Conservation Commission
Link to conservation Commission Agendas and Minutes
Welcome to the Vernon Conservation Commission
We're glad you stopped by to see what is going on in the town of Vernon. You might be asking yourself what is a Conservation Commission and what do they do?
A Conservation Commission is an official body of the municipality, created by vote of the local legislature, with its members appointed by the chief executive officer. The enabling legislation for the operation of Connecticut conservation commissions can be found in Chapter 97, Section 7-131a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Its duties and discretionary abilities stem from its purpose:"...the development, conservation, supervision and regulation of natural resources, including water resources within its territorial limits."
With the technical definition out of the way, we're a group of citizens who value our natural resources and are working to protect them for future generations to enjoy. We're all volunteers that live in Vernon and share a common interest in preserving and protecting our natural resources.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact us
You must also complete the resume for appointment to a commission, which is linked below.
Town Commission resume/application
The Conservation Commission mail address is:
Town of Vernon
Conservation Commission
55 West Main Street
Vernon, CT 06066
Commission members
Jason Seacat, Chairman
Diana Drummond, Member
Diana is a Vernon resident, and has worked at Belding Wildlife Management Area as a seasonal assistant. She is a huge animal lover, and a certified dental assistant.
Diana initiated the “Pet CPR class” for the Town and its residents and has served as the President of the Friends Of The Saxony Dog Park.
Jeff Carlson, Vice Chair
Jeff Carlson, has been a member of the Commission since 2022, and is retired from the Town of Vernon. He worked in the Water Pollution Control Department. He enjoys fishing with his wife, Mary, when he is not working with her in their decoration business.