024: Yes 1014; No 420 8
Questions / Comments? Judy Rosovsky, RCC Chair: judy.rosovsky@comcast.net:J 9
