Mission
The Norwich Conservation Commission endeavors to preserve, monitor, and inventory the natural resources and heritage assets in town including wildlife, wetlands, waterways, natural plant communities, intact forest ecosystems, and scenic resources. We share our findings with fellow citizens, town commissions, and governing bodies to assist town planners, commissions, governing bodies and educate residents and visitors.
Meetings
We meet on the third Tuesday each month. Join meeting via Zoom (meeting ID: 966 3633 0827, passcode: 721389). In accordance with Vermont's open meeting laws, minutes are posted on the Norwich town website. Members of the commission serve 4 year terms.
Current Members
- Craig Layne - Chair (2026)
- Lynnwood Andrews (2025)
- Lindsay Putnam (2025)
- Alex Gottlieb (2026)
- Michael Loots (2026)
- Andrew Torkelson (2026)
- Peg Merrens (2027)
- Chris Rimmer (2027)
- Cody Williams (2027)
Norwich Trails
For details about Norwich's fantastic trail network which traverse and showcase many of the conserved resources of our town visit Norwich Trails; an all-volunteer group that supports the priorities of the Norwich Trails Committee, a subcommittee of the Norwich Conservation Commission.