Established 1972
“The purpose of the Piermont Conservation Commission is to foster the conservation and wise use of the Town’s natural resources for the use and enjoyment of its townspeople and to instill in its young people a love and respect for the natural world.”
BOARD MEMBERS
Helga Mueller, Chair – Term expires 2023
Karen Brown – Term expires 2023
Rachael Brown-DiGiovanni – Term expires 2025
Ernie Hartley – Term expires 2023
Mal Kircher – Term expires 2025
Frank Rodimon – Term expires 2025
Eric Underhill – Term expires 2023
The Commission meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Old Church Building
Functions and responsibilities of the Piermont Conservation Commission:
Natural Resources Inventory
Town Forest and Trails
Canoe Campsites – Please visit the Connecticut River Paddlers’ Trail website for more information. The Piermont Conservation Commission directly maintains the Underhill Campsite.
Water Quality Monitoring
Through the Volunteer Lake Assessment Program, along with members of the Lake Tarleton and Armington Lakes Associations, the Conservation Commission monitors the water quality of Lakes Tarleton, Armington, and Katherine for e-coli, phosphorus, clarity, acidity etc. Water samples get sent to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for evaluation.
Assist homeowners in DES Permitting Process
To comply with the provisions of the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act, there are DES forms that must be completed before any construction near public waters, dredging or filling in of wetlands, building of docks or alteration of terrain. The Conservation Commission can help with completing these forms and help you understand any other permitting requirements. Residents can get the forms at the Town Clerk’s Office or by clicking here to go the the DES Shoreland Water Quality Protection page.